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How I Turned The Corner

How I Turned The Corner

De: Kendra Prospero
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Many founders and entrepreneurs start their business because they have an itch to solve a problem but they reach a point along the way where they realize they can’t do it on their own. They have to hire and now they’re a manager. Now they are truly leading and this is where most businesses fail unless they turn the corner. Every leader goes through a place where they hit this humbling moment. Join us on How I Turned The Corner and hear stories from seasoned founders who experience this.

For over a decade, Kendra's career has been all about creating healthier and more rewarding work environments. She has served hundreds of clients in revamping their corporate cultures, revitalizing their recruiting and helping them retain their people.

Kendra is your guide in disrupting the market and impacting the lives of many without jeopardizing the satisfaction of your employees. She brings to the podcast her most powerful frameworks for earning high profits and building a well-rounded team. If you feel out of touch with your people and fail to understand their challenges, Kendra is here to help change your perspective.

Kendra leads with the most difficult conversation, the one business leaders often try to avoid: the right way to scale your workplace culture. She sits down with founders and owners who share how they grew their teams from a small group of talented individuals. They also open up about the obstacles they had to overcome as entrepreneurs. Listen as they discuss valuable lessons on how to avoid getting lost in the whirlwind of raising capital and launching top-notch products. Find out how to place more attention on recruiting employees, provide them with proper training, and make sure that they engage with their work.

The future of your business depends on your employees. Now is the time to hear them out and give them that much-needed love. When they are happy, they can give their best every single day.

Listen to Kendra's eye-opening episodes of How I Turned The Corner at https://turningthecornerHR.com/podcast .


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Episodios
  • Scaling a Mission-Driven Startup Without Losing Culture - with Caleb Polley of Cubby Beds

    Scaling a Mission-Driven Startup Without Losing Culture - with Caleb Polley of Cubby Beds
    Mar 4 2026

    Caleb Polley, founder of Cubby Beds, joins the show to share how he built a mission-driven medical technology company helping children with complex disabilities sleep safely.

    Starting with prototypes in a garage, Caleb scaled Cubby into a fast-growing company serving families across the country. In this episode, he explains why intentional hiring and structured onboarding became critical to building a strong culture and scaling the organization.

    We explore:

    • Why hiring should be treated as a core business process
    • How mission-driven companies attract great talent
    • Designing roles and competencies before posting a job
    • The power of structured interviews and scorecards
    • Creating 30-60-90 onboarding plans that set new hires up for success
    • The real cost of a bad hire

    If you’re building a team, scaling a startup, or leading a mission-driven organization, this episode is packed with practical insights.
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    29 m
  • Balancing Teams in Uncertain Times - with Theo Edmonds

    Balancing Teams in Uncertain Times - with Theo Edmonds
    Feb 17 2026

    In this live episode from the Rocky Mountain Total Rewards Conference, Kendra Prospero speaks with culture futurist Theo Edmonds about the future of innovation—and what’s really holding organizations back.

    Theo argues that creativity isn’t soft. It’s measurable. And it’s one of the most powerful performance drivers in today’s AI-driven economy.

    They discuss:

    • How unprocessed grief reduces innovation capacity
    • Why AI may be creating a “race to the bottom
    • The shift from solutions to better question
    • Measuring creative brain capital as a leading KPI
    • Building balanced teams that thrive under uncertainty


    If you’re a CEO, HR leader, or innovation strategist, this conversation will change how you think about performance.
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    38 m
  • The Real Cost of Disengagement at Work with Dr. Michelle Corman

    The Real Cost of Disengagement at Work with Dr. Michelle Corman
    Feb 10 2026

    In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, host Kendra Prospero sits down with Dr. Michelle Corman, employee research leader at Mercer, to explore the powerful connection between employee experience and business performance. Recorded live at the Rocky Mountain Total Rewards Conference, this conversation breaks down how data can be used to prove what many leaders intuitively know: when people feel valued, organizations perform better.

    Michelle shares how organizations can use workforce data to reduce turnover, increase productivity, strengthen leadership teams, and build cultures where employees become brand ambassadors. From the hidden cost of disengagement to why recognition is the most cost-effective retention strategy, this episode offers research-backed insights leaders can act on immediately—without breaking the budget.


    Listen for Key Takeaways:

    • Employee Experience Is a Financial Issue
    • Turnover Is One of the Most Expensive “Hidden Costs”
    • Data Is the Bridge Between Culture and Credibility
    • Recognition Is the #1 Predictor of Retention
    • Leadership Teams Need Role Balance
    • HR Belongs at the Executive Table
    • The Employee Voice and Bottom Line Are Not Separate

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    WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW TURNING THE CORNER HR CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS:

    TAKE THE FREE 5-MINUTE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ASSESSMENT

    https://turningthecornerHR.com/quiz

    SCHEDULE A CALL WITH A HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT

    https://turningthecornerHR.com

    HIRE KENDRA AS A CONSULTANT OR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

    https://kendraprospero.com/


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    21 m
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