Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast
The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast explores real-world strategies for building strong work culture, improving organizational culture, and leading with clarity in today's fast-changing business environment. Hosted by leadership expert Nicole Greer, it features conversations with business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs on topics like team communication, project management, career growth, and creating high-performance workplaces. Each episode delivers actionable tools, frameworks, and leadership skills applicable immediately through coaching concepts and real-world examples. The podcast is designed for managers, executives, business owners, and emerging leaders seeking guidance on building a thriving organizational culture and advancing their leadership career.
Episodes
How to Train Employees and Leaders to Improve Performance and Results
What if training your employees and leaders together was the fastest path to better performance and results? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with manufacturing leader and executive coach Luca Romano to discuss how training with Nicole and using the TILT assessment and SHINE Methodology gave him a structure for developing his team without maki
What No One Tells You About Building an Inclusive Workplace With Jonathan Zur
Want to build a truly inclusive workplace, not just a diverse one? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer talks with Jonathan Zur, president and CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, about what diversity, equity, and inclusion actually mean and why so many organizations get the order wrong.Jonathan breaks down the real difference between diver
How to Use CliftonStrengths to Build a Vibrant Work Culture (With Jim Collison of Gallup)
Want to build a stronger work culture using a tool that's already proven to work? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Jim Collison, CliftonStrengths Community Manager at Gallup, to explore how understanding your natural talents can transform the way you lead, collaborate, and show up at work.🔹 Discover Your CliftonStrengths: https://vibrantc
Your Best Hire Already Left You: How to Build Employee Loyalty and a Culture People Want to Return To
What if the best hire you could make is someone who has already left you?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte and author of "The Boomerang Principle," to explore why rehiring former employees is one of the most undervalued strategies in business today.This conversation dives into key topics like employee loyal
What Great Leaders Do Differently: Core Values, Work Culture & Servant Leadership with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
What if the most powerful work culture lessons didn't come from a Fortune 500 boardroom but from a rabbi who's built a thriving community of 900 families over 30 years?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz of Temple Shir Shalom in Detroit to explore how timeless principles of servant leadership, core values, and intentiona
How to Build an Inclusive Mindset at Work & Home with Justin Jones-Fosu
Want to build a stronger work culture where everyone feels welcome, heard, and valued? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with speaker, author, and inclusion strategist Justin Jones-Fosu to explore how leaders can develop an inclusive mindset and why it matters more than ever for business culture and team performance.In this episode, you'll lear
How to Build Bravery and Lead with Courage with Jill Schulman
Want to build a work culture where people speak up, take initiative, and lead with confidence? This episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast dives into the science of bravery and what it actually takes to build courageous teams.In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with Jill Schulman, US Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and author of The Bravery Effect, to explore how braver
Hardcore Soft Skills: How To Master The Hardest Leadership Skills
Want to improve team communication, build a stronger work culture, and lead with more confidence? In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with organizational psychologist and author Yadi Caro to unpack why soft skills are actually the hardest and most important skills in business today. Yadi Caro is the author of Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans. In it, she explores the
The Real Secret to Compensation Strategy: Start With Philosophy
If your compensation strategy starts with pay bands, you’re already behind.In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with compensation expert Scott Trumpolt to unpack what leaders get wrong about pay, and how to fix it.With over 30 years of experience in HR leadership and compensation design, Scott shares why compensation isn’t just about salaries. It'
Cybersecurity Is a Leadership Problem (Not an IT Problem) How to Protect Your Business Before It’s Too Late
What if cybersecurity isn’t an IT issue but a leadership failure?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with global cybersecurity expert JC Gaillard, founder of Corix Partners, to unpack why most organizations are approaching cybersecurity all wrong and what leaders must do differently.This conversation dives into work culture, organizational cultur
