Brock Anderson and Tracy Awe are Directors of Enterprise and Strategic Partnerships with Function Health, a biometric data company helping individuals and groups take control of their health data to live longer, healthier, more productive lives.

Mentioned on the Show

• Listen to Dr. Mark Hyman on the Huberman Lab podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-improve-your-vitality-heal-from-disease-dr-mark-hyman
• Learn more about Function Health and their approach to testing and longevity: https://www.functionhealth.com/
• Review the study conducted by the Integrated Benefits Institute on Economic Impact of Early Disease Detection: https://www.ibiweb.org/resources/economic-impact-of-early-disease-detection
• O’Brien gave a shout-out for Peter Attia’s book, Outlive. Available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/5nSm1Xn
• Brock Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-anderson-16196
• Tracy Awe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyawe

Timestamps

(00:00:00) – Tracy Awe and Brock Anderson join O’Brien McMahon on People Business

(00:02:38) – What is Function Health? What is Function Health’s approach to preventative health?

(00:10:20) – When should people start preventative health analysis and biometric screening?

(00:15:19) – How can companies encourage people to think more long-term about their health?

(00:18:48) – Do doctors welcome data from these types of screenings? How can Function members have constructive conversations with their doctors?

(00:31:22) The 5 Types of Medical Consumers: segments of employees and how they use medical benefits. Population health management in practice.

(00:38:21) – How does diet and exercise fit into the Function Health approach? How does Function Health support lifestyle change?

(00:44:53) The Process: how many blood draws are needed?

(00:44:59) Costs: what are the costs associated with bringing Function Health to employees?

(00:49:16) What shifts are seen in the business clients of Function Health? Does the conversation about health shift as prevention gets a spotlight?

(00:50:33) What ‘add-ons’ does Function Health offer in addition to the core blood panel?

This is a fun crossover episode with Karl Staib, host of the Systemic Leader podcast and systems consultant through a company of the same name. In this episode, shared across both platforms, we discuss systems thinking and how we have each built and evolved systems to help us navigate work and life.

Mentioned on the Show

• Learn more about Karl and his Systematic Leader framework: https://systematicleader.co/
• Connect with Karl Staib on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlstaib
• Listen to the Systematic Leader podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/systematic-leader/id1535499918

Timestamps

(00:00:00) — People Business x Systematic Leadership podcast crossover: O’Brien McMahon with Karl Staib

(00:02:00) — What is systems thinking? How do you define it?

(00:08:15) — “Leaking”: How do you identify the biggest problem in your process?

(00:12:45) — What are some best practices in creating a customer journey map?

(00:14:27) — Client retention: what systems help keep things fresh for existing clients?

(00:17:49) — How do you handle feedback and resistance to change in organizations?

(00:23:31) — How humans are more motivated by status than we might think

(00:33:14) — How to turn employee appreciation into a system

(00:36:33) — When should something be cut out of a system?

(00:42:19) — Examples of systems that might surprise people

(00:52:54) — Final thoughts and how to contact Karl and Systematic Leader

Shawn Bushway has a PhD in economics and public policy from the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University and has spent his career in criminology, where he has been recognized as a Distinguished Scholar for the Division of Corrections and Sentencing and a Fellow of the American Society of Criminology. He has published two books and over 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals.

Mentioned on the Show

• Learn more about the Bushway Opportunity Score: https://www.bushwayopportunityscore.com/
• Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-d-bushway-91a1494a

Timestamps

(00:00:00) — Shawn Bushway joins O'Brien McMahon on People Business.

(00:03:12) — What’s the origin story for how you got into criminology?

(00:05:41) — As a culture in the US, how have our beliefs around crime and criminals changed over time?

(00:08:49) — Do foreign countries have other sentiments about criminals?

(00:12:49) — What are the misconceptions and what is the reality around recidivism?

(00:26:47) — Which factors should you look for in recidivism?

(00:35:38) — What about white collar crime? Is there a higher risk to hiring someone to a white collar job who has committed a white collar crime?

(00:43:30) — The Bushway Opportunity Score: helping employers make solid decisions in hiring

(00:45:31) — What factors can be considered for offenders in the hiring process?

(00:49:55) — Once these people get hired, are they materially the same as every other employee, or are there differences—maybe positive or negative?

(00:56:12) — Closing thoughts and encouragements

Radhika Dutt draws on 25 years of experience across industries, continents, and sizes of organizations to write, speak, and consult on innovation and change. Her experience has taught her that goal-setting systems often produce the opposite of what they promise: short-termism, performance theater, and cultures that prioritize looking good over doing good work. In this conversation, she offers an alternative.

Mentioned on the Show

• Get Radhika’s free toolkit to help you switch to puzzle-solving in your business: https://www.radicalproduct.com/toolkit/#OHLToolkit
• Connect with Radhika Dutt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt
• Learn more about Radhika Dutt on her website: https://rdutt.com/

Timestamps
(00:00:00) - Welcoming Radhika Dutt to People Business

(00:03:02) – What is the history of goal setting?

(00:06:15) – Is the problem OKRs or SMART goals or goal setting in general?

(00:22:02) – Why doesn’t traditional goal-setting work?

(00:24:42) – How do institutional incentives fit into your new framework?

(00:29:16) – If goal setting doesn’t work, what does?

(00:34:12) – How frequently do leaders need to review and work on this new framework?

(00:36:22) – What about goals for individuals? Does goal setting work for people’s individual goals?

