Nuggets with Sauce

Dec 16 2024 26 ep. 35 mins
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Nuggets with Sauce is your go-to podcast for bite-sized, juicy insights on business leadership and people strategy—served up with a side of wit and wisdom. Hosted by Your Workforce MD, Michelle Arentz, each episode dishes out hot takes, expert advice, and the kind of “aha!” moments that make you wonder why no one told you sooner. If you’re a growth-minded leader hungry for success, Michelle and her guests will show you how to unlock your business’s full potential by focusing on your most overlooked (and most important) asset—your people.

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Nuggets with Sauce: The Power of Trust and Delegation in Leadership

Dec 16 2024 37 mins  
Hey everyone, Michelle Arentz here from Nuggets with Sauce! This episode is an incredible session with Peter Allen, an EOS implementation expert, discussing why we leaders need to delegate and trust our teams more. We talked about how not doing so leads to low morale and stifles innovation. Peter highlighted the importance of trust, intentionality, and acknowledging our limitations

Nuggets with Sauce: Expert Advice on Financial Readiness and Business Succession

Dec 02 2024 35 mins  
Check out this enlightening session with Stephanie Gumm on the latest "Nuggets with Sauce" podcast episode. We delved into the nuances of retirement planning, especially for business owners. Stephanie shared her personal journey and key insights on ensuring financial readiness, and the importance of understanding longevity risks. We also talked about the critical gaps in succession

Nuggets with Sauce: Why DEI is Essential for Business Success

Nov 18 2024 36 mins  
Hey there, business leaders! In our latest podcast episode on Nuggets with Sauce I had a great conversation with Chason Forehand about the critical importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in business today. We discussed how turnover rates and employee retention are key indicators of a healthy work environment and the necessity of leadership in fostering trust and vulnerabili

Nuggets with Sauce: Q4 Game Plan - Strategic Workforce Moves for Success in 2025

Nov 04 2024 39 mins  
Hey there! Just wrapped up an eye-opening episode of Nuggets with Sauce – all about fourth-quarter power moves for workforce development with L&D expert Steve Stookey of CypherWorks! We dive into why Q4 is prime time to budget for training, build continuous learning into every role, and get the feedback that fuels growth. Here’s a big one: great onboarding can make or break

Nuggets with Sauce: Unpacking Workforce Misconceptions - Credentials vs. Experience

Oct 21 2024 39 mins  
Hey thought leaders, just had an amazing conversation with Casey Jenkins! We dove into the real value of internal versus external expertise and debunked the myth of the “magic solution” in workforce training. Casey shared insights from her consulting work, highlighting the misalignment between required qualifications and actual job needs. We also touched on LinkedIn's shift to

Nuggets with Sauce: From Overwhelm to Balance - Proven Strategies for Work-Life Integration

Oct 08 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of Nuggets with Sauce, I sat down with burnout expert and coach Rachel Boehm for an insightful discussion on work-life integration. Our conversation delves into the idea that balancing life is a dynamic journey rather than a fixed goal. Rachel offers valuable insights into self-awareness and introduces practical tools, such as the "wheel of life," to help identify a

Nuggets with Sauce: Mastering Business Fundamentals with Essential Strategies for Startups

Sep 23 2024 31 mins  
Welcome to Season 2 of "Nuggets with Sauce"! We kick things off by delving into the intricate world of startups, business fundamentals, and strategic planning with my guest, Diane Tarshis. Diane, affectionately known as the "dream whisperer," has a profound talent for helping entrepreneurs transform their ambitious ideas into thriving realities. In this episode, we explore some of

Nuggets with Sauce: The Role of Self-Awareness in Enhancing Workplace Collaboration and Productivity

Jul 08 2024 40 mins  
Hey business leaders! Just wrapped up an incredible session with Albert DuPont on Nuggets with Sauce. We dived deep into how aligning with your organization’s vision and values can turn bottom performers into top achievers. Albert shared how understanding our teams' unique strengths and stories can revolutionize productivity and create safe, thriving environments. We also explore

Nuggets with Sauce: Transforming the Sales Experience - Proven Strategies with an Industry Expert

Jun 10 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of Nuggets with Sauce, we dive deep into the world of business and sales strategies to unlock your company's full potential with special guest, Ian MacDonald, a veteran with 35 years of corporate sales leadership experience. Ian shares insights from a compelling sales white paper based on interviews with 4000 companies, mostly B2B, to uncover critical issues in the

Nuggets with Sauce: Rethinking Work - Addressing Modern Employee Needs and Expectations

Jun 03 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, host Michelle Arentz explores the interconnected problems plaguing businesses, from unrealistic job postings and trust issues to the economic challenges affecting where people can afford to live.She discusses the importance of educational and training opportunities, the shift in values among Gen Z and Millennials, and the pressing need for competitive wages and hea