How to Develop Talent Instead of Chasing It | Franco Greco on Leadership, Hiring, and Building a High-Performance Culture
If you’re struggling with hiring, retaining talent, or building a strong organizational culture, this episode is a must-listen.Nicole Greer sits down with Franco Greco, Chief Revenue Officer at New Day USA, to explore how developing talent, not chasing it, can transform your organization.This conversation dives into work culture, organizational culture, leadership and business strategy, t
Stop Creating AI “Slop”: How to Turn Real Conversations Into Marketing That Converts
What if your best marketing content is already happening inside your business, and you’re just not using it?In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, to uncover why most marketing today feels generic and how to fix it.Phil introduces the “Call-to-Content” playbook, a powerful strategy that turns real customer conversations into authentic, high
The Leadership Skill That Fixes Workplace Culture and Saves You Money
What if the most powerful leadership skill isn’t speaking but listening?In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer sits down with listening expert and author Oscar Trimboli to unpack how deep listening can transform workplace culture, improve communication, and even save organizations time and money.Drawing from research with over 36,000 workplace listeners, Oscar reveals wh
8 Power Skills (Not “Soft Skills”) Every Leader Needs with Nanci Appleman-Vassil
What if “soft skills” are actually the most powerful leadership skills you can have?In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with leadership expert Nanci Appleman-Vassil to break down the 8 power skills every leader must have to build strong teams, improve communication, and create a thriving work culture.From reading the energy in a room to giving feedback that actually drives change, the
5 Roles Every Leader Must Play When Leading Through Change | Patrick Leddin, PhD
Want to lead your team through constant change without burning out or burning bridges? This episode breaks down the 5 roles every leader plays during disruption, and which one might be holding your team back. In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Patrick Leddin, PhD (co-author with James Patterson of Disrupt Everything and Win), to explore how
4 Keys to a Meaningful Life: Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious with Ruth Pearce
What does it really mean to live a meaningful life?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with keynote speaker, executive coach, and author Ruth Pearce to explore the powerful mindset shifts that help people get out of their own way and start living with purpose.Drawing from her book, Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious, Ruth shares the four
7 Shifts That Turn Learning & Development into a Strategic Partner with Jess Almlie
Training alone won’t transform an organization—but the right 7 shifts in L&D just might.In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with learning and talent development strategist Jess Almlie, founder of Almlie Consulting and author of L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner.Jess shares insights from her decades of experience
From Delegation to Development: The Future of Leadership with Brad Federman
Delegation is broken — and it’s costing you growth, engagement, and retention.On this week’s episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole sits down with Brad Federman, author of Never Delegate Again, and together they dismantle outdated leadership thinking that no longer works in today’s world.Brad explains why company life cycles have shrunk, why skills now expire in just a fe
Culture Shocked: Leadership Lessons from 100 Countries with Dean Foster
What does a missing jar of marmalade in India reveal about global leadership?You might be surprised.In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer sits down with cross-cultural business expert Dean Foster, author of Business Beyond Borders, to explore what he’s learned from working in more than 100 countries. From communication styles and time management to risk tolerance, infor
Mindset + Metrics: How Heart-Centered Leadership Drives Real Results with Luca Romano
What happens when an engineer, executive leader, and yoga instructor come together in one person?Transformation.In this powerful episode, Nicole Greer sits down with seasoned operations leader and business coach Luca Romano to explore what it truly means to build a vibrant culture — especially in high-pressure manufacturing environments. After experiencing burnout and a life-changing spin
Culture Always Wins: How Mint Hill Dentistry Built a 5-Star Team Experience with Dr. AJ Tremont & Taylor Plyler
What does it really take to scale a business without sacrificing culture?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Dr. AJ Tremont and Taylor Plyler of Mint Hill Dentistry to unpack how intentional leadership, servant mindset, and people-first systems have helped them grow four thriving dental practices—while maintaining a five-star experience for
Culture Shock: How Microcultures Can Make or Break Your Organization with Lisa Hazen
