Work Positive

Ep 013: Creating a Culture of Yes

Hal Lawlor is the Chief Operating Officer for Smokey Bones, a full-service restaurant that delivers excellent barbeque, award-winning ribs, and good times. Lawlor is a seasoned and high-performing restaurant executive with over 25 years in the industry. He joined Smokey Bones in 2019 to spearhead a revitalization of the brand. Since taking on the role of COO, he has been part of the leadership that launched two virtual brands for the company, The Wing Experience, and Burger Experience. He has built a successful off-premise dining program for the brand to further its sales and reach. Smokey Bones operates 62 locations across 16 states and has been certified a “Great Place to Work” since 2020 each year. This week Hal shares excellent tips on the following:  ☀️ Learn to understand and answer "How Can We."☀️ Providing Opportunities for change will begin creating transformation.☀️ Brand Loyalty starts with your employees.☀️ How a weekly town hall shares value, openness, and transparency.☀️ Why a refer-a-friend program can help retain and attain new employees.☀️ Managers have to stay positive while continuing to create an engaged community. Connect with Hal Lawlor: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hlawlor/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smokey-bones-bar-&-fire-grill/Website: https://smokeybones.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmokeyBonesTwitter: https://twitter.com/SmokeyBonesBarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smokeybonesbar/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 012: Create a Psychologically Safe Work Culture

On the 12th episode of Work Positive Podcast with host Dr. Joey Faucette, the guest is Darry Lyons, author of Small Business Big Pressure, The Grand Money Chasm, and 18 to 80. He is a contributor to Forbes.com, the San Antonio Business Journal, and Living Well. Darryl is on the advisory council for Ramsey Solutions (Dave Ramsey) and the National Federation of Independent Business Owners Texas (NFIB).PAX Financial Group, LLC was recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc.com (Inc. 5000). Listen to this educational and entertaining Work Positive podcast episode with Darryl Lyons sharing technology resources, the key performance indicators, and what is a psychologically safe culture. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:☀️Resource TINYPulse for building employee culture. ☀️How to create a psychologically safe work culture. ☀️How to create a framework of trust in the workplace. ☀️The three key hyper-focused performance indicators Darryl uses for measuring employee engagement.☀️The reason why you should clearly define your company culture.Connect with Darryl Lyons:Links Mentioned: https://paxfinancialgroup.com/Books Mentioned: 18 to 80: A Simple and Practical Guide to Money and Retirement for All Ages The Grand Money Chasm: Ten Effective Strategies to Build a Money Legacy Within Your GrandchildrenGuest Contact Info:Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/paxfinancialgrpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/paxfinancialgroup/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrylwlyons/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 011: Stop Recruiting and Start Attracting

Jean-Luc is pioneering a cutting-edge role at one of the best places to work in the country. Jean-Luc serves as an HR Business Partner, OD Consultant, and Culture officer working under the auspice of the Chief Culture Officer. Every day Jean-Luc brings his expertise as a Certified Executive Coach, years of experience as a Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, and interest in human systems.Listen to this insightful Work Positive episode with Jean-Luc Charles discussing the importance of recruiting and attraction.  Here is what to expect on this week’s show:☀️ How to navigate both the Great Resignation and the Great Regret☀️ Why should companies offer challenges and support around unconscious biases☀️ Why is the structure of DEI in everyone’s job description☀️ Support mechanisms around individuals, leaders, and teams. ☀️ Creating an alignment between action and awarenessConnect with Jean-Luc CharlesLinks Mentioned: www.eileenfisher.comEbook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanluccharles1/Connect with Dr. Joey Faucette:Website: https://workpositive.todayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd1x1Sh3zPnz49lQ2MX68ZwWebsite: www.workpositive.today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 010: Invest In Your People Every Day

Captain Joe Sacchetti is a U.S. Army Ranger-qualified paratrooper who served two tours in Iraq and was awarded the Bronze Star for actions in combat. He successfully transitioned to the business world,in sales and management for 30+ years.Author of Guts, Smarts and Love: Live Your Life The Army Ranger Way Paperback – March 2, 2021, former U.S. Army Ranger-qualified Captain in the Airborne, Joe Sacchetti, highlights extraordinary profiles of everyday heroes called Army Rangers and the leadership principles they embody. Listen to this educational and entertaining Work Positive podcast episode with Captain Joe Sacchetti.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:☀️The importance of being 100% positive and taking ownership as a leader. ☀️Why make your company as close to family matters and give everyone a stake in the mission? ☀️The 3 F’s to making a better company. ☀️Why you should invest resources into people. ☀️We should embrace making a difference.Connect with Captain Joe Sacchetti:Links Mentioned: https://www.armyrangeratmit.com/ and https://www.alkymi.ioBooks Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Guts-Smarts-Love-Live-Ranger/dp/1940013836Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyrangeratmit/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsacchLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sacchetti-4b535940/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 009: Play To Your Strengths. Delegate The Rest

