Talent Report+THRIVE MRA - The Management Association

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Kauffman, a seasoned executive from the Milwaukee Bucks, to delve into the secrets of building and sustaining a winning culture within a corporate setting. From fostering teamwork to nurturing employee engagement, Kauffman shares invaluable insights and practical tips drawn from her experience with one of the most successful sports franchises. Whether you're leading a team or aspiring to enhance workplace dynamics, this podcast offers actionable advice to empower your organization's culture and drive success. Tune in and discover how to cultivate a culture that inspires greatness.
 
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Exciting changes are coming … new content, new host, and new podcast schedule … 30 minutes THRIVE is now Talent Report+THRIVE – get even more Talent Report highlights featuring one-on-one Q&As with MRA members—the expert guests, industry leaders, and change-makers taking on the business challenges of today.
Join us for this special episode where we celebrate changes and welcome Jim Morgan as our new host! Reflecting on invaluable insights from the past year and a half, we talk about the lessons learned and unveil the thrilling new podcast format! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sophie Boler for her leadership in guiding 30-minute THRIVE to success, and we wish her the best in her exciting next chapter at MRA.
Join us for the next episode of Talent Report+Thrive Podcast on April 24th and get ready to embark on this exciting new direction with Jim Morgan leading the way!  Tune in every 4th Wednesday for your next episode.
 
 
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Description: In this episode, we delve into the crucial role of HR in empowering managers to excel in their leadership roles. We explore the various facets of HR support, from department alignment to performance management and employee development, providing listeners with actionable insights and practical steps to enhance their management skills and foster a thriving, engaged workforce. Join us as we unlock the secrets of "How HR Can Help Managers Manage"!
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MRA Membership 
About MRA 
Let's Connect:
Guest Bio - DQ Spencer 
Guest LinkedIn Profile - DQ Spencer 
Host Bio - Sophie Boler 
Host LinkedIn Profile - Sophie Boler 
Transcript:
Transcripts are computer generated -- not 100% accurate word-for-word.
00:00:00:00 - 00:00:21:03UnknownHello everybody and welcome to 30 minute Thrive, your go to podcast for anything and everything HR powered by MRA, the Management Association. Looking to stay on top of the ever changing world of HR? MRA has got you covered. We'll be the first to tell you what's hot and what's not. I'm your host, Sophie Boler, and we are so glad you're here.
00:00:21:05 - 00:00:49:14UnknownNow it's time to thrive. Well, hello everybody, and welcome to this episode of 30 Minute THRIVE. Thanks for joining us today. I'm excited for our conversation today because you get to hear from DQ spencer. DQ is an mra. HR Business partner located in our golden valley, minnesota location. But i know you come with a lot of experience and enthusiasm, especially for our topic today, how our can help managers manage.
00:00:49:16 - 00:01:06:08UnknownSounds like a big topic, but I'm excited to kind of break it down. I know we're going to run through a lot of aspects of HR and kind of give our listeners some good action items and stuff so that they can walk away with. So I know this is your first time on the podcast, so I appreciate you come on and excited.
00:01:06:10 - 00:01:26:20UnknownAwesome. Me too, hi podcasters. I know that you recently spoke at an event on this topic actually. So before we kind of kick things off, I'm just curious to know why is this really an important topic for our listeners? Yeah, I know you're right. I did speak on the event. It was an awesome event.
00:01:26:20 - 00:01:49:13UnknownA lot of energy and enthusiasm. This is a very important topic because a lot of organizations are still struggling with aspect of the function of HR organizations talking about people and people assets being the most important aspect of the company. But they have a hard time showing that people are, because they're the only nonrenewable asset that organizations have.
00:01:49:15 - 00:02:15:23UnknownYou can't copy the processes, equipment, technology, terminology, but you can't really copy people. So that's why this one is very important. Yeah, that's a great point as we kind of dive in. Now, can you explain how HR really collaborates with managers to emphasize their functional strengths? And kind of part two of that question is how can they use those strengths with their teams to achieve those organizational goals?
00:02:16:00 - 00:02:37:16UnknownYeah, So as you know, I don't know. I don't know. I have a football background. I like to use sport terminologies. That's great. Yeah, Yeah. So, I mean, HR is part of a team, right? HR is one of the few functions that truly supports the whole organization. So they have knowledge throughout each function, but they're not be the subject matter expert on that function.
00:02:37:16 - 00:02:50:12UnknownRight? So to probably collaborate with them, you have to just include that clue to include them in our communication conversation and work to collaborate and build that functional component.
00:02:50:14 - 00:03:19:12UnknownSpeaking of teamwork, we're in a world where teamwork is crucial. So how can HR departments kind of facilitate collaboration among their employees and help managers foster that culture of cooperation and teamwork and collaboration? Yeah. So that collabo

Whether you are just starting an internship program or you have one already, discover the key qualities that make interns thrive, learn how internship programs can shape future leaders, and explore innovative approaches to foster a culture of continuous learning and development. We'll share tips on creating challenging projects that elevate interns to showcase their leadership potential.
Resources:
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Intern Program
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Transcript
00:00:00:01 - 00:00:05:13Hello everybody and welcome to 30 minute Thrive, your go to podcast for anything
00:00:05:13 - 00:00:09:22and everything HR, powered by MRA, the Management Association.
00:00:09:24 - 00:00:12:24Looking to stay on top of the ever changing world of HR?
00:00:12:24 - 00:00:14:19MRA has got you covered.
00:00:14:19 - 00:00:17:17We'll be the first to tell you what's hot and what's not.
00:00:17:17 - 00:00:21:04I'm your host, Sophie Boler and we are so glad you're here.
00:00:21:05 - 00:00:22:21Now it's time to thrive.
00:00:22:21 - 00:00:26:16Hello, everybody, and welcome to 30 Minute Thrive.
00:00:26:18 - 00:00:29:24Today we're going to be talking about the ins and outs of internships.
00:00:30:03 - 00:00:34:15So if you're looking to start an internship program at your organization,
00:00:34:21 - 00:00:37:17or maybe you have one started already, but you're looking to make it
00:00:37:17 - 00:00:41:13even more successful, it's a good thing you're here today with us
00:00:41:13 - 00:00:46:04because we're joined by Courtney Lamers, MRA, senior manager of member Engagement
00:00:46:10 - 00:00:50:08and MRA's Intern Leadership program organizer.
00:00:50:10 - 00:00:54:10So Courtney's really here to help organizations
00:00:54:10 - 00:00:58:04not only design and implement an internship program,
00:00:58:04 - 00:01:02:17but also help develop existing ones into successful programs.
00:01:02:19 - 00:01:06:06And having been an intern myself at Emory,
00:01:06:08 - 00:01:09:21I love this topic, and I'm really excited to talk about it.
00:01:09:21 - 00:01:12:11So, Courtney, let's start.
00:01:12:11 - 00:01:14:24Start from the top here.
00:01:14:24 - 00:01:18:22Those who have never implemented an internship program before.
00:01:18:24 - 00:01:23:22What are some of the key starting factors that a company would really need?
00:01:23:24 - 00:01:24:13Absolutely.
00:01:24:13 - 00:01:27:05Great question. And thank you for having me today.
00:01:27:05 - 00:01:27:13You know,
00:01:27:13 - 00:01:27:23it really
00:01:27:23 - 00:01:31:16is that time of the year where everyone is reaching out about internships.
00:01:31:16 - 00:01:35:09And it's been exciting to hear from a lot of companies that are just
00:01:35:10 - 00:01:37:05beginning their internship journey.
00:01:37:05 - 00:01:40:14So I think it's going to be a really fun summer and I'm super
00:01:40:14 - 00:01:43:14excited for all of you that have interns.
00:01:43:20 - 00:01:46:08I think those that have had interns have really found it
00:01:46:08 - 00:01:50:02valuable and continue to see that year over year.
00:01:50:04 - 00:01:53:12And so I'm really excited for all of those companies that are starting it.
00:01:53:14 - 00:01:56:04I think that's a great question to start with, just because we do
00:01:56:04 - 00:01:59:21see a lot of companies that are starting internship program.
00:01:59:23 - 00:02:03:21And I would say the key in starting an internship program
00:02:04:02 - 00:02:07:04and there's a lot of things that go into it, but one of the most important
00:02:07:04 - 00:02:10:24things is making sure that you have the correct manager
00:02:11:01 - 00:02:15:18and managers in place to support and intern support their experience
00:02:15:18 - 00:02:17:00as a whole,
00:02:17:00 - 00:02:18:11and be able to have some of those
00:02:18:11 - 00:02:21:16difficult conversation zones where I think

