What if the skills we’ve been calling “soft” are actually the most powerful skills a leader can have? In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with leadership expert Nanci Appleman-Vassil to explore the concept of power skills—the human-centered abilities that drive real leadership success. This conversation challenges the outdated idea of “soft skills” and reframes…
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…
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…
Discover the 5 roles every leader plays when leading through change. Leadership expert Patrick Leddin shares the Positive Disruptor mindset and practical tools for change management.
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…
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…
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Culture Podcast, Nicole sits down with Brad Federman, author of Never Delegate Again, and together they dismantle outdated leadership thinking that no longer works in today’s world and how to move from delegation to development….
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…
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…
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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