SuperManager Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:41:52 -0400 http://cn-video.com/SuperManager en-us © 2026 SuperManager yes 16ac76e3-504c-57d1-abfc-76d33420f73b CN Video Production episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Human Resources CN Video Production https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uu6b9ytp5wpzreo1c1nl0vr9t39q?.jpg SuperManager http://cn-video.com/SuperManager SuperManager: Midlife Job Searching - Taking the Leap - Part 2 of 2 SuperManager: Midlife Job Searching - Taking the Leap - Part 2 of 2 A lot of people realize after 10, 15, 20+... years in their career that they're just not happy.  So what do you? 

Listen in as our panel of SuperManagers who have taken that leap, talk about their experiences, stories, and suggestions.

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests:
Kristen Edens - kristenedens.com
Tara Gregor - BreakWell
Vicky Wors - Wors Consulting

]]> A lot of people realize after 10, 15, 20+... years in their career that they're just not happy.  So what do you? 

Listen in as our panel of SuperManagers who have taken that leap, talk about their experiences, stories, and suggestions.

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests:
Kristen Edens - kristenedens.com
Tara Gregor - BreakWell
Vicky Wors - Wors Consulting

]]> http://cn-video.com/SuperManager CN Video Production Buzzsprout-3169477 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500 800 SuperManager, MidlifeJobChange, UnhappyAtWork, Leadership, Management, CareerChange 2 13 full false SuperManager: Midlife Job Searching - Are You Happy? (part 1 of 2) SuperManager: Midlife Job Searching - Are You Happy? (part 1 of 2) Did you always know what you wanted to do as a career?  So many people realize after several years in a job that they're just not satisfied.  But what does it take to make that leap?

Listen in as our panel discusses how people end up in unsatisfying jobs and what happens in part 1 of this 2 part episode:

Host:
 - Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests
- Tara Gregor - BreakWell
- Kristen Reed-Edens - Kristen Edens LLC
- Vicky Wors - Wors Consulting

]]> Did you always know what you wanted to do as a career?  So many people realize after several years in a job that they're just not satisfied.  But what does it take to make that leap?

Listen in as our panel discusses how people end up in unsatisfying jobs and what happens in part 1 of this 2 part episode:

Host:
 - Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests
- Tara Gregor - BreakWell
- Kristen Reed-Edens - Kristen Edens LLC
- Vicky Wors - Wors Consulting

]]> http://cn-video.com/SuperManager CN Video Production Buzzsprout-3092608 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500 996 SuperManager, Career Change, Management, Leadership, MidLife Career Change 2 12 full false SuperManager: Preparing for Retirement SuperManager: Preparing for Retirement When you mention preparing for retirement people typically think about financial planning.  But what about the emotional life changing aspects of retirement?  What do you plan to do with yourself?  What about your friends and co-workers?

Listen in as our panel discusses a wholistic approach to planning for retirement.  With:

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests:
Tara Gregor - BreakWell
Kristen Edens - kristenedens.com
Vicky Wors - Wors Consulting

]]> When you mention preparing for retirement people typically think about financial planning.  But what about the emotional life changing aspects of retirement?  What do you plan to do with yourself?  What about your friends and co-workers?

Listen in as our panel discusses a wholistic approach to planning for retirement.  With:

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests:
Tara Gregor - BreakWell
Kristen Edens - kristenedens.com
Vicky Wors - Wors Consulting

]]> http://cn-video.com/SuperManager CN Video Production Buzzsprout-3001741 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500 1197 SuperManager, Management, Retirement, Planning for Retirement 2 11 full false SuperManager: Work and Life Balance SuperManager: Work and Life Balance Are your work life, home life, and spiritual life in balance?  Take a listen to these well balanced (sort of) SuperManagers discussing work and life balance:

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guess:
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching
Theresa Phelps - Rosenblum, Goldenhersh, PC
Kristen Reed-Edens - Kristen Edens LLC

]]> Are your work life, home life, and spiritual life in balance?  Take a listen to these well balanced (sort of) SuperManagers discussing work and life balance:

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guess:
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching
Theresa Phelps - Rosenblum, Goldenhersh, PC
Kristen Reed-Edens - Kristen Edens LLC

]]> CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2899552 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500 1440 SuperManager, SuperManager Podcast, Leadership, Work Life Balance, DeStressing at Work, Office Stress, Management 2 10 full false SuperManager: Technical vs Management SuperManager: Technical vs Management So many managers are promoted because of their skills at doing the job.  But is management the right path to take, or are there other options.  What are the pros and cons of taking a promotion into management?

Listen in on our supermanager panel:

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests:
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies
Kristen Reed Edens - Kristen Edens LLC
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching

]]> So many managers are promoted because of their skills at doing the job.  But is management the right path to take, or are there other options.  What are the pros and cons of taking a promotion into management?

Listen in on our supermanager panel:

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests:
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies
Kristen Reed Edens - Kristen Edens LLC
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching

]]> http://cn-video.com/supermanager CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2802388 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1359 supermanager, supermanager podcast, management, leadership, career path 2 9 full false SuperManager: Hiring a Cultural Fit SuperManager: Hiring a Cultural Fit How much you and your team enjoy coming to work can depend on the company culture and whether or not your team is a good fit.  What is your company culture and what do you look for in a new employee to ensure it's a match?

