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Susan Lindner is a passionate storyteller who has significantly impacted startups and Fortune 500 companies. Recently, she joined Nikki Lewallen Gregory on the Gut + Science podcast to share her insights on the power of storytelling to drive movements, create connections, and elicit real, meaningful change. Together, they dive deep into the power of storytelling and its ability to create movements, build connections, and ignite change. Susan and Nikki share their expertise on how storytelling can transcend logic and tap into the emotional core of our brains. They discuss the impact of storytelling on memory, engagement, and motivation, as well as the role of vulnerability in creating authentic connections.

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Zech Dahms is a culture strategist and employee experience expert who thrives in efforts that transform workplaces with innovative, meaningful people strategies that lead the future of work. In this episode, Zech joins Nikki Lewallen Gregoryas a fellow advocate for strategic peer learning. They discuss the need for structured mentorship conversations and the rich, sometimes unexpected, outcomes of peer groups, such as new business initiatives. The long-term benefits of deep peer relationships are a focal point, alongside Zech's examples of community programs that bolster HR leadership and skill development.
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AJ Kruse from humanworks8 is here to shake up your approach to workplace culture and learning in this thought-provoking episode. Join him as he delves into the significance of creating a culture of continuous learning, the power of intentional learning experiences, and how leaders can transform performance reviews into meaningful, ongoing conversations that drive growth and development in their teams.

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Tech maven and remote work pioneer Jason Fried joins Desuckify Work podcast TJ Bennett to challenge conventional work paradigms and make it make sense. Jason brings a wealth of experience in fostering a productive, human-centered business culture. He shares why profitability should trump user counts, how to embrace our natural limitations, and the value of asynchronous communication in our increasingly remote world. Jason candidly discusses strategies for a calmer work environment, as outlined in his co-authored book "It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work." He also advocates for the innovative six-week project cycle, proving that excellent work doesn't require overtime.

FRINGE listeners can book their free 30-minute “I want to demulsify work right now” discovery session with TJ here.
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In this episode of FRINGE, join Nikki Lewallen Gregory as she celebrates a major milestone for The PeopleForward Network. With a big, hairy, audacious goal of reaching 1 million listens, Nikki shares how the team is celebrating hitting the huge milestone. She reflects on the importance of claiming a vision, sharing it regularly with the team, and relishing in the celebration of success.

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Within every critique lies the potential for growth or disheartenment. A workplace where souls aren’t crushed, but growth is nurtured is at the heart of this Create Magic At Work® episode. Join Amy Lynn Durham and Aaron Tabacco in Part 1 of a two-part episode, where they delve into workplace feedback, focusing on its potential for transformation over crushing the spirit. They explore going beyond constructive feedback and tapping into utilizing transformational feedback as a catalyst for growth.
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