Not capital, not innovation, not even products or services. Perhaps the single most important business lever any organization has, is engaged employees. Without them, nothing works. In this episode, we meet Jon Stemmle and Mark Dollins, co-authors of the book: &apos;Engaging Employees Through Strategic Communication.&apos;My Favorite Quotes from Jon and Mark in this episode, (paraphrased):“Employee Engagement is NOT a boring academic topic!”“Engaged employees are CRITICAL for business success!”“Change management and Communication campaigns are great tools for driving employee engagement!”The best ways to connect with Jon Stemmle and Mark Dollins online are:Book: https://amzn.to/3GAnoxxWebsite: http://www.engage-employees.com/LinkedIn (Jon): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-stemmle-6729467/ LinkedIn (Mark): https://www.linkedin.com/in/markddollins/Support the show (https://drpele.com)

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227: Engaging Employees Through Strategic Communication, With Jon Stemmle and Mark Dollins

In today&apos;s volatile business climate, it has become increasingly difficult to attract, retain, and engage valuable employees. As leaders scramble for solutions to improve company performance, they usually end up considering the thorny question of how to build an inspired workplace culture.Thankfully, there are several answers for inspiring and engaging employees, but perhaps the most powerfully supported by research is the use of employee rewards and recognition.In this episode, we meet the author of several highly-regarded books on this topic, Dr. Bob Nelson. Dr. Bob is a thought leader, keynote speaker, consultant, and multi-million-copy bestselling author of books such as &apos;1501 Ways to Reward Employees&apos; and &apos;1001 Ways to Engage Employees&apos;.The best ways to connect with Dr. Bob Nelson online are:Website:  https://drbobnelson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobnelson/Support the show (https://drpele.com)

225: Rewarding And Recognizing Employees, With Dr. Bob Nelson

After all that we&apos;ve learned at work about technical skills, ability, intelligence, and even talent, it turns out that getting ahead still boils down to how well we can deal with PEOPLE ... doesn&apos;t it?Well, within the &apos;people&apos; context—especially in today&apos;s &apos;new normal&apos;—workplaces are experiencing significant change and transition. The key question many of us have is this: how do we set ourselves up for &apos;people&apos; success in these trying times?In this episode, we meet Lia Garvin, executive coach, and operations leader at influential companies including Microsoft, Apple, and Google. In her new book, Unstuck, Lia shows us how to harness the power of perspectives to re-envision and reinvent our approach to work and, well, life, to achieve more, stress less, and overcome the barriers that stand in our way. My Favorite Quotes from Lia Garvin in this episode, (paraphrased):“We need to create Inclusion-Centered Companies!”“We need psychological safety!”“Accept that we will need to experiment for a while to get through these transitions!”The best ways to connect with Lia Garvin online are:Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/Support the show (https://drpele.com)

223: Getting UNSTUCK At Work, With Lia Garvin

Do today’s Millenium and Generation ‘Z’ employees care only about getting a paycheck? Or do they require something more intangible to be fully motivated to achieve their very best? In this episode, we were delighted to have this question addressed in excellent detail by Josephine Monberg, Head of Culture and Communication, Global Industry and Value Advisory at SAP, one of the world’s largest enterprise software companies.My Favorite Quotes from Josephine in this episode, (paraphrased):“My number one passion is optimizing the employee experience!”“We must find new ways to communicate and create cultures of kindness, authenticity, and psychological safety!”“Companies must seek to fully understand the psychological needs of their employees.”The best ways to connect with Josephine Monberg online are:Company: https://www.sap.com/index.htmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephinemonberg/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephinemonberg/Support the show (https://drpele.com)

222. Optimizing The Employee Experience, With Josephine Monberg

In today&apos;s chaotic business landscape, the concept—and importance—of a personal and professional brand is familiar to most people. Yet, how do we develop one that encompasses every stage of our entire lives? How do we develop a &apos;life brand&apos; that is accompanied with the confidence and tools to successfully navigate relationships and careers throughout our lives?  In this episode, we meet Irina Soriano, Author of &apos;Generation Brand&apos; and Vice President of Enablement at Seismic, a leading technology solution for Sales and Social Engagement.The best ways to connect with Irina Soriano online are:Website: https://irinasoriano.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-soriano/About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful Experts and Creative Entrepreneurs who exemplify the use of Profitable Happiness™ to build influence and business success. For a weekly journey of music, marketing, and motivation, subscribe to the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast with Dr. Pelè.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profitable-happiness/id1438131591Website: https://drpele.comSupport the show (https://drpele.com)

221: Welcome To Generation Brand, With Irina Soriano

In today&apos;s fast-paced,  virtual business landscape, it is entirely possible that an organization&apos;s best resource for certain core functions are to be found externally. This is where the value of fractional or on-demand services and expertise comes into play.In this episode, we meet Monique de Maio, the Founder and CMO of onDemandCMO, a marketing consultancy that provides insightful and impactful marketing--on demand. The best ways to connect with Monique de Maio online are:Website: https://www.ondemandcmo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquedemaio/About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful Experts and Creative Entrepreneurs who exemplify the use of Profitable Happiness™ to build influence and business success. For a weekly journey of music, marketing, and motivation, subscribe to the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast with Dr. Pelè.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profitable-happiness/id1438131591Website: https://drpele.comSupport the show (https://drpele.com)

220: Insightful And Impactful Marketing-On-Demand, With Monique de Maio

One of the greatest and most self-evident truths in an organization is that Sales is a primary lever of business success. Without great sales, you can&apos;t achieve a great and profitable organization. Yet one requirement for achieving great sales that is often overlooked is the influence of leadership mindset on the personal and human tone of a sales organization. When this human requirement is working well at the CEO level, it will naturally trickle down throughout the organization so that sales can flourish.In this episode, we meet Alice Heiman, who helps CEOs bring a new spirit to their sales organizations that will grow sales and skyrocket business value.My Favorite Quotes from Alice Heiman in this episode, (paraphrased):“We must change the way we THINK and TALK about Sales!”“Productivity is about Energy Management!”“Every problem (and solution) can be traced to the top!”The best ways to connect with Alice Heiman online are:Website: https://aliceheiman.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceheiman/About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful Experts and Creative Entrepreneurs who exemplify the use of Profitable Happiness™ to build influence and business success. For a weekly journey of music, marketing, and motivation, subscribe to the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast with Dr. Pelè.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profitable-happiness/id1438131591Website: https://drpele.comSupport the show (https://drpele.com)

219: Building World-Class Sales Organizations, With Alice Heiman

What exactly is Knowledge Management? And how does it provide tangible bottom line benefits to any organization? While many of us may have heard of this organizational concept, we may not be fully aware of &apos;The Knowledge Cafe&apos;, which brings additional business-building and life-changing power to the concept, further separating it from other tangential constructs such as &apos;information&apos; or &apos;awareness&apos;, or &apos;wisdom&apos;.  In this episode, we meet author and knowledge management expert Benjamin Anyacho, whose groundbreaking new book—The Knowledge Cafe—convincingly argues that it "is a mindset and environment for engaging, discussing, and exchanging knowledge," which ultimately leads to innovation and organizational success. My Favorite Quotes from Benjamin Anyacho in this episode, (paraphrased):“Information is not the same thing as knowledge!”“It&apos;s all about relationships! If you want to transfer knowledge, invite someone to lunch!”“Knowledge is useless if not shared!”The best ways to connect with Benjamin Anyacho online are:Website: https://benjaminanyacho.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyacho/The Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jpeKZIAbout the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful Experts and Creative Entrepreneurs who exemplify the use of Profitable Happiness™ to build influence and business success. For a weekly journey of music, marketing, and motivation, subscribe to the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast with Dr. Pelè.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profitable-happiness/id1438131591Website: https://drpele.comSupport the show (https://drpele.com)

218: The Knowledge Cafe, With Benjamin Anyacho

Many of us are aware of the fear of public speaking that so many experience, which is echoed through stunning statistics in this paragraph from The Times Newspaper: "A fear of public speaking was found to be a more pressing concern than death, according to a ranking of society&apos;s most pervasive fears. ... The top ranking, at 6.41 out of ten, was the fear of losing family members, followed by a 5.63 for public speaking."So ... how does one overcome a fear greater than death? In this episode, we meet Psychologist, Teacher, and Coach, Dr. Doreen Downing, who says that we must go deeper to discover the &apos;essence&apos; of one&apos;s self, and it is from that inner journey that you can "find your voice, and change your life."My Favorite Quotes from Dr. Doreen in this episode, (paraphrased):“Find Your Voice, Change Your Life!”“When we speak, we must go beyond &apos;performance&apos; and address &apos;being who we are&apos;!”“Being nervous is not only about what&apos;s happening in our brains now, it&apos;s also about what happened in our past that brought us to this place of fear!”The best ways to connect with Dr. Doreen online are:Doreen7secrets.com https://essentialspeaking.com/free-7-step-guide/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdoreenh/Website: https://essentialspeaking.comAbout the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful Experts and Creative Entrepreneurs who exemplify the use of Profitable Happiness™ to build influence and business success. For a weekly journey of music, marketing, and motivation, subscribe to the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast with Dr. Pelè.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profitable-happiness/id1438131591Website: https://drpele.comSupport the show (https://drpele.com)

217: Find Your Voice, Change Your Life, With Dr. Doreen Downing

At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.

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