Episodes

Jill Goldstein, a Strategic HR expert with Accenture Corporation, discusses the obstacles HR must overcome to have an impact at the executive and director level. Hosted by Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon. Scroll down for Podcast audio. About the Guest Jill Goldstein has been helping leading global organizations deliver exceptional experiences for their [...]

What are the best leadership styles for the three generations of employees in the U.S.? To summarize, those three generations are the Baby Boomers (leaving the workforce at 10,000 persons daily); Gen X (those born between 1965 and 1979) who comprise a large portion of leadership and upper level managerial positions, often managing those older [...]

How does a young entrepreneur navigate the stereotypes of youth when dealing with employees or clients who are generations older? How does having a predominantly young employee base -- led by a young entrepreneur -- affect company culture? Sabina Gault is a young CEO of Inc.’s #1 PR Agency in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing [...]

What are the best ways to manage different work and communication styles? What are some of the perks of a multi-generational workplace? John Bly, founding member of LBA Haynes Strand, speaks to Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, about how an Inc. 5000 business owner can drive growth within a widely diverse employee population while effectively managing [...]

Jethro Lloyd, CEO of iLAB, who has offices around the globe, discusses effective and ethical leadership as well as the process of bringing young leaders into senior decision-making roles in a positive way. Hosted by Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart, Cooper & Coon. Scroll Down for Podcast Audio. About the Guest: Jethro Lloyd is the [...]

“Without conflict, there is no leadership,” so says Michael W. Kublin, Founder and CEO of PeopleTek, an international leadership and development company. Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart, Cooper & Coon, has a chat with Michael about reflection, management, and moving barriers beyond your 'comfort zone'. Scroll down for Podcast audio. About the Guest Michael W. [...]

What is psychological safety and how does it build stronger teams in the workplace? What are the benefits of open and honest communication in employee/manager relationships? How can organizations weave the practice of psychological safety into their culture to build and enhance productivity? Shane Metcalf, Chief Culture Officer of 15Five, discusses the direct relationship between profit, production, [...]

Changing audience impressions drives admissions, raises retention rates, and helps meet fundraising objectives. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon interviews Cynthia “Cindy” Tavlin, Creative Director of ECG group about how to achieve these marketing and financial objectives. About the Guest Cynthia Tavlin is creative director of ECG Group. For nearly 15 years, she's developed [...]

A professional of the millennial generation speaks about the need for a a non-generational focus that includes understanding other factors. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Michael Vodianoi, Co-Founder of Northmark Talent, about the need to shift to a micro focus view to comprehend individual differences in the workplace. About the Guest Michael Vodianoi [...]

Avery Stone Fish, Program Manager for Innovators Connection, speaks with Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart, Cooper & Coon about the winning mentoring model now sweeping Chicago’s business marketplace. About the Guest: Avery Stone Fish is the Program Manager for the Innovators Connection, the connection-making arm of Chicago Innovation, an organization that educates, connects, and celebrates [...]

A new paradigm of learning has descended upon both corporations and employees, alike. Failure to act, however, can be catastrophic. How can today's workers stay relevant in their careers? Why is traditional learning not effective in today's workplace? How can companies and train and up-skill employees in this modern workforce ? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, interviews Kelly [...]

What are the main issues today’s HR departments face when communicating benefits to employees today? How can HR teams effectively communicate benefits information to employees to control costs and WITHOUT adding significant HR resources? What can HR teams do to encourage employees to take advantage of benefits communication and education tools? HR departments are faced with major [...]

What is the difference between listening to understand and listening to reply? Why does this difference matter as a leader/manager? What are the four types of poor listening techniques, and what can be done instead? What are the benefits of a leader who makes it safe to tell the truth, and how can this be [...]

What are some ways that business owners can encourage and incorporate age-diversity in work culture? What are some of the reasons that ageism in the workplace exists in the first place? Why should companies be more open-minded and inclusive of all age groups? What can seniors and mature workers do to stay relevant and show [...]

Do younger employees interact with customers in a differently than older employees? What is the preferred style of communication of younger employees when it comes to connecting with clients and customers? Listen to a small business CEO discuss the "balancing act" that occurs while upholding different generational approaches to productivity and client/customer service. Fred Coon, [...]

What are some of the unique challenges faced by retail automotive businesses in regards to multi-generational management? How have these challenges necessitated working and management adjustments within a multi-generational environment? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, sits down with Robert "Rob" Campbell, advisory analyst and dealer consultant for Withum (a company dedicated to improving dealer operations through better [...]

What kind of issues are showing up in the workplace tied to the presence of Millennials? How should employers address the generational gaps that exist within the workplace? What are the primary differences between those of the millennial generation and those from older generations? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, interviews David Lewis, founder and CEO of Operations, [...]

How might mental health challenges affect work performance? Do employees at all levels present with the same symptoms of impaired mental health? What steps can employers take to support mental well-being in its employees? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, interviews Dr. Nicole Washington on working with high-profile clients to help them to identify their issues, realize how those issues manifest [...]

Boomers say, “Millenials don’t... ,” and Millennials say, “Boomers feel that I..."; and the managers who must settle this generational conflict are also expected to keep business flowing in a thriving company. Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, interviews Thad Peterson, Sr. Director of Marketing, at The Predicitive Index. The manner in which Thad approaches generational issues and achieves [...]

Besides the obvious reasons, what makes the mental and emotional health of our employees so important in today's corporate world? What choices can employers make to support the mental and emotional health of their employees? Hear Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, interview Laurie Sharp-Page, MS, LPCC-S, CWC, psychotherapist, and owner of Sprouting Change, as they discuss [...]

A collaborative ethos will always prevail, as success is best achieved with a shared objective. Yet, at a time when several vastly differing generations are conjoining under one central workforce, how do we keep the focus on our common ground? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO, presents the second in an important two-part discussion with author, organizational expert, [...]

Is organizational culture or priority alignment more important to retaining the Boomer, the Gen-Xer, Millennial, or Y? In the high-tech industry, what are these dynamic companies doing to align company and employee needs? In this podcast, Rob Seay, HR Director for Bonfyre, answers these questions and more with host, Fred Coon, CEO at Stewart, Cooper & [...]

Podcast Overview Our series on generations in the workplace continues with a new perspective... In the United States, there are five generations under the same roof who aren’t communicating at top capacity, and the bottom-line erosion is growing! Fred Coon, SC&C CEO,interviews Cynthia Corsetti, an Executive Leadership Coach and National Speaker who explains what it [...]

Podcast Overview: In what circumstance do AI sourcing tools benefit recruiters? Out of those available, which AI tools are most effective for recruiting? How can these tools be implemented alongside ATS and/or LinkedIn Recruiting services? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO interviews recruiting specialist, speaker, and founder of Wayne Technologies, Mike “Batman” Cohen, on what relevance AI [...]