On the 9th episode of Work Positive Podcast, Dr. Joey speaks with Chris Tuff, a best-selling author and highly sought-after keynote speaker who has presented for Nike, Meta, Verizon, and Harvard. Chris’s first book, the Millenial Whisperer, is a USA Today bestseller that explores the importance of empathy and relationships in the workplace. His second book, Save Your Asks, was released on June 7, 2022.Listen to this educational and entertaining Work Positive podcast episode with Chris Tuff.Key takeaways include: ☀️ Conversation and connections are essential in the workplace.☀️ Learn Chris’s meaning of Race To The Middle.☀️ Why It’s boredom that creates the most creative moments.☀️ Choreograph a life and schedule that allows for more connections.☀️ What work flexibility means to Chris.☀️ Why no one should be okay with complacency. Connect with Chris TuffWebsite: https://christuff.meBooks Mentioned: Millennial Whisperer and Save Your AsksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UqV-If1PlAEfrB6oHdMdA/featuredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuff22/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertuff/Email: christophertuff@gmail.comBe sure to visit www.workpositive.today to learn more about Dr. Joey Faucette and see all the past episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 008: Employee Relations Start at the Top

Angela Reddock-Wright, a prominent employment law attorney, turned mediator, arbitrator, workplace, and Title IX investigator, draws upon her decades-long expertise working with employers and employees to help them create healthy, dynamic, and thriving workplaces. Angela is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Reddock Law Group and has been a practicing attorney for over 20 years.Listen to this educational and entertaining Work Positive podcast episode with Angela Reddock-Wright talking about her book “The Workplace Transformed” and the critical lessons learned from the Global Covid pandemic. https://www.workpositive.today/website-podcast-directoryHere is what to expect on this week’s show:☀️ Learn the four E’s and three B’s lessons from the book. ☀️ Why C-Suite Leaders and Board of Directors should give employees a voice. ☀️ Best way to recruit new talent, make sure your own employees are happy.☀️ How to keep top talent on your team. ☀️ Live your companies mission and value☀️ The importance of empowering employees to be leaders. Connect with Angela:Website: https://angelareddock-wright.comBook: https://angelareddock-wright.com/book/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelareddock/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamangelareddockwright/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamangelareddockwright/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Joey’s Thanksgiving Message

Host Dr. Joey Faucette shares a Thanksgiving message of gratitude for his first seven guests in this episode of the Work Positive Podcast.Guests of the podcast share positive work culture strategies and tactics that attract top talent and increase productivity and profits, along with real-life stories and case studies that reduce team turnover.Dr. Joey says, "The thing I love about every one of my guests is I learn from them—their experiences shape their stories—about how to create a positive work culture. Listeners get great strategies and tactics to implement today, especially as I ask each guest about their “one thing" they recommend we do today to create a positive work culture.”Enjoy this Thanksgiving episode featuring Dr. Joey’s fun and poignant expressions of gratitude for his guests in the first seven episodes. These seven guests, their episode titles, and links to the complete episode are:Garry Ridge, the Chairman, and CEO of WD40: Growing Company Culture in a Petri Dish -https://workpositive.today/garry-ridge
Dr. Ivan Misner - Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI: Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast https://workpositive.today/ivan-misner
Jesse Cole - founder of Fans First Entertainment which owns the Savannah Bananas: Become a Fan of Yourself: https://workpositive.today/jesse-cole
Julie Bauke, Chief Career Advisor of The Bauke Group: 3 Tips For A Crystal Clear Career Path: https://workpositive.today/julie-bauke
Larry Levine, best-selling author of Selling from The Heart and cohost of the Selling from the Heart Podcast: Soft Skills Yield Hard Dollars: https://workpositive.today/larry-levine
Jamie Weeks, Executive Chairman and Founder of Honors Holding, the largest franchisee for Orangetheory Fitness: Cultures are Built on Humility and Empathy: https://workpositive.today/jamie-weeks
Mitchell Levy is a 2x TEDx speaker, international bestselling author, and founder of Credibility Nation: Create A Positive Work Culture With Credibility https://workpositive.today/mitchell-levy
About Dr. Joey FaucetteDr. Joey Faucette is the architect of the Work Positive culture and best-selling author of Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition. A certified executive coach and organizational development consultant, Dr. Joey hosts the Work Positive podcast. His content has appeared on Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal Market Watch, MSNBC, Entreprenur.com, and numerous other websites.Follow Dr. Joey to receive Work Positive culture solutions at:Website: https://workpositive.today LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd1x1Sh3zPnz49lQ2MX68Zw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 007: Create A Positive Work Culture With Credibility

