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.

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.

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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In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Kendra Prospero interviews Scott Cawood, CEO of WorldatWork, live from the Rocky Mountain Total Rewards Conference. They unpack why the old "butts in seats" model is dead, how flexibility and trust define modern productivity, and what organizations can do to create meaningful, outcome-based compensation. If you're ready to rethink work and total rewards, this episode is your roadmap.


Listen for key takeaways and themes:

• Outdated Work Models: The industrial-era mindset that equates physical presence with productivity is obsolete.
• Freedom Currency: Employees now value autonomy over where, when, and how they work.
• Trust & Flexibility: Leaders must extend trust and focus on outcomes, not hours worked.
• Rethinking Compensation: Models like daily or weekly pay can better support employees’ real needs.
• Technology Gap: HR systems need a redesign to meet modern work expectations—intuitive, fast, and user-friendly.
• Reciprocity in Rewards: Aligning total rewards with employee needs and contributions is a major opportunity for organizational growth.

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How did listening transform leadership at Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver?

In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Kendra Prospero sits down with Dana Griffin, Chief People and Culture Officer at Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver.

Dana shares how she and CEO Jaime Gomez built a robust feedback infrastructure that transformed employee engagement, strengthened organizational culture, and even improved financial outcomes. From pulse surveys to anonymous idea boxes to division-level town halls — this is a masterclass in authentic, actionable leadership.

Listen for Key Takeaways

• Transforming Feedback into Action: Going beyond annual surveys to continuous, meaningful feedback loops.
• Building Transparency & Trust: How “clear windows” values shape open communication.
• Leadership Accountability: Modeling responsiveness and clear decision-making at the top.
• Driving Inclusion: Brave Space workshops and measurable improvements in belonging for LGBTQ+ employees.
• People-Driven Strategy: How culture became the foundation of a strategic plan — literally shaped like a house!
• Culture’s Bottom-Line Impact: Reduced turnover, stronger alignment, and better budget outcomes.

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How does Frontier Airlines build a strong team when crews change daily?
In this episode, Frontier Airlines HR VP Steve Schuller joins host Kendra Prospoer to share how Frontier successfully builds a strong, self-managed team culture in a high-turnover, environment where flight crews often meet for the first time just moments before a flight.

Listen for key takeaways:

• Self-Directed Teams Are Possible — With the Right People
• Define and Use a North Star
• Hire for Service First, Train the Rest
• Feedback Isn't Optional — It's Operational
• Systematize Culture for Scale
• Big Lessons for Small Businesses
• AI Is a Tool — Not a Replacement

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Julie Cartwright, President of Pvolve joins How I Turned the Corner to share how her team built a mission-based, science-backed fitness brand that empowers women as entrepreneurs and community leaders. From Jennifer Aniston’s secret workouts to building culture across franchises, Julie shows what it really takes to lead with purpose.

Key Themes

Hire for belief and alignment, not just skills. Passion for the mission is contagious.

Empower local leaders to express the brand authentically. Consistency doesn’t mean uniformity.

Culture drives profitability. The right people and environment directly impact business success.

Purpose is a powerful recruiting tool. When people believe in what you do, hiring becomes easier.

Hospitality creates differentiation. Emotional connection is as vital as product quality.

Science + Story = Trust. Credible results paired with authentic purpose build lasting loyalty.

Let go when necessary. Keeping misaligned people undermines both mission and morale.

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In this episode, leadership and change expert Tim Rhode joins us to explore why all progress requires change—and why so many leaders still struggle to lead it effectively. Drawing on decades of experience helping organizations navigate transformation, Tim shares practical insights on how to overcome resistance, communicate with clarity, and build a culture that embraces growth. He breaks down his simple, actionable “Changing Lanes” framework for guiding teams through change with confidence and connection. Whether you’re a manager facing organizational shifts or a leader rethinking your approach, this conversation will inspire you to see change not as a threat, but as the pathway to progress.

Tim is offering complementary access to our listeners to his 5 Solutions to Reduce or Eliminate Resistance to Change, plus a way to follow-up with him via email at Tim@RMCMail.net

Tim Rhode's business ventures include his current role as Managing Partner of Clear Growth Advisors – a growth advisory firm dedicated to helping owners make their businesses more profitable, twice as valuable, and easier to run - typically, in two-years or less. For more information: https://ClearGrowth.us

Key Themes

• All progress requires change — but most leaders still underestimate how to align people to it.
• Modern change leadership: Top-down mandates no longer work; engagement and culture now drive success.
• Communication truths: Context and meaning are essential — “communication is not sending; it’s understanding.”
• Reducing resistance: Recognize effort, add purpose, and involve even the skeptics early on.
• Culture as the foundation: Make adaptability a shared value from hiring through belonging.
• Simple tools: Tim Rhodes “Changing Lanes” framework translates complex change models into four easy steps.
• Mindset shift: Think like a “prompt engineer” — give your people as much clarity and context as you’d give AI.

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