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The Growing Through It Podcast

Growing Through It is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to the art and science of leadership. Join Jen Arnold, founder of Growth Signals, as she engages in raw, insightful dialogues with real managers and leaders from a spectrum of organizations.

Listen in as they share unfiltered stories of their most poignant leadership moments, from missteps to milestones. Discover the practical wisdom they’ve gained through their experiences and how it reshaped their approach to leading teams and influencing change.

Each episode is a treasure trove of real-world advice and leadership strategies that you won’t find in any seminar—directly from the trenches of management. Whether you’re at the helm of a corporate giant or steering a small team, Growing Through It promises actionable tips and methods to enhance your leadership journey. 

LATEST EPISODES

The Critical First 44 Days of Onboarding with Carolyn Sorgenfrei, ICP-ATF

Discover how to transform your onboarding experience and foster lasting relationships with your team. In this insightful episode, Carolyn Sorgenfrei, an accomplished employee experience professional, shares expert advice on getting new hires up and running smoothly.

Learn why positive onboarding matters for both the new hire and the organization, and how it can lead to 2 times greater profits. Get valuable tips on creating a good onboarding process, leveraging your existing team, and ensuring new hires feel welcome and set up for success.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your employee onboarding and boost engagement.

Breaking the Status Quo of Performance Reviews with Robert Neiuber, IPMA-CE

Discover how Robert Neiuber, Senior Human Resources Director for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, transformed their performance management system and broke the cycle of dreaded annual reviews. With only 2% of CHROs from Fortune 500 companies believing in the effectiveness of performance reviews, Robert’s innovative approach prioritizes future growth and empowers employees to manage their own careers. Through their dynamic performance development system, known as MAPs (My Action Plan), employees are given the tools they need for success. Dive into Robert’s journey and learn how you can implement a more dynamic and growth-focused approach to performance management in your own organization.

Supporting Leadership to Impact Organizational Wellbeing with Bridgette McCullough, MPH

In today’s fast-paced work environment, employee well-being is often overlooked. But what if we told you that leadership plays a crucial role in determining employee well-being? In this episode of Growing Through It, we dive deep into the topic with Bridgette McCullough, a Leadership Development Advisor at OhioHealth Leadership Academy. With over a decade of experience advising employers on how to promote employee well-being, Bridgette shares valuable insights on how leaders can create a culture of well-being, including how organizations can measure success and why trust is crucial in any leadership position. Don’t miss out on this important conversation!