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The Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast

By: Suzie Price The Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast
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  • Inspiration, insider tips, and best practices to build energy, commitment, and communication in organizations. #wue
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  • Unlocking the Power of Practical Axiology: Making Better Decisions for a Better World with Art Ellis, Ph.D.

    Unlocking the Power of Practical Axiology: Making Better Decisions for a Better World with Art Ellis, Ph.D.
    Apr 17 2024
    In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price speaks with return podcast guest Art Ellis, Ph.D., on Unlocking the Power of Practical Axiology. The two discuss Dr. Robert Hartman's "Freedom to Live", outlining Hartman's journey and the foundations of practical Axiology. Art Ellis discusses the legacy of Robert Hartman, who developed Axiology after escaping the atrocities of Hitler, striving to create a structure that organizes good. They explore the origins of the manuscript, its purpose in relation to seminars with Nationwide Insurance Company, and Hartman's personal journey from surviving in Germany during World War II to becoming a philosopher in the United States. Ellis shares his passion for reading multiple books at once, ranging from deep philosophical works to entertaining mysteries. He also mentions his addiction to playing Wordle and his ability to solve it in three or four guesses. The two discuss health, spirit, and wisdom, and engage in a conversation about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including dietary preferences and physical activities. They also delve into the significance of travel on their spirits and share their involvement in music and storytelling. Additionally, Ellis reflects on the advice he would give his younger self, emphasizing the importance of learning about family history and interacting with significant individuals. The podcast delves into the concept of infusing artificial intelligence with a value-based decision-making process, contemplating the potential implications for the future. They consider the idea of incorporating a Hartman value axiology model algorithm into AI and emphasize the importance of ensuring that AI decisions are based on a calculus of values, including intrinsic, extrinsic, and systemic factors. In this episode: [00:00:01] Suzie Price: Today I'm talking with licensed professional counselor Art Ellis, Ph.D. You're going to want to tune in today if you love to learn about others journeys. If you want to feel more hope about the world, if you're curious about the idea that we can measure how we think, feel, and make decisions. If you want to know more about Axiology and try metrics. If you like being inspired by others, you're going to learn more about Robert Hartman's story of escaping Hitler and using the trauma of watching Hitler organize evil, and taking that and turning it into creation of a structure that organizes good, which is what Axiology is. [00:12:35] Art Ellis: So he came up with the idea of good, the meaning of good of a thing is that it is what it is supposed to be. And in philosophical terminology, or in fact, mathematical terminology, it means it has all of the properties that it is supposed to have. If it is the best thing it can be, it has all of them. [00:20:30] Suzie Price: Other philosophers have usually found intrinsic value only in universal, repeatable qualities like pleasure, knowledge, virtue, law, creativity, but not an individual. So that is, you know, when you talk about intrinsic and I think that's where people's hearts get touched through Hartman's work is this understanding of intrinsic and the value of it. And I think that's one of the differentiators. Not only does he talk about how we think and help us understand the ordering principle for our lives, but then he talks about the richness of intrinsic and helps us remember something. And it apparently, before he started talking about it the way he did back in the 1960s, that was not a common practice. [00:43:35] Art Ellis: Then we have to take those numbers and turn them into a person. Because we're not doing an assessment to see what's wrong with this person. We're doing an assessment to look at a reflection of this person and our working with those numbers in our descriptions and our our speculations about what this kind of score, combination and pattern means. We have to turn that back into a real person. So, you know, that's the three elements of working with it. [00:55:50] Suzie Price: So see what happens. Yes. So you had quite a journey to get approval, and maybe we could just tell a short version of that where I don't know what age you were at the time, but you basically on your own dime and dollar and time, tracked Rita Hartman down to get approval to publish this. [01:05:56] Art Ellis: Was a major thing, I think, when the Institute was able to get the copyright back and issue the second edition, because it made it much more accessible to people who were coming along who needed to see this. And it's great grounding for anybody who is a practitioner to get enough of a sense of what formal axiology is all about and what Hartman was all about to use this background in for the applications that you put it to use. So it's great. Yeah. Kind of grounding. [01:09:48] Art Ellis: He says the same kind of evil represented by Hitler in his contempt and hate for other people is present in the US today. And he's writing this in the ...
