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CHANGE@WORK

by Daggerwing Group

CHANGE@WORK is a podcast about the ever evolving world of work and the human behaviors that drive it. Chris Thornton, Senior Principal at Daggerwing Group, hosts and discusses what we've learned as change consultants with partners, clients and leading experts from a variety of industries. Tune in every month as we share what's happening in the world of work, how leaders can prepare for the future, and how to engage employees along the way.

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Episodes

  1. Building Healthy Cultures of Accountability with Michael Timms

    Michael Timms is a leadership consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of "How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability". Through his work at Avail Leadership, Michael has helped thousands of senior leaders enhance team performance at organizations like Microsoft to RBC. His work has been featured in…

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  2. Communicating Effectively in a Time of Change with Ben Feller

    In today's fast-moving business environment, leaders are facing a communication crisis—too many acronyms, too much noise, and too little clarity. In this episode, Chris Thornton sits down with Ben Feller, former White House correspondent and partner at maslansky + partners, to talk about the…

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  3. Operationalizing Sustainability Efforts with Tiana Ritchell

    Tiana Ritchell is a Principal at Daggerwing Group and expert at operationalizing ESG & sustainability strategies. She has worked with General Mills and other partners to achieve their ambitious goals. In this episode of Change@Work, Tiana and host Chris Thornton explore the significant challenges...

  4. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 38: Changing the Climate One Acre of Ocean At a Time

    Dr Brian von Herzen, Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Foundation – a nonprofit organization dedicated to regenerating ocean ecosystems through marine permaculture technology — joins this episode of Change@Work. He and host, Chris Thornton, discuss how his work addresses gaps in food...

  5. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 37: Navigating Change Implementation

    Dr. Mary Barnes is the Founder and CEO of Evolve Your Performance, a consultancy that aims to empower executives to deliver transformational change and maximize employee potential. With a doctorate in human and organizational learning and over two decades of experience, Mary developed the...

  6. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 36: Selecting Foods for a More Sustainable Future

    Sara Polon, Co-Founder and CEO of Soupergirl -- a natural, plant-based, kosher, and sustainably sourced soup company -- joins this episode of Change@Work. The comedian-turned-food entrepreneur and host, Chris Thornton discuss Sara's journey to soup-making, the challenges and joys of being a small...

  7. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 35: Helping Leaders to Operationalize Growth

    Susan Odle is the Founder & CEO of 8020CS — a strategic consultancy that helps leaders and leadership teams learn how to successfully operationalize strategic plans and change initiatives. She is also the author of a new book, Successful Change: A Field Guide to Operationalizing Change that…

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  8. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 34: Positioning Education as a Business Imperative

    Justin van Fleet, President of Theirworld and Executive Director of the Global Business Coalition for Education, joins us on this episode of Change@Work. He and host, Chris Thornton, discuss the important role businesses play in the education system, how investing in education can help companies…

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  9. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 33: Navigating Disruption Through Deep Collaboration

    Dr Tanvi Gautam, MD, Founder of Leadershift Inc., Global HR influencer, Program director & faculty at Singapore Management University (ExD) and author joins us for this episode of Change@Work. She and host, Chris Thornton, discuss the framework for her new book, Deep Collaboration: 5 crucial...

  10. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 32: Pouring into Sustainability - From Seed to Cup

    Natalie Webb, founder and Executive Director of Cafecita Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster that sources all beans from sustainable, women-owned coffee farms and co-ops, joins us for this episode of Change@Work. She and host, Chris Thornton, delve into how Natalie's unique experience as a human...

  11. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 31: Learning about Change and Leadership Through Crisis

    Eric McNulty, Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University, an instructor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and co-author of the book, You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matters Most joins us for this episode of…

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  12. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 30: Navigating the Journey to Sustainability at Nestlé

    Molly Fogarty, Head of Corporate & Government Affairs and Sustainability at Nestlé Zone North America, joins host, Chris Thornton, for this episode of Change@Work. In this episode, the two have a candid conversation about Molly's own journey to success and sustainability, navigating through the...

