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Fringe is a collection of content to educate and inspire you on your leadership journey. Whether it's talent acquisition, well-being, or the future of work- Fringe by PFN has content to support you on your development journey.

  1. The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership with Jeff Blade

    1d ago

    The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership with Jeff Blade

    We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact. This special feature from Can't Stop the Growth with Chad Peterman captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy! — Leadership doesn't come with a perfect playbook, but Jeff Blade has spent decades learning what works by stepping into the unknown and leading with humility. Chad Peterman sits down with Jeff Blade, former CFO, CEO, board member, and advisor, to unpack what it really takes to lead organizations through growth, change, and complexity. From his early days in public accounting to C-suite leadership in public companies and private equity-backed businesses, Jeff shares why the best leaders ask better questions, build trust first, and understand that business is always human at its core. Jeff and Chad explore servant leadership, purpose-driven organizations, private equity partnerships, board governance, and the character traits that separate strong leaders from self-focused performers. For leaders who want to grow their business without losing sight of their people, this conversation is full of hard-earned wisdom and practical perspective.   Additional Resources: Listen to Can't Stop the Growth wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Chad on LinkedIn Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Lead with humility before proving your expertise. Character matters more than technical skill. Great leaders serve before they direct. Purpose-driven organizations unlock exponential performance. Private equity partnerships must fit your values.

    36 min
  2. From Showing Up to Lifting Up: The Power of Supportive Leadership with Jen Marr

    2d ago

    From Showing Up to Lifting Up: The Power of Supportive Leadership with Jen Marr

    We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact. This special feature from Show Up As a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy! — The future of leadership may come down to one simple question: "What can I do to support you today?" Rosie Ward welcomes back Jen Marr, CEO and Founder of Showing Up and author of the book "Lifting Up: The Transformative Power of Supportive Leadership." Together, they explore why human skills are no longer optional in a world shaped by AI, disruption, generational divides, and rising disconnection. Jen shares practical ways leaders can help people feel seen, supported, and valued without turning every conversation into something heavy or overly emotional. From the "five 80s" to the "two 10 rule," this conversation gives people-first leaders tangible tools to build trust, strengthen relationships, and create workplaces where people can truly flourish. 💛   Additional Resources: Get your copy of "Future-Proofing Leadership" Dr. Rosie Ward! Listen to Show Up As a Leader wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn Learn more about Salveo Partners Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Human connection is a critical leadership skill. Supportive leadership starts with small daily actions. People need to feel seen in struggle. Judgment blocks curiosity, trust, and growth. Leaders can support without fixing everything.

    49 min
  3. The Lens You Choose = The Life You Choose with Nikki and David Gregory

    3d ago

    The Lens You Choose = The Life You Choose with Nikki and David Gregory

    We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact. This special feature from Addicted to Betterment with Nikki and David Gregory captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy! — Your thoughts are either working for you or quietly working against you. Nikki and David Gregory unpack the power of perspective and the daily practice of choosing the "good one" when life feels chaotic, heavy, or uncertain. From lost client deals to unexpected change, they explore how pausing, reframing, and asking better questions can shift fear into possibility. This conversation is a reminder for people-first leaders that mindset is not just personal, it ripples into how we lead, decide, recover, and show up. When you can catch the thought, choose gratitude, and reframe the moment, you create space for something better to emerge.   Additional Resources: Listen to Addicted to Betterment wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Perspective shapes peace, progress, and possibility. Pause before reacting to difficult moments. Reframe failure as a beginning, not an ending. Gratitude helps shift negative thought patterns. Choose thoughts that work for you.

    24 min
  4. The Story Behind the Why: A conversation about leadership with Tony Hartsgrove

    4d ago

    The Story Behind the Why: A conversation about leadership with Tony Hartsgrove

    We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact. This special feature from The Story Effect with Danielle Krischik captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy! — Most leaders talk about culture. Tony Hartsgrove built one by telling the truth, trusting the data, and refusing to separate business growth from human growth. Danielle Krischik sits down with Tony Hartsgrove, CEO of ODC Construction, the largest shell contractor in the Southeast, to unpack what it really takes to lead through growth, acquisition, risk, and change. Tony shares how ODC grew from roughly $20 million to $400 million in revenue, why data became the company's secret sauce, and how purpose only matters when leaders make it real through stories, behavior, and accountability. From childhood lessons and imposter syndrome to luck, ambition, people-first pay, and the "back work" leaders must do before asking teams to follow, this conversation is honest, sharp, funny, and deeply human. It is a reminder that leadership is not about pretending to have it all figured out. It is about caring enough to build something bigger than yourself.   Additional Resources: Listen to The Story Effect wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn Learn more at The Story Effect Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Purpose sticks when leaders make it personal. Data builds trust during major change. Growth requires risk, revenue, and courage. Your story shapes you, but doesn't define you. People-first leadership includes financial care.

