65 episodes

Welcome to the Making Better podcast where we talk about how to make individuals, teams, and organizations better. If you are a business owner, a Talent Development professional, or an individual contributor, this show will give you actionable insights to help improve your own performance and the performance of those around you.

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Welcome to the Making Better podcast where we talk about how to make individuals, teams, and organizations better. If you are a business owner, a Talent Development professional, or an individual contributor, this show will give you actionable insights to help improve your own performance and the performance of those around you.

    Building Positive Mental Health for Your Team with Geoffrey Roche

    Building Positive Mental Health for Your Team with Geoffrey Roche

    In this episode of Making Better, we are joined by Geoffrey Roche, North American Director of Workforce Development at Siemens and National Healthcare Practice Executive Advisor at Core Education PBC. Geoffrey delves into the critical challenges facing the healthcare industry, such as workforce shortages and the need for more robust apprenticeship programs. Key discussions highlight the importance of embedding empathy in healthcare leadership, the impact of work-life balance on employee retention, and innovative approaches to mentorship in healthcare. Listen as we explore how these strategies not only address current industry difficulties but also pave the way for more humane and effective healthcare environments.
    You can hear more from Geoffrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreymroche/

    • 38 min
    How to Apply the Lessons of TikTok to Your Training w/Vanessa Alzate

    How to Apply the Lessons of TikTok to Your Training w/Vanessa Alzate

    Join us on Making Better for an insightful chat with Vanessa Alzate, CEO of Anchored Training. In Episode 070, Vanessa dives into the transformative power of TikTok-inspired training content. We explore how to captivate learners by repurposing traditional training into brief, impactful videos that mirror the engaging essence of social media trends. Vanessa shares practical case studies, addresses stakeholder resistance, and offers strategies for incrementally introducing innovative training methods. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to revitalize their educational approach and make learning resonate with modern audiences.
    Make sure to connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-alzate/
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    • 36 min
    How to Create a Debrief Culture w/Mark Fogel

    How to Create a Debrief Culture w/Mark Fogel

    In this illuminating episode of Making Better, hosts Matt Gjertsen and Mark Fogel dive into the pivotal role of debriefing and feedback in shaping a productive corporate culture. They explore the necessity of separating individual performance from personal worth, and the significance of healthy conflict in learning from failures. Drawing on their military backgrounds, the duo emphasizes the high stakes of giving feedback and fostering a learning culture for continuous improvement. Tune in for a robust discussion on leading with empathy, improving team dynamics, and why taking smart risks in line with organizational values is crucial for success.
    Make sure to connect with Mark on LinkedIn and check out his TED Talk.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/fogelmark/
    https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_fogel_the_culture_of_a_fighter_squadron
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    • 35 min
    Give Yourself Permission to Be Present w/Curt Steinhorst

    Give Yourself Permission to Be Present w/Curt Steinhorst

    Join us this episode for an insightful dialogue with focus expert Curt Steinhorst. As a strategist in workplace attention and productivity, Curt dissects the pitfalls of a distraction-ridden office environment and the counterproductive nature of constant interruptions. We delve into improving HR functions, redesigning company culture to value deep work over immediate response, and Curt's personal journey towards harnessing focus. Among the key strategies discussed are the restructuring of meetings, crafting interruption-free timeframes, and the leadership role in modeling focused communication. If you're aiming to navigate and thrive in a distraction-heavy world, this conversation offers a vital roadmap.

    • 38 min
    How to Build a Competency Model w/Heather Burright

    How to Build a Competency Model w/Heather Burright

    Dive into a compelling discussion with Heather Burright, founder of Skill Masters Market, in this week's episode of Making Better. Heather enlightens us with her experiences shifting from the national nonprofit space to becoming a consultant. We explore the importance of learning in nonprofits, the challenges of talent development, and the innovative use of competency models. With Heather's expertise, we learn how nonprofits manage to foster behavior change aligned with strategic goals despite limited resources. If you're intrigued by the intersection of talent growth and nonprofit evolution, this insightful dialogue is not to be missed.
    To hear more from Heather, make sure to check out her podcast, Learning for Good, as well as the links below.
    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright/
    - Website: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/

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    • 35 min
    Key Skills for Building an Impactful Company w/Matt Kuta

    Key Skills for Building an Impactful Company w/Matt Kuta

    Join us in this gripping episode of Making Better, featuring the intrepid Matt Kuta. From F-15 pilot to space company pioneer, Kuta delves into his transition to founding Voyager space, sharing invaluable lessons on decision-making, leadership, and the thrilling venture of constructing Starlab, a commercial successor to the International Space Station. Discover how his military and financial expertise fuse in the forging of a space industry titan and his vision of unifying humanity through the "overview effect." Eager to learn how to navigate the space industry's value chain and scale a business beyond its core technology? Buckle up for a journey into strategic risk-taking and the power of mentorship with host, Matt Gjertsen. 🚀💫
    You can connect with Matt through:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattkuta/Voyager Space: https://voyagerspace.com/
    Recommendations from the show:
    Check out this video on the Overview Effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQsgGCXdAlYWatch this video to hear William Shatner’s message after returning from space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URY71UOEn4UNoise by Daniel Kahneman: https://a.co/d/6jBcoLs
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    • 41 min

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