Menttium Matters

Inclusive Leadership with Craig Warren, CEO of Washburn Center for Children

In this episode, Craig Warren talks about leading an organization so that equity, diversity, and inclusion are reflected in the policies, processes, and culture. He discusses the difference between individual bias and systemic bias and encourages leaders to use data to measure DEI outcomes. He notes that inclusive leaders must do their own self-reflection and should follow the Platinum Rule.

Effective Cross-Cultural Communication and Tips for Leading Global Teams with Gerardo Soula, Strategic Partner at CrearContextos

In this episode, global HR leader Gerardo Soula shares his expertise on: leading global teams; mentoring people from other cultures; effective cross-cultural communication; influencing people around the globe; change management; and successful M&As. You will learn his best practices for global leadership in this changing business landscape.

The Intersection of DEI and Mentoring with Missy Chicre, CEO of Menttium and Scott Hoesman, CEO of inQuest

In this episode, Menttium’s CEO Missy Chicre, and inQUEST’s CEO Scott Hoesman come together for a conversation about the intersection of DEI and mentoring. Through the lens of their rich backgrounds, they share powerful examples of how mentoring and DEI enable an organization to achieve impact and drive outcomes. They also discuss innovative leadership practices for expressing, modeling, and reinforcing a high-performing organizational culture where everyone feels valued, respected, welcomed, and heard.

Four Pillars of Success with Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq, Vice President of Global Human Resources at Molex

In this episode, Ha-Keem Abdel Khaliq, a Global HR leader and executive coach, shares his four pillars for success based on his book, You’re Worth it! Advice, Insights, and Inspiration to Propel Your Career. He shares his best practices for authentic self-promotion, which includes questions you should ask yourself to make it easier to talk about your strengths.

Navigating Your Career in Corporate America with Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq, Vice President of Human Resources at Molex

In this episode, Ha-Keem Abdel-Khaliq, a Global HR leader and executive coach, offers excellent advice for career planning based on his book, You’re Worth it! Navigating Your Career in Corporate America. This episode will help listeners think about career planning in a new way. Coach Ha-Keem also offers best practices for taking your career to the next level.

The 5-Step Framework for an Unstoppable Career with Maria Kauffman, Engineer and Podcast Host of The Everyday Heroine

In this episode, we take a look at the intersection of focus and resilience. We hear from Maria Kauffman, a women's leadership expert who transformed her corporate engineer experience into a life coach practice (as well as creating the podcast “The Everyday Heroine”). Maria discusses the common misconception that resilience is a personal trait, when in fact it is a skill we can all develop. She shares a 5-step process that provides the structure to focus on who we are, how we may choose to face our challenges, and how we can take ownership of our careers. Join us for an inspiring and joyful conversation.

Navigating the Changing Technology Landscape with Dr. Leanne Ward, Partner of Federal Gov’t. and Defense at Kearney

In the past year, the technology landscape has witnessed remarkable progress, particularly in breakthroughs related to artificial intelligence. In this episode of the Menttium Matters Podcast, Dr. Leanne Ward shares her perspective on where AI is elevating the way we connect, collaborate, and communicate and explores the important question of how businesses can adopt AI in an ethical and responsible way.

From Awareness to Action: Addressing the Children’s Mental Health Crisis with Craig Warren, CEO of Washburn Center for Children

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down with Craig Warren, who is the CEO of Washburn Center for Children, Minnesota’s leading mental health center. Children’s mental health has been declared a national health emergency, and a recent PEW survey shows that it tops the list of things parents worry about. Craig walks us through the signs parents should look for that a child might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, and highlights resources parents can use to support their children’s wellbeing. He provides best practices for what parents and caregivers can do to empower kids and teens to be more resilient. He also offers his number one suggestion for how parents and caregivers can prioritize their own mental health.  

From Burnout to Balance: Tips to Prioritize Wellbeing in Leadership with Amy Brandli, Head of Operations at Visana Health

In this episode, we continue the conversation initiated during our Business Education Webinar that focused on the topic "Quest for Balance - Reclaiming Wellness in all Aspects of Life".

Amy Brandli returns to provide a wealth of tangible and time-tested practices proven to increase our sense of well being. Centered around the 'Four Pillars of Well Being', Amy shares daily best practices and practical tips for all aspects of well being - Physical, Mental, Social and Emotional. Come prepared to take notes!

From the Boardroom to Zoom: Tips to Navigating Executive Presence and Creating an Impact with Adam Dill, Chief Customer Officer at Wicked Foods

On this episode of the Menttium Matters Podcast, Adam Dill breaks down a common leadership challenge and provides a holistic perspective on what Executive Presence is, as well as tips on how to lead with authenticity and decisiveness. He also addresses how to influence and inspire the people around us! Click to listen to practical tips on being an effective leader and influencing change, even if you are a self proclaimed introvert.