Work Positive

How effective is your influence as a people leader? Do you think about it very much? What would happen if your first core value was "Family First" in a competitive talent market where you can't match salaries? Transform your sphere of influence on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette and Brad Englert. 
Brad led Accenture for 22 years, 10 as a senior partner, and then served as CIO at the University of Texas at Austin where he influenced technology modernization serving 54,000 students, 4,000 faculty, and 21,000 staff. He's the author of "Sphere of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships." On day one at Accenture, his mentor told him the people you work with today may become your boss or customer down the road, so treat them very well. That advice shaped his entire career. Listen as Brad explores:
☀️ Why "Family First" became the top value and how promising an 8-hour day competed against tech giants on salary ☀️ How he replaced three direct reports in the first 6-9 months for dishonesty and what that taught about culture ☀️ The dirty little secret that many organizations don't have a strategy despite spending tens of millions ☀️ Why he wrote a weekly 200-word blog for 8 years to communicate values and even apologize where they failed ☀️ How moving quickly on dishonesty prevents issues from festering and setting bad role models
Brad transforms how leaders think about influence by proving that when you articulate values, communicate them relentlessly, and move decisively on integrity issues, authentic business relationships flourish.
🔑 Key Insight: "Trust is fundamental to all business relationships. The first thing we did was articulate the values of the organization. Family First was our first value because I live in Austin, Texas where all the huge technology firms are. I cannot compete on salary, but I certainly can promise an 8-hour day. No one joined the organization without going through orientation where they would meet all my direct reports. We had quarterly meetings where we would talk about the values and give examples of where we achieved those values."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Be strategic and intentional about which business relationships you want to create and nurture. Your boss is obvious. Direct reports are obvious. Your customers? You don't have to meet with all your customers. Who are your best customers? Your vendors? Who are your strategic vendors? Just pick a relationship. Start with your boss and ask: 1) What are your goals and aspirations? Do I understand that? 2) Be better at setting and managing expectations. 3) Genuinely care. If you want your boss to be successful, you'll be successful.
Connect with Brad Englert:
Get a FREE sample of "Sphere of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships"
Purchase the book in ebook or audiobook format https://amzn.to/3NcilLV
Schedule time on Brad's calendar for a personal conversation
Connect with Brad on LinkedIn
Workshops and Coaching:
Brad offers two workshops for clients who want to build business relationship skills:
One Hour Interactive Session - Perfect for one person or small groups. The session facilitates discussions of the core principles of the book and can be conducted virtually via Zoom.
Half Day Workshop - Designed for leaders, managers, sales teams, and professionals who want to deepen their business relationship skills. This workshop includes opportunities for discussions and role playing.
Career Coaching - Delivered virtually for professionals seeking personalized guidance.
Contact Brad:
Phone: 512.587.7837
Email: brad@bradenglert.com
Website: www.bradenglert.com
#SphereOfInfluence #AuthenticRelationships #FamilyFirst #LeadershipIntegrity #StrategicRelationships #TrustInBusiness #CultureEatsStrategyForBreakfast #WorkPositive

Are you tired of watching your best people walk out the door? Have you spent hundreds of thousands of dollars recruiting and training someone, only to see them leave for a competitor who offered a slightly better title or more salary? What if 68% of employees leave for reasons that have nothing to do with money, and you could provide exactly what they're looking for? 
Discover the proven framework to stop the revolving door on this special LinkedIn Live episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Dr. Joey Faucette unveils his groundbreaking R.E.T.A.I.N. framework, drawing from insights of eight remarkable Work Positive Podcast guests who transformed retention in industries from healthcare to blue-collar trades to global consulting. Listen as Dr. Joey explores:
☀️ Why proper onboarding alone increases retention by 50% and accelerates productivity by 60% ☀️ How empathetic leadership adds 2.5 years to how long employees picture staying with your company ☀️ The one question that predicts engagement six times better than any other metric (it's not about compensation) ☀️ Why culture fit reduces turnover by 20-30% and how to hire for it from Day One ☀️ How grace creates space for teams to identify what's broken and help fix it
Dr. Joey transforms how leaders think about retention by proving that people don't leave jobs, they leave feelings of being unseen, unheard, undervalued, disconnected, and purposeless.
