Rebels With A Heart

Roderick Jefferson
Senior Vice President, Enablement, PRO Unlimited

Following a substantial personal life experience, Roderick’s perspective and outlook on life shifted drastically. Listen in to hear how this experience made him question how much you are giving up for what you are gaining.

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Matt Arsenault
VP of Corporate Development, Jamf

As a Senior Strategic Executive known for thinking beyond the numbers, Matt believes that talent retention goes beyond just money. Listen in to hear Matt discuss how Corporate Development departments are finding that money is a driver but not the primary driver of an employee’s happiness.

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Kathleen Steffey
CEO/Founder, Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search

From being in the talent industry for 25 years, Kathleen has seen many shifts in the industry with the biggest shift occurring in the past couple of years. This change has allowed people to choose the organization they want to work for and is no longer just a place to work. Listen in to hear Kathleen discuss how this is changing culture completely, and that organizations need change with it in order to attract and retain top talent.

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Jamie Naughton Henriod
Culture Consultant and Advisor, RESPONSIBLE

As Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Communications and Media at Zappos.com, and working alongside former CEO Tony Hsieh to bring to life his vision for a community-centric company culture and best-in-class customer service, Jamie was shown the importance of workplace culture and the employee experience and how it affects your brand.

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Listen to this month’s ‘Rebels’ episode to hear the latest best practices and insights from our amazing people leaders! Learn how to create a people-centric workplace and how to nurture a culture where employees are treated as humans first. Let’s empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work, where they find real purpose and true fulfillment.

Panelists:
Mark Levy, Employee Experience Advisor, Public Speaker, and Social Impact Advocate
Joy Rothschild, CHRO, Omni Hotels & Resorts

Moderated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides

Listen to this month’s ‘Rebels’ episode for the latest best practices and insights from our amazing people leaders! In today’s workplace, we’re facing a constant demand for faster, bigger results. In this episode, our Panel discusses how to better utilize your energy that will awaken a new, powerful force in yourself and shape your organizational outcomes.

Panelists:
John Boudreau, Senior Research Scientist and Professor Emeritus, University of Southern California
Cy Wakeman, President & Founder, Reality-Based Leadership
Eva Sage Gavin, Advisor, Senior Managing Director, Accenture

Moderated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides

Mark C. Crowley
Leadership Speaker, Consultant & Change Agent For Workplace Engagement & Culture, Author of “Lead From The Heart”

With over 50mm people quitting jobs in the US in 2021 (& resignations on pace to set a new record in 2022), one thing’s emphatically clear: traditional leadership practices – methods that have been used to motivate workplace performance for over a century – are failing.

Listen in to hear Mark’s profound understanding of what behaviors truly move the needle, what inspires human beings to commit themselves to doing extraordinary work, and his road to becoming the Author of “Lead From The Heart,” (taught so far in 9 US universities; the 2nd edition just debuted as an Amazon #1 New Release).

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Estrella Parker’s journey to heartfelt leadership started as a young child which initially led her to Computer Science, but over time she started doing more organizational development work. In that transition, she has found that in order to really engage people, you need to engage both their minds and hearts.

Listen in to hear Estrella’s journey to doing more work in human performance, human behavior and organizational performance which has allowed her to engage people and connect them to the organization they work for. This has not only enabled her to self reflect as a leader, and as a person, but also do work that scales for other leaders.

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Robert Ellis has over 30 years of experience working with global companies—spanning startups, mid-stage, Fortune 500 giants, and non-profits— guiding leaders to take their impact to the next level at any stage of growth. His proven strength in coaching entrepreneurs and CEOs to become better leaders, think more strategically, create high-performing teams, foster future-friendly cultures, and deliver compelling presentations—including several high-profile IPO roadshows—has earned him praise from one client as “one of Silicon Valley’s best-kept secrets.”

He’s taught leadership, coached entrepreneurs at Singularity University, and developed Level UP, the leadership curriculum for the Global Startup Program.

Listen to hear how Robert went from being “half-hearted” to “whole-hearted”, and how that has impacted his life.

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

This month’s ‘Rebels’ episode put the spotlight on the healthcare industry – and a much-needed evolution. There is no question moving forward healthcare systems will have to rely on innovation, fresh ideas, and out-of-the-box thinking to be sustainable. Listen in to learn more insights on this inevitable shakeup and what it means for our benefits, our healthcare. 

Panelists:
Vicki Cansler, CHRO, Piedmont Healthcare
Cheryl Forino Wahl, SVP, The MetroHealth System
Kathy Douglas, SVP Clinical Strategy, Prolucent Health

Moderated by: Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides