Ripple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting Change

Send a textKyle Majchrowski and Jon Grant engage in a deep conversation with Jami Momberger, the Senior Director of Patient Experience at St. Luke's in Boise, Idaho. Jamie shares her journey into healthcare and her passion for improving patient experiences through empathy and human connection. The discussion covers the importance of understanding what patient experience is, the need for empathy in healthcare, and the innovative framework of humanizing healthcare. Jamie shares an example process of bedside handoffs and how they can be transformed to include patients in the conversation, fostering trust and connection. The conversation also highlights the challenges of implementing change in healthcare practices and the importance of intentionality in designing impactful processes that prioritize people.TakeawaysStandardization in healthcare can coexist with humanity.Humanizing healthcare involves caring for both patients and staff.Trust is built through intentional connection and communication.Small changes can lead to significant improvements in healthcare.Intentionality in processes enhances emotional impact.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textKyle and Jon engage with Margarita de Monterrosa, a senior project architect, discussing her journey and how she is developing the next generation of the workforce. Margarita emphasizes the importance of people skills, creating a supportive work environment, and the ripple effect of caring leadership. She shares insights from her unique project experiences, highlighting the significance of trust, communication, and powerful conversations in fostering a positive team culture.Takeaways· Trust and communication are foundational to successful projects.· Powerful conversations can deepen relationships at work.· Caring leadership can have a ripple effect on team culture.· Life happens, and flexibility in the workplace is crucial.· Building friendships at work can lead to better project outcomes.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textJon Grant and Kyle Majchrowski talk to Joseph Myers who delves into the complex nature of trust and distrust, exploring how these emotions are processed in the brain. They discuss the neuroscience behind trust, the development of TrustFinder, and the importance of understanding individual triggers for trust and distrust in personal and professional relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for effective communication and the role of language in fostering trust within teams, particularly in team dynamics. They discuss the importance of understanding emotional triggers and the role of the amygdala in trust-related responses. Myers introduces the concept of the three P's: Problems, Predicaments, and Puzzles, as frameworks for addressing various challenges in team settings. The discussion emphasizes the need for practical applications and practices to navigate trust effectively, rather than relying on oversimplified models. The conversation concludes with insights on how to foster a supportive environment for building trust within teams.TakeawaysTrust and distrust are processed in different parts of the brain.Trust is a decision, while distrust is a feeling.Trust is not a one-size-fits-all formula; it's individual.Empathy plays a crucial role in understanding others' trust needs.Teams can benefit from separating problems, predicaments, and puzzles.Building trust requires intentional practices and frameworks.https://www.trustxdistrust.com/rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast, hosts Kyle Majchrowski and Jon Grant welcome Kenda Salisbury, a regional business development director at Degenkolb Engineers. This conversation explores the importance of building authentic relationships in business development, the role of vulnerability and empathy in professional growth, and the significance of team dynamics and personality fit in client relationships. Kenda shares her insights on fostering confidence and authenticity in engineers, the power of listening, and the necessity of celebrating wins while learning from losses. The episode emphasizes that making others feel important and heard is crucial in the business development process, ultimately leading to stronger connections and success.TakeawaysBuilding authentic relationships is key in business development.Vulnerability is essential for personal and professional growth.Team dynamics and personality fit significantly impact client relationships.Empathy training can transform engineering teams.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode, Kyle and Jon interview Christine Sosnowski, a CliftonStrenghts enthusiast, about her journey of self-discovery and how understanding her strengths has impacted her career and relationships. Christine shares how taking the CliftonStrengths assessment helped her realize that she was in a role that didn't align with her strengths and how she advocated for a new role that better suited her. Christine discusses the challenges of balancing her strengths, such as restorative and ideation, and learning to set boundaries - at work and at home. The conversation highlights the power of knowing and leveraging one's strengths to become a better person, teammate, and leader.TakeawaysTaking the CliftonStrenghts assessment (or any assessment) can help individuals discover their strengths and find roles that align with them.Self-awareness is key in understanding how one's strengths impact their interactions with others.Proactive communication and setting boundaries are important in navigating relationships and achieving success.Surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals who are also interested in self-discovery can be beneficial in the journey of understanding and leveraging strengths.