We believe in the transformative power of relationships. Our core values, prominently displayed on our “About Us” page, encircle our mascot, Manny, with that message you’ve seen before: “Do Meaningful Work, Live Meaningful Life.” It’s no coincidence that “Relationships” sits at the top of this circle. This placement reflects our fundamental belief that genuine human […]
Since the day PeopleForward Network was started, Meaningful Manny has been working hard behind the scenes to create this exceptional culture and community that we have come to cherish. Manny went from feeling undervalued and unfulfilled in a toxic workplace to becoming a powerhouse brand manager, thanks to a life-changing leader. Together, they reshaped Manny’s
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Steven Van Cohen believes social disconnection is a silent epidemic in the workplace. Steven, best-selling author and connection expert joined host Nikki Lewallen Gregory on Gut + Science to dive into the importance of fostering authentic connections in the workplace. This conversation traverses the landscape of employee engagement, revealing how a focus on intentionality in
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Soft skills, like communication, determine 85% of job success, which is why Dr. Ali Atkison, a keynote speaker and trainer, uses brain science to help people improve the way they communicate. Ali breaks down the importance of being conscious about the way we come across, be it digitally, in written form, or in person. You’ll
Renée Smith’s Compelling Case for Loving Leadership In our fast-paced, results-driven work culture, it’s easy to get caught up in fear-based leadership tactics that breed negativity, stress, and burnout. But as Renée Smith, founder of A Human Workplace, passionately argues, leading with love is not only better for people – it’s better for business too.
How to Craft a Team Retreat for Productivity and Connection The impact of our environment on our productivity and well-being cannot be overstated. A cluttered space often translates to a cluttered mind, hindering our ability to give our best each day. It sounds like an exaggeration, but it’s true! Recognizing the importance of disconnecting from
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Chris Allaire is the Founder and CEO of Averity, a staffing company, where his vision is to build the best company to work for in the United States. And they’re already making huge strides towards accomplishing that goal. Chris digs deep into the way he leads their nationally renowned culture and brand, as well as
In an age of isolation, virtual events, and remote work, we could all use a little more connection. Derek Lundsten, CEO of LifeGuides, joins us to discuss how to connect with others on a deeper level, both professionally and personally. You’ll learn how to see other people’s viewpoints and hear about the power of open-ended
Wanting to make people feel like who they are and what they do matters is common sense, but not common practice. Zach Mercurio is an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and researcher specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, mattering, and positive organizational development. Zach shares with us the data that proves mattering is a primal need
When we listen to a podcast, how many of us feel like we know the host personally? Or like they are a close friend who we could talk to about anything? It’s a strange phenomenon, considering we have likely never met the person on the other side of our headphones. We might not even know
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