Listen in on our discussion with:

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests:
Kim Baker - Vivid Performance Group
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting

]]> How much you and your team enjoy coming to work can depend on the company culture and whether or not your team is a good fit.  What is your company culture and what do you look for in a new employee to ensure it's a match?

Listen in on our discussion with:

Host:
Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Guests:
Kim Baker - Vivid Performance Group
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting

]]> CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2739205 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1123 2 8 full false SuperManager: Imposter Syndrome Part 2 - What is it and What Can You Do? SuperManager: Imposter Syndrome Part 2 - What is it and What Can You Do? It's surprising how many people have Imposter Syndrome.  So let's talk about it.  What does it mean, how does if affect you, and what can you do about it.

Find out by being a fly on the wall for this discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production
Mike Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching
Angie Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching
Jeff Koziatek - Core Authenticity]]> It's surprising how many people have Imposter Syndrome.  So let's talk about it.  What does it mean, how does if affect you, and what can you do about it.

Find out by being a fly on the wall for this discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production
Mike Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching
Angie Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching
Jeff Koziatek - Core Authenticity]]> CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2739136 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0600 974 2 7 full false SuperManager: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome SuperManager: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome Do you fear being found out at work? On the outside everything seems like it's going great. But on the inside, you're a mess up away from the boss knowing you're a bad fit for the job? Listen to this week's SuperManager podcast in which our panelists discuss Imposter Syndrome.

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Jeff Koziatek - Core Authenticity

Mike Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching

Angie Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching

]]> Do you fear being found out at work? On the outside everything seems like it's going great. But on the inside, you're a mess up away from the boss knowing you're a bad fit for the job? Listen to this week's SuperManager podcast in which our panelists discuss Imposter Syndrome.

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production

Jeff Koziatek - Core Authenticity

Mike Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching

Angie Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2612011 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1004 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Imposter Syndrome, Kitko, Koziatek, Core Authenicity 2 6 full false SuperManager: Illness and Presenteeism at Work SuperManager: Illness and Presenteeism at Work We've talked about the emotional aspects of presenteeism and how it affects the office.  Now we're continuing our discussion with illness and presenteeism and what to do about it.

Listen in by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes –  CN Video Production
Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting 
Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies Midwest 
Kim Baker – Vivid Performance Group 
Maggie Peterson – C6 Solutions, LLC 

]]> We've talked about the emotional aspects of presenteeism and how it affects the office.  Now we're continuing our discussion with illness and presenteeism and what to do about it.

Listen in by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes –  CN Video Production
Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting 
Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies Midwest 
Kim Baker – Vivid Performance Group 
Maggie Peterson – C6 Solutions, LLC 

]]> CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2585419 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0600 890 Supermanager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Presenteeism 2 5 full false SuperManager: Building a Community at Work SuperManager: Building a Community at Work Wouldn't it be great if everyone in the office got along? Tune in to SuperManager for this week's episode "Building a Community at Work" in which we'll discuss ways to make the office a place that works for everyone.

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production
         Kim Baker – Vivid Performance Group
         Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching

]]> Wouldn't it be great if everyone in the office got along? Tune in to SuperManager for this week's episode "Building a Community at Work" in which we'll discuss ways to make the office a place that works for everyone.

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production
         Kim Baker – Vivid Performance Group
         Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2555146 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1424 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Community 2 26 full false Super Manager Podcast - Emotional Aspects of Presenteeism and a Cry Room Super Manager Podcast - Emotional Aspects of Presenteeism and a Cry Room Have you ever had an employee have a meltdown at work? Presenteeism is defined as the problem of employees who are not fully functioning in the workplace because of an illness, injury or other condition. It is a growing problem that is costing employers billions of dollars. Listen in as we discuss possible solutions for presenteeism in the workplace.

“Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:”

Samantha Naes –  CN Video Production

Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting

Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching

Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies Midwest 

Kim Baker – Vivid Performance Group 

Maggie Peterson – C6 Solutions,LLC 



]]> Have you ever had an employee have a meltdown at work? Presenteeism is defined as the problem of employees who are not fully functioning in the workplace because of an illness, injury or other condition. It is a growing problem that is costing employers billions of dollars. Listen in as we discuss possible solutions for presenteeism in the workplace.

“Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:”

Samantha Naes –  CN Video Production

Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting

Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching

Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies Midwest 

Kim Baker – Vivid Performance Group 

Maggie Peterson – C6 Solutions,LLC 



]]> Samantha C Naes – CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2500477 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0600 888 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Presenteeism, cry room, eap 2 3 full false SuperManager: Side Hustles SuperManager: Side Hustles Does everyone now have a side hustle?  You know, some way of earning revenue besides the traditional full-time job.  Why is this so popular? 

Listen in like a super-fly on the wall as our team finds the answers.