    1h 6m
  5. Connecting the Dots on People-Centered Culture and Results with Enrique Rubio

    5d ago

    Connecting the Dots on People-Centered Culture and Results with Enrique Rubio

    We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact. This special feature from Gut + Science with Nikki Lewallen Gregory captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy! ---- People success is business success, and leaders can't afford to treat those ideas as separate anymore. Nikki sits down with Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR, to unpack how people-centered organizations create measurable business advantage. Enrique challenges leaders to move beyond transactional thinking and build workplaces where people are seen as whole humans, not just employees. From autonomy and flexibility to talent pipelines and human experience, this conversation connects the dots between culture, engagement, performance, and long-term sustainability. If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start building a people-first culture that actually drives results, this episode is your call to begin the journey with clarity, courage, and commitment.   Additional Resources: Listen to Gut + Science wherever you get your podcasts!  Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: People success and business success are deeply connected. Flexibility builds trust, autonomy, engagement, and performance. People-first culture is a continuous leadership journey. Human experience goes beyond traditional employee engagement. Great workplaces know why people choose them.

    42 min
  6. The Psychology of Swag on Working Forward: Why We Keep What We Keep

    May 27

    The Psychology of Swag on Working Forward: Why We Keep What We Keep

    That branded mug on your desk might be doing more than holding coffee. It could be shaping memory, emotion, and loyalty in ways most leaders never stop to consider. Eric and Crissy have a fascinating conversation on the psychology behind why some merchandise becomes meaningful while most gets tossed aside. Together, they explore how neuroscience, sensory engagement, and emotional attachment influence whether a simple object turns into a lasting brand connection. From favorite pens and nostalgic mugs to innovative gifting strategies that drive real engagement, Crissy shares practical insights leaders can use to make every branded moment intentional and impactful. If you have ever wondered how to turn everyday touchpoints into powerful relationship builders, this episode will change how you think about swag, storytelling, and the small details that shape culture.   Additional Resources: Learn how to build your strategy to swag! Connect with Crissy on LinkedIn Learn more about Robertson Marketing Connect with Eric on LinkedIn Subscribe to PFN's YouTube for more insights like this! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Emotional connection determines whether branded merchandise is remembered Utility increases frequency of use and brand visibility Sensory engagement strengthens memory and loyalty Choice increases perceived ownership and product value Intentional gifting drives measurable engagement and influence

    36 min
  7. Introducing The Ruff Truth: A New Series on PeopleForward Network

    May 20

    Introducing The Ruff Truth: A New Series on PeopleForward Network

    The best leadership lessons sometimes come from the ones closest to the ground. 🐾 We're so excited to introduce you to The Ruff Truth, PeopleForward Network's newest original series. Hosted by Cardi G, Chief Happiness Officer, and Lake, Security Protector General, they set the stage for a fresh, funny, and people-first look at workplace leadership. Together, they call out the mystery meetings, urgent emergencies, disappearing leaders, and communication chaos that make teams cringe. With humor, heart, and a whole lot of truth, Cardi G and Lake spotlight the behaviors that actually make people feel clear, cared for, aligned, and energized. Supported by OnePack Plan™ by PetPartners, this season serves up bite-sized workplace stories, leadership wins, and practical reminders that caring for dogs also means caring for the people who love them. 🐶   The Ruff Truth is sponsored by OnePack Plan™ by PetPartners, because happy pets = happy teams. Learn how to foster a pet-friendly culture with OnePack Plan pet insurance.   Additional Resources: Learn more about OnePack Plan™ Learn more about The Ruff Truth! Follow PFN on Instagram! Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

    2 min
  8. Not Sorry with Ashley Butler: A New Series on Conscious Conversations

    May 13

    Not Sorry with Ashley Butler: A New Series on Conscious Conversations

    When you've done everything "right," the title, the success, the status, but still feel off course, what comes next? In this raw and revealing kickoff to the Not Sorry series on Conscious Conversations, Amy welcomes her new thought partner, Dr. Ashley Butler, for a soul-deep conversation about identity, permission, and shedding the expectations that no longer serve us. Ashley shares her courageous journey from the operating room to entrepreneurship, to a necessary pause and radical reinvention. She opens up about walking away from a high-powered medical career, shutting down a mission-driven business, and facing the uncomfortable silence of not knowing what's next. What emerges is a powerful message about reclaiming agency over your life, not out of apology, but from radical honesty. With her signature mix of vulnerability and clarity, Ashley unpacks the three pillars that now guide her path: Permission, Power, and Purpose. This episode isn't about quitting, it's about choosing again, and doing it for the right reasons. If you've ever asked yourself, "Whose life am I really living?" this one's for you. And it's only the beginning.   Additional Resources: Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn Subscribe to Ashley's Substack Newsletter! Subscribe to Conscious Habit on YouTube! Join the "Conscious Conversations" Community! Connect with Amy on LinkedIn Learn more about Conscious Habit Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: True healing starts by pausing, not pushing forward. Titles don't define worth or future direction. Living for others leads to quiet self-abandonment. Purpose evolves, let it grow with you. Permission is the first step to realignment.

    38 min
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