Building Energy People Want to Follow | Eliza Jackson
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What if the secret to a thriving workplace isn’t perks or policies, but the energy people feel the moment they walk in? 🔋 In this eye-opening episode, Kristi sits down with Eliza Jackson, Chief People & Operations leader at ButcherBox, to explore what she calls “the vibe” that powerful blend of energy, emotional connection, and environment that determines whether people feel like they belong or want to run for the door. Eliza takes us through her non-linear journey: from high-pay finance roles to a drastic pivot into education after one life-changing moment inside a community...
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The Strengths-Based Shift Every Leader Needs with Brandon Miller
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What if the key to better leadership isn’t fixing people, but finally seeing them? 🔍 In this eye opening episode, Kristi sits down with Brandon Miller, CEO and founding partner of 34 Strong, to explore how a strengths-based approach can transform workplaces, families, and the leaders at the center of them. From surviving a damaging work culture early in his career to building one of the largest strengths-focused coaching firms in the world, Brandon shares raw, powerful stories of how pain shaped his purpose. He opens up about confronting a toxic leader, rebuilding his life after the 2008...
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The Creative Spark Culture Needs with David Mizne
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What if a puppet could say what your team is afraid to? 🎭 In this unexpected and wildly creative episode, Kristi sits down with David Mizne, creator of Culture Puppets, to explore how humor, vulnerability, and a little felt can transform workplace vibes. From early days at a remote-first startup to launching a full-blown puppet-powered cultural movement, David reveals how bringing his full, quirky self to work didn’t just entertain, it created space for honesty, trust, and human connection. He shares the story behind Little Ginger (the blue puppet with main-character energy), how 15Five...
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The Neuroscience of Respect with Gregg Ward
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What if the real reason your workplace is struggling isn’t performance, but a lack of respect? Kristi sits down with Gregg Ward, bestselling author of “The Respectful Leader” and founder of the Center for Respectful Leadership, for a conversation that starts with tragedy and ends with transformation. From losing his high school sweetheart in a devastating accident to creating breakthrough leadership trainings using improv and storytelling, Gregg’s path is anything but linear. He shares how understanding moral injury reshaped his mission, why Gen Z refuses to tolerate toxic leaders, and...
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Stop Overcomplicating Work! Fresh Ways to Lead with Mark Cruth
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What if the secret to better teamwork wasn’t another system or software, but simply keeping it super simple? 💡 Kristi vibes with Mark Cruth, Modern Work Coach at Atlassian, to uncover how simplicity and intentionality can completely reshape how teams work together. From his early days coding in cubicle farms to leading global transformation at one of the world’s most collaborative companies, Mark shares how overcomplicating work kills momentum, and why the magic happens when teams align on just a few core habits. They dive into how tools should support people, why one hour of...
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Creating a Culture with No Bad Hair Days with Laura Foster
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What happens when a broken ankle, a breakup, and a business plan collide? Kristi sits down with her longtime friend and stylist-turned-salon-owner Laura Foster to talk all things energy, leadership, and big leaps. From sitting in a recliner post-injury to building two booming Vici Salons in just seven months (yes, 39 chairs and 200+ daily clients), Laura shares how trusting her gut and leading with heart turned a vision into a reality. They go deep into why your workplace vibe is everything, how to create a space people never want to leave, and what happens when you care more about people than...
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Changing Perspectives to Cultivate Growth and Satisfaction with Sam Dailey
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✨ What if the job you have right now is already the perfect job for you? In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Kristi is joined by leadership coach Sam Dailey to challenge us to rethink how we view work, leadership, and even ourselves. From real stories of burnout and missed opportunities to the surprising power of vulnerability, feedback, and genuine appreciation, Sam shows how a simple shift in mindset can change everything. This episode is packed with insights on pausing before reacting, opening up instead of closing off, and leading with authenticity. Whether you’re chasing growth...
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Disrupting Recruiting with Transparency and Trust with Jen McCasland
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What happens when you stop grinding through corporate life and finally build the work vibe you want? ✨ Kristi sits down with longtime friend and disruptor in the accounting and finance recruiting space, Jen McCasland, founder of DisruptiX Talent Solutions. With 25+ years of experience and a CPA designation, Jen has worked with startups and Fortune 500s, but what sets her apart is her commitment to transparency, authenticity, and building real relationships. Jen opens up about her journey from struggling through the traditional CPA path to finding her true calling in staffing and talent...
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Unlock Better Workdays with Scents and Space with Christian Markow
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What if the secret to better meetings, more creativity, and deeper team connection wasn’t in your calendar or tech—but in your lighting, scent, and the posture of your chair? Get ready to rethink your workspace 🧠✨ Kristi sits down with Christian Markow, an advisor and experience designer who’s transforming how we think about work. With a mix of neuroscience, brand strategy, and personal journey, Christian breaks down how the vibe of a space impacts everything from productivity to team trust. They dive into why a circle of couches beats a boardroom, how scent can spark new ideas, and...
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Radical Accountability and Real Leadership with Zoe Walters
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What if the secret to better leadership isn’t in a strategy doc—but in your vibe? ⚡️ Kristi sits down with Zoe Walters—global HR exec, business psychologist, and transformation guru—to talk about the power of energy, intention, and being radically real in your leadership. Zoe opens up about walking away from her “dream job,” navigating burnout, and why knowing your vibe (and managing it) is everything. She shares what it means to take radical accountability, how to harmonize your full self, and why AI is only as soulful as the human using it 🤖💡 Packed with wisdom, heart,...
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Kristi sits down with her longtime friend and stylist-turned-salon-owner Laura Foster to talk all things energy, leadership, and big leaps. From sitting in a recliner post-injury to building two booming Vici Salons in just seven months (yes, 39 chairs and 200+ daily clients), Laura shares how trusting her gut and leading with heart turned a vision into a reality.
They go deep into why your workplace vibe is everything, how to create a space people never want to leave, and what happens when you care more about people than profit. ✨
Whether you're leading a team or building something from scratch, this episode will light a fire in your soul. 💇♀️
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Key Takeaways:
- People feel vibes instantly.
- Valued employees create strong culture.
- Low points can launch big transformations.
- Hire for fit, not just skill.
- Presence and intuition guide great leadership.