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • How To Conduct an Interview in Three Steps

    How To Conduct an Interview in Three Steps
    Apr 3 2024
    In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price shares invaluable insights on the art of conducting effective interviews for hiring managers. Emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit to mitigate the risk of a bad hire, Suzie introduces a structured approach to enhance interviewing and hiring skills. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone involved in hiring, offering practical tools and strategies to improve the selection process. Key highlights include the introduction of the F.I.T process, which stands for Figure out what the job needs, Interview plan and strategy, and Targeted interviewing and selection process. Suzie explains how creating a hiring template can significantly contribute to understanding job requirements beyond just resumes and backgrounds. The importance of having a well-communicated interview plan to prepare the interview team is underscored, promoting a unified approach to candidate evaluation. Suzie delves into targeted interviewing techniques, advocating for competency-based questions that reveal candidates' true potential and fit for the role. The discussion also touches on common interviewing mistakes such as over-reliance on gut feeling and unstructured interviews, offering solutions to avoid these pitfalls. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the episode's guidance to create a high-commitment, low-drama workforce. By focusing on fit, utilizing structured interview processes, and employing effective evaluation techniques, organizations can significantly improve their hiring outcomes, ensuring a Wake Up Eager Workforce that aligns with their goals and values. In this episode: [00:00:01] Today we're talking about how to conduct an interview. This is for every hiring manager out there. If you are interviewing people for a position, you are going to want to tune into this episode. [00:01:07] Help leaders and organizations make good decisions about their people. [00:02:50] Suzie speaks about structure and clarity in the interview process. [00:07:09] Oftentimes we don't want to actually learn the structure until we've suffered from the pain of a poor hire. [00:12:33] Look for more than the resume in the background. [00:16:34] The other top interview mistake is we have unconscious bias. [00:19:27] Importance of figuring out their roads traveled and aspirations. [00:22:57] Suzie talks about creating a hiring template. [00:29:45] How clarity allows hiring managers to all talk about the job in the same way. [00:40:32] Setting the right tone and making the company stand out at the end of the interview. [00:45:21] Eliminating distractions during the interview process. [00:49:14] How to listen agressively. [00:52:45] The 75/25 rule in interviewing. [00:55:32] Recapping the interview process. Links & Resources: Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: Episode #94 Hiring Manager Mistakes and Best Practices with Huff Logue - Part One - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/hiring-manager-mistakes-and-best-practices-with-huff-logue-part-one.html Episode #95 Hiring Manager Mistakes and Best Practices with Huff Logue - Part Two - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/hiring-manager-mistakes-and-best-practices-with-huff-logue-part-2.html Episode #81 Hiring with TriMetrix: Why and How It Works - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/hiring-with-trimetrix.html Episode #50 How to Evaluate Job Fit: What Great Hiring Managers Do... - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/evaluate-job-fit.html?unique=15428656443244557 Related Services or Sample Reports or Images: Wake Up Eager Leader Coaching - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/corporate-leadership-coaching.html Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ LinkedIn: Suzie Price - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzieprice/ LinkedIn: Priceless Professional Development - https://www.linkedin.com/company/priceless-professional-development LinkedIn: Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeupeagerworkforcepodcast Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast – Directory: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com
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    59 mins
  • Life and Work is About Impacting Others - Don't Be 'Relationship Lazy' with Amy Lugar

    Life and Work is About Impacting Others - Don't Be 'Relationship Lazy' with Amy Lugar
    Mar 20 2024
    When we think about a wake-up eager workforce, we are looking for people who are performing roles that align with their strengths. We are looking for people who are motivated and feel respected and appreciated in their roles. Often, we find in the workplace that some employees are not as involved or enthused as we would like. Sometimes, they are actively disengaged or quiet quitting, or even outwardly disgruntled, commonly referred to as loud quitting. In this episode, I speak with Amy Lugar, Senior Vice President of People Strategy for the southern region of HUB International. We discuss the biggest mistake leaders make in the workplace: being “relationship lazy.” Leaders are focused on tasks and performance without dedicating the time and energy to getting to know the people on their teams. This extends beyond knowing the tasks that they’re working on to understanding their goals and dreams and ensuring there is a stream of consistent and transparent communication. Once these relationships are built, it makes accountability and feedback a more streamlined and less offensive process. When there are areas that employees need to improve on, it’s a better conversation for the leader and the employee when it is approached from a growth mindset with the approach of helping grow and improve as opposed to reprimanding poor performance. These conversations require the foundation of a relationship to be productive. Additionally, HUB International is exceptional at matching people not only to the roles they are looking to fill but also to the culture of the company. When employees are aligned with the company culture, they will feel more fulfilled and committed to their work. This episode is full of so much amazing insight into combating quiet and loud quitting as well as maintaining a positive work culture. I know you’re going to love it! Tune in to my conversation with Amy today. In this episode: [00:01:08] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [00:04:32] I share some background on my guest, Amy Lugar. [00:06:43] Welcome to the show, Amy! Tell us about the three common mistakes that leaders make that contribute to quiet and loud quitting. [00:10:34] What are some ways that leaders can connect with their employees to build relationships? [00:13:30] Amy shares about the amazing culture at HUB International. [00:16:47] Amy shares some examples of how HUB International is empowering its employees. [00:20:10] There is a balance between employee appreciation and course correction. [00:25:04] It is important to get the right person in the right seat for workplace performance. [00:34:58] Amy and I discuss her strengths and motivators and how they are present in her role. [00:43:42] Who are the people who have influenced Amy the most in her life? [00:47:54] The best tools that have been instrumental in Amy’s professional development. [00:48:53] The definition of success as it pertains to Amy. [00:53:36] Amy’s advice to her 25-year-old self. [00:55:20] A harsh quote that inspires and motivates Amy. [01:01:10] Parting words of wisdom from Amy. Thanks for joining me today! [01:02:57] My key takeaways from my conversation with Amy. [01:10:59] Thanks for joining me on the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! See you next time! Links & Resources: Hub International - https://www.hubinternational.com/ Related Podcasts and PPD Articles: Episode #26 Leader As Coach Skill: High Support, High Challenge-An Interview with Coaching Expert Ian Day - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/high-support-high-challenge.html Episode #81 Hiring with TriMetrix: Why and How it Works - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/high-support-high-challenge.html Episode #80 It’s Okay to Be Exactly Who You Are with TriMetrix Analyst Anne Waloven, CPDA, CPMA, TMEA - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/its-okay-to-be-exactly-who-you-are-trimetrix-analyst-Anne-Waloven.html Related Services or Sample Reports or Images: Hub International - https://www.hubinternational.com/ Wake Up Eager Leader Coaching - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/corporate-leadership-coaching.html Connect with Amy: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysoutherland/ Special Episode Giveaway Fifty Workplace Motivators Assessments* This is a $350 value! We will send a complimentary assessment link to the first fifty people who take a few minutes to share a podcast review and let Suzie know. Once you have your Assessment results, go to www.motivatorsppd.com to watch the debrief video and use hundreds of resource materials. *The Workplace Motivators Assessment takes ten minutes to complete and is a robust tool for measuring a person's top drivers and interests. (Sample Report ) Use your complimentary for yourself or give it to an employee, family member, or friend. QR CODE that takes you to www.motivatorsppd.com Connect with Suzie: Priceless Professional - https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/ ...
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