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The People Dividend Podcast

By: Mike Horne Ph.D
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  • Welcome to The People Dividend Podcast, a platform where meaningful dialogues, diverse perspectives, and inspiring stories come together to redefine the world of human capital. Every week, we sit down with industry experts, thought leaders and innovative professionals across various sectors to discuss the most pressing issues concerning people and work. Our goal is to change the narrative of business, emphasizing that people are not just resources but the most valuable assets who drive growth, innovation, and success.
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  • Episode 014: Burnout, Resilience, and Finding Joy in Work

    Episode 014: Burnout, Resilience, and Finding Joy in Work
    May 14 2024

    “It’s not just a little flame; it is this huge conflagration. More people are experiencing this. And it’s the rate and the pace of change of what’s being required of us,” says Eileen McDargh, founder and CEO of The Resiliency Group. In this episode, Eileen, a renowned facilitator, author, and coach, discusses the importance of resilience in managing burnout and maintaining energy. Her extensive experience aids organizations and individuals in developing their resilience capacities.

    Eileen traces her interest in resilience to her personal battle with corporate burnout, an experience that led to her first book and has informed her career. Her continued exploration of this theme is evident in her latest publication, "Burnout to Breakthrough," where she tackles the growing prevalence of burnout in today's fast-paced work environments and highlights the necessity of resilience for energy management.

    Throughout the episode, Eileen underscores the importance of building resilience, both personally and organizationally, to effectively handle continual challenges and shifts. She illustrates how resilience acts as a critical mechanism for enhancing performance and overall well-being in the workplace.

    Quotes

    • “We'd like to think we understand this. Burnout—it's not just a little flame, it is this huge conflagration. And more people are experiencing this. It's the rate and the pace of change of what's being required of us. I think we have forgotten self-care. And we have forgotten how to care for others.” (11:14 | Eileen McDargh)

    • “I define resiliency as energy management.” (12:34 | Eileen McDargh)

    • “I don’t want to be a chief executive officer. I want to be the chief energy officer… Yes, I’m an energy officer, and I want to find out ways in which I can help my customers, my clients, my audiences find ways that allow them to tap into what is the best of them or how do they begin to move forward. Because ultimately, resiliency is also not about bouncing back, which is what the dictionary tells us. That's fine, but not for human beings.” (20:55 | Eileen McDargh)

    Links:

    Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin

    Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com

    Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/,

    LinkedIn Mike’s Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/,

    Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike

    Learn more about Eileen McDargh:

    theresiliencygroup.com,

    https://www.facebook.com/speakereileen

    https://www.facebook.com/eileen.mcdargh/

    https:// www.twitter.com/macdarling

    https://www.instagram.com/mcdargh/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenmcdargh/

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    28 mins
  • Episode 013: In Conversation with Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale