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

·         Amy Narishkin - Empowering Partners (HR Services)

·         Rick Shore - Legal Shield

·         Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies

·         Natalie Meyer/Shaw – Hoopayz

]]> Does everyone now have a side hustle?  You know, some way of earning revenue besides the traditional full-time job.  Why is this so popular? 

Listen in like a super-fly on the wall as our team finds the answers.

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

·         Amy Narishkin - Empowering Partners (HR Services)

·         Rick Shore - Legal Shield

·         Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies

·         Natalie Meyer/Shaw – Hoopayz

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2372042 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1106 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Side Hustles, Alternatives to FullTime Employment 2 2 full false SuperManager: Measuring Productivity SuperManager: Measuring Productivity Time is the most valuable commodity we have.  You can't make more, but you can be more productive to make better use of your time.  And that starts with measuring how your time is being used, and how to better use it. 

Listen in as our team of super managers discuss measuring productivity (part of a series on productivity), with:

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production

·         Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies

·         Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching

·         Cathy Sexton – The Productivity Experts 

]]> Time is the most valuable commodity we have.  You can't make more, but you can be more productive to make better use of your time.  And that starts with measuring how your time is being used, and how to better use it. 

Listen in as our team of super managers discuss measuring productivity (part of a series on productivity), with:

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production

·         Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies

·         Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching

·         Cathy Sexton – The Productivity Experts 

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2371961 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1339 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Improving Productivity, Measuring Productivity 2 1 full false SuperManager: How to Reduce Stress and Still Care SuperManager: How to Reduce Stress and Still Care Ever noticed a correlation between how much you care about your job and how much stress you feel?  Well there are ways to really care about doing a good job, without all the unnecessary stress.
Listen in as our un-stressed SuperManager panel discusses how and why:

Samantha C. Naes - CN Video Production
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies
Kim Baker - Vivid Performance Group
Maggie Peterson - C6 Solutions, LLC

]]> Ever noticed a correlation between how much you care about your job and how much stress you feel?  Well there are ways to really care about doing a good job, without all the unnecessary stress.
Listen in as our un-stressed SuperManager panel discusses how and why:

Samantha C. Naes - CN Video Production
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies
Kim Baker - Vivid Performance Group
Maggie Peterson - C6 Solutions, LLC

]]> Samantha C. Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2224451 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1094 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Reducing Stress, Work Life Balance 1 29 full false SuperManager: Characteristics of Top Leaders SuperManager: Characteristics of Top Leaders What makes someone a good leader?  Are you a good leader?  Listen in on this discussion regarding our favorite leaders, the characteristics that make them great, and what we can do to be better.

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production
·         Joel Emery– Ignite Strategies.
·         Art Snarzyk III – Inner View Advisors Inc.
·         Theresa Phelps – Rosenblum, Goldenhersh, PC

]]> What makes someone a good leader?  Are you a good leader?  Listen in on this discussion regarding our favorite leaders, the characteristics that make them great, and what we can do to be better.

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production
·         Joel Emery– Ignite Strategies.
·         Art Snarzyk III – Inner View Advisors Inc.
·         Theresa Phelps – Rosenblum, Goldenhersh, PC

]]> Samantha C. Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2224379 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1140 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Leadership Skills, Emotional Intelligence 1 28 full false SuperManager: Better Time Management SuperManager: Better Time Management Time is one of our most valuable resources... So how do we make more?  This week our super panel discusses strategies for better time management and ways to help others that aren't spending their time on the most important tasks.

Check out what our SuperTimeManagers have to say:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)

Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching and Training (Business Coaching and Confidante)

Cathy Sexton – The Productivity Experts (Speaker and Coach)

]]> Time is one of our most valuable resources... So how do we make more?  This week our super panel discusses strategies for better time management and ways to help others that aren't spending their time on the most important tasks.

Check out what our SuperTimeManagers have to say:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)

Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching and Training (Business Coaching and Confidante)

Cathy Sexton – The Productivity Experts (Speaker and Coach)

]]> Samantha C. Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2131382 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1233 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Time Management, Productivity 1 28 full false SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 3 (What's the Solution?) SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 3 (What's the Solution?) Is the solution to "shame and blame?" Or is there another approach that produces more tangible results in the work environment? Has progress even been made at all on the issue over the last several decades? This week, our super panel discusses what they believe the solution is to issues of gender bias in the work place in the finale of our three part series on Equal Pay and Gender Bias.

Listen in like a super equal fly on the wall to this week's discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)
Amy Narishkin - Empowering Partners (HR Services)
Gerald Richardson - Evans & Dixon, LLC. (Legal Services)

]]> Is the solution to "shame and blame?" Or is there another approach that produces more tangible results in the work environment? Has progress even been made at all on the issue over the last several decades? This week, our super panel discusses what they believe the solution is to issues of gender bias in the work place in the finale of our three part series on Equal Pay and Gender Bias.