🔑 Key Insight: "People don't leave jobs. They leave feelings. They leave feeling unseen, unheard, undervalued, disconnected, and purposeless. When you show people they matter and they belong, the financials follow. There's proof from research about how productivity is enhanced by 15-20% when employees are happier. When you focus on employee experiences, companies are four times more profitable."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Choose ONE element of the R.E.T.A.I.N. framework to implement this week:
R: Take one long-term employee to coffee, avoid talking about work, and ask what made them decide to stay
E: Stop using "why" and reframe questions as who, what, where, when, and how to avoid putting people on the defensive
T: Have a conversation with each direct report about what they're passionate about outside of work
A: Gather your leadership team and honestly answer "What is it really like to work here?"
I: Answer who benefits when your organization succeeds besides shareholders
N: Map out what a new employee experiences in their first 90 days and fix the gaps
The R.E.T.A.I.N. Framework:
Realign to Retain
Empathize to Lead with Heart
Take It to the Limit
Attract to Fit Culture
Integrity to Structure
Ninety Days to Roots
Featured Work Positive Podcast Guests:
Darrin Tulley (diversity and performance)
Rob Volpe (empathy and curious breath)
Steve Salee (grace creates space)
Leandro Cortelli (culture fit at Accenture)
Matthew Hill (fresh eyes and vulnerability)
Jeffrey Klubeck (The Integrity Game)
Ryan Englin (terrible first day story)
Chuck Cooper (CEO onboarding)
Connect with Dr. Joey Faucette:
Get your FREE copy of "Stop the Revolving Door: How to R.E.T.A.I.N. Top Talent Today" on Kindle or by messaging Dr. Joey on LinkedIn
Take the FREE Work Positive Culture Assessment at workpositive.today
Message Dr. Joey on LinkedIn for personalized retention strategies
#StopTheRevolvingDoor #RETAIN #EmployeeRetention #CultureFit #EmpathyInLeadership #OnboardingMatters #CultureEatsStrategyForBreakfast #WorkPositive
 
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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How well do your employees understand your organization's employee relations process? When they have a concern, do they know where to go, to whom to talk, and when? What happens when your ER function becomes the strategic hub that informs all of HR instead of just playing whack-a-mole every day? 
Discover the transformative power of strategic employee relations on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette and Margarita Ramos. Margarita is an employee relations leader from Northern Virginia whose origin story begins with translating for her Puerto Rican mother in the 1950s and protecting her from unkindness. That experience shaped her practice of leading with empathy and ensuring people feel seen and heard. When ER is done correctly, it becomes a window into culture shifts and the nexus that drives engagement across the organization. Listen as Margarita explores:
☀️ Why employee relations has a unique window into culture and shifts happening in real time ☀️ How to move from whack-a-mole reactive mode to strategic, collaborative problem-solving ☀️ The critical importance of investigator neutrality and avoiding dual relationships ☀️ What the $11.5 million SHRM settlement teaches about investigator training and impartiality ☀️ Why younger generations are coming forward about neurodivergence and expecting accommodation
Margarita transforms how leaders think about employee relations by proving that when done correctly, ER drives culture, informs talent development, and creates fairness and transparency across the organization.
🔑 Key Insight: "Employee relations has a window into the culture, into the shifts in the culture. Whatever issues are happening in society spill over into the workplace. Instead of playing whack-a-mole, zoom out and consider what other areas of HR would want to know the information that we in ER are seeing. This isn't an HR problem, it's an organizational issue. When people come to ER, they should feel like they were seen and heard."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Look at your control environment from an HR compliance perspective. This includes the policies and practices that address how employees raise concerns in your organization. Make sure those policies are legally sound. Hire the right people for your ER function. Ensure your ER function is not compromised when conducting investigations. Apply discipline consistently whether the subject is in the C-suite or not. Track metrics so you can tell a story to business leaders and demonstrate consistency. You cannot do this work successfully and transparently if you're not tracking it with a case management system.
