In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Sean Peterson, Interim Director of Talent Strategies and Sourcing and Brand Engagement Manager of Talent Strategies at BJC Healthcare. Peterson discusses motivating employees through a commitment to their wellness, an intentional effort in building relationships based on trust, and focusing on employee growth. Peterson worked in an HR role initially– he was in recruiting and talent acquisition. Peterson found that, while he enjoyed the sales part of...

In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Dr. Robert Kolts, Clinical Director at Overjet, husband, and father of seven. Dr. Kolts discusses balancing tasks through effective prioritization while ensuring an active focus on family relationships. Dr. Kolts graduated dental school in 2012, but has since taken a less traditional progression through his career. After 3 months in private practice, he realized he lacked the necessary passion for clinical practice. He thus went back to school for his...

In this episode, Jaden speaks with Alden Mills, CXO Advisor, Speaker, Founder, and Investor at Alden Mills Company. Alden discusses his journey to becoming a leader and how he uses his mentality of being unstoppable to inspire more leaders. Throughout Alden’s life, he has always been a leader. Whether as a team captain in rowing, a Navy SEAL platoon leader, or a philanthropy chair, this has been constant. He’s experienced the trials of being a leader and learned what’s necessary to become...

In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Dr. Ian Barrett, an accomplished HR Executive within the healthcare and education sectors. Ian emphasizes diversity of experiences and capitalizing on opportunities for mentorship. Prior to serving as a Regional Vice President of HR at BJC, Ian acquired robust and diverse experience across organizations. This includes leadership roles with Prudential, Emory University Hospital, Cobb County, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Massachusetts,...

In this week’s episode, Jaden connects with Dr. Cyndy Donato, an expert HR leader with over 30 years of developing people strategies. Cyndy champions meaningful relationship building as the gateway to reducing turnover and creating a resilient sense of belonging. Cyndy began her career in HR across agricultural, chemical, and IT, industries, to name a few, before shifting into healthcare. Seeking to connect her expertise to her empathetic ambitions, Cyndy found healthcare to be the ideal...

In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Ivan Velazquez, the VP of Operations at Specialty Dental Brands. Ivan stresses the importance of building bridges with team members and ensuring that those bridges are prioritized throughout the working relationship. Ivan started his career in administrative work at New Century Industries and stayed there for about 3 years. He switched to operational management in the retail industry at Abercrombie & Fitch, then at SSD Systems, and finally at...

In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Michael Yost Chief Total Rewards and HR Customer Experience Officer for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Michael emphasizes communicating with all team members with respect and empathy. Michael started his career in the military’s Human Resources department and shifted to Afghanistan where he acquired a global perspective on HR and business. Michael spent some time as a military recruiter, after which point he shifted careers to a...

In this week's episode, Jaden speaks with Liz Dunlap, who has worked in various Human Resources positions for decades and recently finished her career as CHRO at Indiana University Health. Liz encourages listeners to lead through a relationship-oriented approach, provide new hires with ample opportunities and assistance, and to always take the time to build personal relationships. Liz worked in human resource for retail, consumer packaged goods, restaurants, and luxury goods industry before...

In this week's episode, Jaden speaks with Antwan Lofton, Assistant Vice President and Interim Vice President of Human Resources at Duke University and Duke University Health System. Antwan talks about the importance of a strong team for success. Watch to learn how to best leverage a team so that everyone can thrive! During this episode, Antwan shows us how a good team can help an organization achieve any goal. He explains that it is important to bring your team along on the journey. Leaders...

In this episode, Jaden Smith speaks with Thomas Matthews, Regional Director of Operations at EyeCare Partners. Thomas touches on mentorship, relationships, and his challenges and successes with leadership. Watch this episode to gain insight on facilitative leadership, empathy in the workplace, and the importance of humility.Thomas began his journey in the military, where he served as a Second Lieutenant, and later finished his service as a Captain. Through his experiences in the military, he...

In this episode, Jaden speaks with Ryan Culkin, the Chief Counseling Officer & SVP of Talk Therapy Operations for Thriveworks. Ryan talks about the importance of having real conversations with team members to break the professional wall. Watch to learn how to build a safe space and culture your team members will appreciate and thrive in. When Ryan was young, he was fortunate enough to know what he wanted to pursue as a career. He always had an affinity to helping others. Because of this,...

In this episode, Jaden speaks with Angela Bishop, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska. Angela talks about the importance of building connections with team members to cultivate a positive work culture. Watch to gain some advice on how to best lead by creating a great work environment. Angela first started her professional career during her time as a high school teacher. She learned the importance of creating connections and being genuine...

In this episode, Jaden Smith talks with Philip Harrison, Executive Director at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest, about his road to leadership and how he effectively connects with and leads his team.Philip’s desire to lead started early on when he was at summer camp. While there, he became inspired by his camp counselors who sparked a desire to lead. Philip wanted to be and lead like them and eventually inspire someone else in the future. Once he was older, Philip...

In this episode, Jaden Smith talks with Angela Nguyen, System Vice President for Talent Management and Colleague Relations at Hospital Sisters Health System, about how she attracts the best talent and fosters their development.Leadership can sometimes be a daunting task, especially at the scale of a health system Vice President. At first, Angela was concerned about what stepping into that role would entail and the many responsibilities that come with it; however, after taking that leap,...

In this episode, Jaden Smith talks with Kyle Kingston, Vice President of Operations at Great Expressions Dental Centers, about the importance of being a support system for your team and celebrating their successes. Watch to gain a better understanding of what truly goes into leading your team and how to stay positive while you do it.Kyle began his leadership journey as a Respiratory Therapy Manager at UI Health and has continued to grow and expand his leadership prowess over the past 10...