Listen in like a super equal fly on the wall to this week's discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)
Amy Narishkin - Empowering Partners (HR Services)
Gerald Richardson - Evans & Dixon, LLC. (Legal Services)

]]> Samantha C. Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2131349 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0600 882 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Equal Pay and Gender Bias, Bias, Solutions 1 27 full false SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias) SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias) SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias)

So how do we get past Gender Bias? Does the law provide the solution? Or is there another, more personal approach that employers have to take in order to overcome their unconscious bias? This week our super panel discusses overcoming bias.

Listen in like a fly on the wall in this week's discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)
Amy Narishkin - Empowering Partners (HR Services)
Gerald Richardson - Evans & Dixon, LLC. (Legal Services)

]]> SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias)

So how do we get past Gender Bias? Does the law provide the solution? Or is there another, more personal approach that employers have to take in order to overcome their unconscious bias? This week our super panel discusses overcoming bias.

Listen in like a fly on the wall in this week's discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)
Amy Narishkin - Empowering Partners (HR Services)
Gerald Richardson - Evans & Dixon, LLC. (Legal Services)

]]> Samantha C. Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2019984 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1192 Management, Management Skills, Podcast, Supermanager, Equal Pay and Gender Bias, Employment, Leadership, Employee Benefits 1 26 full false SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias) SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias) Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias)

There are laws in place to help reduce gender bias and unequal pay in the workplace, but is that the solution? From the hiring process to unequal pay, unconscious bias creates a large difference in the experiences of men and women in the workplace.  This week our super panel discusses "Unconscious Bias" in Part 1 of this 3 part series on Gender Bias and Equal Pay.

Listen in like a super fly on the wall to this very heated discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)
Amy Narishkin - Empowering Partners (HR Services)
Natalie Meyer - HooPayz (Employee Benefits)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)
Gerald Richardson - Evans & Dixon, LLC. (Legal Services)

]]> Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias)

There are laws in place to help reduce gender bias and unequal pay in the workplace, but is that the solution? From the hiring process to unequal pay, unconscious bias creates a large difference in the experiences of men and women in the workplace.  This week our super panel discusses "Unconscious Bias" in Part 1 of this 3 part series on Gender Bias and Equal Pay.

Listen in like a super fly on the wall to this very heated discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)
Amy Narishkin - Empowering Partners (HR Services)
Natalie Meyer - HooPayz (Employee Benefits)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)
Gerald Richardson - Evans & Dixon, LLC. (Legal Services)

]]> Samantha C. Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-2018964 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0600 665 Management, Management Skills, Podcast, Supermanager, Equal Pay and Gender Bias, Employment, Leadership, Employee Benefits 1 25 full false SuperManager: Increasing Employee Enthusiasm and Loyalty SuperManager: Increasing Employee Enthusiasm and Loyalty Employee enthusiasm and loyalty is an important element for keeping your team productive. On this week's episode of SuperManager, our panelists discuss the obstacles and solutions to inspiring employees and gaining their loyalty.

Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Vicky Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)
Sally Bowles - PreFix Technologies (IT Solutions)
Natalie Meyer - Hoopayz (Benefit Services)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)
Curt Kinney - Alliance Technologies, LLC (Managed IT Services)

]]> Employee enthusiasm and loyalty is an important element for keeping your team productive. On this week's episode of SuperManager, our panelists discuss the obstacles and solutions to inspiring employees and gaining their loyalty.

Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Vicky Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)
Sally Bowles - PreFix Technologies (IT Solutions)
Natalie Meyer - Hoopayz (Benefit Services)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)
Curt Kinney - Alliance Technologies, LLC (Managed IT Services)

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1939094 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1275 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Employee Enthusiasm, Employee Loyalty 1 24 full false SuperManager: Knowledge Transfer - Best Practices when you're Losing an Expert SuperManager: Knowledge Transfer - Best Practices when you're Losing an Expert When a key part of your team leaves, there is a responsibility for the manager to make sure every one has a smooth transition. Listen in on this discussion as our panelists find solutions to these problems as they talk about what the impact has when someone leaves.


Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production (corporate video production)
Sally Bowles - Prefix Technologies (IT Solutions)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Processes)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)

]]> When a key part of your team leaves, there is a responsibility for the manager to make sure every one has a smooth transition. Listen in on this discussion as our panelists find solutions to these problems as they talk about what the impact has when someone leaves.


Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production (corporate video production)
Sally Bowles - Prefix Technologies (IT Solutions)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Processes)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (HR Services)

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1938574 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1127 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Knowledge Transfer 1 23 full false SuperManager: Continuing Eduction - Who's Responsible? SuperManager: Continuing Eduction - Who's Responsible? Most businesses and industries benefit from employees continuing education on their skill. The employee becomes more valuable to the company, and maybe become more loyal. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons to the individual and the business, some of the best methods for continuing education, and how to make it happen.   And of course, a horror story!

Find out by being a super fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Sally Bowles - Prefix Technologies (Information Technology)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)

]]> Most businesses and industries benefit from employees continuing education on their skill. The employee becomes more valuable to the company, and maybe become more loyal. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons to the individual and the business, some of the best methods for continuing education, and how to make it happen.   And of course, a horror story!

Find out by being a super fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Sally Bowles - Prefix Technologies (Information Technology)
Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems)

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1846339 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1168 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Continuing Education 1 22 full false SuperManager: Empowering Your Employees SuperManager: Empowering Your Employees How much control do your employees have over their own success, and the success of your organization? How much should they have? What are some of the best ways to empower employees to be their best, so you can be your best?

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Rick Shore - Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Mad Underhill - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Tara Gregor - Breakwell (Workplace Wellbeing)

]]> How much control do your employees have over their own success, and the success of your organization? How much should they have? What are some of the best ways to empower employees to be their best, so you can be your best?

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Rick Shore - Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Mad Underhill - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Tara Gregor - Breakwell (Workplace Wellbeing)

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1842301 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0500 943 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Empowering Your Employees, Empowerment 1 21 full false SuperManager: Department Onboarding - Getting Employees Acclimated to the Group SuperManager: Department Onboarding - Getting Employees Acclimated to the Group We've talked about on-boarding, everyone has talked about on-boarding... but what about department on-boarding? How do businesses help employees transition not only into the company, but the specific group they'll be working with. What are some of the best ways to help employees understand the role of their department and how it fits into the grand scheme of things?

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Sally Bowles - Prefix Technologies (IT Firm for Small to Medium Sized Businesses)
Natalie Meyer - Meyer Group (Employee Benefits)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (Human Resources)

]]> We've talked about on-boarding, everyone has talked about on-boarding... but what about department on-boarding? How do businesses help employees transition not only into the company, but the specific group they'll be working with. What are some of the best ways to help employees understand the role of their department and how it fits into the grand scheme of things?

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Sally Bowles - Prefix Technologies (IT Firm for Small to Medium Sized Businesses)
Natalie Meyer - Meyer Group (Employee Benefits)
Victoria Wors - Wors Consulting (Human Resources)

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1767271 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1123 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Onboarding, Department Onboarding, 1 20 full false SuperManager: The Organization Communication Conversation SuperManager: The Organization Communication Conversation Communication is essential for an organization to be successful. What are some ways that managers can help communication flow efficiently within an organization? How can miscommunication be avoided? How important is it that information gets shared with employees?

Found out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Les Landes - Landes & Associates (Employee Engagement and Marketing Communications)

]]> Communication is essential for an organization to be successful. What are some ways that managers can help communication flow efficiently within an organization? How can miscommunication be avoided? How important is it that information gets shared with employees?

Found out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Les Landes - Landes & Associates (Employee Engagement and Marketing Communications)

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1766896 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0500 883 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Communication, Organization, The Organization Communication Conversation 1 19 full false SuperManager: Help! My Team Isn't Meeting Deadlines - Increasing Productivity SuperManager: Help! My Team Isn't Meeting Deadlines - Increasing Productivity Everyone hates deadlines, but it's the reality of the job. What do you do when your department doesn't meet them? Push back the deadlines? Work overtime? How important is it that deadlines are met? And are there easier ways to meet them?

Find out, by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching and Training (Business Coaching and Confidante)
Rick Shore - Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Tara Gregor - BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)
Mad Underhill - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

]]> Everyone hates deadlines, but it's the reality of the job. What do you do when your department doesn't meet them? Push back the deadlines? Work overtime? How important is it that deadlines are met? And are there easier ways to meet them?

Find out, by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching and Training (Business Coaching and Confidante)
Rick Shore - Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Tara Gregor - BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)
Mad Underhill - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1722658 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1222 Increasing Productivity, Deadlines, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment 1 18 full false SuperManager: Attracting the Right Employees SuperManager: Attracting the Right Employees Achieving goals in an organization requires having the right team. However, finding the right person to fill the missing link can be difficult. What are some best practices for attracting the right employees? How can you make your organization a place that qualified and skilled individuals would want to be a part of? What do employees look for in a job?

Find out, by being a super fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Art Snarzyk III - Interview Advisors (Hiring and Team Development)


]]> Achieving goals in an organization requires having the right team. However, finding the right person to fill the missing link can be difficult. What are some best practices for attracting the right employees? How can you make your organization a place that qualified and skilled individuals would want to be a part of? What do employees look for in a job?

Find out, by being a super fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Art Snarzyk III - Interview Advisors (Hiring and Team Development)


]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1692835 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1016 Hiring, Interview, AttractingEmployees, Attracting the Right Employees, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment 1 17 full false SuperManager: De-escalating/Reducing Drama at Work SuperManager: De-escalating/Reducing Drama at Work Drama, drama, drama... We'd like a drama-free work environment, but it keeps happening. Gossiping, conversations about instead of with co-workers, personal issues... Let's talk about why it happens, and how to reduce the drama for a more calm (and trusting) work environment.

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching and Training (Business Coaching and Confidante)
Katie Magoon - People's Solution Center (HR Consulting)

]]> Drama, drama, drama... We'd like a drama-free work environment, but it keeps happening. Gossiping, conversations about instead of with co-workers, personal issues... Let's talk about why it happens, and how to reduce the drama for a more calm (and trusting) work environment.

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching and Training (Business Coaching and Confidante)
Katie Magoon - People's Solution Center (HR Consulting)

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1615558 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1185 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Office Drama, Reducing Workplace Drama, Conflict Resolution 1 15 full false SuperManager: Improving the Hiring Process SuperManager: Improving the Hiring Process Technology has made it easier to apply for employment, but has YOUR process improved? What's the employee experience? How easy (or difficult) is the process for management?

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production – Corporate Video Production
Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching - Business Coach and Confidante
Katie Magoon – People Solutions Center - HR Consulting Firm

]]> Technology has made it easier to apply for employment, but has YOUR process improved? What's the employee experience? How easy (or difficult) is the process for management?

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production – Corporate Video Production
Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching - Business Coach and Confidante
Katie Magoon – People Solutions Center - HR Consulting Firm

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1614658 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1135 Hiring Process, Improving Hiring Process, Turnover, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment 1 14 full false SuperManager: Employee Emotional Wellness and How It Affects Performance SuperManager: Employee Emotional Wellness and How It Affects Performance In this episode, we discuss how emotional well being (personal baggage and stress) can affect performance at work. What's the difference between presenteeism and absenteeism? How effective are EAP Programs? Can taking the time to understand emotional wellness improve work environment.and employee satisfaction?

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Tara Gregor - BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)
Rick Shore - Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management)
Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting (HR Consultant)

]]> In this episode, we discuss how emotional well being (personal baggage and stress) can affect performance at work. What's the difference between presenteeism and absenteeism? How effective are EAP Programs? Can taking the time to understand emotional wellness improve work environment.and employee satisfaction?

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Tara Gregor - BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)
Rick Shore - Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management)
Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting (HR Consultant)

]]> Samantha Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1643563 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1092 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment, Employee Emotional Wellness and How It Affects Performance, Emotional Wellness 1 16 full false SuperManager: Office Horror Stories - Bad Hires SuperManager: Office Horror Stories - Bad Hires It's a beautiful thing when you hire just the right employee, but that doesn't always happen. In fact, we're going to discuss those office horror stories where the employee and the organization were definitely NOT a good fit.

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production – Corporate Video Production
Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies – IT services for small to medium sized businesses
Gerry Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC – Labor and Employment Lawyer
Vickie Wors – Wors Consulting – HR Consultant



]]> It's a beautiful thing when you hire just the right employee, but that doesn't always happen. In fact, we're going to discuss those office horror stories where the employee and the organization were definitely NOT a good fit.

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production – Corporate Video Production
Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies – IT services for small to medium sized businesses
Gerry Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC – Labor and Employment Lawyer
Vickie Wors – Wors Consulting – HR Consultant



]]> CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1588576 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1293 Office Horror Stories, Bad Hires, Turnover, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment 1 11 full false SuperManager: Interview Horror Stories SuperManager: Interview Horror Stories If I could write a book about all of the weird and unusual things that have happened during job interviews (from both sides of the table)…

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:” 

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production – Corporate Video Production
Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies – IT services for small to medium sized businesses
Gerry Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC – Labor and Employment Lawyer
Vickie Wors – Wors Consulting – HR Consultant

]]> If I could write a book about all of the weird and unusual things that have happened during job interviews (from both sides of the table)…

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:” 

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production – Corporate Video Production
Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies – IT services for small to medium sized businesses
Gerry Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC – Labor and Employment Lawyer
Vickie Wors – Wors Consulting – HR Consultant

]]> CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1555930 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1403 Interviewing, Interviewers, Interviewees, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment 1 11 full false SuperManager: Me Too and How it Affects You in the Workplace SuperManager: Me Too and How it Affects You in the Workplace The Me Too movement has really shaken things up in the news, in our lives, and in the workplace. What once seemed harmless (to some) is now very publicly unacceptable. What does this mean to everyone? Do employees understand the rules? Do they know what to do if they feel something isn't right? How do you handle it?

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching (Business Coach and Confidante)
Rick Shore – Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Gerald Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC (Lawyer)
Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting (Human Resources Consulting)
Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies (IT Firm for Small to Medium Sized Businesses)

]]> The Me Too movement has really shaken things up in the news, in our lives, and in the workplace. What once seemed harmless (to some) is now very publicly unacceptable. What does this mean to everyone? Do employees understand the rules? Do they know what to do if they feel something isn't right? How do you handle it?

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching (Business Coach and Confidante)
Rick Shore – Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Gerald Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC (Lawyer)
Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting (Human Resources Consulting)
Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies (IT Firm for Small to Medium Sized Businesses)

]]> CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1555360 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1761 MeToo, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment 1 10 full false SuperManager: Religion in the Workplace SuperManager: Religion in the Workplace There's an ongoing debate about religion in schools, and where it is and isn't to practice or even discuss religion. But what about the workplace? How do you handle employee's religious needs, while being fair and respectful to everyone?

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching (Business Coach and Confidante)
Rick Shore – Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Gerald Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC (Lawyer)
Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting (Human Resources Consulting)

]]> There's an ongoing debate about religion in schools, and where it is and isn't to practice or even discuss religion. But what about the workplace? How do you handle employee's religious needs, while being fair and respectful to everyone?

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching (Business Coach and Confidante)
Rick Shore – Legal Shield (Business Solutions)
Gerald Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC (Lawyer)
Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting (Human Resources Consulting)

]]> Samantha C Naes Buzzsprout-1529500 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1171 Religion in the workplace, Prayer in the workplace, Freedom of religion, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment 1 9 full false SuperManager: Remote Employees – Creating a Cohesive Culture SuperManager: Remote Employees – Creating a Cohesive Culture This is a part technical / part company culture discussion on how to deal with employees working from remote locations. This conversation includes technology ideas and best practices, as well as methods for making them feel like a part of the team, even if they're not on site.

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies (IT Firm for Small to Medium Sized Businesses)
Tasha Knight – Web Design by Knight (Web Design and Security)
Bryan Cavanaugh - Cavanaugh Law Firm (Labor and Employment Lawyer)

      

]]> This is a part technical / part company culture discussion on how to deal with employees working from remote locations. This conversation includes technology ideas and best practices, as well as methods for making them feel like a part of the team, even if they're not on site.

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies (IT Firm for Small to Medium Sized Businesses)
Tasha Knight – Web Design by Knight (Web Design and Security)
Bryan Cavanaugh - Cavanaugh Law Firm (Labor and Employment Lawyer)

      

]]> Samantha C Naes Buzzsprout-1499347 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1193 Remote Employees, Policies and Procedures, Employment Laws, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment 1 8 full false SuperManager: Does Your Office Promote Positive Employee Health and Wellness? SuperManager: Does Your Office Promote Positive Employee Health and Wellness? An employee's wellbeing can seriously affect their performance at work... whether it's a poor diet, emotional distress, financial problems, or even a combination of all three. So what do we do? Yoga during lunch? Healthy snacks in the break room? How can we as managers ensure our employees are healthy, happy, and successful?

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Tara Gregor – BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)
Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Natalie Meyer –  Meyer Group (Insurance and Investments)
Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management)
Gerald Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC (Lawyer)

]]> An employee's wellbeing can seriously affect their performance at work... whether it's a poor diet, emotional distress, financial problems, or even a combination of all three. So what do we do? Yoga during lunch? Healthy snacks in the break room? How can we as managers ensure our employees are healthy, happy, and successful?

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

Tara Gregor – BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)
Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)
Natalie Meyer –  Meyer Group (Insurance and Investments)
Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management)
Gerald Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC (Lawyer)

]]> Samantha C Naes Buzzsprout-1439458 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0500 1583 Employee Wellbeing, Emotional Wellness, Physical Wellness, Financial Wellness, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, 1 7 full false SuperManager: Security and Avoiding Malware SuperManager: Security and Avoiding Malware We will be discussing different ways of keeping company data secure, from a technology standpoint (antivirus/malware software...) to company and department best practices and policies.

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with"

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

·         Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies (IT Firm for Small to Medium Sized Businesses)

·         Tasha Knight – Web Design by Knight (Web Design and Security)

]]> We will be discussing different ways of keeping company data secure, from a technology standpoint (antivirus/malware software...) to company and department best practices and policies.

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with"

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

·         Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies (IT Firm for Small to Medium Sized Businesses)

·         Tasha Knight – Web Design by Knight (Web Design and Security)

]]> Samantha C Naes Buzzsprout-1432918 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1340 Network Security, Malware, Phishing, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits, Employment 1 6 full false SuperManager: Creating an Ideal Workplace With and For Your Employees SuperManager: Creating an Ideal Workplace With and For Your Employees It's safe to assume that employees find value in recognition like Employee of the Month or yoga during lunch, but there's more to it than that.  What do employees truly value? Have you ever asked? How do you create a good company culture where all people feel comfortable?”

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

·         Tara Gregor – BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)

·         Steve Finkelstein – Experience on Demand (Management Consulting Firm)

·         Jon Floyd – LeadValets (Advisor on Brand Reputation and Visibility)

·         Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management)

]]> It's safe to assume that employees find value in recognition like Employee of the Month or yoga during lunch, but there's more to it than that.  What do employees truly value? Have you ever asked? How do you create a good company culture where all people feel comfortable?”

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

·         Tara Gregor – BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)

·         Steve Finkelstein – Experience on Demand (Management Consulting Firm)

·         Jon Floyd – LeadValets (Advisor on Brand Reputation and Visibility)

·         Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management)

]]> Samantha C Naes Buzzsprout-1399192 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1080 Ideal Workplace, Company Culture, Communication, SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Employee Benefits 1 5 full false SuperManager: Navigating the Opioid Crisis in the Workplace SuperManager: Navigating the Opioid Crisis in the Workplace Everyone knows someone affected by the opioid crisis.  But how does this affect the work environment.  And what can you, as a manager or co-worker, do to help?

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

·         Tara Gregor – BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

·         Natalie Meyer –  Meyer Group (Insurance and Investments)

·         Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management)

·         Gerald Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC (Lawyer)

]]> Everyone knows someone affected by the opioid crisis.  But how does this affect the work environment.  And what can you, as a manager or co-worker, do to help?

