PeopleFirst! with Morag Barrett Morag Barrett & SkyeTeam

Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! This week, we're joined by two exceptional leaders: Paul Savardi, Chairman and CEO of Insperity, and Dr. Eli Jones. In their new book,  Making Differences Work, they combine their extensive experience to provide a powerful roadmap for building a company culture that drives extraordinary results.
Their concept of Commonality, Equality, and Cohesion expands on the core principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It offers a practical framework for leaders tackling the challenges of creating a truly unified and inclusive work environment.
Here are some key takeaways you won't want to miss:
11:30 Unlocking the Secrets of Insperity's Culture: What makes Insperity's company culture unique and successful?18:55 The Art of Course Correction: How to identify and address situations where your vision doesn't align with reality?23:18 Evolving DEI Language: Discover how certain DEI terminology has lost its impact over time.25:37 Investing in a culture of connection and belonging: What's in it for me?" This applies to individual employees, teams, and the entire organization.In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!
And...be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here:
https://amzn.to/3NrQulV
Connect with Paul and Eli:
Paul Savardi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sarvadi/
Dr. Eli Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-jones-4ba95125/

This week, we're joined by Dr. Jennifer Nash, a leadership consultant and executive advisor who helps leaders and organizations prioritize people to power performance. Dr. Nash advocates for a radical shift in leadership thinking and practice in her new book Be Human, Lead Human, How to Connect People and Performance. With only 12% of employees expressing confidence in their leaders, Nash identifies the need for leadership that fosters trust, creates connection, and drives performance.
Episode Chapters:
1:50 - What did you want to be when you grew up, Jennifer?
06:55 - Asking questions, even when the answers aren't readily apparent.
14:20 - Conquering the fear of silence in conversations; shifting your locust-of-attention.
20:17 - "Be Human, Lead Human" approach, outlining how leaders can integrate a more human-centered.
27:17 - Beyond the toolbox: limitations of traditional leadership tools.
In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!
And...be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here:https://amzn.to/3NrQulV

This week, we welcome Scott Mautz, an expert in mental strength, peak performance, change, employee engagement, and leadership. In his book, The Mentally Strong Leader, Scott discusses how to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Scott describes mentally strong leaders as a calm presence amid chaos, exercising self-discipline and endurance to thrive under adversity. They excel across six essential leadership tests linked to exceptional achievement.
Episode Chapters:
1:50 - Scott's journey and passion for discovery.3:13 - Mental strength is managing yourself internally to lead externally.10:40 - Exploring various forms of confidence.17:47 - Mental strength in leadership tests.24:10 - Special gift for listeners.
Listener Gift: https://scottmautz.com/mentallystronggift/
Scott offers a free, 60-page Companion Workbook, including:
- A 50-question Mental Strength Self-Assessment- Templates for key exercises from the book- Note-taking space for each chapter- Prompt questions to enhance your reading experience.

And...be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here:
https://amzn.to/3NrQulV

This week, Morag interviews Jeffrey Shaw, a leading voice for self-employed business champions! Jeffrey is a bestselling author (LINGO and The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success), a TEDx speaker, and a guiding light for entrepreneurs.
Drawing from his own journey, Jeffrey shares business and personal development strategies to help you, the self-employed and small business owner, take control even when things feel out of your grip.
Episode Highlights
07:23 - Overcoming Fear: Learn how to weigh the benefits against the fear of taking action.16:00 - Breaking Through Your Barriers: Discover ways to stop self-sabotage and move forward. 26:34 - The Power of Clarity: Learn why clarity is an iterative process and how to achieve it.30:30 - The Relationship Advantage: Explore how strong connections fuel success.
Bonus!  Get free brand messaging help from Jeffrey! Fill out the application on brandmessagereview.com, and Jeffrey will personally review your website (subject to application conditions).
And... Be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We, is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV

This week on People First!, Morag chats with Moustafa Hamwi, a bestselling author who's an expert in a wide range of fields, from executive coaching to yoga and adventure sports.
They delve deep into the world of the "passionpreneur," exploring how passion + purpose unleashes the entrepreneurial spirit of a true leader, why so many people struggle to find their spark, why passion and skill go hand-in-hand, and how you can discover what truly ignites your fire.

Episode Chapters:
04:30 - Why do so many people struggle to find their spark?
10:14 - The importance of aligning passion with skill for success.
15:20 - Identifying and overcoming hidden obstacles that block passion and purpose 
23:00 - A powerful approach to self-discovery: taking a step back, healing, and launching yourself forward.
27:30 - Dealing with the fear of negative consequences that hold us back.
Bonus Content for all Listeners...
Moustafa offers free copies of his books and other resources on his website to help you overcome challenges. Go to moustafa.com/slingshot and use the code PEOPLE to download your bonus pack! Enjoy reading...

And...be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We, is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV

Tired of unproductive meetings?  This week, we're joined by Steven Rogelberg, a leading expert on meeting effectiveness from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Steven shares research-backed strategies to transform your meetings from time-wasters to efficient, engaging, and inclusive experiences for everyone. While achieving meeting nirvana might be a stretch, Steven will show you how to leverage science to make your meetings significantly better.
Episode Chapters:
06:55 - In meetings so much, why is it that they suck?12:20 - Rebooting 1:1s at work: how to tie 1:1s to values18:17 - Core questions approach in 1:1s23:24 - 1:1s are tools for genuine connections
And... be sure to grab our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available to preorder now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3NrQulV