Connect with Margarita Ramos:
Connect with Margarita on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/margarita-ramos/
Read her article about the $11.5 million SHRM settlement and key lessons for ER professionals https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-recent-shrm-verdict-teaches-us-building-scalable-ramos-jd-cwoie/?trackingId=M7TeQFl8TrqZFed0MvMIYA%3D%3D
Learn how to build strategic ER functions that drive culture and engagement
#EmployeeRelations #ERStrategy #InvestigatorNeutrality #WorkplaceFairness #CultureNexus #MetricsAndAccountability #CultureEatsStrategyForBreakfast #WorkPositive
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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Does your work culture just happen, growing on its own until you hardly recognize it? Or do you intentionally design your work culture, building an environment that works well for everyone? What would change if you created the right space and simply let the right people be attracted to what you're building? Transform your approach to culture creation on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette and Emily Berliner. Emily is the founder and COO of Ebo Consulting Inc. from Alaska, specializing in management coaching, startup support, and helping small businesses optimize operations. After meeting a contractor who insisted on weekly meetings, Emily's entire perspective on work culture transformed, leading her to develop a "culture by design" approach that's now transforming how her team works together. Listen as Emily explores:
☀️ Why recognition is so underrated and how simple acknowledgment changes everything ☀️ How creating the right space attracts the right people who fit your culture perfectly ☀️ The power of walking the talk with integrity and values alignment ☀️ Why work-life integration acknowledgment builds loyalty and reciprocity ☀️ How getting out of your own head and adapting as a leader creates breakthrough results
Emily transforms how leaders think about culture by proving that intentional design beats accidental development every time, and that the simplest acts of recognition create the biggest shifts.
🔑 Key Insight: "I guarantee you that if you create the space for it, you will attract the right fits and it'll work for you. It's just providing the space and the encouragement and the trust and that integrity. Recognition is so underrated. We're not talking about giving them an award and a big certificate. We're talking acknowledge their presence, thanking people for a good email. How much does that take? Absolutely nothing."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start appreciating and recognizing the people around you in your work environment. If you have teams or team members, acknowledge their presence. Thank someone for a good email. Stand in the kitchen grabbing coffee and say, "You did a great presentation earlier, just wanted to let you know," then walk away. Start from the bottom, get your leadership aligned, make sure work-life integration is in place, and your team will be the happiest team.
Connect with Emily Berliner:
Visit eboconsultinginc.com to explore services, resources, podcast links, and professional referrals 
Book a discovery session to discuss business development, startup formation, or branding
Download simple business documents from the resources page
Connect with Emily on LinkedIn 
#CultureByDesign #Recognition #WorkLifeIntegration #IntentionalCulture #SmallBusinessSupport #LeadershipAdaptation #CultureEatsStrategyForBreakfast #WorkPositive
 
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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How effective are you as a people leader, and how do you actually evaluate that effectiveness? What happens when you involve your team in creating the vision instead of just sharing it with them? How do you listen—are you listening to reply, or listening to understand? 
Transform your leadership approach on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette and Tom Lawrence. Tom is originally from Liverpool, now living in London, and is the creator of the Highly Effective Leader framework. After experiencing old-school, micromanaging, dictator-style leadership early in his career in the UK rail industry, Tom embarked on a self-taught leadership development journey starting in 2015. Today he helps leaders develop into highly effective leaders who create other leaders. Listen as Tom explores:
☀️ Why no one was developing him as a leader, so he had to start developing himself ☀️ How involving the team in vision creation transforms buy-in and ownership ☀️ The critical difference between listening to reply versus listening to understand ☀️ Why asking "How do you feel being part of this team?" reveals your true culture ☀️ How open questions and coaching style dig deeper to help people solve problems themselves
Tom transforms how leaders think about effectiveness by proving that highly effective leaders measure their success by how well they develop current and future leaders into highly effective leaders themselves.
🔑 Key Insight: "When you listen to reply, you're sort of hearing them. But when you listen to understand, that's when you're really listening. Don't go in there and solve problems for them or tell them what to do. Listen to them, listen to why things are going wrong, and what can you do as the leader to help solve those problems. Ask open questions, thought-provoking questions, dig deeper, and help the person you're speaking to get everything they can to solve these problems within themselves."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Assess your culture by asking every single person on your team how they feel to be part of the team—because culture is how you feel to be part of the group, team, department, or organization. Once you understand how they feel, write your vision for what a happy culture looks like on a whiteboard, get the whole team in the room, and ask: "What do you think?" Let their ideas develop the vision, not change or quit on it, just develop it. Then work on it together every single day.
