48 archives found for "2023"

Host Marcel Schwantes, shares an excerpt from the manuscript of his forthcoming book alongside the announcement of a short break for the Love in Action Podcast, returning in April 2024. [...]

Returning guest and author of The Retention Revolution, Erica Keswin, joins Marcel on today’s episode. The two discuss connection as it relates to the 7 ideas from Erica’s book, changing old mindsets on onboarding, professionalism, and other workplace ideas. [...]

Connection drives results; this is the hallmark statement of Dr. Michelle K. Johnston and host Marcel Schwantes. The two discuss how leaders can embed more time to connect and how that impacts their organizations. [...]

In this conversation with Becoming Flawsome author Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, host Marcel Schwantes touches on a variety of hot topics including authenticity, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, vulnerability, self love and more. [...]

Renowned for her research on psychological safety, Amy Edmondson joins Marcel to discuss a concept that goes hand in hand, intelligent failure. They discuss Amy’s book, The Right Kind of Wrong, which she hopes will be a playbook for today’s uncertain world. [...]

Host Marcel Schwantes explains the 5 characteristics of Servant Leadership, posing big questions for today’s [...]

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Dr. Jennifer Nash, author of Be Human, Lead Human, joins Marcel to share her framework and models on how humans can use human connection and need to drive change in leadership in a post COVID-19 world. [...]

Enjoy this replay with guest Zina Sutch and Patrick Malone. These two are spot on with the Love in Action message, having collected the research and anecdotal evidence for the “why” “what” and “how” of love in the [...]

Marcel Schwantes interviews Chief Workforce Scientist at Achievers, Dr. Natalie Baumgartner. Dr. Baumgartner discusses the four pillars of manager effectiveness as found in the Achievers' recently published report. [...]

Host Marcel Schwantes interviews Todd Finkle, author of Warren Buffett: Investor and Entrepreneur. Todd shares his personal meeting with Warren, interesting facts from his life, and his philosophy on love and [...]

From the best of Love in Action comes this replay with guest Ameila Dunlop. Together Amelia and host Marcel Schwantes discuss her book, Elevating the Human Experience which is fundamentally about acknowledging human work and nurturing growth through [...]

Enjoy this replay with guest, Julie Winkle Giulioni. Marcel and Julie discuss her book Promotions Are So Yesterday, and she offers research and insight behind her mission to help leaders help their employees grow and [...]

In this mini episode, Marcel Schwantes talks about Bruce, his favorite executive-level boss, during his corporate career. Marcel uncovers the practical elements of how Bruce led with love and how he was the most engaged worker during Bruce’s [...]

In this solo episode, Marcel Schwantes returns with a sample of his upcoming book in which he debunks the outdated approach to shareholder primacy as the sole reason for business. Marcel explains the shift that needs to take place to move away from it to a broader, more progressive stakeholder [...]

Co-author of The Empathy Advantage, and a leading voice on the Future of Work, Heather McGowan joins Marcel Schwantes to discuss an important fact of leadership today: You cannot lead the way you used to. [...]

The Love in Action podcast is celebrating 200 episodes on its mission to end suffering in the workplace. Marcel commemorates this special day with Matt Poepsel, PhD to discuss his book Expand the [...]

In this solo episode, Marcel Schwantes sheds light on the effects of a toxic work culture on employee [...]

Enjoy this replay where guest, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith joined Marcel Schwantes to talk about leading a more fulfilling life. Dr. Goldsmith talks about the importance of “The Earned Life” and shares a special preview of his next book. [...]

Host Marcel Schawantes is joined by author and premier expert on women's leadership, Sally Helgesen, to discuss her book, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace. Sally shares how to respond to triggers and important inclusive behaviors leaders need to [...]

Enjoy this sneak peek for Marcel Schwantes’s Fall 2024 upcoming book. Marcel shares something too many managers are missing, 3 attributes that make up the best [...]

In a preview for his upcoming book in Fall 2024, Marcel Schwantes shares a personal story of the physical manifestation of stress and the adverse effects of a fear driven work [...]

Enjoy this replay from the best of Love in Action, where Mark C. Crowley expands on what it means to “lead from the heart.” Host Marcel Schwantes and Mark get right down to backing it up with the science of the actual human heart. [...]

Kathi Balasek is a grief literacy communication coach and widow advocate.Through her podcast, Well Widow and being on the advisory board at Modern Widows Club, she stands up and fights for the rights of widows, their livelihood and their financial future. Along with her mission driven business, [...]

Cultures of work are so elusive and unattainable, and it’s hard to sustain one because circumstances shift and leaders change. Today’s guest, author Mark Miller, spells out a simple, 3-rule framework that any leader can utilize to create a distinct work culture as the ultimate competitive [...]

