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Glimpses of Affirmation

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Post published:December 14, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 53

The year of 2020 has been a bit unexpected, I’m sure that is an understatement. But, when I created my 2020 Connected Canvas due to some personal circumstances I truly had no sense of vision. It was fully driven by what my intuition wanted to share and my only hope was that it would give me glimpses of affirmation throughout the year. Affirmation that whatever my reality was, I would know it was intentional. Now looking back, I see a beautiful year filled with a opportunities that restored and liberated my human soul.

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It Makes My Heart Happy with Zoey Smeltzer

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Post published:December 7, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 52

I believe we should all aspire to pursue joy like a 6-year old, treasuring the smallest of moments that fill the year. Whether it is spending time with loved ones during the holidays or savoring every bite of your favorite sweet treat, Zoey shares that happiness is found in the simplest of moments. Enjoy this light hearted conversation as Zoey reflects on candy trees, marshmallow treats and pie.

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A Year of Growth and Unexpected Sadness with Madelyn Smeltzer

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Post published:November 30, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 51

The depths of reflection can still be heard in the voice of a 9-year old mourning the past year. Dreams of rollercoasters, new friendships and ice cream tacos became even more unattainable when the pandemic dictated a stay at home mandate. But Madelyn, had no idea that this was to come when creating her 2020 Vision Board or what we like to call a Connected Canvas. For our young creators that attend Vision Fest every year, we ask them to fill the board with what makes their heart happy and Maddy did just that. Listen in this episode as she unpacks what these happy images now share as she looks back at the past year.

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Organizational DNA with Adam P. Gordon and Ulises I. Orozco

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Post published:November 9, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 50

When you envision your leadership team, do you see a group of misfits? But it is when this group of misfits came together that they created something pretty special. PTO Genius has created a culture based on their Organizational DNA. This DNA is instilled and lived daily by their leadership team. We all know that great cultures start at the top and PTO Genius embraces an approach involving the necessary vulnerability that establishes trust and bonds for an organizational foundation worthy of changing the world.

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Courage At Work with Karin Hurt

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Post published:November 2, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 49

Today’s world is calling us to have courage, to show up and to stand up. In this episode, Samm is joined by Karin Hurt, co-author of the new book, Courageous Cultures. Karin shares how courage in the workplace is requiring leaders to go first. Leaders must demonstrate the same openness and vulnerability that we want to see our teams. When we don’t go first, our employees don’t feel safe to speak up and instead of the dialogue we need to move our organizations forward we are met with silence. Karin reiterates that the solutions we are seeking are in our people, so to obtain these answers we must cultivate a culture with courage as a fundamental pillar.

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Transforming Through Stories with Melissa Plotkin

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Post published:October 26, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 48

Stories change hearts. Samm’s guest in this episode believes that stories are an internal art of transformation. In this episode, Melissa Plotkin shares how to listen to these stories that will transform us. She shares how to invite others to share these stories with us. She shares how we seek out the stories we need to hear most right now. Samm and Melissa also talk about #metoo stories and how this movement can teach us some powerful lessons about navigating the current times.

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Grief in the Workplace with Kevin Ringstaff

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Post published:October 19, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 47

It’s a fact, we don’t talk about grief in the workplace. We may handle bereavement leaves and express condolences when a co-worker experiences a loss, but we don’t really talk it. This poses the question, are we doing a disservice to our organizations by not talking about it? Samm’s guest in this episode would argue yes. Kevin Ringstaff shares how we should be talking about grief in the workplace. Kevin also unpacks the grief that is inevitable as a result of the current pandemic and mandated quarantines. Take a listen to learn how we as HR should manage grief?

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Sustaining Relationships During Quarantine with Justin Leader

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Post published:October 12, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 46

This season we have heard time and time again that relationships are absolutely essential. They are key to experiencing joy and gaining momentum professionally. In this episode, Samm chats with Justin Leader, a close friend, who Samm often refers to as a relationship mastermind. Justin has a strong innate ability to build and sustain relationships and when the state-mandated quarantine was put in place, he didn’t miss a beat. Justin naturally found new ways to connect. So, what’s his secret? Take a listen to find out.

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Moving Beyond Intention with Nicole Shaffer

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Post published:October 5, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 45

What do we need to know? What should we expect? When we choose to move beyond intention and start doing the much needed work in our communities and organizations. In this episode, Samm chats with Nicole Shaffer about taking those much needed steps beyond intention when it comes to work surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our organizations are being called to action. How do we as HR nurture and support these efforts in these organizations? How do we continue to learn and unlearn, when are asked to lead these efforts?

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Ally Work for Parents with Ruby Martin

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Post published:September 28, 2020
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Season 1: Episode 44

Samm has shared for years how becoming a mother opened her eyes to see the world in a whole new light. One of these powerful awakenings came from the realization of how we pass on our beliefs, behaviors and prejudice from generation to generation. In this episode, Samm chats with Ruby Martin about the true scope of our influence when it comes to children we come in contact with. Ruby also shares why most of her equity work is devoted to early childhood programs. As parents, we try to do what’s best for our children, but we are doing the best with what we know. Take a listen to this conversation filled with perspective, that Samm wishes was shared with her a lot sooner.

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