  13. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 29: Championing DE&I in a Climate of Apathy & Economic Uncertainty

    Daniel Oppong, founder of The Courage Collective, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultancy, joins us again on this episode of Change@Work. He and host, Chris Thornton, discuss the evolution of DE&I initiatives as of late, how they've been met with less momentum, and shares why it's…

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  14. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 28: Rethinking How We Approach Philanthropy

    Brian Crimmins, CEO of Changing Our World, a trusted social impact consulting firm that advises leading corporations and nonprofit organizations, joins us for this episode of Chang@Work. He and host Chris Thornton discuss Brian's new book, The Generosity Crisis, which explores the current state…

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  15. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 27: Becoming a B Corp Certified Company

    Celeste Leverton, Associate Director, Sustainability Manager at Coutts, a 331-year-old private bank in the UK, joins us for this episode on Change@Work. Listen as she and host, Chris Thornton, discuss what the B Corp certification process entails, the benefits of becoming certified, and how to…

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  16. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 26: Reinventing Resilience

    Paul Thallner, Principal at Daggerwing Group and author of Reinventing Resilience, joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as he and host Chris Thornton, discuss why Paul wrote his new book and why organizations must evolve and grow so workers aren't forced to continually bounce back. Paul…

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  17. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 25: Creating an Ever-Evolving Approach to DE&I

    Emily Graham, Chief Equity and Impact Officer at Omnicom Group, joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as she and host Chris Thornton discuss Omnicom's renewed approach to DE&I as a result of 2020, the need for leaders to own and drive inclusive and equitable cultures, and the many ways in…

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  18. Change@Work, Episode 24: Realizing Conscious Accountability Within Your Organization

    David Tate, Professor at Yale University School of Management and CEO of Conscious Growth Partners – a leadership coaching and executive development consultancy – joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as he and host Chris Thornton discuss his upcoming book, Conscious Accountability, how…

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  19. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 23: Redefining Purpose With Your Commitment to ESG

    Sandy Skees, Global Purpose & Impact Practice Lead at Porter Novelli, joins this episode of Change@Work. Tune in as Sandy and host Chris Thornton discuss the impactful rise of ESG on Wall Street in recent years, consumer expectations when it comes to ESG performance, and why defining purpose is...

  20. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 22: Using Language to Build Trust

    Michael Maslansky, CEO of language strategy firm maslansky + partners, joins this episode of Change@Work. Tune in as he and host Chris Thornton discuss two strategic language frameworks that organizations can use to effectively communicate ideas, build trust with employees, and foster an...

  21. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 21: The Driving Forces Behind ESG

    Johannes Wassenberg, Managing Director at Moody's Corporation, joins this episode of Change@Work to discuss ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). Listen as he and host Chris discuss how ESG has come to the forefront in recent years, the different stakeholders driving this change, and what it…

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  22. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 20: Using Design Thinking to Drive Innovation

    Luisa Schumacher, Design Thinking Catalyst Lead at Ford Motor Company, joins this episode of Change@Work. Listen as she and host Chris Thornton discuss incorporating human-centered design into everyday work, inviting abstraction into our work-style, and Luisa's three key design thinking tools.

  23. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 19: Leveraging Purpose to Activate Performance

    Ranjay Gulati—a Harvard Business School professor, organization and leadership expert, and best-selling author—joins this episode of CHANGE@WORK. Tune in as he and host Chris Thorn discuss his new book, Deep Purpose, and how to go beyond a surface-level purpose statement to actually activate...

  24. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 18: Role Modeling: What Organizations Can Learn from the Sports World

    Sarah Flynn, Chief Marketing Officer at Thirty Five Ventures—Kevin Durant's multi-faceted media, marketing, and investment company—joins this episode of CHANGE@WORK to discuss the synergies between the sports world and business world. Listen as she and host Chris Thornton discuss how…

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  25. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 17: Using Storytelling to Drive Industry-Wide Change

    Stephen Satterfield, a writer, producer, media entrepreneur, and host of High on the Hog—a Netflix documentary-series that traces the origins of African-American cuisine—joins this episode of CHANGE@WORK to talk about leading an industry through change. Listen as he and host Chris Thornton…

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  26. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 16: Navigating the Current Talent Crisis

    Evan Sohn, CEO of Recruiter.com, joins this episode of CHANGE@WORK to discuss the recent trends he is seeing in the world of recruiting and talent retention. Listen as he and host Chris Thornton offer insights into how organizations can retain their people, and most importantly, offer new ways to...

  27. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 15: Embedding DE&I Into the Fabric of Your Organization

    Daniel Oppong, founder of The Courage Collective, sits down with host Chris Thornton on this episode of Change@Work to discuss why engaging people, and encouraging them to bring their whole selves to work, is the key to business transformation success. They explore what DE&I means at the systemic...

  28. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 14: Delivering on Your Future Business Strategy

    Management consultant, executive coach, and frequent contributor to HBR and Forbes, Liz Kislik joins host Chris Thornton on this episode of CHANGE@WORK to discuss how, in the wake of the pandemic, organizations need to determine the best strategy moving forward for their people and business. They...

