Tips For Team Building Podcast

In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Sean Peterson, Interim Director of Talent Strategies and Sourcing and Brand Engagement Manager of Talent Strategies at BJC Healthcare. Peterson discusses motivating employees through a commitment to their wellness, an intentional effort in building relationships based on trust, and focusing on employee growth.Peterson worked in an HR role

In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Dr. Robert Kolts, Clinical Director at Overjet, husband, and father of seven. Dr. Kolts discusses balancing tasks through effective prioritization while ensuring an active focus on family relationships.Dr. Kolts graduated dental school in 2012, but has since taken a less traditional progression through his career. After 3 months in privat

In this episode, Jaden speaks with Alden Mills, CXO Advisor, Speaker, Founder, and Investor at Alden Mills Company. Alden discusses his journey to becoming a leader and how he uses his mentality of being unstoppable to inspire more leaders. Throughout Alden’s life, he has always been a leader. Whether as a team captain in rowing, a Navy SEAL platoon leader, or a philanthropy chai

In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Dr. Ian Barrett, an accomplished HR Executive within the healthcare and education sectors. Ian emphasizes diversity of experiences and capitalizing on opportunities for mentorship. Prior to serving as a Regional Vice President of HR at BJC, Ian acquired robust and diverse experience across organizations. This includes leadership roles wit

In this week’s episode, Jaden connects with Dr. Cyndy Donato, an expert HR leader with over 30 years of developing people strategies. Cyndy champions meaningful relationship building as the gateway to reducing turnover and creating a resilient sense of belonging. Cyndy began her career in HR across agricultural, chemical, and IT, industries, to name a few, before shifting into he

In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Ivan Velazquez, the VP of Operations at Specialty Dental Brands. Ivan stresses the importance of building bridges with team members and ensuring that those bridges are prioritized throughout the working relationship.Ivan started his career in administrative work at New Century Industries and stayed there for about 3 years. He switched to

In this week’s episode, Jaden speaks with Michael Yost Chief Total Rewards and HR Customer Experience Officer for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Michael emphasizes communicating with all team members with respect and empathy. Michael started his career in the military’s Human Resources department and shifted to Afghanistan where he acquired a global perspect

In this week's episode, Jaden speaks with Liz Dunlap, who has worked in various Human Resources positions for decades and recently finished her career as CHRO at Indiana University Health. Liz encourages listeners to lead through a relationship-oriented approach, provide new hires with ample opportunities and assistance, and to always take the time to build personal relationships.

In this week's episode, Jaden speaks with Antwan Lofton, Assistant Vice President and Interim Vice President of Human Resources at Duke University and Duke University Health System. Antwan talks about the importance of a strong team for success. Watch to learn how to best leverage a team so that everyone can thrive! During this episode, Antwan shows us how a good team can help an o

In this episode, Jaden Smith speaks with Thomas Matthews, Regional Director of Operations at EyeCare Partners. Thomas touches on mentorship, relationships, and his challenges and successes with leadership. Watch this episode to gain insight on facilitative leadership, empathy in the workplace, and the importance of humility.Thomas began his journey in the military, where he served