Josh Freedman, co-founder and CEO of Six Seconds, is an expert on emotional intelligence. Host Marcel Schwantes, and Josh discuss the underlying principles of EQ, its effectiveness for leadership. and how to apply it in the workplace. [...]

In this minisode, listeners get a sneak preview of Marcel’s release in Fall of 2024. We look at the link between science and religion as the premise (and evidence) for the purest form of leading through “love in action.” [...]

Steve Van Valin designs winning cultures and employee engagement strategies for Fortune 500 corporations. He’s the author of The Search for Meaning at Work. Steve proclaims his purpose to be a positive force that forever changes the experience of work. Everything I do is anchored on creating [...]

Dr. Peter T. Coleman is Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University and the author of “The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization.” Dr. Coleman is a renowned expert on constructive conflict resolution and sustainable peace. In this episode, he explains what Toxic [...]

Bringing another popular episode back, where Marcel and Dorie Clark, author of The Long Game, discuss and question the reasoning behind the need to be busy, grounded in short term thinking. Dorie calls us back to focusing on the things that matter most and to play the “long game” so that we can [...]

Morag Barrett is an executive coach, leadership expert and the co-author of You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!). Morag believes that you can't be successful in business, or in life, unless you are successful in cultivating winning relationships. Whether it's [...]

Marcel Schwantes offers a glimpse into the premise behind his new book, to be released in the fall of 2024. Marcel talks about love as a business strategy that will lead to a competitive [...]

In this co-hosted episode with Robb Holman, Marcel and Robb discuss the topic of mental health in the workplace. They provide valuable strategies and practices for leaders and their employees to impact workplace wellbeing. [...]

This is the turnaround story of Softway, a tech company whose CEO, Mohammad Anwar, used “Love as a Business Strategy” to create a people-first framework for achieving any business [...]

Robb Holman is back to co-host alongside Marcel Schwantes as they discuss the rarely discussed business topic of grieving. Grief has a big effect on employees at work, and Robb gives helpful tips on how organizations can be more helpful during this [...]

Keith Nealon is the Chief Executive Officer of the technology company Bazaarvoice, which has been named a Great Place to Work in the US, UK, and Australia. Keith is an example of leading with love, as he shares the initiatives he has made in his company to support his employees' mental health and [...]

We’re taking a break from a workplace and business-related focus and telling the story of Rob and Fox Richardson, who defied all statistics after being separated for 21 years while Rob served a prison sentence. This is a sneak preview of their untold story, as documented in their new book, Time: [...]

Karolin Helbig integrates neuroscience to help leaders transform their organizations through psychological safety. Minette Norman develops transformational leaders who create inclusive working environments with a foundation of psychological safety. They are the co-authors of The Psychological [...]

Cary Cherniss, co-author of Leading with Feeling: Nine Strategies of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, is Director and Co-Chair of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations and Professor of Applied Psychology Emeritus at Rutgers University. He has published over 70 [...]

Bob DeKoch is the founder of the leadership consulting firm, Limitless, and co-author of "Leading with Care in a Tough World." He has spent his entire career in leadership roles, refining his own skills, and mentoring hundreds of aspiring leaders. In this episode of Love in Action, Bob shares [...]

Robb Holman is back to co-host alongside Marcel Schwantes as the two discuss how to value your people as employees AND humans. They open the “Mailbag” and answer a listener's question on the importance of presence in [...]

Amy Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, where she writes about workplace dynamics. She is the author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict and co-hosts HBR's Women at Work podcast. As a speaker and workshop facilitator, Gallo has helped thousands of leaders deal with [...]

Lisa Anna Palmer is an author, speaker, and leadership coach. She is the author of "Light a Fire in Their Hearts: How to Inspire and Lead Teams to Phenomenal Success." With over 20 years of experience in leadership, Palmer helps organizations and individuals improve their leadership skills and [...]

Workplace empathy is a familiar topic on Love in Action. Marcel Schwantes is joined by the Chief Strategy Officer of Businessolver, a sponsor of this episode, to explain empathy as an important play call of [...]

In this episode, Robb and Marcel discuss the practice of sharing your leadership and take a mailbag question. In Marcel’s Monologue, he offers tips to practice more humility in your leadership role for organizational effectiveness. [...]

Christina Maslach, co-author of The Burnout Challenge, and Marcel Schwantes walk listeners through the various reasons that lead to employee burnout, and what leaders can do to pivot away from the conditions that lead to burnout. [...]

This episode features a co-host segment with Robb Holman, where Robb and Marcel discuss recent events in January 2023 and the collective belief in something larger than yourself. Marcel closes up this episode by reflecting on key leadership strength, kindness. [...]

In this New Year’s episode, Marcel offers a sneak peek from the manuscript of his future book with advice on how to practice patience in your role as a [...]