{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"053: Creating the Whole-Person Workplace","description":"Last week, we finished up our summer entrepreneur spotlight series. Today, we are beginning a book tour.    Over the next few episodes, we will be interviewing experts who have written books in the last couple of years. These authors are top thought leaders who want to share exciting information and wisdom with all of us.   Today\u2019s guest author is Scott Behson. Scott is the author of the highly anticipated book The Whole Person Workplace. In this book, he brings expert insights into why now more than ever it\u2019s vital for management and leaders to view employees as whole people. He also explains the importance of focusing on the \u201chuman\u201d in human resources and developing robust, flexible, and compassionate workplace values that support a business\u2019 greatest partner: its employees.   If you want to become a better leader, become more intentional, and drive change in the world, tune in to hear this incredible conversation with Scott.   In this episode, you will hear: Scott\u2019s career journey. Where the title The Whole-Person Workplace came from. What\u2019s missing in many organizations today. What happens when leaders honor their employees as whole people. How to reshape your thinking to adopt these principles. Why culture change can be so difficult and take so much time. The financial impact these changes can make on your organization. The importance of active listening and empathy as a leader. Subscribe and Review Share your thoughts and ideas with us and email me at stephen@experienceleadership.com.   If you like what you\u2019re hearing, please subscribe to this podcast. Each week, Experience Leadership Podcast shares coaching tips as well as new facts, figures, and cutting-edge theories and thoughts about leadership to help grow your business. We also feature stories of successful people so you learn from real people, and not just from theory. I\u2019d love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: The Whole-Person Workplace: Building Better Workplaces through Work-Life, Wellness, and Employee Support  Scott's website Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https:\/\/emeraldcitypro.com ","author_name":"Experience Leadership","author_url":"https:\/\/experienceleadership.com\/","html":"