What happens when great people bring their old culture into your organization—and no one talks about it? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer is joined by Lisa Hazen, co-author of Culture Shock and founder of StoriTel, for a deep dive into the hidden force shaping organizations from the inside out: microcultures.Lisa draws on 25+ years in the biopharma indu
The NAP Framework: How Rest Fuels Clarity, Energy & Results with Dr. Erin Wilson
When was the last time you rested on purpose—and not just because your body forced you to stop? If exhaustion were no longer a badge of honor, would you lead differently?In this vibrant and energizing conversation, Nicole Greer sits down with Dr. Erin Wilson, CEO of Design Ideal Consulting and co-author of Strategic Rest in Leadership: The NAP Framework. Together, they challenge hustle c
Careers, Culture, and Change: Thriving in the New World of Work with Steve Cadigan
The world of work has changed forever—and it’s still changing. COVID 19 didn’t just disrupt where we work—it transformed how we think about careers, leadership, learning, and culture. In this powerful conversation, Nicole Greer and Steve Cadigan unpack the aftershocks of the “workquake” and what they mean for both employees and employers.Steve shares insights from scaling LinkedIn from 40
Hustle With Heart: Hope, Accountability, and Trust in Action with Hanna Bauer
What happens when a leader’s greatest lesson comes from surviving a broken heart—literally? In this episode of the Build A Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Hanna Bauer, founder and CEO of Heartnomics, to explore a powerful, human-centered approach to leadership rooted in hope, empowerment, accountability, results, and trust.Hanna shares her extraordinary personal story
Laughter, Leadership, and Building a Vibrant Culture with Karyn Buxman
What if humor wasn’t a distraction at work—but one of your most powerful leadership tools? In this week's episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Hall of Fame speaker, author, and neurohumorist Karyn Buxman to explore how humor can be used intentionally—not for entertainment, but as a strategic leadership tool.Karyn shares the science behind humor and
Culture Is the Promise You Keep: Aligning Brand, People, and Purpose with Dr. Myra Corrello
Is your company attracting the right people—or just filling seats and hoping for the best? In this episode of the Build A Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer is joined by Dr. Myra Corrello, small business growth strategist and brand clarity expert, for a powerful conversation about the connection between marketing, leadership, and culture. Together, they explore how clarity attracts the
The Death of Demographics: Why Values Drive Engagement, Culture, & Performance with David Allison
What if almost everything we’ve been taught about motivating people at work is… wrong? In this eye-opening episode, Nicole Greer sits down with David Allison, the world’s leading expert on human values, to challenge outdated thinking around demographics, generations, and stereotypes. Drawing from research with over one million people worldwide, David introduces a radically more accurate w
Catch People Doing Things Right: The Remarkable Story of Ken Blanchard with Martha Lawrence
In this inspiring episode of the Build A Vibrant Culture Podcast, host Nicole Greer sits down with Martha Lawrence, veteran editor, author, and long-time collaborator of leadership icon Ken Blanchard.Martha shares behind-the-scenes stories from more than two decades working alongside Blanchard, revealing how The One Minute Manager and the philosophy of “catching people doing things right”
Prosperity Thinking: 7 Core Principles to Transform Your Life & Money with Kim Butler
What if prosperity has nothing to do with how much money you have—and everything to do with how you think? Join Nicole and guest Kim Butler as they dismantle scarcity thinking and teach you how to build a life—and culture—of abundance.In this powerful conversation, Nicole interviews financial strategist and 11-time author Kim Butler, whose newest book Busting the Scarcity Mindset reframes
S.O.L.V.E. Your Toughest Leadership Problems with Dr. Katie Best
In this powerful episode, Nicole sits down with Dr. Katie Best, leadership consultant, professor at the London School of Economics, and author of The 10 Toughest Leadership Problems. Together they walk through Katie’s practical S.O.L.V.E. framework—five simple steps leaders can use to untangle problems, gain clarity, and take meaningful action.Nicole and Katie explore today’s most common
The Inclusive Mindset: One Conversation at a Time with Justin Jones-Fosu
What if the secret to building a vibrant culture isn’t a big initiative—but one meaningful human connection at a time? In this episode, Nicole welcomes leadership speaker, author, and inclusion strategist Justin Jones-Fosu for a rich conversation on The Inclusive Mindset and the everyday practices that make diversity and belonging come alive in our organizations.Together, Nicole and Justi
Rewrite the Story: Becoming a Secure Leader with Dr. Jaime Goff
What if the stories you tell yourself are the very thing shaping — or sabotaging — your leadership? In this powerful episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole sits down with Dr. Jaime Goff, psychologist, executive coach, and author of The Secure Leader. Together, they unpack the hidden forces that shape how leaders think, feel, and behave — stories formed early in life that q
