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On today’s episode of The People First Podcast, Devin Williams chats with Candice Heidebrecht, Founder and CEO at Cultivate Empathy about all things corporate culture. After sharing some background about their relationship, Devin and Candice open with a discussion about why Candice does what she does, and the definition of corporate culture. Devin and Candice then discuss who is responsible for setting and maintaining a company’s culture, as well as the changes that Candice has seen by interacting with leaders today. Devin and Candice wrap up with some advice for listeners.

On today’s episode of The People First Podcast, Devin Williams chats with Antoine Le Tard, a VP at Rubrik, about the concept of intentionally. After sharing some background about their relationship, Devin and Antoine open with a discussion about the definition of intentionality, what it means to each of them, respectively, and why intentionality is so vital to Antoine’s day-to-day. Devin and Antoine then discuss some of the steps Antoine took after he committed to being intentional in his own life. Devin and Antoine wrap up with some advice for listeners.

On today’s episode of The People First Podcast, Devin Williams chats with Ryan Johansen, a Stress Management Trainer and Speaker about mental health in the modern workplace. After sharing some background about their relationship, Devin and Ryan open with a discussion about Ryan's past experiences and how they've molded his views on modern mental health importance. Devin and Ryan then discuss the stagnant stigma around mental health in the workplace, what can be done to change it, and the roles that company and team leaders play in that. Devin and Ryan wrap up with some advice for listeners.

On today’s episode of The People First Podcast, Jon Sousa flys solo and recaps Season 3 of the People First Podcast. Jon plays a few clips from the most impactful episodes of Season 3. From all of us at PFP - have a great holiday season, and we will see you in 2022 for Season 4!

On today’s episode of The People First Podcast, Devin Williams chats with Tim Koubek, an SVP at LogicMonitor about fear vs. empathy-based leadership. After sharing some background about their relationship, Devin and Tim open with a discussion about the transition from fear-based leadership to empathy-based leadership throughout Tim’s career, and the effect that has had. Devin and Tim then discuss the intentional things that Tim has done to continue to lead with empathy. Devin and Tim wrap up with some advice for listeners.

On today’s episode of The People First Podcast, Devin Williams chats with Randy Riemersma, an AVP at Mulesoft about exhibiting love in leadership. Devin and Randy open with a discussion about the series of events that lead to Randy changing his thoughts about the idea of love in leadership. Devin and Randy then discuss the intentional steps that Randy has taken to include affection and compassion in his leadership style both personally and professionally. The discussion continues with some of the benefits Randy as seen by leading with love as a leader. Devin and Randy wrap up with some advice for listeners.