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Power Skills

8 Power Skills (Not “Soft Skills”) Every Leader Needs with Nanci Appleman-Vassil

What if the skills we’ve been calling “soft” are actually the most powerful skills a leader can have? In this episode, Nicole sits down with leadership expert Nanci Appleman-Vassil to break down the essential power skills that separate average leaders from truly impactful ones. With over 25 years of experience in organizational development, Nanci shares real-world insights…

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Not getting interviews? This common job search habit is the problem. Interview with Professional Development at Charlotte

Not getting interviews? This common job search habit is the problem

If you’ve been wondering, “Not getting interviews? This common job search habit is the problem,” you’re not alone. Insights from Professional Development at Charlotte highlight a mistake many job seekers make—and it’s one that leadership expert Nicole Greer frequently addresses in her work around personal growth and professional positioning. The issue isn’t always lack of…

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Culture Secrets Podcast Leadership Energy and Unlocking Potential, Building a Vibrant Culture

Culture Secrets podcast: Leadership, Energy, and unlocking potential

In this episode of the Culture Secrets Podcast, host Chellie Phillips sits down with leadership expert Nicole Greer, founder of Vibrant Culture, to explore what it truly takes to build a workplace where people thrive through leadership, energy, and unlocking potential. The conversation centers on how intentional leadership, consistent habits, and the right energy can…

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Disruption

5 Roles Every Leader Must Play in Times of Disruption with Patrick Leddin, PhD

Disruption isn’t something to survive—it’s something to leverage. In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with leadership expert and co-author of Disrupt Everything and Win, Patrick Leddin, to unpack how leaders can stop reacting to change and start using it as fuel for growth. At the center of the conversation…

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Ruth Pearce Meaningful Life

4 Keys to a Meaningful Life: Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious with Ruth Pearce

What does it really mean to live a meaningful life? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with keynote speaker, executive coach, and author Ruth Pearce to explore the powerful mindset shifts that help people get out of their own way and start living with purpose. Drawing from her…

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7 Shifts That Turn Learning & Development into a Strategic Partner with Jess Almlie

Training alone won’t transform an organization—but the right 7 shifts in L&D just might. In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with learning and talent development strategist Jess Almlie, founder of Almlie Consulting and author of L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner. Jess shares insights from her decades of…

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From Delegation to Development: The Future of Leadership with Brad Federman

Delegation is broken — and it’s costing you growth, engagement, and retention. On this week’s episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole sits down with Brad Federman, author of Never Delegate Again, and together they dismantle outdated leadership thinking that no longer works in today’s world and how to move from delegation to development….

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Culture Shocked Dean Foster

Culture Shocked: Leadership Lessons from 100 Countries with Dean Foster

What does a missing jar of marmalade in India reveal about global leadership? If you have ever worked in a different country, you’ve most likely been Culture Shocked. In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer sits down with cross-cultural business expert Dean Foster, author of Business Beyond Borders, to explore what he’s learned from…

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Mindset + Metrics: How Heart-Centered Leadership Drives Real Results with Luca Romano

What happens when an engineer, executive leader, and yoga instructor come together in one person? Heart-Centered Leadership. In this powerful episode, Nicole Greer sits down with seasoned operations leader and business coach Luca Romano to explore what it truly means to build a vibrant culture — especially in high-pressure manufacturing environments. After experiencing burnout and…

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Culture Always Wins: How Mint Hill Dentistry Built a 5-Star Team Experience with Dr. AJ Tremont & Taylor Plyler

What does it really take to scale a business without sacrificing culture? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Dr. AJ Tremont and Taylor Plyler of Mint Hill Dentistry to unpack how intentional leadership, servant mindset, and people-first systems have helped them grow four thriving dental practices—while maintaining a five-star experience for patients and employees. From…

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