The reality of communication is that when team members are busy, they don't always retain new information. Additionally, some people don't even read their emails, especially if there are hundreds of unread emails sitting in their inboxes. It just gets lost in the fray.   Join Yvette as she explores this phenomenon and why repetition is a critical part of communication and leadership.   Check out the IFB Academy; An online leadership academy where you can learn how to build resilient, adaptive...

Sometimes deeply held beliefs and assumptions get in the way of change because they coalesce into biases that people accept as true, right, or morally acceptable.   Listen in as Yvette and her guest Rick Yvanovich (co-founder and CFO of Great People Inside) explore unlearning, what it is, why it is so relevant as a modern skill, and how to unlearn. They explore unlearning in the contexts of processes and mental models. It is quite a thought-provoking conversation. If you want to learn about...

When decision-makers set goals that seem impossible to achieve, it is important to take a step back and recalibrate. They may do this because they aim to help you to stretch beyond your previous best performance. Sometimes this happens because you and your team have been able to achieve the more difficult goals at great sacrifice, and because you have proven that it can be done, the goals for the next few years prove to be even more difficult. The more you achieve, the more is expected of...

This week Yvette is speaking with Rick Yvanovich. Rick is an expert at directing businesses and their teams to consistently reach higher performance levels, leveraging intervention coaching and systematic processes to translate vision into deliverables for companies driving performance. He is now based in Switzerland after being in Vietnam for 34 years. He is the Master Franchisor of the New Orleans-based coffee chain, PJ’s Coffee, and Co-Founder and CFO of Great People Inside, the...

This week I'm speaking with Nick Sherrard. Nick is the Managing Director at Label Sessions, the world's leading innovation expert network. He is changing the way that business makes change happen through accelerator programs, and access to invitation-only networks of advisors, mentors, creatives, leaders and non-execs. Before all this Nick was a director at a big 4 consultancy, MD of a fast-growing agency, and built brands and products from the inside out. Listen in and get inspired by...

To some people communication and information can be used interchangeably. They are connected but they are different. Communication refers to the transmission of a message. Information relates to facts, details, and opinions about a person, place or thing. Information is what is transmitted through communication channels. Listen in to learn more about tone. You can sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down the...

Listen in as Yvette and Jill Valdez explore how you can build your dream team without starting from scratch. Jill is the Founder and COO of LINK, supporting leaders with strategies to build their dream teams which results in increased employee retention, better reputation in the community, a phenomenal workplace culture, reduced operational costs, improved effectiveness and efficiency.  She is the author of Confident Leadership: How to be a confident leader of a committed team providing...

At work, feedback is necessary. It shows up in performance coaching sessions when a person is not sure how to do something or when a person is not inclined to do their research. The intention behind offering feedback is to influence change or modify behavior. However, when it is offered in the form of criticism, even when it is skillfully presented using a non-judgmental tone, people on the receiving end can still feel attacked, disappointed in themselves, or embarrassed. This can lead to...

Business owners and executives know quality customer and client care can help differentiate their brand, products, and services so they often lament the poor customer service attitudes displayed by front-line employees. Their first thought is that they need to find a good customer service course to provide employees with training designed to improve customer satisfaction levels. But this is not nearly enough... Listen in as Yvette Bethel explores vital components of People Strategies for...

I constantly hear employees lament about how hard they work and how their hard work is not noticed. This is because people around them are working just as hard so it has become a basic expectation, not a distinguishing characteristic. Hard work is part of the traditional equation for success but, there are people who automate and/or delegate. Others have figured out how to work three-day weeks that are equally productive.  Listen in to explore two different work ethics.  Both impact and are...

Boundary setting practices can vary widely because we all have different needs when it comes to protecting their space, emotional well-being, privacy, and their time. Boundaries differ in terms of flexibility and porosity so there can be unhealthy boundaries that create tensions and even though healthy boundaries can facilitate inclusion and stronger relationships, they can also fuel tensions.  Listen to Yvette Bethel, podcast host, thought leader and award-winning author as she explores how...

Today Yvette Bethel and Summer Davies discuss micromanagement, providing tips for how to identify it and how to make changes. Summer Davies is the founder of The Leader Shop and an award-winning leadership expert. She is focused on cultivating thriving work environments where people feel equipped, capable, valued, and connected. She believes it is her privilege to coach, teach, and study leaders around the world and her unique depth and breadth of experience have given her an unending passion...

