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0:00 - Intro & Welcome

0:35 - What is Grow Omaha and how did it get started?

1:36 - Why should people know about Omaha?

3:28 - What factors endear somebody to a city?

5:30 - How do cities create distinctive characters based on their arrangement?

7:11 - Where does the corporation fit into the growth of a city?

9:05 - What leads companies to decide where they fit in the global economy?

12:21 - What to take with a grain of salt from LinkedIn's data?

14:11 - What stands out in the top 10 LinkedIn cities?

15:55 - Is there such a thing as unhealthy growth?

16:35 - Can there be positive shrinkage?

19:50 - What cities would you expect to see on the list next year?

21:56 - Surprises on the list & tough markets for recruiting talent

24:20 - What should international employees ask about culture fit?

26:44 - Singapore scenario: What are you thinking about?

28:45 - Any deal breakers before an international move?

32:52 - Outro & where to follow

What makes someone willing to relocate for a job? A strong career opportunity may open the door, but the decision often depends on much more than the position itself. In this episode of Relocation Leader, Zac welcomes Jeff Beals, Senior Vice President at NAI NP Dodge and Co-Founder of the popular podcast, Grow Omaha, to explore how economic growth, quality of life, and local perceptions influence where businesses expand and employees choose to live. From emerging metropolitan areas to the challenges of attracting talent, Jeff shares insights into what makes a destination appealing, the importance of understanding employee priorities, addressing relocation concerns, and why a city's reputation doesn't always reflect its opportunities.

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On this episode of Relocation Leader, Zac sits down with Brian Parsley, motivational speaker and founder of The Constance Group, for a conversation about human behavior, professional growth and the importance of staying connected to the people behind the work.

Brian explores how fear, comfort and uncertainty can shape the decisions we make, and why meaningful growth often requires getting uncomfortable on purpose. He also discusses the importance of understanding how others communicate, approaching difficult conversations with clarity and keeping sight of the purpose behind our work. As well as what it means to serve others well, particularly in global mobility, where even small actions can make a stressful experience easier for an employee and their family.

Brian shares practical thoughts on finding your “why,” being present, adapting to the people around you and creating stronger relationships through trust, appreciation and genuine human connection.

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How we respond under pressure can shape trust, communication and the relationships around us.

On this episode of Relocation Leader, we revisit a keynote from our 2025 GPA Summit featuring Michelle Hill of the Revela Group. Michelle discusses emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication and the assumptions that can influence difficult conversations.

She shares practical ways to pause before reacting, replace judgment with curiosity and communicate with greater intention; skills that can be especially valuable when supporting employees through the stress and uncertainty of relocation.

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