Global Credibility Expert Mitchell Levy is a 2x TEDx speaker, an international bestselling author of over 60 books, and an executive coach at Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches. After interviewing 500 thought leaders on credibility, he published a 7-country international bestselling book, delivered a powerful TEDx on humanity, created courses, and created the Credibility Nation membership community to help those live, learn and surround themselves with others on the credibility journey.He’s an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley, including four publishing companies that have published over 750 books. He’s provided strategic consulting to hundreds of companies and has been the chairman of a board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell has been happily married for thirty-one years and, before covid-19, regularly spent four weeks a year in Europe with family and friends. Listen to this educational and entertaining Work Positive podcast episode with Mitchell Levy, talking about creating a positive work culture with credibility.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:●     What does it mean to be credible?●     Understanding the importance of knowing your CPoP (Customer Point of Possibilities)●     External Integrity vs Internal Integrity●     The KEY to attracting employees that you like and will stay.●     How can leaders know when an employee shows their “heart”?●     Mitch’s thoughts on two pillars of likeability and respect. Connect with Mitchell Levy: Links Mentioned:https://mitchelllevy.com/https://www.ultimatecredibilitybootcamp.com/ Books Mentioned:Credibility Nation: For Professionals Who Want to Be Seen as Crediblehttps://www.amazon.com/Credibility-Nation-Professionals-Want-Credible-ebook/dp/B08K4D7Z2Z?geniuslink=truehttps://community.credibilitynation.com/ Mitchell Levy Contact Info: Twitter: https://Twitter.com/HappyAbout Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mitchell.Levy/ Facebook: https://Facebook.com/HappyAbout LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 006: Cultures are Built on Humility & Empathy

Jamie Weeks has been called the culture cultivator. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, author, and boots-on-the-ground executive who is one of today's most inspiring voices in workplace culture. Jamie is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Honors Holding, the largest franchisee for Orangetheory Fitness across the globe, and the Executive Chairman and Founder of Legacy Franchise Concepts, a Dogtopia Franchisee and Franchisor for SweatHouz Infrared Sauna Studios. Jamie owns over 140 Orangetheory studios and a dozen SweatHouz Infrared Sauna locations. He has sold thirty additional licenses.Jamie's motto: "When you only care about yourself, no one else cares about you. When you care about others, everyone cares about you too." Jamie shares with Dr. Joey what you need to build your work culture on humility and empathy. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The secret to creating a culture of humility and empathy. 
The three interview questions that Jamie asks applicants.
Why employers should be concerned for employees' life outside of work. 
Learn how  Jamie’s leadership team measures their company’s work culture 
Jamie’s lesson on which employees you should ask for feedback and suggestions. 
Why communication is the KEY to success. 
Connect with Jamie Weeks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-weeks-712543221/https://www.instagram.com/jamieweeksatl/https://twitter.com/jamieweeksatl?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 005: Soft Skills Yield Hard Dollars

Larry Levine is the best-selling author of Selling from the Heart and the co-host of the Selling from the Heart Podcast.With 30 years of in-the-field sales experience within the B2B technology space, he knows what it takes to be a successful sales professional.In a post-trust sales world, Larry Levine helps sales teams leverage the power of authenticity to grow revenue, grow themselves and enhance the lives of their clients.Larry shares with Dr. Joey what you need for monumental sales success.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Recognizing the sixth sense of B.S.
Sales professionals: It’s time to shed the empty suit.
The alignment of values to attract like-minded people.
Start today to Create a Coach Mentor Culture inside your company.
What is the Empty Suit Culture?
Connect with Larry Levine:Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/bookTwitter: https://twitter.com/Larry1LevineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sellfromheart/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices