Episode PreviewLooking to improve employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture? In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price dives into Workplace Motivators, revealing how leaders can use them for better hiring, coaching, and team development. Discover how aligning employees’ core motivators with their roles lea…

Episode Overview In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price explores the power of the Workplace Motivators Assessment, a tool designed to help individuals understand their core interests and values to create fulfilling careers and lives. Suzie, along with industry experts, breaks down six workplace motivators and their…

Episode Overview In this AI episode, the hosts explore a compelling case study about the challenges of executive hiring and how assessments can uncover hidden gaps in candidate fit. The featured organization, headquartered in the U.S., was expanding internationally and needed to hire a key executive overseas. While the candidate they selected seeme…

Episode Intro: Join Suzie Price in this engaging episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast, where she shares her simple and effective three-step process for planning a wake-up-eager year. Gain momentum for 2025 by reflecting on successes, focusing on what truly matters, and leveraging the insights of six inspiring past guests. From self-diagno…

Episode Overview:In this AI mini-episode, we explore a powerful case study showcasing how assessments like TriMetrix can transform workplace challenges into opportunities for growth. Our AI Hosts share the story of a high-potential employee struggling with stress and performance issues. Through deep insights from the TriMetrix assessment, her hidde…

Episode Preview In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price is joined by Douglas White, former MLB pitching coach and founder of Soul Integrated Athletics, to explore the powerful connection between emotional well-being and performance. Douglas shares how understanding and improving our emotional relationships with ours…

Overview In this AI mini-episode, we explore Suzie Price’s transformative holiday story from 2005. Overwhelmed by burnout and a relentless need to please others, Suzie’s “cranky Christmas” became a turning point. After weeks of overcommitting to obligations driven by guilt and a desire to meet others’ expectations, she realized she had neglected he…

In this first AI mini-episode, we shared a compelling story about the challenges of hiring the right person for a key role. The tale of replacing Dr. Pleasant, a beloved and compassionate doctor, highlights the pitfalls of prioritizing technical qualifications over cultural fit. By rushing the process and ignoring red flags, the team ended up with …

Episode 122 of Wake Up Eager Workforce, "Mental Health Mastery for Wake Up Eager Leaders," features a powerful conversation with Dr. Nicholas Samstag on building psychological fluency to improve workplace dynamics. Suzie Price and Dr. Samstag discuss how leaders can develop emotional awareness and use it to handle workplace challenges effectively. …

Episode Description: In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price sits down with Neil Smith, former general manager of the New York Rangers, and Allan Hamernick, founder of CoreFive Analytics, to discuss how TriMetrix and Axiology assessments are being used in NHL scouting and player development. Whether you're in sports or b…

Episode Description: In Episode 120 of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price interviews Tamara McLemore, a seasoned PMP instructor and executive consultant. Tamara shares how the PMP certification can empower professionals across industries, offering practical tools for project management and career advancement. She highlights the versat…

Episode Description In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price sits down with Rene Critelli, Employee Success Manager at HUB International, to explore the leadership strategies that drive employee engagement and retention. Rene shares her journey, leadership tips, and how HUB International fosters a thriving, entrepreneuria…

Episode Description In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price dives into the realm of practical thinking. Discover how mastering the ability to get things done immediately, thoroughly, and cheerfully can transform your professional and personal life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or looking to enhance your practi…

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, I interview Terri Lonowski on the transformative power of "soulful listening." Terri, a communication visionary, shares insights on how listening deeply and being present can significantly impact personal and professional relationships. Overview of Episode #117 --- Why Soulful Listening Matter…

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price engages in a fascinating conversation with Bobby Powers, Director of Learning & Development at Jitasa. Bobby brings over a decade of experience managing teams, building training programs from scratch at various startups and SMBs, and training over 100 managers and executives. He ha…

Episode Description This special episode highlights the 2023 Robert S. Hartman Institute's Wisdom Council Panel discussion, featuring three legends of the field in Art Ellis, Ph.D., Steve Byrum, Ph.D., and Mark Moore,Ph.D. This podcast also includes clips from my short interviews with many conference participants. In this episode: [00:00:01] Suzie …

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price speaks with return podcast guest Art Ellis, Ph.D., on Unlocking the Power of Practical Axiology. The two discuss Dr. Robert Hartman's "Freedom to Live", outlining Hartman's journey and the foundations of practical Axiology. Art Ellis discusses the legacy of Robert Hartman, who deve…

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, Suzie Price shares invaluable insights on the art of conducting effective interviews for hiring managers. Emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit to mitigate the risk of a bad hire, Suzie introduces a structured approach to enhance interviewing and hiring skills. This episode is a …

When we think about a wake-up eager workforce, we are looking for people who are performing roles that align with their strengths. We are looking for people who are motivated and feel respected and appreciated in their roles. Often, we find in the workplace that some employees are not as involved or enthused as we would like. Sometimes, they are ac…

It is hard to Wake Up Eager when you are in physical pain. In this episode, I speak with Kelly Lynch Feldkamp, founder of Provention Plus, about how wellness programs impact company culture, how soft tissue injuries impact your bottom line, how everybody is a Jobsite Athlete, and the benefit of understanding the impact of posture and movement in th…

Stories have always been a way that we have shared information and influenced others. The power of stories predates modern society and carries such a powerful influence as a way to share experience and knowledge. In this episode, I speak with Doug Stevenson, who is the master of Storytelling that Sticks. Doug is a former professional actor with a c…

I continued my discussion with Dr. Stephen Middleton today in Part 2 of his interview. If you ever feel like you are having difficulty finding the opportunities you want, this episode is just what you need to give you a little boost of encouragement that opportunities are all around us – we just have to be open to them. The possibilities that we ha…

It’s always nice to have a reminder of what is possible in our lives, and I want to bring that reminder to you today through my interview with Dr. Stephen Middleton - The Possibility Man. Beginning his life in rural South Carolina, Dr. Middleton came to the realization that he was meant for more in this life than farming. He shares stories of inspi…

We are back for Part 2 this week of the best Mind, Body, and Spirit ideas and products to give you a wake-up eager 2024! Last week I interviewed some professionals who are near and dear to my heart, and they shared their favorite tips and tricks for mind, body, and spirit that they are implementing in 2024. In this episode: [00:01:03] Welcome to th…

Waking up eager is a commitment, and it takes finding the right balance between what we do and how we feel about what we do. But to truly be happy and healthy and to feel our best selves, we have to be fulfilled in mind, body, and spirit. In this episode: [00:41] Welcome to the Wake Up Eager Workforce Podcast! [02:45] What is the Wake Up Eager Way?…

I continue the discussion with Mike Shennan, senior coach with This Naked Mind, and we dive deeper into discussing the impact of alcohol on our lives. One way that you can approach the impact of alcohol in your life is to look at it like a relationship. Is that relationship healthy or toxic? A more significant struggle that we often encounter is no…

Drinking is a social concept that we often experience in our day-to-day work, whether it be at a happy hour event after a long day of work or indulging at a live concert over the weekend. Alcohol is all around us, at every party and event, and in every marketing stream we consume. Mike Keenan, a senior coach with This Naked Mind, joins me today to …

We jump back in with Eddie Hightower and discuss his strengths and motivators, how they play into what he does in his role, and how he works best. Understanding strengths and motivators for how employees behave in the workplace helps us match the responsibilities of the role. Caliber nailed it when they matched Eddie for the role of Senior Vice Pre…

Over the years, we have lost the value of apprenticeship programs, and several industries worldwide are feeling the squeeze of the limited number of skilled laborers that they need to succeed. Caliber Collision is flipping the script with its very successful and very impactful apprenticeship program. New technicians are brought in and taught all th…

In part two of my conversation with Ron Price we really start to dig into his personal thoughts and beliefs. He shares more about the influential people in his life, how understanding his DISC and Motivators changed the way he interacted with people, and what he does to support his mind, body and spirit. But first he gives some extremely sage advic…

The study of Axiology has greatly impacted my life and my career. One of the people I look up to most in this science is Ron Price. He’s the president of TTI Success Insights and he has a way of breaking down Axiology to make it relevant to anyone. I’m so excited to have him join us for our celebratory 100th episode of The Wake Up Eager Podcast. Ro…

The power and necessity of creating strong connections with your peers, leadership, and coworkers cannot be overstated. Especially when new leaders are coming into an organization and need to better understand their teams as quickly as possible. One way to create connections and quickly build positive relationships is by using Talent Insights Side-…

Is it possible to age backwards? There has been a huge focus throughout the entire history of human civilization on extending life and living better. But is it possible? In many ways it is and here to share more about this is Augie Leone. He’s sharing his healthy aging secrets and how at 93 his body is younger than ever. Augie became very intereste…

Welcome back to part two of this brilliant conversation with Mike Wilson and Mica Lunt of T2L Professional Development. We’ve been chatting about confronting the challenges of local government and in this second half we’ll dig deeper into Mica and Mike’s top Motivators and what keeps them waking up eager every day. Something that is extremely inter…

When you think of the government, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you said, the president, you’re probably in the majority. However, it is our local government that has the most say over our day to day lives. Mica Lunt and Mike Wilson help local governments find and hire the right talent to help make our cities run smoothly and effect…

We’re picking back up today where we left off in our last episode about Hiring Manager Mistakes and Best Practices with my amazing guest, Huff Logue. We spoke a lot about the amazing factors that TriMetrix offered in our last episode, and today, we talked about the advantage of DISC and how crucial it is in today’s workplace. The DISC assessment no…

We have all experienced the disappointment of hiring the wrong applicant for a position. The interview went so well; their resume was spot on for the skills and experience you were looking for, and they answered all of our questions the right way. But, after a few weeks or months into their job duties, you start to notice that they weren’t quite th…

I am back with Part 2 of my discussion on Workplace Motivation. Now that you know why the Motivators are so important when you’re trying to engage and inspire your employees, I want to continue to share what the Motivators are and how they present. The second Motivator is Utilitarian. If you have someone who is a High Utilitarian, they are going to…

Maintaining a motivated workplace is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Oftentimes, executives attempt to engage their teams through group outings and large meetings to encourage socialization and connection to improve motivation. While these are good exercises, the key to maintaining an engaged workforce is focusing on the level of the individual e…

What is Executive Presence, and how do you know if you have it? Executive Presence is a leader’s ability to engage, align, and inspire people to move and act. Having an Executive Presence in the workplace means you are the person people turn to for solutions and guidance, and it provides you with a position of influence. In this episode: [00:01:28]…

Human resources professionals truly are the champions of courage within an organization. They are tasked with the responsibility to have extremely difficult conversations, guide leaders in doing the same, and be a resource for some very important information for employees. Here to discuss ways in which leaders and HR professionals can balance their…

Have you ever felt stuck or stagnant in your career? You’re not alone. Not by a long shot. Three out of four employed persons feel disconnected from their careers. Which when you consider how much time we spend building our professional lives, we deserve a great career! In this episode: [00:05:24] Learn about Tina Asher and how she is building a Wa…

The Oval Group is a talent management solutions provider specializing in talent assessments and services that help business leaders make informed decisions about their unique business… and the people who hold the keys to its success. How? Through defining The Seven Stages of Growth and understanding the challenges leaders and stakeholders must over…

Find the Full Show Notes at: http://www.pricelessprofessional.com/growstrongleaders Did you know that the human brain will forget about 90% of what is learned in a one-time training or course? Imagine, you’ve sent your top leaders to a conference, they come back fired up and ready to implement, but a month later, nothing new has happened. Why do yo…

Communication extends beyond the ability to give and take direction and work together collaboratively. Sometimes, there are other elements at play that we have to consider when we are experiencing difficulty with struggling employees. And surprisingly, there are many overlaps in the needs of these employees and the taming of wild Mustangs. In this …

When they are operating efficiently, teams are wonderful tools that can achieve amazing goals and bring innovative ideas to life. However, we often experience that there are many teams that experience dysfunction. Teams are inherently dysfunctional, and every team has dysfunction in some capacity. In this episode: [00:01:27] Welcome to the show! [0…

As professionals, we talk all the time about the most effective ways to communicate with one another. But, one topic that we often miss in that conversation is the value of connection with those around us. Listen is as Ryan Jenkins shares how leaders can build valuable connections within their teams and increase the likelihood of retention. In this…

This episode is all about the advice you’d give to your younger self. This is a pretty deep topic that stems into so many different categories, and that’s what I really want to explore with you today. Looking back at ourselves at age 20, we can easily see that we were full of life and passion, yet had so much to learn to get where we are now. So wh…

Overview of Episode #81 --- Why Onboarding Matters How to Use TriMetrix in Onboarding What Development Tools are Available & How to Use Them Contact Priceless Professional Development: 770-578-6976, [email protected] or www.pricelessprofessional.com To see the show notes and get the transcript for this episode, go to: www.pricelesspro…

Overview of Episode #81 --- Why Use TriMetrix and Why Job Fit Matters What TriMetrix Measures & How to Read a TriMetrix Candidate Report Four Step Process for Hiring with TriMetrix Tools to Deepen Hiring and Interview Expertise Contact Priceless Professional Development: 770-578-6976, [email protected] or www.pricelessprofessional.com…