Episodios

  • Developing New Skills at Work – Even When Training Isn’t Provided
    Nov 18 2025

    On this episode, Jon and the team discuss how to take responsibility for your own training when it’s not being offered by your company. They provide ideas for affordable training resources and offer guidance on how to approach a conversation when requesting skills training.

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    Statistically, every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

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    12 m
  • How to Become the Employee Every Leader Wants to Promote
    Nov 4 2025

    The team discusses several ways that employees can escape the bare minimum mindset and lead themselves to a promotion. They also share some of the advice they give their own kids when teaching them to go the extra mile at work.

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    Statistically, every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

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    12 m
  • How to Hold People Accountable Without Being a Jerk
    Oct 21 2025

    Jon, Madeline, Melissa, and Jason discuss how to hold people accountable in a way that improves and doesn't destroy company morale. They share insights and personal stories about how getting awkward early in these conversations can lead to more positive results.

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    Statistically, every year, about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching, we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and the lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

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    18 m
  • The First 90 Days – Why Most Companies Fail at Onboarding (And How to Fix It) (Saundra Cooksey)
    Oct 7 2025

    In this episode of the Jon Harrison Podcast, we’re joined by Saundra Cooksey, Director of Human Resources at Water Tech, to dive into why so many companies miss the mark on onboarding—and how to fix it. Saundra shares how Water Tech’s intentional approach, from day-one culture introductions to 90-day mentoring and check-ins, has helped them maintain an incredible 1% turnover rate. She explains why onboarding should be an ongoing experience—not just a single-day orientation.

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    Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

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    28 m
  • Seeing the Bigger Picture: Why Your Leader Isn’t Out to Get You
    Sep 30 2025

    In this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, Jon, Madeline, Melissa, and Christy talk about the importance of assuming positive intent when trying to understand the decisions that your leadership makes. It’s easy to build a false narrative that your boss is “out to get you” but by taking a step back, being open to trying new things, and asking clarifying questions, it's easier to understand where they're coming from.

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    Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

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    11 m
  • From New Hire to CEO: Empowering Everyone in Your Company to Contribute Great Ideas
    Sep 16 2025

    In this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, Jon, Madeline, Melissa, and Christy draw from personal experience to discuss the importance of valuing diversity in career background when making decisions. They also provide practical guidance on how to make sure everyone feels empowered to contribute in meetings.

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    Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

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    19 m
  • Why Diverse Perspectives Make Teams Stronger (Not Harder to Manage)
    Sep 2 2025

    In this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, Jon, Madeline, Melissa, and Christy discuss why diversity in the workplace isn’t something you should just do to be compliant; it’s a key way to make better decisions as an organization. The team also provides some insight as to how to best gather diverse perspectives and what to expect when different perspectives come into conflict.

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    Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

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    13 m
  • Burnout is Not a Badge of Honor – Why Overworking Hurts More Than It Helps
    Aug 26 2025

    In this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, Jon, Madeline, Melissa, and Christy discuss the problem that is overworking. They discuss how to recognize overworking and how it's different from putting in good hard work and effort. They also discuss the importance of recognizing and discussing when you see overworking in one of your employees.

    Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

    Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

    As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

    Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

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    18 m