  29. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 13: Putting DE&I Plans into Action

    OPRG's Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Soon Mee Kim joins CHANGE@WORK -- a podcast from Daggerwing Group. In this episode, host Chris Thornton talks with Soon Mee Kim, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Omnicom Public Relations Group, to understand how 2021 will be a…

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  30. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 12: Using Cognitive Biases to Guide Change

    Chartered Organizational Psychologist and Principal at Daggerwing Group, Maria Dodd is back on CHANGE@WORK for more of our miniseries on the psychology of change. In this episode, Maria and Chris dive into the different cognitive biases, why they matter, and how they drive behavior. They discuss...

  31. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 11: The Role of the Communicator is Changing, Again

    HPE's Director of Employee Experience and Communication, Katie Sibley joins the next episode of CHANGE@WORKCHANGE@WORK -- a podcast from Daggerwing Group. In this episode, host Chris Thornton welcomes Katie Sibley, the Director of Communications and Employee Experience at HPE, to reflect on the...

  32. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 10: The Importance of Executive Alignment

    Daggerwing Group CEO and Co-Founder Ewan Main joins the next episode of CHANGE@WORK -- a podcast from Daggerwing Group. In this episode, host Chris Thornton talks with Daggerwing Group CEO and Co-Founder Ewan Main about the importance of executive alignment and how it's key to getting change…

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  33. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 9: How Different Personalities Respond to Change

    Chartered Organizational Psychologist and Principal at Daggerwing Group, Maria Dodd joins CHANGE@WORK for a miniseries on the psychology of change. In this episode, host Chris Thornton welcomes back Maria Dodd and dives into how different personality types adapt to change. Together, they discuss...

  34. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 8: The Change Curve

    Chartered Organizational Psychologist and Principal at Daggerwing Group, Maria Dodd joins CHANGE@WORK for a miniseries on the psychology of change. In this episode, host Chris Thornton and Maria discuss the psychological implications of change in the workplace, and how to look deeper into the…

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  35. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 7: Turning Insights Into Foresight

    Futures Director at Omnicom Media Group, Phil Rowley, and Daggerwing Group Principal, Kieran Colville join the latest episode of CHANGE@WORK -- a podcast from Daggerwing Group. In this episode, host Chris Thornton, Phil, and Kieran turn insights into foresight while discussing the impact that…

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  36. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 6: The Troubled Culture at Uber

    New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac, whose Uber coverage won the Gerald Loeb Award for distinguished business reporting, joins CHANGE@WORK -- a podcast from Daggerwing Group. In this episode, host Chris Thornton and Mike dive into detail on the troubled internal culture at Uber and the...

  37. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 5: Rethinking the Future of Work

    CHANGE@WORK, a podcast from Daggerwing Group, is about the ever-evolving world of work and the human behaviors that drive it. In this episode, host Chris Thornton welcomes back Senior Principal Michelle Mahony to discuss how business leaders must rethink the future of work in the context of...

  38. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 4: The Art of Language Persuasion

    CHANGE@WORK, a podcast from Daggerwing Group, is about the ever-evolving world of work and the human behaviors that drive it. In this episode, host Chris Thornton interviews maslansky + partners President, Lee Carter. In addition to her role at maslanksy + partners, Lee is a language strategist,...

  39. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 3: The Importance of Customer Obsession

    CHANGE@WORK, a podcast from Daggerwing Group, is about the ever-evolving world of work and the human behaviors that drive it. In this episode, host Chris Thornton interviews President and Co-Founder, Cheryl Ferguson about Daggerwing's experiences helping companies successfully put the customer at...

  40. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 2: Creativity in Change Management

    CHANGE@WORK, a podcast from Daggerwing Group, is about the ever-evolving world of work and the human behaviors that drive it. In this episode, host Chris Thornton interviews Creative Director, Kate MacPherson. Kate is an award-winning Creative Director with over 13 years of experience in the...

  41. CHANGE@WORK, Episode 1: Being Human at Work

    CHANGE@WORK, a podcast from Daggerwing Group, is about the ever-evolving world of work and the human behaviors that drive it. In this episode, host Chris Thornton interviews Senior Principal Michelle Mahony. Michelle leads the U.S. team at Daggerwing Group where she partners with some of the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

CHANGE@WORK is a podcast about the ever evolving world of work and the human behaviors that drive it. Chris Thornton, Senior Principal at Daggerwing Group, hosts and discusses what we've learned as change consultants with partners, clients and leading experts from a variety of industries. Tune in every month as we share what's happening in the world of work, how leaders can prepare for the future, and how to engage employees along the way.

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