Find out by being a super fly on the wall during this podcast discussion with:

·         Tara Gregor – BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing)

·         Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production)

·         Natalie Meyer –  Meyer Group (Insurance and Investments)

·         Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management)

·         Gerald Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC (Lawyer)

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1335040 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1406 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, drug testing, opioids, opioid crisis, narcan 1 4 full false SuperManager: Social Consciousness and Community Outreach Programs in the Workplace SuperManager: Social Consciousness and Community Outreach Programs in the Workplace Today's workforce wants to give back to their community and look for employers who support this endeavor.  Why is social consciousness so important in the work environment?  Can it increase employee loyalty?  What are other organizations doing and how has it worked out for them?

Find out by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

  • Tara Gregor – BreakWell
  • Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching
  • Samantha Naes – CN Video Production
  • Lisa Oxenhandler –  Recruiting for Growth
  • Rod Mccann -  Mccann Consulting




]]> Today's workforce wants to give back to their community and look for employers who support this endeavor.  Why is social consciousness so important in the work environment?  Can it increase employee loyalty?  What are other organizations doing and how has it worked out for them?

Find out by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

  • Tara Gregor – BreakWell
  • Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching
  • Samantha Naes – CN Video Production
  • Lisa Oxenhandler –  Recruiting for Growth
  • Rod Mccann -  Mccann Consulting




]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1253564 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1012 community outreach, social consciousness, supermanager, leadership, management, employee benefits 1 4 full false SuperManager: Office Horror Stories SuperManager: Office Horror Stories In an office things go wrong, personalities collide, poor decisions are made.  It can be a real horror story... or it can be great listening, when it's happened to someone else!

Listen in on other organizations employment horror stories, why they happened, and ideas for dealing with similar situations.  With:

  • Samantha Naes - Owner at CN Video Production (corporate video production)
  • Tara Gregor – BreakWell (workplace wellbeing)
  • Rodney McCann - McCann Consulting (pharmacy benefit management)
  • Lisa Oxenhandler – Recruiting for Growth (recruiter)
  • Natalie Meyer - Meyer Group (insurance and investments)
  • Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching (business coach and confidant)
]]> In an office things go wrong, personalities collide, poor decisions are made.  It can be a real horror story... or it can be great listening, when it's happened to someone else!

Listen in on other organizations employment horror stories, why they happened, and ideas for dealing with similar situations.  With:

  • Samantha Naes - Owner at CN Video Production (corporate video production)
  • Tara Gregor – BreakWell (workplace wellbeing)
  • Rodney McCann - McCann Consulting (pharmacy benefit management)
  • Lisa Oxenhandler – Recruiting for Growth (recruiter)
  • Natalie Meyer - Meyer Group (insurance and investments)
  • Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching (business coach and confidant)
]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1244990 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1240 SuperManager, horror stories, annoying employees, leadership, management, supervisor, difficult employees, human resources 1 3 full false SuperManager: The Legalization of Medical Marijuana and how it Affects the Workplace SuperManager: The Legalization of Medical Marijuana and how it Affects the Workplace How will the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use affect the office environment?  Won't it affect performance?  What about drug testing?  If marijuana is taken for medical purposes, can you fire someone for using? 

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - Owner at CN Video Production
Tara Gregor – BreakWell
Rodney McCann - McCann Consulting
Natalie Meyer - Meyer Group
Gerald Richardson - Evans & Dixson, LLC



]]> How will the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use affect the office environment?  Won't it affect performance?  What about drug testing?  If marijuana is taken for medical purposes, can you fire someone for using? 

Find out, by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with:

Samantha Naes - Owner at CN Video Production
Tara Gregor – BreakWell
Rodney McCann - McCann Consulting
Natalie Meyer - Meyer Group
Gerald Richardson - Evans & Dixson, LLC



]]> Samantha Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1175954 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0500 1360 SuperManager, Leadership, Management, Management Skills, Medical Marijuana, Drug Testing 1 2 full false SuperManager - Introduction (podcast 0) SuperManager - Introduction (podcast 0) It's quite a challenge being responsible for the success of your company or department, and your team.  Laws, people and technology are constantly changing.  I wasn't the best manager in the beginning, but by making friends with various experts, I've improved tremendously.  We get together once a week and talk about current topics related to hiring, leadership, management, employment... and invite you to be a fly on the wall.  You can also participate (ask questions, give feedback, and share stories) in our SuperManager LinkedIn group, or our SuperManager Facebook group.  Both can be found at http://cn-video.com/SuperManager

]]> It's quite a challenge being responsible for the success of your company or department, and your team.  Laws, people and technology are constantly changing.  I wasn't the best manager in the beginning, but by making friends with various experts, I've improved tremendously.  We get together once a week and talk about current topics related to hiring, leadership, management, employment... and invite you to be a fly on the wall.  You can also participate (ask questions, give feedback, and share stories) in our SuperManager LinkedIn group, or our SuperManager Facebook group.  Both can be found at http://cn-video.com/SuperManager

]]> Samantha C Naes - CN Video Production Buzzsprout-1278079 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0500 224 SuperManager, leadership, management, employment, hiring, workplace, human resources, hr 1 1 full false