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HIRE EDUCATION with Katie McConnell Olson

Today we’ll be talking to Katie McConnell Olson, an expert in talent acquisition.  She’s going to share with us the secrets of finding and developing your team members. Katie is a licensed CPA and PHR with a background in both accounting and talent acquisition. Prior to launching her own business, Katie was involved in several start-up ventures and led the search practice of a national CPA firm.  Katie is a frequent speaker throughout the US. ...

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Deer Companies and Headlight Companies

Have you ever seen a deer in the headlights?  They freeze up.  Is your company like that deer? Or are you the headlights?  Listen in as Karla and Allen discuss the differences between getting your Block Busted and putting your Flicks on the Net. Listen to the podcast here: Are you a “Deer” Company or a “Headlights” Company? Karla Nelson:  Welcome to the people catalyst podcast, Allen Fahden. Allen Fahden:  Hello, Karla. Karla Nelson:  Hello, ...

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Design Thinking Meets The WHO-DO Method

Have you use Design Thinking within your organization?  Do you want to increase it’s effectiveness by 300-800%?  That’s what happens when you combine Design Thinking and The WHO-DO Method™.  We don’t replace any great methodologies, we just add gasoline and a match to what it already being done. Listen to the podcast here: Design Thinking Meets The WHO-DO Method Karla Nelson:  And welcome to the People Catalysts Podcast, Allen Fahden! Allen Fahden:  Hello, Karla. Karla ...

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Everyone Leads. Just At Different Times.

Why do birds fly in a V?  The slipstream from the leader makes it easier to fly.  But what about the leader?  They change leaders about once every minute for an 8-hour flight!  New ideas require new leaders, and different leaders on the same team at different times!  Listen in as Karla and Allen discuss WHO leads during different phases of a project. Listen to the podcast here: Everyone Leads.  Just At Different Times Karla ...

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The Three Worst Emotions in Business, Part 4 of 4

What are the three worst emotions in business?  Disagreement, Disappointment, and demotivation.  These are all on the “misfit’s wheel of misery.”  This is the fourth in a four-part series about how to reset work, and avoid the wheel of misery. Listen to the podcast here: The Three Worst Emotions in Business: Part 4 of 4 Karla Nelson:                    Welcome to The People Catalysts podcast, Allen Fahden. Allen Fahden:                    Hello, Karla. Karla Nelson:                    Hello, good sir. How ...

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The Three Worst Emotions in Business, Part 3 of 4

What are the three worst emotions in business?  Disagreement, Disappointment, and demotivation.  These are all on the “misfit’s wheel of misery.”  This is the third in a four-part series about how to reset work, and avoid the wheel of misery. Listen to the podcast here: The Three Worst Emotions in Business: Part 3 of 4 Karla Nelson:  Welcome to the People Catalyst Podcast, Allen Fahden. Allen Fahden:  Hello Karla. Karla Nelson:  Hello, good day my ...

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The Three Worst Emotions in Business, Part 2 of 4

What are the three worst emotions in business?  Disagreement, Disappointment, and demotivation.  These are all on the “misfit’s wheel of misery.”  This is the second in a four-part series about how to reset work, and avoid the wheel of misery. Listen to the podcast here: The Three Worst Emotions in Business: Part 2 of 4 Karla Nelson:  And welcome to the People Catalyst Podcast Allen Fahden. Allen Fahden:  Hello Karla. Karla Nelson:  Hello Mister, how ...

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The Three Worst Emotions in Business, Part 1 of 4

What are the three worst emotions in business?  Disagreement, Disappointment, and demotivation.  These are all on the “misfit’s wheel of misery.”  This is the first in a four-part series about how to reset work, and avoid the wheel of misery. Did you know that 85% of workers in the world hate their job?  That is according to a Gallup poll at https://returntonow.net/2017/09/22/85-people-hate-jobs-gallup-poll-says/.  Over these four podcasts, we will discuss how to change this. Listen to the ...

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Affinity + Ability = Achievement, Part 2

What do you enjoy vs. what are you good at?  That is your affinity vs. your ability.  You need both to truly succeed.  Michael Jordan was one of the greatest NBA players of all time.  How’d he do in baseball?  Your ABILITY is as important as your AFFINITY.  We talk about ABILITY today in part 2 of a 3-part series: “Affinity + Ability = Achievement”. Listen to the podcast here: Affinity + Ability = Achievement ...

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Affinity + Ability = Achievement, Part 1

What do you love and what you love doing?  Just because you love baseball does not mean you would love to be an accountant for a baseball team.  What do you have an affinity for?  For the leaders, what does this mean for your team? This is part 1 of a 3-part series: “Affinity + Ability = Achievement”. Listen to the podcast here: Affinity + Ability = Achievement with Allen Fahden: Part 1 Karla Nelson:  ...

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