Connect with Tom Lawrence:
Visit highlyeffectiveleader.com for 250+ blog posts (new post every Sunday)
Download 12 FREE ebooks and access 12 FREE online courses
Explore The Highly Effective Leader book series on his Amazon author page
Book a FREE 20-minute discovery call for leadership and personal growth coaching
Subscribe to his YouTube channel: Leadership and Growth with Tom Lawrence
Connect with Tom on LinkedIn
#HighlyEffectiveLeader #LeadershipDevelopment #ListenToUnderstand #TeamVision #CultureAssessment #CoachingStyle #WorkPositive
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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What do you do when change intrudes on your best-laid plans, delivering sucker punches weekly if not daily? How do you lead when you wake up just as tired as you were when you went to bed, exhausted from swimming upstream in a current of negative chaos? What if you could leverage change as your competitive advantage instead of letting it destroy your culture? Transform your approach to change on this special LinkedIn Live episode of the Work Positive Podcast. Dr. Joey Faucette unveils his groundbreaking T.R.A.N.S.F.O.R.M. framework, drawing from insights of nine remarkable Work Positive Podcast guests who figured out how to create cultures that don't just survive change—they leverage it to grow people and profits. Listen as Dr. Joey explores:
☀️ How Dave Sanderson kept his head during the Miracle on the Hudson and what it teaches about mindset ☀️ Why relentless vision overcomes uncertainty better than chasing certainty ever could ☀️ The Adaptability Quotient (AQ)—the #1 skill employers seek according to McKinsey and the World Economic Forum ☀️ How aligning strategy with culture prevents the 70% failure rate of change initiatives ☀️ Why magnetic culture happens one conversation at a time, not through control
Dr. Joey transforms how leaders think about change by proving that adversity isn't a problem to overcome—it's the raw material for your breakthrough.
🔑 Key Insight: "Adversity isn't a problem, but the raw material for your breakthrough. Like a martial artist uses the weight of their opponent in the leverage of their technique, you turn it around so your offense takes control and you stop playing defense. Culture eats strategy for breakfast—match strategy with culture. If you don't, culture will overshadow strategy each and every time."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Choose ONE element of the T.R.A.N.S.F.O.R.M. framework to implement this week:
T: Invest 10 minutes daily in one positive resource
R: Huddle with your team and identify One Thing to do in each category (working well, used to work, need to do)
A: Reframe one fixed mindset belief to a growth mindset
N: Ask 5 people for honest feedback about what helps and hinders your relationships
S: Commit to being the last person to speak in your next meeting
F: Ask "What does this situation need from me?" before your next 3 major decisions
O: Schedule 30 minutes with one team member just to listen
R: Practice the mirror exercise when adversity hits
M: Ask your team what process makes no sense anymore
The T.R.A.N.S.F.O.R.M. Framework:
Transform Turmoil into Triumph
Relentless Vision Overcomes Uncertainty
Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is Vital
Need to Know Yourself
Strategy Aligns with Culture
Flexible Confidence in a VUCA World
One Conversation at a Time
Respond to Adversity for Breakthroughs
Manage People Well
Featured Work Positive Podcast Guests:
Dave Sanderson (Miracle on the Hudson survivor)
Meredith Elliott Powell (studied companies thriving since the 1700s)
Ira Wolfe (Adaptability expert)
Nicole (self-awareness specialist)
Dr. Wade (culture-strategy alignment)
Kevin Eikenberry (flexible confidence)
Joey (magnetic culture creator)
Adam Kasix (breakthrough specialist)
Lior (flat tire story)
Connect with Dr. Joey Faucette:
Get your FREE copy of "Change @ Work" on Kindle or by messaging Dr. Joey on LinkedIn
Take the FREE Work Positive Culture Assessment at workpositive.today
Access all featured podcast episodes at workpositive.today/changepodcasts
Message Dr. Joey on LinkedIn for personalized culture insights
#ChangeAtWork #TRANSFORM #CultureTransformation #AdaptabilityQuotient #VUCAWorld #ChangeManagement #WorkPositive
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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How do you find the perfect role that aligns with your experience, your goals, and your values—especially in January when career change notices flood LinkedIn? What transforms recruiting from selling sizzle to building genuine attraction based on culture fit? How does checking in on people during both good times and bad times create lasting relationships that transcend transactions? Discover the power of relationship-based talent attraction on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette and Barbie Brown. Barbie is an experienced mortgage recruiter who goes beyond filling roles by building lasting relationships, primarily representing opportunities within Alcova Mortgage—a company that values culture, growth, and work-life balance. Recently recognized as Kennesaw, Georgia's Citizen of the Year, Barbie demonstrates that genuine care for people shows up everywhere. Listen as Barbie explores:
☀️ Why she doesn't like the word "recruiter"—she's a relationship builder who attracts talent ☀️ How diving deep into what moves people, their goals, and their families creates transformation ☀️ The power of servant leadership and making people feel heard, valued, and supported ☀️ Why culture can't stop and positivity can't stop—even during industry challenges ☀️ How a listening conversation is the beginning of every great relationship
Barbie transforms how we think about talent attraction by proving that when you build real friendships and check in consistently, people trust you with their career decisions and their futures.
