Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify I recently heard Shannon Huffman Polson give a keynote at the Frances Hesselbein Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. I was intrigued by her background and her belief that “to serve is to thrive”. She is an author, a keynote speaker and founder of the online Grit Institute where individuals can take virtual courses to get in touch with their true purpose. Shannon is passionate about the need for workers at all levels to do deep inner work. Leaders need to lead with heart and commitment. Her Grit Triad consists of commitment, learning and launching which helps…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Angela and I are known to have far reaching conversations about organizations and the people who inhabit roles in these companies. Both of us have a lot to say about the world of work. employees and corporate infrastructure. In this episode we discuss Work, Career and Talent with particular emphasis on Gen Zs. They seem to be purpose driven and want to have a life. How does this affect how they think about career-their career? How does this impact the corporation or business which has hired them? Angela Finlay is Chief Human Capital Strategist at Windward Human…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode I discuss with Dr. Hardison her dissertation research focussing on C Suite Executives thoughts and beliefs about wellness for themselves. We discuss how she selected the topic, and what her findings indicate. also how she intends to go about addressing the issues they presented. Vivian holds a doctorate in human and organizational psychology and specializes in self-care. Dr. Hardison is a certified professional coach and member of the Connecticut Chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She teaches, develops workshops, and is the creator of a workshop series called ‘Live with Coach Viv.’ Since…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this podcast at the beginning of 2024 we introduce the Let’s Be Peace initiative and discuss how each of us can be at peace ourselves. Kearen believes peace starts from inside us and radiates outward. She recognizes what works for one may not work for another. Providing helpful tips individuals can use to either start on their journey to peace or deepen it. Karen Lee Cohen, Host of Let’s Be Peace Podcast and Founder of Crystal Pyramid Productions. Karen is an eight time regional Emmy winner, former Programming Director at WNBC-NYC. Her latest endeavor is the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode I speak with two of the members of Gangstagrass their founder Rench, Dolio the Sleuth, and Sleevs their manager. The band combines bluegrass and hip hop into a new genre of music aimed at bringing joyful sounds into the world. Their songs are rich, both the words and the music played. Unable to sit still, they are trying to depolarize our society. You can listen to one of their songs at the conclusion of this podcast. guaranteed to bring a smile to your face this holiday season. To learn more, visit:https://www.bovaenterprises.com/ Listen to more…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we explore the concept of Future Humans and the idea that “we are all one”. We discuss how we met, and what a future human is? We also cover the “great turning” and the importance of individual raising of consciousness. The Earthwise Constitution developed by Anneloes Smitsman and Kurt Barnes is introduced and Carmen as a steward of it discusses how her business Transcendent Financial Planning is based upon the Constitution. Dr. Carmen Delia Ortiz is a conscious business and holistic financial planning coach. She was awarded the MBA from Columbia Business School, served…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode we reviewed the history that women could not get a credit card in their own name 40 years ago. We’ve come a long way from that time yet still have a long way to go to get parity with men. We celebrated the recent Nobel Economics Science Prize going to Claudia Goldin at Harvard University and mentioned her research on women’s roles and salaries in the workforce. Barbara Roberts shared resources for women either currently in business or wanting to start their own company. Barbara B Roberts, Owner at B Roberts & Co. Originally…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode Kevin and I discuss managerial accountable leadership. Pulling from our own experiences we discuss that indeed management is a role in work systems. Carrying clear cut accountabilities for getting the organizations work done. We discuss managerial accountabilities one of which is team building and how setting the context for workers is so important. Having a team aligned allows for greater success on multiple levels- individually, as a team and as a company. Kevin Earnest’s background is quite stellar. He served in the US Air Force before joining some well known companies such as Lear…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode I reflect on attending the Fast Company Innovation 2023 Conference. I give kudos to FC and also report on comments made by Patagonia’s CEO Ryan Gellert where they are a bot over a year since they had a major changeover of ownership to an Irrevocable Trust and how that has been going. I also discuss the newest value they’ve added that guides Patagonia going forward. To learn more, visit:https://www.bovaenterprises.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/rosemary-bova/
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FCET8ejfPJfF3Y4HOuby4?si=N2n2S4BcQ9y_snRRPlSRGA Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In today’s episode, Brooklyn Judge Matthew D’Emic joins to speak with me about the intersection of mental illness and the criminal justice system. He shares his insights from over 20 years of service on Brooklyn’s mental health court, where he still presides today. We also discuss Judge D’Emic’s work on a task force of state judges looking at the path forward for mental health court reform. Judge Matthew D’Emic, Judge at Brooklyn Supreme Court, helped found Brooklyn’s mental health court in 2001 -the first in New York State- and still presides over the court today. In…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In today’s episode, I take a moment to respond to a recent opinion piece from David Brooks: ‘Hey, America, Grow Up!’ I also look back on my own upbringing, values, and the state of the overwhelmed American workforce. Why are people bogged down, resistant to change, or just stuck in life? And what can we do to get out of our own heads, come together, and build our way forward? To learn more, visit:https://www.bovaenterprises.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/rosemary-bova/
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this podcast Ms Bova interviews Lucia Pallotta a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania who has begun working at Brooklyn counseling Center. In this dialogue she speaks of the plague of pessimism that seems to follow many Gen Zs. She also speaks of her own transformative experience recognizing the work she thought she’d love is not intellectually fulfilling. Recognizing that is a key element to her career. This is a rich perspective on how Gen Zs think and navigate the world of work. We also discuss the new phenomena of Quiet Quitting. Lucia Rose Pallotta,Analyst at…