Rebels With A Heart

This panel of Rebel DEI leaders are shaping the future of work, now. If you’re looking for innovative ways to have open dialogue, ensure trust, and create a safe environment for all, you’ll learn which Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives were the most successful, the most impactful for our guests.

Panelists:
Carolynn L. Johnson – CEO at DiversityInc
Sophia Khan – VP Diversity and Inclusion at Thomson Reuters
Joy Fitzgerald – VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Eli Lilly and Company

Moderated by Derek Lundsten – President and CEO at LifeGuides

This episode features a panel of Rebel Leaders who are leading with love. If you’re looking for creative ways to take better care of your teams, you’ve come to the right place! Enjoy ways to grow and maintain a culture of caring, find out the importance of sharing vulnerabilities with your teams, and discover successful strategies for engaging your people and driving performance.

Panelists:
Laila Tarraf – Chief People Officer at Allbirds
Libby Sartain – Independent Board Director, Former CHRO at Yahoo! Inc.
Garry Ridge – Chairman & CEO at WD-40 Company

Moderated by Derek Lundsten – President and CEO at LifeGuides

In this episode, our panelists review their past year since Covid-19 struck the workplace and where they stand now from both a culture and leadership perspective.  Then, they show how to create a culture that thrives during uncertain times, along with tips for shifting strategies without a proven playbook and how to remain agile.  Also, we’ll realize just how important culture and leadership play in today’s “new normal,” or through any crisis, any shift in the workplace.

Panelists:
Bob Gerst – VP, Human Resources at John I. Haas, Inc,
Jason Ashlock – Sr VP of Customer + Employee Experience at Kuehne + Nagel
Margaret Lynch – EVP of Corporate Ops at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.

Moderated by Derek Lundsten – President and CEO at LifeGuides

In this episode, our panelists discuss how to establish and maintain trust to make teams stronger, as well as provide tips to inspire and empower employees. The hot topic around the power of reward and recognition is also reviewed.

Panelists:
Kate King – Founder & CEO, Human on Purpose
David McKinney – VP, Capital Markets & Investor Relations, Wilkinson Corporation
Michelle Cirocco – Chief Responsibility Officer, Televerde

Hosted by: Derek Lundsten, President and CEO at LifeGuides

What does being more human at work look like and why is it so important? Join our panel of rebellious leaders for a live discussion on embracing our humanness at work. If you’re looking for inventive ways to take better care of your teams, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Panelists:
Chester Elton – Bestselling Author, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement, and Leadership Expert
Erica Keswin – Author, Speaker, Workplace Strategist, and Professional Dot-Connector
Stacey Gordon – Chief Diversity Strategist at Rework Work

Hosted by: Derek Lundsten, President & CEO, LifeGuides

Recruiting talent is a major challenge today, for a variety of reasons. Retaining talent is yet another challenge. How does your organization rise above the fray and shine? Join our panel of rebellious leaders for this discussion around the importance of humanizing your employer brand to amp up recruitment and, simultaneously, gain full participation of your people.

Panelists:
Sunaina Lobo – Chief People Officer, Navis
Bryan Adams – CEO, Ph.Creative
Hilary Aslaksen – Vice President Talent Acquisition, Danaher Corporation

Hosted by: Derek Lundsten, President & CEO, LifeGuides

Conscious Capitalism is the modern way for leaders to think about capitalism and business in today’s global society.  It drives organizations to serve a higher purpose, with all stakeholders finding interdependencies and synergies (vs. trade-offs).  It is business as a force for good elevating people through humanity, so everyone flourishes, finds purpose – and prospers.

Panelists:
Michael J. Gelb – Founder & CEO, High Performance Learning
JeVon McCormick – President & CEO, Scribe Media

Moderated by: Derek Lundsten, President & CEO, LifeGuides

There is no denying the pandemic has changed the talent landscape and created the need for a whole new approach to The Future Of Work.  Parlaying our newly discovered capabilities (remote work, less travel, lightning-quick strategic pivots, etc.), while understanding what our employees, customers and organization really need, let’s empower your people to be thriving again. With our astute panel of innovative HR leaders, we have the opportunity to realize something very different, as we design The New Future of Work together.

Panelists:
Nikki Lanier – Distinguished Private & Public Sector CHRO + Adjunct Professor of HR, University of Louisville
Jim Link – CHRO, Human Capital Strategist
John Staines – Managing Director, ZRG Partners, LLC

Moderated by: Derek Lundsten, President & CEO, LifeGuides

Dan Tyre
Director of Sales, Hubspot

With his startup mindset, Dan understands efficiencies, productivity, and how to ensure growth opportunities for ALL of your people. Now, overseeing thriving hives of sales activities with Hubspot, he is excited to see his pioneering concept of “Smarketing” in play, as it truly aligns inbound marketing and sales for success.

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President & CEO, LifeGuides

Jeff Abbott
Co-Founder & CEO, Blitzscaling Academy

As a successful entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, investor on a global scale, his vision and purpose now is to make the scaling expertise of Silicon Valley easily accessible to support the next generation of world-changing entrepreneurs and companies.

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President & CEO, LifeGuides