Episodes

  • Mayor Nathaniel Booker - Mental Health, Connection & Impact
    May 30 2025

    🎭 The Leadership Perspectives Interview Series – Ep. 1: Mayor Nathaniel BookerTopic: Mental Health, Connection & ImpactWhat’s keeping people—especially young people—from feeling connected today?In this episode of *The Leadership Perspectives Interview Series* from the Workplace Theater Podcast, SBE Media Consulting’s Michelle Padula, along with host Julius tMT Spates sits down with sits down with Mayor Nathaniel Booker of Maywood, IL to explore how mental health, leadership, and emotional well-being intersect—and why those conversations matter more than ever.💬 In this episode:✔️ What disconnection looks like across generations✔️ A personal story about leadership and being seen✔️ Why creating emotionally safe spaces is a leadership responsibilityWhether you're in public service or passionate about community care, Mayor Booker's perspective offers insight on leading with empathy, presence, and purpose.📬 Connect with Mayor Bookerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielbooker/🔔 Subscribe for more interviews:https://www.youtube.com/@workplacetheater🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple | Spotify | Google💌 Join our email list for new drops + leadership insights:https://points.typeform.com/Lggex🌐 Learn more:[GrowExponential.com](https://www.growexponential.com/)

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    47 mins
  • Rich Diaz - Building Great Teams in a Changing World
    Apr 11 2025

    🎭 The Leadership Perspectives Interview Series – Ep. 3: Rich DiazTopic: Building Great Teams in a Changing WorldWhat does it take to build teams people love to be part of?In the premiere episode of The Leadership Perspectives Interview Series from the Workplace Theater Podcast, Grow Exponential’s Chief Connector Chris Thomas sits down with Rich Diaz to explore the evolving world of leadership—and how to keep teams engaged, aligned, and inspired to thrive.💬 In this episode:✔️ The value of Trust✔️ Being Authentic ✔️ Taking care of YourselfWhether you’re leading a team or dreaming of building one, Kimberly’s insights will help you lead with clarity, humanity, and purpose.📬 Connect with Rich Diaz:https://www.linkedin.com/in/richdiaz/🔔 Subscribe for more interviews:https://www.youtube.com/@workplacetheater🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple | Spotify | Google💌 Join our email list for new drops + leadership insights:https://points.typeform.com/Lggex🌐 Learn more:GrowExponential.com

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    24 mins
  • Sarah Glavin - Building Great Teams in a Changing World
    Apr 4 2025

    🎭 The Leadership Perspectives Interview Series – Ep. 2: Sarah Glavin

    Topic: Building Great Teams in a Changing WorldWhat does it take to build teams people love to be part of?In the premiere episode of The Leadership Perspectives Interview Series from the Workplace Theater Podcast, Grow Exponential’s Chief Connector Chris Thomas sits down with Sarah Glavin to explore the evolving world of leadership—and how to keep teams engaged, aligned, and inspired to thrive.💬 In this episode:✔️ Competing Priorities✔️ Considering Stakeholders✔️ The benefits of check-insWhether you’re leading a team or dreaming of building one, Kimberly’s insights will help you lead with clarity, humanity, and purpose.📬 Connect with Sarah Glavin: / sarah-glavin 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews: / @workplacetheater 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple | Spotify | Google💌 Join our email list for new drops + leadership insights:https://points.typeform.com/Lggex🌐 Learn more:GrowExponential.com

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    30 mins
  • Kimberly Hall - Building Great Teams in a Changing World
    Mar 28 2025

    🎭 The Leadership Perspectives Interview Series – Ep. 1: Kimberly Hall

    Topic: Building Great Teams in a Changing WorldWhat does it take to build teams people love to be part of?In the premiere episode of The Leadership Perspectives Interview Series from the Workplace Theater Podcast, Grow Exponential’s Chief Connector Chris Thomas sits down with Kimberly Hall to explore the evolving world of leadership—and how to keep teams engaged, aligned, and inspired to thrive.💬 In this episode:✔️ How to keep teams engaged in 2025✔️ Leadership trends that actually matter✔️ The mindset shifts reshaping great workplacesWhether you’re leading a team or dreaming of building one, Kimberly’s insights will help you lead with clarity, humanity, and purpose.📬 Connect with Kimberly Hall:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyh...🔔 Subscribe for more interviews:https://www.youtube.com/@workplacethe...🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple | Spotify | Google💌 Join our email list for new drops + leadership insights:https://points.typeform.com/Lggex🌐 Learn more:GrowExponential.com

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    12 mins
  • Work Culture - Volcue Walters
    Mar 20 2024

    Welcome to another powerful episode of Workplace Theater (WPT)!

    In this episode, our guest Voc Walters explores the impact of a positive work culture, and the role transparency plays in the process.

    Our hosts Chris, Michelle, Joe, and Julius, share their insights while offering practical advice on navigating workplace culture.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Mental Wellness - Yara Artis
    Feb 14 2024

    Welcome to another powerful episode of Workplace Theater (WPT)!

    In this episode, our guest Yara Artis explores her unique perspective on mental health in the workplace and ways to address the stigmas that surround it.

    Our hosts Chris, Michelle, Joe, and Julius, share their insights while offering practical advice on navigating workplace culture.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Social Media - Salvatore Camarda
    Feb 14 2024

    Welcome to another powerful episode of Workplace Theater (WPT)! In this episode, our guest Sal Camarda explores the impact of Social Media on Workplace Culture and whether Social media is an overall net positive or net negative.

    Our hosts Chris, Michelle, Joe, and Julius, share their insights while offering practical advice on navigating workplace culture.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Generational Leadership - Jade Hutchinson
    Feb 13 2024

    Welcome to another captivating episode of Workplace Theater (WPT)!

    In this episode, our guest Jade Hutchinson explores generational leadership and the advantages of building teams with a human-centered approach.

    Our hosts Chris, Michelle, Joe, and Julius, share their insights and experiences while offering practical advice on navigating workplace culture.

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    1 hr and 11 mins