Description: Embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth, where we unravel the intricacies of modern-day career development and its pivotal role in personal and organizational success. 
Resources:
Developing Career Paths Resource 
Learning & Development 
MRA Membership 
About MRA 
Let's Connect:
Guest Bio - Amanda Mosteller 
Guest LinkedIn Profile - Amanda Mosteller 
Host Bio - Sophie Boler 
Host LinkedIn Profile - Sophie Boler 
Transcript:
Transcripts are computer generated -- not 100% accurate word-for-word.
00:00:00:00 - 00:00:21:04UnknownHello everybody and welcome to 30 minute Thrive, your go to podcast for anything and everything HR, powered by MRA, the Management Association. Looking to stay on top of the ever changing world of HR? MRA has got you covered. We'll be the first to tell you what's hot and what's not. I'm your host, Sophie Boler and we are so glad you're here.
00:00:21:05 - 00:00:44:01UnknownNow it's time to thrive. All right, Well, hi, everybody, and thanks for joining us today. And today's podcast, we're going to be talking about career pathing. And I'm joined by Amanda Mosteller, who is MRA's director of talent development and organizational development. So we really have a true career expert with us today. So I welcome you back, Amanda. You always do such a great job.
00:00:44:01 - 00:01:12:21UnknownSo I'm excited for this topic. Thanks for having me back and I love this topic as well. So, absolutely. And I know I talked a little bit about this before, but I know crew passing is not just for younger emerging leaders who have just started out in the workforce. It's really for everybody. So I guess kind of diving in then what is career path and exactly in why would you say it's important for an organization?
00:01:12:23 - 00:01:54:17UnknownYeah. So career pathing is typically quite what you would think. It would sound like taking a role or a career from entry into the organization and mapping out the path within that career within your organization. Why it's important is because it gives people a roadmap to see where they can go. Whether I'm coming in new to my career, as you were mentioning, or just newer to the organization, I might be popping in mid-level, but just seeing what is the opportunity for me in this role, in this space, in this organization?
00:01:54:17 - 00:02:22:21UnknownWhat does that pathway look like? Is it mapped out? Is it defined? And can somebody walk me through it? Helps initially engage folks in not only their current space, but seeing the potential. I was just talking with my mother the other day about how I had 27 and a half years left before retirement. All right. Almost there. So close.
00:02:22:23 - 00:02:47:03UnknownAnd I said to her, gosh, 27 and a half years, that feels like a long time. And if I thought in our organization, those 27 and a half years are in this role I'm in right now and there's nowhere else to go, no other way to grow my skills or move eventually into other spaces and roles within the organization.
00:02:47:04 - 00:03:19:16UnknownThat really becomes a defeating lot regardless of how much you love an organization. And I love being a part of me very much. But 27 and a half years in one role feels like a long time right? So that's why it's so important, that opportunity to look forward in your future and see evolution for yourself happening within an organization creates that that engagement and that increased retention and that connection to the company.
00:03:19:18 - 00:03:51:10UnknownYeah, for sure. This is something I think Jim Morgan talks about in some of his talent reports. I feel like speaking speaking for like a younger generation employee, surely, like when you're getting a job, like you talk about your current role, but it's like the career path is just as important as like this job that you're getting. So, I don't know, just talking to friends, I know some of them are like, Hey, if they don't kind of map out where

Description: In this episode, we explore the concept of a mindful workplace, its practices, and the profound impact it can have on employee and business success. 
Resources:
Wellness Toolkit 
Wellness Guide 
Welcome to Workplace Wellness Publication 
MRA Membership 
About MRA 
Let's Connect:
Guest Bio - Laura Ruby 
Guest LinkedIn Profile - Laura Ruby 
Host Bio - Sophie Boler 
Host LinkedIn Profile - Sophie Boler 
Transcript:
Transcripts are computer generated -- not 100% accurate word-for-word.
00:00:00:00 - 00:00:21:04UnknownHello everybody and welcome to 30 minute Thrive, your go to podcast for anything and everything HR powered by MRA, the Management Association. Looking to stay on top of the ever changing world of HR. MRA has got you covered. We'll be the first to tell you what's hot and what's not. I'm your host, Sophie Boler, and we are so glad you're here.
00:00:21:05 - 00:00:48:24UnknownNow it's time to thrive. Well, hello, everybody, and thanks for joining us today. We're we're really hearing more about mindful workplaces nowadays. We thought we would take today's podcast, really think about this topic more in-depth. So i'm here with Laura Ruby senior HR Business partner and HR Business advisor for mra. We're really going to talk about why mindful workplaces are trending or what you really need to be aware of.
00:00:49:05 - 00:01:11:19UnknownWhat are some of the challenges that come along with it in more so or thanks so much for joining us today. I really, really appreciate it. Well thank you. So I'm really pleased to be here. This is definitely a timely concept, I think, for a number of employees to consider or employers to consider. Yeah, absolutely. And I know we were talking about that.
00:01:11:21 - 00:02:02:12UnknownYou're very passionate about this topic and you've been working in the HR for such a long time that this is kind of the perfect topic to go over today. So I think we should kind of start out with what is a mindful workplace. Can you define it? Yes, so mindful workplace is really a combination of factors as we look at new initiatives that people are working towards in that space is really developing an awareness of an individual's thought processes, their emotions and their actions, and helping to enable them to laser focus on those and remove obstacles to productivity and really improving the work workplace from a variety of different aspects.
00:02:02:14 - 00:02:50:21UnknownYeah, absolutely. And you guys in part two to that question. Can you describe what that whole concept of the mindful workplace really encompasses? It's actually quite broad in as well. In talk today we'll touch on all of those components but it's it's combining more Eastern philosophies about issues of meditation or focus and concentration, breathing, as well as branching into mental health aspects that are damaging workplaces right now and helping individuals to deal with their own anxiety, stress, as well as other things like other issues they may be experiencing.
00:02:50:21 - 00:03:20:21UnknownAnd in relationships, finances, you know, you name it. So it's a very good I'm going to discuss how the company can actually sort of work with developing a healthier source. And actually, I feel like it's definitely transformed throughout the years or in my opinion, I feel like employers didn't really talk about this kind of stuff as much as they do now.
00:03:20:22 - 00:03:48:15UnknownThey didn't care as much about, you know, providing all these resources and mental health resources and wellness resources to employees. So I think it's great we can kind of cover that and talk about it and just the process and how it's evolved over the years, too. So my next question then would be, do you have any practices that a mindful workplace can kind of what can you implement?
00:03:48:15 - 00:04:35:23UnknownWhat practices can you implement to create a mindful workplace? I mean, it's all over the map, but I think that really companie