Steve and Sundie chat with Jeff Apfel about his unconventional career journey, from studying law to ultimately founding Office Intelligence. Like many, he discovered that success in the real world goes beyond what’s taught in traditional education, and he’s now using his decades of experience to empower people with practical skills and the right mindset […]

It’s not the change itself but the fear and uncertainty surrounding it that often cause problems. Steve walks us through the ways effective communication, involving your team in the process, sharing what you know (and don’t know), and being available for debriefing can make all the difference in successfully navigating change as a leader. Show […]

Ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve got to give a talk, whether it’s a planned presentation or an impromptu meeting pitch? Prepping for it can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Sundie shares her own talk prep formula that centers on one simple trick: work backward. Show Notes Timestamps: (00:00:00) Tanning […]

On this week’s episode, Steve interviews Kristi Skutvik, founder of Skutvik Consulting, a Southern California-based HR consulting company. From her unexpected shift from accounting to global studies, to finding her knack for building relationships and talking to people, Kristi navigated a winding path through corporate recruiting and HR to eventually starting her own business. She’s […]

Have you ever felt lost in your career journey, transitioning from that set, guided school path to owning your own direction and figuring out what it is you are truly meant to do? Here to tell her own career transition story, we feature insights from Greenhouse’s own leadership development coach, Tracey Baumwell, who shares her […]

Have you tried Steve’s calendar blocking method from Episode #186? Even if you have, it’s probably pretty tough to get yourself to stick to them! In this week’s episode, we talk everything from protecting those calendar blocks to Ted Lasso and haircut chats. We’re packing a lot into this one! And to top it all […]