(00:37:11) – How does puzzle-solving work in a service-related business?

(00:40:09) – Do traditional metrics have any role in the puzzle-solving framework?

(00:49:39) – How sustainable is using puzzle-solving over traditional goals?

(00:53:51) – Using vision statements in the process of solving puzzles in business

(00:55:08) – What are the drawbacks of using a puzzle-solving approach over traditional goal setting?

(00:57:28) – Get Radhika’s free toolkit to develop the puzzle-solving approach for your business

Neal Foard spent more than 25 years in advertising and marketing, creating award-winning campaigns for global power brands like Budweiser, Lexus, and Nokia. Most recently, Neal has gained a following on social media for his inspirational videos about the kindness of everyday people.

Mentioned on the Show

• Learn more about Neal Foard at his website: https://www.nealfoard.com/
• The "Gen Z" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiz6-pIYfaE
• Connect with Neal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-foard
• Neal’s storytelling course is Storyfire, find it here: https://www.storyfire.net/

Timestamps
(00:00) - Meet Neal Foard on this week's People Business

(03:16) - How did you begin telling stories on social media?

(05:07) - How did you become so good at storytelling?

(10:04) - What is your process for capturing stories?

(21:07) - How can professionals use storytelling in everyday work situations?

(32:34) - How do humor and vocabulary work in storytelling?

(48:47) - The one thing.

(56:34) - How do stories enhance business presentations?

Recognized in Crain's New York Business Notable Leaders in Real Estate and ranked the #1 Real Estate Broker in New York and New York State and #14 in the Nation for 2022, Bianca currently manages a $10B real estate portfolio for Nest Seekers International. She is the star of Selling the Hamptons on HBOMax, CEO and founder of The Masters Division and Managing Director for Nest Seekers Development Marketing, and author of Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact.

Mentioned on the Show

• Connect with Bianca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancadalessio
• Learn more about Nest Seekers and Bianca’s role in The Masters Division: https://www.nestseekers.com/agent/bianca-dalessio/
• Read Bianca’s book Mastering Intentions: https://a.co/d/cVlGRkg

Timestamps
(00:00) – Introducing Bianca D'Alessio on People Business.

(02:04) – Why did Bianca dedicate her book to a professor and what role did he play in her story?

(06:28) – What is the book Mastering Intentions, 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead With Lasting Impact about? What do you hope people get out of the book?

(08:15) – What does it mean to “always make the ask”?

(12:44) – How can leaders get authentic feedback from teammates?

(16:34) – Hiring: what techniques do you use to find (and qualify) teammates?

(25:05) – How do you approach sales?

(32:19) – How do you handle losses (not getting the sale, setbacks, failures)?

(33:45) – What is your goal-setting process?

(37:56) "How does that translate to the team? Because I imagine you bring somebody and you're like, I want you to hit some numbers."

(41:03) – Working for sales, but not being money motivated

(45:09) – How to balance “going with the flow” and directing and capturing and enhancing drive

Micah Remley is the CEO of Robin, a leading workplace management platform revolutionizing hybrid work. He brings 20+ years of experience scaling high-growth technology companies. At Robin, Micah drives innovation in hybrid work solutions, enabling employees to seamlessly reserve office resources while fostering collaboration and productivity.

Mentioned on the Show

• Find Micah Remley of Robin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-remley-b6430740
• Learn more about Robin, the office optimization software: https://robinpowered.com/about

Timestamps

(0:00) – Welcome to People Business.

(1:58) – Meet Micah Remley. What is Robin and what is office optimization?

(07:26) – Are companies still struggling with return to work policy or has the dust settled?

(10:35) – What is the justification for requiring employees to return to the office?

(19:17) – How are companies enforcing stricter in-office attendance requirements?

(23:16) – What’s working with structuring office time versus remote work?

(26:00) – How do we build a sense of community at work?

(31:49) – What office layouts, amenities, and equipment are popular right now?

(38:09) – What data should companies use to make decisions about office space?

(46:25) – Executive presence: Why is it important for executives to be in the office?

(46:27) – What about office optimization are you sick of talking about?

Jeremy Dubow is Prosperity Partners’ Chief Executive Officer. He manages the company and is responsible for its strategic direction, growth initiatives, and talent development.

Mentioned on the Show:

• Find Jeremy Dubow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremydubow/
• Jeremy Dubow’s profile on the Prosperity Partners website: https://www.prosperityllc.com/personnel/jeremy-dubow/
• Listen to the People Business episode with John Block, CEO of Unity Partners: https://peoplebusinesspodcast.com/johnblock/

Timestamps

(00:00:00) – Introducing Jeremy Dubow on People Business

(00:03:13) – What is Prosperity Partners and what have you been through in the last 12-18 months?

(00:05:40) – How did you want to conduct your business that differed from the traditional “Big Four”?

(00:10:13) – Entrepreneur mindset: What’s the biggest surprise about running a business?

(00:12:22) – How do you deal with hardships and setbacks in business?

(00:17:17) – What is it really like to be in business with a private equity firm?

(00:22:57) – What is your current strategy for recruiting and attracting talent? How does your business model work with today’s professionals?

(00:28:42) – Culture and fit: what are the processes and challenges of integrating acquisitions?

(00:38:20) – How are effective teams created in these conditions?

(00:44:47) – What role does offshoring play in your strategy and how does that impact company culture?

(00:48:50) – What is the purpose of business?