Raising The Bar on Leadership

Sep 21 2024 67 ep. 26 mins 1
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What does the new world of work mean? I’m Aaron Levy, the Founder of Raise The Bar, and over the last decade I’ve been immersing myself in this question. Everyday I get to talk to fascinating leaders about what the new world of work looks like and how they are working to create it. I’m excited to start sharing those conversations with you all on this podcast, Raising The Bar on Leadership.

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Little Sparks, Small Steps

Sep 21 2024 21 mins  
Mia Blom, a seasoned human resource director and strategic business partner with over 20 years of experience, shares her expertise in leadership and human potential. Mia joins Raising the Bar on Leadership host Aaron Levy and discusses the importance of active listening, building trust, and creating value in workplace relationships.

Mastering the Art of Listening

Aug 21 2024 18 mins  
Get to know a company’s products and services; dig into the culture and processes—then get to know the people. This is the insightful advice from Victoria Bethlehem, Chief People Officer at Jitjatjo. On this episode of Raising the Bar on Leadership, Victoria shares the lessons she’s learned from living in a country other than her country of origin—lessons that can be applie

Culture in a Multilingual Company

Jul 16 2024 25 mins  
People will give their best efforts when they work in a company where they feel valued, recognized, and seen. That’s the perspective of Marcela Pizzi, of Atlas Renewable Energy as shared on this episode of Raising the Bar on Leadership. With over 15 years’ experience leading global companies, Marcela has some clear advice about engaging employees in a way that truly matters—a

Appreciate the mourning in growth

Jul 16 2024 31 mins  
Can a culture of performance truly be cultivated? Alison Pickett, Chief People Officer at Kenect, believes it can. In her dynamic approach, Alison shares how she drives a high-performance culture in rapidly growing companies by using what she calls the 'triangle of accountability.'

Ep. 63: Sustaining a People-First Culture

May 22 2024 28 mins  
Starting something is easy; sustaining it is hard. Building team habits and consistent follow-up are crucial yet challenging. How do we create a work environment where companies thrive because of their leadership, not despite it? Joining us today is Deb White, former people executive at Peloton, Nike, and Williams-Sonoma. From sales floor to L&D leader, Deb crafted Peloton's gl

Ep. 62: Embracing Empathy in People Management

May 08 2024 27 mins  
In the latest episode host Aaron Levy sat down with Vice President of Human Resources at Backstage, Stephanie Trindade. Stephanie navigated through her unexpected transition from a criminal justice career into the realm of people management, driven by her strong desire to make a positive impact on others. She emphasized the integral role that people have within organizations and hi

Ep. 61: The Power of Curiosity and Humility in Servant Leadership

Apr 23 2024 29 mins  
Join us as we dive into the world of virtual team building and authentic leadership with Heidi Scott, Ph.D, VP of Learning and Development at Salary.com. Discover brain-centric techniques for boosting creativity, the secrets of million-dollar meetings, and how to align project objectives with business goals. And listen as Heidi talk about the power of curiosity, humility, and serva

Ep. 60: Learning to lead authentically with Tom Bromwich

Apr 10 2024 24 mins  
How can you grow confidence and encourage top performance in your company’s people? Can constructive conversations bring about true authenticity in your workforce? Tom Bromwich didn’t start off in the gaming industry, but now as the Head of People Development at Kwalee, he brings his own leadership journey to his role. On this episode of Raising the Bar on Leadership, Tom and

Championing your team's growth | David Kaus | VP HR, Catalyte

Mar 26 2024 30 mins  
In today's episode, David Kaus, VP of HR at Catalyte, is a human resources professional and servant leader that is passionate about increasing the effectiveness of organizations and maximizing employees’ potential. In his roles, which have ranged from his current position managing over 700 employees to an Instructional Designer, David collaborates with business leaders to create

Checking Our Hue-man Biases | Wanda Lee Florestine, Director, Outreach (People Development/DEI), GRID Alternatives

Feb 09 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, we are joined by Wanda Lee Florestine, Director, Outreach (People Development/DEI) at GRID Alternatives, a nonprofit on a mission to transition to clean, renewable energy by making renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. In addition to that powerful work, Wanda is an author and in the process of publishing her second book