Yvette Bethel shares a potent conversation with Marisa Murray. Marisa is the author of “Blind Spot” and she is a Coach and Speaker who brings over two decades of success in business and technology to leadership roles. A former Partner with Accenture and Vice President at Bell Canada, Marisa has built strategy, business transformation, and change management skills during her accelerated career path. Marisa’s experience spans diverse industries and governments. She specializes in helping...

Our guest, Fernando Colaço is originally from Portugal and currently owns and operates a software development company in Beijing China. He has a varied background which includes marketing and interactive art.  Fernando is a self-taught software designer and developer who has worked in more than 24 countries.   He is currently the CEO of Colaco Technology which is a Creative and Tech Agency in Beijing, founded in 2019. Along with his team, he serves many different industries in China and...

Michael M. Dillard is a retired US Navy Submarines Chief Petty Officer, Master Training Specialist and NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional with over 20 years of military service.  He is highly skilled in negotiation, quality assurance, project management, course development, contract administration, and more. In this conversation with Michael, we explore trust dynamics based on his experiences in the navy. Michael is a powerful storyteller who animates his responses,...

James started his career as a software engineer and eventually became the VP of a $4 billion tech company, while there, he discovered his passion for leadership and the impact of being a leader that employees want to follow. Leadership is his passion, and he is committed to the growth of leaders through both his coaching practice and book, The Six-Step Leadership Challenge.  You can contact James at https://jamessaliba.com/your-leadership-potential-3883. Sign up for our newsletter to keep...

Leading an organization as a living ecosystem is a very different approach to leadership.  Join Yvette Bethel as she explores how you can stabilize your organizational ecosystem in an ever-changing environment that is often characterized as unpredictable.  Is your ecosystem self-adjusting or are you deliberately preserving it?  Listen in to learn more...    

We all encounter or even initiate drama at different times and drama can disrupt in ways that are quite unproductive. Sharon Deal is an Entrepreneur and Coach based in South Africa and in this episode of Evolve, she shares her perspectives on the Karpman Drama Triangle and how she perceives it based on her experience with using the tool in families and organizations. Listen in as Sharon reflects on the Drama Triangle. If you enjoyed this episode you can contact Sharon Deal at...

As the President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in leadership and business value creation. She taps into nearly 30 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help organizations achieve strategic alignment, cultural integration, and sustainable success. Claire helps executive leaders, business owners, and investors identify the exact moves required to GROW on PURPOSE, to make an impact, to achieve their mission, and to attract...

Paradigms contain a set of assumptions, beliefs and theories that make up a world view. Fun, innovation, fear, control, and some traditions are paradigms that you encounter, sometimes they coexist with each other. According to Staci Friedel, “Paradigm blindness (is a state that) keeps us from creating something new because we firmly believe the way we see it, is the way it is and the way it will always will be. Paradigm Blindness shuts down innovative problem solving and creativity.” Join...

When you have decided to retire or resign after establishing a legacy, sometimes it can be difficult to release power so that your successor can take the reins.  This business was your dream and you spent a long time using your sweat equity, skills, and influence to build the business into what it is today. For some this is not an easy transition, for others, they are happy to let go. They trust their successor and the changes they will most likely make to take the organization to the next...

Core values are central to who we are. They form the internal system that guides our life and career decisions.  Yvette Bethel explores the difference between core and non-core values and how we use them.  Listen in to learn more... Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home page) You can also access free resources there. Check out the IFB Academy for courses in trust,...

Podcaster Des McCabe interviews Yvette Bethel about trust based ecosystems that are designed to bring out creativity and collaboration while reducing competition and conflict.  It is time for freedom cultures that focus on impact and values like integrity and the "we" disposition.  Listen to the conversation to learn more. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast episodes and blog posts at www.orgsoul.com (Scroll down to the newsletter sign-up section on the home...

Yvette Bethel is the author of the multiple award-winning book, Interconnectivity, Flow and Balance. She views organizations through the lens of living ecosystems. In this 9-minute podcast, she takes a look at organizational structures and unpacks the different overlays of structure that coexist within.  Why explore this?  Because understanding structures and how to manage them deliberately can transform your leadership. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with our new podcast...