356: Work Is a Relationship: Why Connection Is Still the Ultimate Leadership Advantage with April Morgan
The strongest leaders know performance starts long before the metrics. It starts in the relationships we build. Nikki sits down with April M...
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Gut+Science explores employee engagement insights you can act on, from CEOs you can trust. Get ready for high energy interviews led by employee engagement evangelist Nikki Lewallen—ones that...
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20 of 558 episodes355: HR as a Growth Engine: Why Talent Strategy Is the #1 Lever for Business Performance with DeeAnn Palin
HR isn't just supporting the business. It may be one of the biggest places leaders are leaving growth, profitability, and enterprise value o...
354: Your Body Knows Before Your Brain Does: Using Your Gut to Make Better Business Decisions with Cassandra Bodzak
Your body may be delivering the answer long before your mind catches up. Nikki sits down with bestselling author, meditation teacher, and ho...
Addicted to Betterment: Action tips for Growth Mindset. LET'S GROW!!
Growth mindset sounds simple until life, leadership, relationships, and fear put it to the test. Nikki and David get real about the differen...
353: Measuring Human Contribution: The Future of Meritocracy at Work with Jacob Chase
Your highest-impact employee may not have the biggest title, loudest voice, or most visible role. So why do traditional performance systems...
352: Who Owns Culture? Developing a Culture Strategy for Continuous Improvement with Brett Hoogeveen
Culture does not change because someone put new values on a wall. It changes when leaders decide who owns it, how it gets measured, and what...
351: Gamifying Volunteering: Turning Service Into Measurable Motivation at Work with Alex Grande
Service is not just a feel-good initiative. It can be a culture strategy. Nikki sits down with Alex Grande, co-founder of Recognize, to expl...
Addicted to Betterment: Look for the Good Even in the Chaos with Katie Donovan
When the world feels divided and overwhelming, how do we lead well? David sits down with Katie Donovan, CEO of CAMP Digital, for an honest c...
350: High Tech, Human Touch: Why Relationships Still Win in the Age of AI with Raina Fryer & Jeff Boucher
Technology can move fast, but trust still moves people. Nikki sits down with Raina Fryer, Head of Talent Strategy, and Jeff Boucher, Senior...
349: Keeping the Human Side of AI Adoption with Regent Cornell
AI is moving fast, but the real leadership test is not the technology. It is whether your culture can keep up without losing trust, clarity,...
348: The Hidden Cost of High Performance and How Conscious Leaders Reclaim Control with Lo Myrick
High performance has a hidden price tag, and most leaders don't notice it until their body, relationships, or sense of self starts waving th...
347: From Partner to CEO: Katherine Coble's Leadership Journey at Borshoff
A leadership baton is being passed, and Katherine Coble is stepping into the CEO role at Borshoff with gratitude, clarity, and a deep commit...
Addicted to Betterment: Chase Dreams: The Obstacle is the Way!
The dream is calling, but so are the doubts, the expenses, the uncertainty, and maybe even the outhouse. Nikki and David get real about chas...
In the Loop: Leading with Transparency and Trust with Angela White
The best donor stories are not always wrapped in sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns. Sometimes, the real power comes from telling the truth ab...
346: From a Dream to a Movement: How AltHR Is Redefining HR Community with Mindy Moncoop & Marnie Robbins
The old HR playbook is cracking, and Mindy Honcoop and Marnie Robbins are here to build something more human in its place. Nikki sits down w...
345: The Science of Self-Talk and Its Impact on Leadership with Dr. Suzy Burke
The voice in your head may be leading your team more than you realize. Nikki sits down with Dr. Suzy Burke, leadership expert, speaker, auth...
Addicted to Betterment: What Would Love Do: Building Conscious Habits
Ever found yourself mid-argument thinking, "Why am I so worked up right now?" What if the real culprit… is your ego? David is joined by Amy...
Replay: Prioritize and Level Up Emotional Fitness with Dr. Paul Zak
Emotional fitness is not a soft skill. It is the leadership muscle your people feel every day. Nikki sits down with neuroscientist, author,...
In the Loop: Why Great Leaders Start by Listening with Greg Ballard
Leadership is not loudest when it gives orders. Sometimes, it sounds like a mayor sitting in a neighborhood meeting, listening long enough t...
344: How to Build a Growth Function That Lasts with Breanne Byrne
What happens when marketing stops chasing tactics and starts building systems that actually scale? Nikki sits down with CMO and growth leade...