🔑 Key Insight: "Just really start by listening to people. Really listen. Listen before you speak. Really create an honest conversation in a space where they can tell you what they need or be heard. That allows you to really fully hear them and understand them. When you're able to do that, that's truly where a genuine conversation is—right where the relationship begins."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start by listening to people. Really listen. Create an honest conversation in a space where they can really tell you what they need or be heard. This improves everything naturally because it allows you to really fully hear them and understand them. A listening conversation is the beginning of a great relationship, and that sets the tone for the workplace.
Connect with Barbie Brown:
Visit barbiebrown.com to submit your information confidentially with dropdown options for your role
Explore join-alcova.com to learn about Alcova Mortgage's culture, ownership, and opportunities
Connect with Barbie on LinkedIn—she responds very quickly to every submission
Discover how Barbie helps people across the mortgage industry find their best culture fit
#RelationshipBuilding #TalentAttraction #MortgageIndustry #CultureFit #ListeningLeadership #AlcovaMortgage #WorkPositive
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email analiza@getpositive.today with your recommendation!

When was the last conversation you remember at work about well-being? If you're struggling to recall one, you're not alone—yet well-being and peak performance are undeniable companions in any work positive culture. What if the ripple effect of one person sleeping better could transform an entire team's productivity? How do you move beyond fruit bowls and yoga classes to create genuine well-being cultures that attract top talent and drive business results? Discover the transformative power of workplace well-being on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette and Ruth Kent. Ruth is a sought-after workplace well-being consultant, health and performance coach, and mindfulness teacher from Brisbane, Australia, who received the 2025 Business Achievement Award from the Health Coaches of Australia and New Zealand for delivering preventative health education in corporations.
Listen as Ruth explores:
☀️ Why self-efficacy is the foundation—believing you can make small changes opens transformational opportunities ☀️ How well-being isn't just a perk but an investment in sustainability of both people and business ☀️ The immediate ripple effects when people sleep better—fewer mistakes, better decisions, innovation unlocked ☀️ Why reputation speaks louder than words when communicating culture to top talent ☀️ How meditation and self-reflection create the pause needed for better interactions and decisions
Ruth transforms how leaders think about well-being by proving that when you invest in people's health, the business benefits are profound, immediate, and sustainable.
🔑 Key Insight: "We need sustainability of the people as well. This is not just a perk, it's actually what you're living and breathing. When you wake up each morning, remember what it is to live, breathe, love—each day is a beginning, the beginning of a new day where you can make the most of your life."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Spend time in self-reflection starting today. Whether that's meditation or just taking a few breaths on your own for a couple of minutes every day—before going into the workplace or before a meeting—notice for yourself how that makes you feel. Create that little pause, that little moment where you get self-reflection. Building self-awareness is one of the first steps to building awareness around your interactions with other people and your decisions.
Connect with Ruth Kent:
Visit sunrisewell.com.au to explore training programs, executive coaching, and free resources
Download the well-being checklist for accountability and framework to stay on track
Access free resources for trainees to share with their teams
Connect with Ruth on LinkedIn
Explore face-to-face and virtual (Teams/Zoom) training options
#WorkplaceWellbeing #SelfEfficacy #Mindfulness #HealthAndPerformance #SustainableCulture #MeditationAtWork #WorkPositive #cultureeatsstrategyforbreakfast
 
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
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How often do you hear "these aren't my pants" at work—the blame game where no one claims responsibility when something goes wrong? What would happen if everyone in your organization understood that "my career is my responsibility" instead of pointing fingers? How do you create accountability that flows both up and down the org chart, not just top-down?
