Ep. 44: Appreciative Inquiry

We recorded this with tears in our eyes and smiles on our faces. In this episode, we explain why the show is going on an extended sabbatical. We also give an inside look at what the show means to us and talk about what work goes on behind the scenes. If you are reading this THANK YOU! We could not have done this show without you all. Much Love, Mwangi and Kyle Our music is provided to us by Bevin Luna. You can learn more about her wonderful music at www.bevinluna.com and listen to her music on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN

This week Mwangi and Kyle sat down to speak with Casey Rubin to discuss how curiosity has helped him discover important correlations for EHS teams and other departments throughout his career. The episode is a unique opportunity to hear from someone who has spent significant time at the intersection of EHS and Data.  Our music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g

As the world continues to change, have you or your organization stopped to think about the principles of innovation? How are you viewing the opportunities and challenges ahead of you? Are you using the right lens? This week we speak with an Innovation Instigator and author Stephen Shapiro about the important principles of innovation. Link to Stephen's book: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Solutions-Difficult-Business-Problems/dp/164543186X Our music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g

What insights can be learned from a former Industrial Hygienist who went onto have a successful career in Operations?  This week we spoke with constant improvement warrior Rick Versen. Our discussion centers around the critical common denominator in business.PEOPLE. He shares crucial insights along his journey from Industrial Hygiene to Vice President focused on LEAN operations.  Our music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g

Once you asked the right questions and gathered the data, how do you now enact that change? Regardless of the scale of change, the process can be inherently problematic. This week we speak with Neil Samuels about the world of Appreciative Inquiry. Listen as we unpack and construct a way to be in the world of change.  Our music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g

Do you wonder what it would take to build up a public health department in the middle of a pandemic? This week we highlight the journey of former guest Roberta Smith. Since her last appearance in April 2020, she has become the Director of Public Health in the middle of a pandemic. She was the first to speak to the audience about COVID-19 and, in a full-circle moment, was the person to administer the shot to our co-host Kyle Krueger.

It takes a particular person to dedicate over two decades to help the broader advancement of workers' health and safety. This week Mwangi and Kyle spoke with Bradley King to unpack what continues to drive him to work on behalf of others each day. What unfolds is a beautiful narrative of servant leadership. We advise taking a moment to reflect on this episode for how you will approach your subsequent important health and safety conversation. Our music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g

Our modern decision-making processes are now firmly rooted in data. However, we rarely investigate what is required of a proper data-driven decision. What is the purpose? And why rely on data in the first place? This week we sit down with Brad Kolar of Avail Advisors to unpack the common misconceptions surrounding data-driven decisions. Our music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g

How can individuals and companies leverage technology to find opportunities for employment and to further safety? This week Mwangi and Kyle speak with Michael Zalle CEO of Yellow Bird. We discuss the future of matching knowledgeable workers with short to long-term employment opportunities. Our discussion has a different take on tech enablement that has the potential to benefit our listeners today. Our music was provided by Bevin Luna you can find her music at www.bevinluna.com or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jgPLib9fuDaiPMouc8cLN?si=d6llCQ-wQ22SaGIe5FDD9g

This week's story is about the journey of a young woman after she lost her father to a workplace accident. Ashling Boyd steps forward to share her experience about the impact that workplace fatalities have on a family. Her clarity on the situation and resulting motivation is inspiring to all.