Lead with Language: The Power of Words to Build Culture and Connection with Genice DeCorte
Do your words build up or tear down?In this heartfelt episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer, CSP — “The Vibrant Coach” — sits down with Genice DeCorte, CEO of HealthShare Credit Union, to talk about the real power of words in leadership.Genice shares her inspiring journey from a 16-year-old credit union co-op student to becoming a seasoned leader and mentor to other
Slaying the Imposter Monsters: How to Silence Self-Doubt with Nanci Wilson
Have you ever felt like you didn’t deserve your seat at the table — even after earning it? Then it’s time to meet the “Imposter Monsters” and learn how to slay the beasts within! From teller to trailblazer, Nanci Wilson’s journey proves that unexpected turns lead to extraordinary destinations. In this vibrant and hilarious conversation, Nicole and Nanci unpack the five “Imposter Monsters”
The One Minute Jerk at Work: Building a Respectful Workplace with Rich Salon
What if the biggest threat to your company culture isn’t strategy — it’s the jerks at work? In this lively and insightful episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole welcomes back Rich Salon, affectionately known as "Rich the HR Guy." Together, they explore the hilarious yet hard-hitting truths in his new book, The One Minute Jerk at Work.Rich breaks down the damage caused by
Culture, Core Values, & Connection: A Rabbi’s Guide to Vibrant Leadership with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
What does it take to lead with heart, humor, and hope? In this joyful and deeply meaningful episode, Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach, sits down with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz of Temple Shir Shalom in Detroit—her former coaching client and longtime friend—to explore how spiritual leadership, organizational systems, and a values-driven vision can create thriving, connected communities.From Tract
Superperformance: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement with George Pesansky
What if your team’s potential was greater than you ever imagined—and all it took to unlock it was clarity, candor, and courage? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with George Pesansky, operational-excellence leader, performance coach, and author of Superperformance. Together they dive deep into the systems and mindsets that turn average teams in
Capture, Don’t Create: Social Media That Shows Your True Culture with Corey Perlman
Are you capturing the real heart of your culture—or hiding behind polished posts? This week, Nicole Greer sits down with Corey Perlman, bestselling author of Authentically Social and founder of Impact Social Media. Together they explore how leaders, HR pros, and entrepreneurs can use social media to showcase the humans behind the brand, attract top talent, and authentically engage custome
Break Barriers, Build Trust: Leadership at Every Level with Lasada Pippen
What if every single person in your organization—no matter their title—stepped into a starring leadership role? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer welcomes Lasada “LP” Pippen, a powerhouse keynote speaker and the author of It’s Just Not Common Sense. Once a computer engineer, LP now inspires audiences with The Climb, his signature keynote that equips leaders and team
Flying High on Humor: Building Culture Through Laughter with Robb Patton
What if laughter was the secret ingredient to stronger teams, safer workplaces, and unforgettable training? On this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer welcomes Robb Patton—a professional pilot, stand-up comedian, and co-founder of Highbrow Safety Werks—who proves that humor isn’t just for fun, it’s for performance.Robb reveals how playful parody videos, jokes in
Build Your Bravery Muscle: From Fear to Forward Motion with Jill Schulman
What if the secret to a thriving culture wasn’t about playing it safe, but about helping people be brave? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, host Nicole Greer sits down with Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and bravery scientist Jill Schulman to explore her new book, The Bravery Effect. Jill reveals how fear shows up at work, such as staying silent in meetings t
Leading Boldly: Coaching That Will Energize Your Culture with Greg Smith
Ready to unleash the hidden greatness in your leaders? In this electrifying episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer sits down with Greg Smith, General Manager of Franklin Covey’s Executive Coaching Practice, whose coaching success rate blows past 97%! Greg brings over 25 years of experience guiding leaders at powerhouse companies like Walmart, Deloitte, and Disney. Together, Nico
Culture by Design: Crafting a Team People Love to Join with Mary Rusterholz
Are you ready to bring energy, engagement, and excellence to your leadership? In this lively conversation, we unpack practical tools for coaching, mentoring, and managing that create a truly vibrant culture. You'll discover how to ignite your team's motivation, implement systems that actually work, and show up as the kind of leader others love to follow.We’ll dive into real-world stories,