Launch into Season 4 of the Work Positive Podcast with a powerful conversation about building cultures of ownership and accountability. 
Dr. Joey Faucette and Meredith Jones explore how HR infrastructure, personal responsibility, and two-way accountability transform work cultures from blame-filled to breakthrough-driven. Meredith is the author of "My Career is My Responsibility" and helps organizations build strong HR systems that create accountability while fostering trust. Listen as Meredith explores:
☀️ Why accountability is a two-way street—employees can hold managers accountable too ☀️ How HR is a vital bloodline that impacts EBITDA more than any other lever you can pull ☀️ The erosion of cause-and-effect thinking in society and what it costs organizations ☀️ Why asking "What are your priorities and how can I help?" beats being a taskmaster ☀️ The game-changing truth: just because a topic is difficult doesn't mean the conversation has to be difficult
Meredith transforms how leaders think about accountability by proving that empowerment and ownership create better results than compliance and control.
🔑 Key Insight: "You can't fix what you don't know. Be confident enough to have difficult conversations. Just because the topic is difficult, it doesn't mean that conversation has to be difficult. There's an art and a skill to learning those things, but don't be afraid to approach tough subjects and achieve amazing results."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start promoting "my career is my responsibility" as a philosophy. If you understand this as a leader and encourage it with those you work with, it becomes contagious. It's exciting to see people feel empowered and take ownership of what they're doing and how they do it. Then, be confident enough to have one difficult conversation you've been avoiding this week.
Connect with Meredith Jones:
Get "My Career is My Responsibility" on Amazon 
Visit seraadvisors.com to learn about HR infrastructure and accountability systems 
Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn 
#MyCareerIsMyResponsibility #Accountability #HRInfrastructure #BlameGame #PersonalOwnership #TwoWayAccountability #WorkPositive #cultureeatsstrategyforbreakfast
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/
📧 Know someone who'd make a great guest on the show? Email analiza@getpositive.today with your recommendation!
🎉 Welcome to Season 4 of the Work Positive Podcast! Here's to another season of transformational conversations about creating work cultures where people love their work and the people they work with.

What are the most transformational truths that can reshape your work culture starting tomorrow morning? Which insights from brilliant minds in leadership and culture will actually move the needle in your organization? How do you take everything you've learned and turn it into action that creates breakthrough results? Celebrate an incredible season of wisdom on this Season 3 finale of the Work Positive Podcast. Dr. Joey Faucette distills dozens of conversations with executive coaches, bestselling authors, former CHROs, military veterans, and culture architects into the top five ideas that emerged this season. These aren't just interesting concepts—they're transformational truths proven to create work cultures where people genuinely love their work and the people they work with. Listen as Dr. Joey explores:
☀️ Why authenticity is the new currency and how character becomes your ultimate competitive advantage ☀️ How connection unlocks six times more engagement and turns isolation into your culture superpower ☀️ The paradigm shift from leading processes to leading people with customized roadmaps for each team member ☀️ Why values alignment creates momentum that makes everything move faster and smoother ☀️ How bravery builds breakthrough cultures by confronting fear and creating psychological safety
Dr. Joey transforms how you think about culture by synthesizing the season's wisdom into five actionable frameworks that you can implement starting this week.
🔑 Key Insight: "Information without implementation is just entertainment. And we're not here to be entertained. We're here to transform work cultures. Pick the one idea that resonates most with where you are right now and take action this week."
💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Choose ONE of these five ideas to implement this week:
Authenticity: Stop asking people to be less of who they are; start building cultures where they bring their whole selves
Connection: Intentionally build one new connection—listen for values, not just information
Lead People: Customize your leadership approach to one person and ask how they want to be recognized
Values Alignment: Get crystal clear on one core value and communicate it honestly
Bravery: Have one "sweaty palm conversation" you've been avoiding
Season 3 Featured Guests Include:
Mike Robbins (Google, Microsoft, NBA advisor)
Steve Cadigan (LinkedIn's first CHRO)
Jill Schulman (Marine Corps veteran, The Bravery Effect)
Robyn White (Three Permissions framework)
Sara Schaeffer (Positivity training expert)
Alison C. Jones (Character Leadership)
Cory Geffre (Healthcare leadership)
Dr. Meghan Waldron (Agency and autonomy)
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