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode, Jon and Kyle interview Sierra Horton who shares her journey from working in the construction industry to her current role. Sierra discusses the challenges she faced, including high expectations and the externa and internal pressures to always succeed. She emphasizes the importance of reflection and self-discovery in finding a career path that aligns with one's values. The journey to understand ones self with Sierra brings to light the importance of self reflection, understanding who you are and what drives you, and why you do what you do. TakeawaysReflection and self-discovery are crucial in finding a career path that aligns with one's values.External expectations and comparisons can lead to feelings of imposter syndrome.Seeking advice and learning from others' experiences can provide valuable insights.Balancing internal reflection and external processing can lead to personal growth and development.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textVal Williams discusses the struggles, conflict, dangers, and power of authenticity and individualization in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are before being yourself and allowing others to do the same. Val shares her journey of self-acceptance and the impact it has had on her life. She highlights the need for intentional vulnerability and emotional conversations at work, as well as the role of time and experience in personal and professional growth.TakeawaysBe intentional about being yourself and allowing others to be themselves in the workplace.Authenticity and vulnerability create a safe space for open and honest conversations when done with thought and feeling.Time and experience are essential for personal and professional growth.Understanding and accepting oneself leads to better relationships in and out of work.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast, Jon Grant and Kyle Majchrowski talk with Rick Warhall, senior vice president at Whiting Turner. Rick shares his journey in the construction industry and his passion for helping people be their best selves. The conversation explores trust, communication, conflict resolution, and the importance of understanding different perspectives. Rick emphasizes the need for leaders to create a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone's voice is heard. Is it possible to approach life with trust and assume good intent?TakeawaysTrust is essential in building strong relationships and effective teams.Know yourself - understand your strengths!Effective communication involves understanding different perspectives and adapting your approach to meet the needs of others.Conflict resolution requires patience, active listening, and a focus on finding common ground.Creating a positive work environment involves valuing and respecting every individual's contributions and fostering open and inclusive communication.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this conversation, Rhona Vogt discusses the importance of creating a positive and engaging work culture. She shares her experiences from a large construction project and highlights the tactics they used to foster a fun and collaborative environment. Rhona emphasizes the significance of onboarding new team members and providing them with the necessary information and resources to succeed. She also discusses the value of setting clear expectations and behavioral norms within the team. Rhona emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment, and how that is scalable to any work environment.TakeawaysCreating a positive work culture is essential for team successEngaging in fun activities and team-building exercises can foster collaboration and boost moraleOnboarding new team members to team with structure and discipline, explaining how things work, sets them up for successSetting behavioral norms and meeting etiquette helps create a productive and respectful work environmentrippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent podcast, Kyle and Jon interview Cherie Dice, a leader in the healthcare practice at HDR architecture. Cherie shares her unique approach to life, which centers on building relationships and treating all people at work as clients. Her patience, ability to tune into people, and help people work through anything allows her relationships to thrive. Cherie believes that success is measured by the strength of relationships and the desire to work together again. She also discusses the challenges of implementing this approach in a for-profit organization and the importance of first self-awareness to allow for the confidence in staying true to your values.TakeawaysTreating coworkers as clients and providing the same level of consideration and support can strengthen relationships and lead to more successful collaborations.Success should be measured by the desire to work together again and the quality of relationships, rather than solely by financial goals.It is important to recognize that you are not responsible for other people's happiness and behavior, and focus on improving yourself and your own actions.Having self-awareness and confidence in staying true to your values can help navigate challenging situations and build stronger relationships.Implementing a relationship-focused approach in a for-profit organization can be challenging, but finding a supportive environment can make a significant difference.