Stakeholder Whispering: Slowing Down to Speed Up with Bill Shander
What if the secret to better leadership wasn’t doing exactly what’s asked—but uncovering what’s really needed? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, Nicole Greer welcomes Bill Shander, author of Stakeholder Whispering, educator, and data storytelling expert. Bill reveals how leaders can shift from reactive execution to strategic impact by slowing down, asking the right q
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Choose Your Own Benefits Adventure: Reimagining Healthcare with Stacy Edgar
What if your company’s benefits package could do more than check a box—what if it could shape your culture, empower your people, and transform your bottom line?In this energizing episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer is joined by Stacy Edgar, co-founder and CEO of Venteur, to explore the powerful connection between employee benefits and workplace culture. Together,
Change Made Simple: Applying the ADKAR Advantage with Karen Ball
In this high-energy conversation, Nicole Greer sits down with Karen Ball, Senior Fellow at ProSci and author of The ADKAR Advantage, to uncover the secret to making change stick — in individuals, teams, and entire organizations. With over 40 years in change leadership, Karen shares inspiring stories, practical tools, and a proven framework for moving people from “Why change?” to “We did i
Best of Build a Vibrant Culture: 12 Powerful Traits of Highly Sensitive Leaders with Heather Dominick
Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a short summer break to receive her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2023. We'll see you next week!•••Ever been told you’re “too sensitive” to lead? Think again!In this throwback episode, Heather Dominick shows how highly sensitive leaders are reshaping the future
Best of Build A Vibrant Culture: Unlocking the Power of Adult Learning with Dr. Carrie Graham
Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a short summer break to receive her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2023. We'll see you next week!~~~We’re throwing it back to November 2023 for an unforgettable conversation with Dr. Carrie Graham, Adult Learning Strategist, consultant, and champion for creating
Ta-Da!! Make the Right Choice: The Power of Fun at Work with Joel Zeff
This episode is a celebration—literally! Joel Zeff brings his signature humor and insight to the mic, showing us why fun isn’t a frivolous extra—it’s a fundamental part of vibrant leadership and team success. Nicole and Joel dive into what it really means to lead with passion, how celebration fuels performance, and why your workplace desperately needs more "Ta-Da!" moments. From his unfor
Name it, Claim it, Aim it: The Power of CliftonStrengths® with Jim Collison
In this powerful episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer welcomes Jim Collison—CliftonStrengths Community Manager at Gallup—for an energizing and practical conversation about building strengths-based cultures. Jim shares real-world insights from his journey, coaching advice, and why focusing on what’s right with people is a game-changer for engagement, wellbeing, and performance.
The Creative Sandbox Way: Building Creative Culture with Melissa Dinwiddie
What if your team’s best innovation is stuck behind a lie - like “I’m not creative”? In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with Melissa Dinwiddie, author of The Creative Sandbox Way: Your Path to a Full-Color Life, to smash that myth and uncover the truth: creativity is your birthright—and it’s the key to building a vibrant, energized culture.Melissa shares her personal journey from sel
Lead With Hospitality: A Culture of Genuine Kindness with Taylor Scott
In this exceptionally vibrant episode of The Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Taylor Scott—author, keynote speaker, and former Disney leader—to explore how hospitality principles can transform leadership. With decades of experience at Disney, Gaylord, and The Cosmopolitan, Taylor shares practical wisdom from his bestselling book, Lead with Hospitality, and prev
Conversations Worth Having: Transforming Team Culture with Cheri Torres & Jackie Stavros
Buckle up—this week's episode lights the fuse on culture-changing conversations, showing you how a single powerful question can ignite an entire organization! In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with powerhouse duo Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros, co-authors of Conversations Worth Having, to explore how the practice of Appreciative Inquiry (the other AI) can transform your workplace c
Deliberately Creative: Leading Innovative Teams with Amy Climer
In this energizing episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with creativity expert and leadership consultant Dr. Amy Climer, author of Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results. Together, they unpack what makes teams truly innovative and how leaders can clear the path for creativity.You’ll discover Amy’s three-part model for team innovatio
Cultivating Culture, Coaching, and A+ Players with Bryon Beilman
