In this episode, Jon, Melissa, and Madeline are joined by special guest Brandon Hall to talk about a topic that often gets misunderstood: recognition. It’s easy to equate recognition with gift cards, plaques, or coffee mug giveaways—but real recognition goes far deeper.

We unpack what it looks like to truly recognize the humanity of the people you work with—beyond their job titles and task lists.

Whether you're a formal leader or a team member trying to foster a stronger culture, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what recognition really means.

Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

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In today’s quick episode, Madeline, Jason, and Melissa share a behind-the-scenes look at our VIP Leader Roundtables—a free, virtual follow-up offered to anyone who’s attended a VIP Leadership session. These meaningful conversations give leaders across industries a chance to reconnect, ask questions, and learn from each other in a judgment-free space.

If you’ve ever walked away from a training thinking, “Now what?”—this is the perfect next step.

Upcoming Roundtable Dates (sign up here): https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

Submit an anonymous question at https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/roundtableforleadersquestionsub

On today’s episode, Madeline, Jason, and Melissa dig into what it really means to "peel back the onion" at work—and why doing it can prevent future heartache. Getting to know your coworkers beyond the surface isn't just a “nice to do”—it’s crucial for building trust, engagement, and loyalty.

We talk about:

• Why taking time to understand people's stressors, strengths, and communication styles matters
• The hidden consequences of staying surface-level with your team
• Practical ways to "peel back the onion" without being pushy or awkward

If you want to build a workplace where people feel truly valued (and stay through the tough times), this episode will give you the heart behind why it matters—and how to start.

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Upcoming Events: https://www.jonharrisonvip.com/events

Statistically every year about 70% of people are disengaged at work! Of course, that's bad for business, but it also spills over into the home lives of employees. Through our employee training, leadership training, and coaching we impact organizations of all sizes from executives to frontline workers. Our process will help you transform workplace environments and attitudes, inspiring lasting change that extends beyond the job into families and communities.

As a former executive of Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, Jon understands the necessity of a reliable, engaged workforce. Learn how he developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world.

Check out everything Jon has going on: https://linktr.ee/JonHarrison

Submit a Question or Topic for the Jon Harrison Podcast. Click Here!