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast, hosts Kyle and Jon are joined by Colin Ellis, a self described optimistic realist, an expert in organizational culture, and author of several books. They discuss the importance of building a strong culture within organizations and the four steps to creating a successful culture. The conversation highlights the need for intention and commitment from leaders, knowledge and understanding of culture among middle managers, the importance of communication and collaboration, and the measurement of culture's impact. In this conversation, Colin Ellis discusses the importance of culture in organizations and provides practical steps to improve and measure culture. He emphasizes the need for middle managers to have the knowledge and skills to create a positive culture. Ellis outlines four steps to take: understanding the current culture, creating a vision and values, putting them into action, and measuring the impact. Colin also addresses the disconnection between culture and engagement and offers insights on how to influence change in toxic cultures. His energy, approach, practical tools, and more energy make this a highly entertaining, insightful, and fun episode!https://www.colindellis.com/LinkedIn - Colin EllisTakeawaysBuilding a strong culture requires intention and commitment from leaders.Middle managers play a crucial role in shaping and maintaining culture.Effective communication and collaboration are essential for a healthy culture.Measuring the impact of culture is important for continuous improvement. Middle managers need the knowledge and skills to create a positive culture.Understanding the current culture, creating a vision and values, putting them into action, and measuring the impact are crucial steps in improving culture.Measuring employee happiness, engagement, sales, attrition rate, performance management, and quality defects can demonstrate the value of working on culture.Toxic cultures often form when poor behaviors are tolerated and not addressed by the organization.Influencing change in toxic cultures requires starting with small actions and being a role model for positive behaviors.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode, Kyle and Jon host Rex Miller, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in leadership, team building, and personal development. Rex shares his journey starting in project management, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, strengths, and performance. He discusses the impact of CliftonStrengths assessments, the value of understanding one's strengths, and the role of managers in guiding employees to perform at their best. Rex highlights the significance of creating a safe space for employees to communicate and adapt their roles, ultimately leading to personal and professional growth.TakeawaysSelf-awareness and understanding one's strengths are crucial for personal and professional growth.Managers play a key role in guiding employees to perform at their best and create a safe space for communication and adaptation.The impact of CliftonStrengths assessments on individual and team dynamics is significant, leading to improved performance and engagement.Creating a culture of self-awareness and performance can lead to a more engaged and productive workforce.Adapting roles and tasks based on individual strengths and performance can lead to improved job satisfaction and engagement.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textThe conversation with Rhona Vogt covers her journey which eventually landed her in architecture, where she participated in leading a large project. She shares her approach and impact of intentionally team building and culture setting. We dive into the challenges and successes of implementing behavioral norms and maintaining a cohesive team dynamic. Rhona shares insights on the importance of music in meetings (her favorite!) and the value of trying new approaches to create positive change.TakeawaysIntentional team building and culture setting are crucial for the success of projects, requiring thoughtful consideration of behavioral norms and engagement strategies.Implementing behavioral norms and maintaining a cohesive team dynamic requires ongoing effort and a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment.Trying new approaches, such as incorporating music in meetings, can have a positive impact on team engagement and collaboration, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textPatti Larson joins Kyle & Jon to discuss the importance of a people-centric viewpoint in the corporate workplace. She emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize the well-being and success of their team members, creating a culture that values and supports them. Patti shares examples of companies that have successfully implemented a people-first approach. She highlights the importance of trust, collaboration, and diverse perspectives in achieving positive outcomes. Patti encourages organizations to invest in team building and personal development, as well as to hire individuals who bring new ideas and skills to the table.TakeawaysA people-centric viewpoint and lifestyle in the workplace is essential for creating a positive and successful culture.Leaders should prioritize the well-being and success of their team members, creating an environment where they feel valued and supported.Trust, collaboration, and diverse perspectives are key to achieving positive outcomes and fostering innovation.Investing in team building and personal development is crucial for building strong and effective teams.Hiring individuals who bring new ideas and skills to the table can lead to better results and a thriving workplace.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent podcast, Kyle and Jon are joined by Ryan Heeter to discuss the importance of trust, self-awareness, and personal growth in leadership. Ryan shares his journey of self-discovery and how it has shaped his approach to work and relationships. He shares his concept of being a lighthouse rather than a tugboat, leading by example and shining a light for others to follow. The conversation highlights the need for deeper conversations and understanding in order to build strong teams and achieve goals. Ryan emphasizes the power of trust, empathy, and self-reflection in leadership.Thoughts to considerTrust is a crucial element in building strong relationships and effective teams - much easier said than done!Self-awareness and personal growth are essential for leadership development.Leading by shining a light for others can inspire positive change.Deeper conversations and understanding are necessary for building strong teams and achieving goals.Empathy and self-reflection are key to creating a positive work environment and fostering personal growth.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textStacey Root and Sarah Armstrong join Kyle and Jon to share how they live and lead with the Maximizer Clifton Strength in their top 5. Stacey and Sarah discuss how their maximizer strength affects their daily lives - interactions, work, home, driving - how they view the world. They emphasize the importance of understanding and awareness having and being around someone with the maximizer strength. They also touch on the role of empathy and how it can impact relationships. The discussion heads to the never-ending pursuit of improvement and the difficulty of being satisfied with the results. Stacey and Sarah discuss their experiences as Maximizers and the challenges they face. They talk about the relief they feel when they are in unfamiliar environments and can let go of their Maximizer tendencies. They reflect on the negative connotations of being a maximizer and the impact it has had on their self-perception. Overall, they emphasize the importance of recognizing and leveraging the strengths of yourselves and of others.Thoughts to Consider Understanding the maximizer strength and its impact on daily life and interactionsThe importance of awareness when working with or being married to someone with the maximizer strengthThe role of empathy in relationships and how it can affect communicationThe never-ending pursuit of improvement and the challenge of being satisfied with the results Being a Maximizer can be both a strength and a challengeMaximizers often feel relief when they are in unfamiliar environments and can let go of their perfectionist tendenciesRecognizing and leveraging the strengths of others is important for Maximizers to be intentional with their natural internal tendencies. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode, Tim Albiani, Vice President of Operations at McCarthy Building Companies, shares his journey into the construction industry and the importance of collaboration and partnerships. He emphasizes the value of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in leadership and highlights the significance of diversity in teams. Tim discusses his process of building trust and aligning goals to achieve success. He encourages challenging the status quo and embracing conviction and belief. From his early days in Ag Econ to his current role, Tim's journey is insightful, entertaining, and a great conversation to hear. Thoughts to consider - Collaboration and partnerships are essential in the construction industry.Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are crucial for effective leadership.Diversity in teams brings extended value and better outcomes.Building trust and aligning goals are key to successful projects.Challenging the status quo leads to innovation and progress.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textJolie Wills joins Kyle and Jon to discuss our working world. Stress and pressure are constants in our world and through her work with companies and organizations dealing with crisis and studying the science for how we as human beings work under pressure. Jolie is a cognitive scientist, a leading psychosocial expert in disaster and disruption and a global thought leader in resiliency, leadership and team effectiveness under pressure. Her firm, Hummingly, brings the research, science and learning from leading teams in the toughest conditions to your leaders and teams so they are equipped to thrive under pressure.Jolie has studied how the mind works under pressure, how we make decisions and how our reactions and behaviors are impacted by stress. Jolie's areas of expertise include leadership and team effectiveness under pressure, workforce resiliency and wellbeing, disaster recovery, and storytelling. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textOn this powerful and difficult episode, Nick Williams joins Kyle and Jon to discuss a dark aspect of the construction industry. Nick is passionate about people, and the work he does has led him to working with groups that are seeking to better the construction industry and the people in it. Through organizations such as AGC's Mental Health Working Group, Nick is passionate about people, their well being, and how we can serve those in the construction industry better. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textDo you own your career? Have you taken personality tests and wondered what to do with them? What do you prioritize in your life - and do you actually do it? Kent Hedges joins Kyle and Jon to explore these questions and share how he prioritizes family, faith, and relationships in his life and how he has found a path to actually live those priorities each day. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textEver wonder what makes a good team? Jeff Bonk joins Kyle and Jon to talk about how approaching managing a team as a leader is important when it comes to setting and expecting behaviors. The conversation wanders through technology, distractions, being present, the different between manager and leader, and how due to Jeff's experience, he has successfully put it in place to drive cohesive, functioning teams. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textIn this episode, Mike Williams takes on the design and construction industry. An industry rooted deep in history, process, and waste, Mike confronts aspects that just seem crazy when you hear him describe them. Mike's views on people, fees, relationships, contracts, and who should be doing what work and why, are thought provoking and entertaining. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textMegan Schroeder joins the Ripple Intent podcast for her take on business development, facilitating conversations at Breakfast Clubs, and her love of airports. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textTraci Duez joins Jon and Kyle for a continuing conversation on how to rewire your thinking. The T.E.A.R. model explained, our approach to where we want to go and how we want to be, and what causes our thinking to prevent us from getting where we want to be. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textMike Wood has been leading people for decades - in hospitals, national and international organizations, volunteer efforts, and more. A founding member of IFMA, he has been active in AHA, IFMA, ASHE, CAHED, HCC, HCI, AMFP and BEN amongst other organizations. Mike has been a speaker at the national and international level on Technology, Healthcare Innovation, Healthcare PDC and Healthcare Futures. In this conversation with Kyle and Jon, Mike shares what influenced his development as a leader, his approach to self awareness, and his servant leadership. Mike mentions Max Depree's two books in this episode - Leadership Is An Art, and Leadership Jazz.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textJack Mumma shares his adventures in procurement, contracting, philosophy, and looking trees for fish on this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast. After 27 years at MSU, he is now with UMB bringing his people centric approach to work and life. Hear how Jack's approach to putting people first, how he does it, and how it creates impacts to the people and businesses around him. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textTraci Duez joins Kyle and Jon to talk about how we think. Traci has worked with project managers, construction professionals, HR folks, and many more in her journey to help people understand how they think and be intentional about what goes on in our heads. From Human Doings to Stranger Danger, this episode will get you to listen, laugh, and think!www.traciduez.commyVQS.com/podcastrippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textLisa Larance has been in the design and construction industry for many years and through her career she has experienced fitting in well in companies and on projects. She learned the art of helping those around her fit better after wondering why often we feel like we don't fit and sometimes we just fit. Hear how she goes about working with others to increase their feeling of fit. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textTony Seidling is one of the most unique people you will find in the construction industry. He brings a perspective that you have to listen to in order to appreciate - he talks about how he looks back on his interactions each each, how he focuses on the people around him, and a range of examples from gum in the hair to wagons to getting ready for your day. Tony brings his insights on how he is making a difference in people's lives each and every day. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textBrian Mohr from anthym joins Kyle and Jon to discuss connections. Brian has created the anthym company which is building connected teams by using the power of music and other cultural touch points. Brian shares his creation story, what anthym is all about, and the best part - Kyle and Brian put Jon in the hot seat and we all get to learn about Jon's taste (or not) in music. And who would have guessed that Kyle had seen some of the bands he saw? This is a fun episode - hope you enjoy it. https://anthym.life/rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textJon and Kyle are joined by Jenny Hastings to explore her CliftonStrengths and how her awareness of these results impacted her. First we talk about what her top 5 strengths are. Then how her transition to a much larger corporate wide role better aligned with her natural talents. Finally, we discuss how she helped bring Ripple Intent to Sacramento and how you can bring the Breakfast Clubs to your town.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textClay Cousins joins Kyle and Jon to explore Change Management - while we all get and understand the technical side of change, why is the human side so difficult? With all the resources on available, you'd think we as humans would be able to follow the tried and true processes studied and crafted by all the business masters - yet we experience the opposite. The conversation with Clay takes you through a journey that we can all relate to. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textHowie Ferguson, Executive Director of COAA (Construction Owners Association of America), joins Kyle and Jon for a conversation on Human Skills. Call it whatever you like - soft skills, leadership, peopling, or human skills. We explore how that skillset has gain an importance at work over the past couple decades, why it is important, and where we can learn them. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textChristine Schneider learned about her Gallup CliftonStrengths and it changed her life - at work and home. Hear about how the knowledge about how we are wired, how it impacts our reactions and behaviors, and how it helped Christine understand herself. Self awareness is a powerful skill and once you start on the journey, you will transform yourself. Join Jon, Kyle, and Christine for her exploration of her top strengths. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textEver hear or use the phrase "Trust, but verify?" Rooted in the belief that the other person is competent - able to complete whatever is asked of them, followed by your need to check in the finished task to ensure it was complete. According to Sean Williams, this means you actually don't trust the other person. Listen to the conversation as Sean, Kyle, and Jon explore how so many people use Competence as their sol barometer of extending Trust. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textStephen Powell joins Kyle and Jon to explore Connection - what it means, how we create them, if we can be less than present and still create a connection, and more. From Dr. Murthy in May of 2023, he declared that America is lonely - that 1 out of 2 people, at any given time, is lonely. How can this be with all of our technical ways to connect? Listen and learn more!rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textDavid Sharrock, a long time Ripple Intent volunteer and contributor, joins Kyle and Jon to explore Value. The Value is used a lot, from people to money to actions, and this conversation explores what value means, where we see it in action, how we judge others and actions in terms of our own value, and value in the context of others. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textMark created an out of office reply that was his most daring, courageous, and inspirational ever - hear how Mark's journey in Ripple Intent led him to take a leap and share with the world how intentional authenticity can have a huge impact on so many people. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textAle Spray joins Kyle and Jon to explore confidence. Ale is a passionate, sincere, and dedicated person who brings an intense energy to all she does. Our conversation ranges from women in the workplace to fears to imposter syndrome. Ale credits the book Hello, Fears by Michelle Poler as being very influential to her personally. Ale takes Jon and Kyle on a wild discussion!rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textBest selling author, speaker, researcher, and consultant Joseph Myers joins Jon and Kyle to explore his book Trust Me. Joseph shares his thoughts, insights, research, and the brain science that impacts trust in all of us. As he states - "We decide to trust, and we feel distrust. Gaining, keeping, and repairing trust is more complex and difficult than ever before. Drawing on the most current social and brain science, Trust Me develops a simple framework so you can confidently trust and cultivate trustworthiness." Listen as Joseph, Jon, and Kyle discuss the trust flywheel, our guide and guard dogs, and how different areas of our brain impact how we trust. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textMeredith Meyers joins Kyle and Jon to explore the Sincerity aspect of Trust. Meredith places the Sincerity aspect of Trust at the highest level and being a Business Development person, hearing how this plays out day to day is fascinating! Hear how she combines her strengths and approach to trust, and how that combination interacts with other people who place one of the other distinctions (Competence, Care, and Reliability) at the top of their list. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textDo you ever talk about Risk? How you approach risk on projects, teams, and within your organization may be similar to how you approach risk personally. How do you personally view risk? Consider both in your life personally and professionally. If you were to make a list of risks you currently are facing, what would be on there? Join Kyle, Jon, and guest Val Williams to explore the concept of Risk - in our lives, our work, and our impacts on others.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textTracey Abel brings the conversation on Dreams to the Ripple Intent podcast. What is the difference between goals and dreams? Can you dream at work? Are you embracing your potential to dream - and live into them?rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textTrust is a huge concept - in this episode Kyle and Jon are joined by Katy Corrigan to explore one specific aspect of trust, Caring. What does it look like to care at work? How does our sharing impact how we show that we care about others? How do people who highly value caring show it in a positive way to those who do not? rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textDena Null joins Jon and Kyle to explore Innovation - what it is, where we see it, how we cultivate it. Dena has been a strong supporter and influence on Ripple Intent since the very first event and continues to drive the principles into her life. Innovation is a huge topic, with lots of definitions and implementations. How do you define it? How do you see it around you? How do you drive innovation in others?rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textJon and Kyle are joined by Sarah Moser to discuss Trust. Do we naturally trust others or do others have to earn our trust? Of the 4 distinctions of trust, what do each look like in our behaviors? How can we make trust intentional and not something we assume will happen over time?rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textJuan Ramos joins Jon and Kyle to discuss Mistakes. How do people react when they make mistakes? How do other people react when they see people make mistakes? Are our reactions hardwired or can we choose them? Is there a difference between work and home? Where are we more tolerant - with people we know or strangers? This conversation takes Mistakes to a whole new depth of understanding. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a textChristine Sosnowski joins Kyle and Jon to explore the concept of Grace and Patience, a phrase we hear often yet is often assumed to be understood. The conversation looks at our own approach to patience, examples of patience and grace behaviors, and challenges us to look deep within ourselves in our support of other people. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant