Leading Beyond the Org Chart

Rise Results
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Business

Welcome to the Leading Beyond the Org Chart Podcast by Rise Results, where we bring you real-world strategies to improve employee engagement, boost retention, and accelerate team development - all with a clear focus on driving measurable business outcomes. Each episode features leaders who’ve successfully navigated these challenges, sharing actionable insights you can implement immediately. We’ll explore how better people practices lead to better business performance - and how to turn strategic thinking into scalable growth.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Innovative HR Leadership Ft Josh Salyer

    In this podcast episode, Josh Salyer, VP of People at Wasson Enterprise, shares insights from his extensive career in HR leadership, particularly in manufacturing and tech environments. He discusses his transition to a family office, innovative approaches to supporting portfolio companies, and the importance of defining culture and values early in a company's journey. Josh emphasizes the significance of listening to employees, the lessons learned from work-from-home experiences at Amazon, and the need for flexibility in today's workforce. He also highlights the role of data in employee engagement and retention, the importance of doing good in business, and the strategies for successful exits from investments. (00:00) - Introduction to Josh Salyer and His Career Journey (01:17) - Transitioning from Manufacturing to Family Office (03:39) - Innovative Approaches at Wasson Enterprises (08:09) - The Importance of Listening in Company Culture (10:05) - Work from Home: Lessons from Amazon (12:14) - Generational Perspectives on Work Flexibility (15:00) - Defining Culture and Values Early (18:07) - Supporting Companies at Various Stages (19:42) - PureCycle Technologies: A Case Study (22:53) - Strategies for Successful Exits (24:51) - Employee Engagement and Retention Challenges (32:30) - The Importance of Data in Employee Engagement (34:38) - Agility and Lean Strategies in Business (38:57) - Innovative Projects in Healthcare (41:40) - Lessons from the Past: Embracing Uncertainty Josh Salyer, Wasson Enterprise, HR leadership, work from home, company culture, employee engagement, innovative approaches, PureCycle Technologies, business growth, flexibility

    Innovative HR Leadership Ft Josh Salyer

  2. Episode 1

    Welcome to Leading Beyond the Org Chart by Rise Results!

    Welcome to Leading Beyond the Org Chart by Rise Results. In this show, you'll learn real-world strategies to improve employee engagement, boost retention, and build high-performing teams — all with a clear focus on measurable business outcomes. Your hosts are Marilyn Nagel and Kim Ellis, co-founders of Rise Results. Marilyn brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience, having served as Chief Diversity Officer at Cisco and a pioneer in culture transformation. Kim is a nonprofit leader turned CEO, known for forging powerhouse partnerships and helping companies build thriving, people-first cultures. Whether you're a business leader, HR executive, or team builder, this podcast will help you turn strategic thinking into scalable impact — and lead in ways that go far beyond the org chart. Learn more about Rise Results at www.rise-results.com.

Trailer

About

Welcome to the Leading Beyond the Org Chart Podcast by Rise Results, where we bring you real-world strategies to improve employee engagement, boost retention, and accelerate team development - all with a clear focus on driving measurable business outcomes. Each episode features leaders who’ve successfully navigated these challenges, sharing actionable insights you can implement immediately. We’ll explore how better people practices lead to better business performance - and how to turn strategic thinking into scalable growth.

Information