    Episode 013: In Conversation with Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale
    May 7 2024
    “If you have a great idea with software like IdeaScale, it can get in front of the decision makers of your organization very, very quickly,” says Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, as he discusses the role of human capital in driving organizational success. With a background as a Harvard Business School valedictorian and experience leading companies in various sectors, Nick shares his journey from Wall Street to heading IdeaScale and how the company is transforming the management of innovation in businesses. Nick explains that IdeaScale’s innovation management software functions similarly to a CRM system but for ideas. It democratizes idea-sharing across all levels of a company, giving even entry-level employees a platform to communicate with top decision-makers. This approach harnesses the collective intelligence of the entire workforce, boosting employee engagement and loyalty by ensuring everyone feels valued and heard. The discussion delves into the broader effects of such systems on organizational culture and leadership. Nick advocates for inclusive, data-driven decision-making to foster a healthy, innovative work environment. Drawing from his scientific and financial background, he emphasizes the importance of using data to drive results while maintaining effective communication. Nick also reflects on the ethical dimensions of leadership, acknowledging the weight of decisions on employees and their families. He underscores the significance of trust, empathy, and decisiveness in leadership roles. Offering advice to aspiring leaders, Nick stresses the importance of continuous learning, staying updated on technological advancements like AI, and honing strong quantitative skills. Quotes “Today, it doesn’t matter if you’re the junior most employee sitting in a far off office. If you have a great idea with software like IdeaScale, it can get in front of the decision makers of your organization very, very quickly.” (03:54 | Nick Jain) “The first benefit is you’re able to tap into the brains and intellectual capital of your entire organization rather than just the four, five, six people who sit at the top. The second is from an inclusion and emotional impact perspective. If your employees feel like their ideas are being heard, they feel more attached to the organization, they’re more loyal, turnover is less, and they are more productive as employees too. There’s an emotional impact to having a more democratic organization.” (04:19 | Nick Jain) “Part of being a leader requires being self-aware of what your strengths and weaknesses are. I’m a competitive individual. I like to go out there, define a goal, and win, particularly in a competitive space where there’s other people trying to achieve the same thing. That has certainly been a defining characteristic... By the way, I don’t have to win. Obviously, winning feels nice, but just the act of competing is really motivating and emotionally rewarding for me.” (10:25 | Nick Jain) “One should aspire to a C-level job, whether that be in government or nonprofit or the private sector. But I do think you have to be aware, assuming you are a reasonably moral and diligent person, you have to be aware of the moral weight and the emotional impact of having that job.” (14:58 | Nick Jain) “As we continue to scale, how do we maintain that same culture of making good decisions as we grow from a hundred person organization to a thousand person organization?” (32:04 | Nick Jain) Links: Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/, LinkedIn Mike’s Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/, Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike Learn more about Nick Jain: LinkedIn: @nickjain Instagram: Nickeroni09 Twitter/X: @NickMJain Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideascale/ Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
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    38 mins
  • Episode 012: Empowering Happiness: Strategies for Moving Forward and Enhancing Workplace Well-being

    Episode 012: Empowering Happiness: Strategies for Moving Forward and Enhancing Workplace Well-being
    Apr 30 2024
    There’s no doubt - our personal and professional lives are becoming more integrated. How well and to what extent leaders understand their people both in and out of the office can predict their workplace happiness and success. In this episode, Mike Horne sits down with Alice Inoue, founder of Happiness U, to discuss workplace well-being. Alice recounts her shift from aspiring to attend medical school to founding Happiness U—a venture that offers corporate wellness programs and personal development courses. She shares experiences from her collaborations with major brands such as McDonald's and Gap, emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset for both personal and professional growth. The discussion challenges the traditional notion of work-life balance, proposing instead the concept of work-life integration. This approach encourages making choices based on benefits at any given moment, alleviating the guilt often associated with balancing personal and professional life. Introducing her personality assessment system based on the five elements, Alice explains how this framework helps individuals and teams gain deeper self-awareness and improve interpersonal dynamics. This system has been particularly effective in enhancing corporate team-building and communication. Alice's advice to organizational leaders is to recognize their current position as the right place and to focus on moving forward without dwelling on past mistakes. She notes the importance of acceptance and being present to make progress. Alice Inoue's insights provide a roadmap for leaders and HR professionals to create environments where freedom, peace, love, and joy can flourish, ultimately contributing to the overall success of their organizations. Quotes: “When we talk about work-life integration, it's making choices every day in what you perceive to be the best benefit. So it seems ridiculous to feel guilty about it. It's a choice that you make.” (05:04 | Alice Inoue) “I thought, what if I could create a space where people could come to learn the things they never learned in school about how to actually live life? Because the bottomline is, after working with thousands of people, people really just want to feel good and have ease in their life and not have these emotional swings. And I just thought it would be a perfect component that it didn't start out as a corporate thing. It started out as a little community.” (06:36 | Alice Inoue) “There's always something we can do to move towards a better place. Do we ever get there? Does anyone ever live in a life of pure bliss? I don't think so. I recognize that life is polar. There's so much polarity that we do our best to find that center and have a little variation within that center. But I think it's impossible to be like, ‘Yes, I'm working this high-power job and I'm just at bliss and happy all the time.’ We're looking for these moments, we're constantly needing to find them amidst the chaos.” (20:21 | Alice Inoue) “We are in a place where people want whatever tools they can get to be more understanding about themselves and others so that we can live a life that's as filled with freedom, joy, love, and peace. Those are the four things that I feel we're all looking for. And I try to guide people towards that or see where they're not measuring up.” (23:33 | Alice Inoue) Links: Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/, LinkedIn Mike’s Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/, Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike Learn more about Alice Inoue: Website: https://yourhappinessu.com/ Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
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    34 mins
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