In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Bryon Beilman, CEO of iuvo Technologies and author of Leadership at the Edge. Bryon introduces his innovative "Hyperloop Mindset"—a high-speed, low-friction approach to culture and leadership that propels business forward. Together, they unpack how to hire A+ players, empower leaders at every level, and em
Build a Culture Where Innovation Thrives with Ben Bensaou
What if innovation wasn’t just for Research & Development? What if every employee had permission—and a process—to contribute game-changing ideas? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Ben Bensaou, professor, innovation expert, and author of Built to Innovate, to explore the systems, habits, and cultural practices that embed innovation into a c
Discovering Passion, Driving Change: Redesign Life with Ryan Rigterink
What if the secret to building a vibrant culture starts with redesigning your own life? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture host Nicole Greer sits down with visionary Ryan Rigterink, author of Redesign Life, to explore how purpose, passion, and personal transformation can shape both individual lives and organizational culture. A tech entrepreneur and thought leader in human-ce
The Power of Presence: Putting Your People First with Carrol Ostendorf
In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, Nicole sits down with people-first HR leader Carrol Ostendorf to talk about building leadership from the inside out. Carrol shares her bold vision for Delta |v| University, a homegrown development platform that’s energizing engineers, elevating young talent, and reinforcing culture across five states. With a black belt in Brazilian J
Show Me the Money: Compensation Strategies with Jason Smith
Welcome to the Build A Vibrant Culture Podcast, where clarity, energy, and results collide! This week, Nicole Greer dives into the world of compensation with Jason Smith, Principal Compensation Consultant at Gallagher's Compensation and Rewards Consulting practice. With a career journey that started behind the bar at Applebee’s and led to becoming a recognized expert in compensation strat
People First: Leadership, Legacy, & Loving Your Team with Kendra Bowman & Gary Blabon
What happens when you combine mentorship, emotional intelligence, and people-first leadership? You get the award-winning culture of Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. In this episode, Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach, sits down with two transformational healthcare leaders: Kendra Bowman, Radiology Manager and engagement award-winner, and Gary Blabon, President and COO of Novant Health Row
Grow Better Together: Human-Centered Leadership with Genevieve Retzlaff
What if the secret to stronger teams, better performance, and real engagement isn’t a new system—but a more human approach to leadership? In this powerful episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Genevieve Retzlaff, a certified transformational coach and organizational development expert with a background as colorful as her insights—including a stint wit
The Vibrant HR Playbook: Avoiding Legal Landmines with Adam Kemper
Are your hiring practices building a vibrant culture—or inviting lawsuits? What if you could create a workplace people never want to leave? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer sits down with Adam Kemper, founder of The Workplace Law Firm, to unpack the full employee lifecycle—from attracting top talent to letting someone go—with practical legal advice every business l
Crafting Messages that Move People with Alejandra Ramirez
Are your internal emails building trust—or fueling confusion? Is poor communication quietly killing your company culture? In this vibrant conversation, host Nicole Greer sits down with Alejandra Ramirez, a seasoned internal communication strategist and founder of Ready Cultures. With two decades of experience and a passion for creating thriving organizational cultures, Alejandra shares he
10 Leadership Moves to Help Calm the Chaos with Karl Sakas
In this episode, Nicole sits down with Karl Sakas, a seasoned leadership advisor and operations expert for creative businesses, to explore his latest book, Calm the Chaos. They dive into what it really takes to lead a thriving business or agency without losing your mind—or your weekends. Karl shares powerful insights about managing your energy, delegating intentionally, building strong te
Hire a Virtual Assistant, Save Your Sanity with Melissa Smith
In this energizing episode of Build A Vibrant Culture, host Nicole Greer sits down with virtual assistant guru and author Melissa Smith to demystify the world of virtual assistants (VAs). Whether you’re an overwhelmed entrepreneur, a high-performing exec, or someone just tired of doing it all, Melissa offers empowering advice on how the right VA can give you time back, increase your energ
Leading in Chaos: Love and Empathy in Business with Irma J. Neal
What happens when you walk into a workplace filled with chaos? In this episode, Nicole sits down with the powerhouse author, leadership expert, and former deputy mayor, Irma J. Neal, for a jaw-dropping conversation about Leading in Chaos — the title of her book and the essence of her leadership journey.Irma shares real, raw stories from her time leading a government department in Washingt
Protecting Profits, Preserving Jobs with Robert Day
Could saving your organization thousands (or even millions) of dollars affect the vibrant culture you're working to build? How about your ability to hire or retain the right people? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole sits down with Robert L. Day, founder of WeAudit.com and author of The Great American Heist: How Credit Card Processors Steal Businesses' Profits. With over 3
Harnessing Mindfulness for Business Success with Mitch Russo
Are workplace stressors hijacking your mind, body, and soul? Today's guest has written a book to help you gain back your mindfulness and become a better leader, employee, and all-around person! Listen to Nicole and Mitch Russo as they unlock the key to accelerating your business success while cultivating a happier, more productive team using Mitch's book, Sacred Profits.Mitch Russo co-fou
Unlocking DEIA: From Compliance to Community with Grant Harris
What if everything you thought about DEI was wrong? Is your organization truly inclusive, or are you just checking a box? Join us at the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast as Nicole sits down with Grant Harris, Certified Diversity Executive and author of Unlocking Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Success. Grant takes us on a journey from compliance to community, sharing how organization
7 Steps to Hiring Better People Faster with Ryan Englin
If you've ever struggled with the process of adding quality people to your team, you will love this episode! Hiring can be a make or break activity in any organization, but especially in small- to medium-sized businesses. Our guest today, Ryan Englin, is passionate about supporting growing businesses to build amazingly productive companies by hiring the right people. Growing up, he saw hi
Leadership Behavior DNA with Hugh Massie
Want to create a dynamic people culture at your organization? Using human behavioral research, our latest guest will help us discover how to do just that. This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast, we have author Hugh Massie with us! As CEO of DNA Behavior International, Hugh has over 60,000 hours of experience and mentored millions of people, including the leaders of more than 2,5
Making Joy Your Job with Lisa Even
Whether you're an employee, leader, or HR manager, at some point in your career you may (probably) have thought, "Ugh, this job..." Today we have Lisa Even on the show, and guess what? Joy really is her job! Lisa is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Joy Is My Job: A book to spark joy filled mindset, moments, and experiences! Lisa believes that leadership is more than hitting
Leading Yourself First: A Conversation with Mel Kettle
Hello, podcast listeners -- do we have a fun episode for you today! If you've ever struggled with stress or burnout while trying to lead with purpose, you will appreciate everything Mel Kettle has to say on the subject. Mel is an author, podcaster, and highly sought-after speaker and trainer whose clients include leaders, teams and organizations that want to achieve real connection and su
8 Stress Personalities and Their Superpowers with Lauren Hodges
If you're a leader trying to help your people vibrantly navigate stress, you're going to love this episode! Today Nicole talks to Lauren Hodges, Award Winning Learning Designer, Keynote Speaker, and Author. Lauren is an expert in human performance sciences, an award winning learning designer, and author of the book Less Stress, More Calm: Discover Your Unique Stress Personality and Make
Exploring The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Todd Davis
Hello, vibrant listeners, and welcome to another week of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast with Nicole Greer! This week we had the privilege of chatting with Todd Davis, Senior Consultant and Thought Leader at FranklinCovey. Todd has over 35 years of experience in human resources, talent development, executive recruiting, sales, and marketing. He has been with FranklinCovey for over 27
5 Prescriptions for Integrated Leadership with Willie Pietersen
This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Willie Pietersen. Willie specializes in strategy and the leadership of change, and his methods and ideas-especially strategic learning-are widely applied within the Columbia's executive education programs, and also in numerous corporations. He has served as a teacher and advisor to many global companies, including Aviva,
Finding Career Fulfillment with Rich Salon
This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews author and HR expert Rich Salon. Rich is a seasoned HR leader, keynote speaker, and author of two books: Career Trust and Unleashing Your Career. Known as "Rich the HR Guy," he’s passionate about helping individuals achieve career fulfillment and fostering employee engagement. Rich has held pivotal roles at industry gian
The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture: 7 Practices to Find Your Best Self with Susan Brady
Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a much needed break from podcasting, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2022, and we'll be back with a fresh episode next week!~~~Want to become your best self? When you’re at your best, you can use your strengths & talents to serve others… In a way that ignites YOU. And there are ways to return to your best self
