Why Your Employees Are Not Engaged w/ Tony Chatman
Are you ready to illuminate your workplace culture and transform it into a beacon of engagement and inclusion?
In this enlightening episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, host Roberta Ndlela sits down with Tony Chatman, the dynamic CEO and founder of Tony Chatman Enterprises. With a motto of "Light Up Your Culture," Tony is on a mission to help organizations create environments where every employee feels seen, valued, and heard—because when they do, they shine their brightest.
Key Points:
- The true meaning of being "seen" in the workplace
- The shift in organizational focus since the pandemic
- The critical importance of executive buy-in for cultural change
- The transformation from changing minds to changing behaviors and habits
- The enlightening journey to understanding unconscious bias as decision-making algorithms
- The simple yet profound definition of employee engagement: caring equals effort
- The power of personal growth in enhancing your environment
Tony's journey from chemical engineer to a sought-after speaker and culture catalyst is as inspiring as his insights. He shares stories that resonate, from the pivotal moments that launched his speaking career to the practical strategies he uses to address unconscious bias and foster genuine engagement.
Tune in to discover:
- How Tony's mother's journey to quit smoking reveals the nature of habits and behavior change
- The role of narratives, data, and personal experiences in reshaping our biases
- Why work is transactional, but effort is deeply personal
- How to spark a genuine care in your team that goes beyond the paycheck
Connect with Tony and dive deeper into his transformative work:
Website: tonychatman.com
Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter (@TonyChatman), Instagram, and TikTok (@TonyChatmanSpeaks)
đź“‹ Episode Chapters
(00:00) This podcast focuses on improving your communication skills both professionally and personally
(00:40) Tony Chapman is the CEO and founder of Tony Chapman Enterprises
(01:16) I help workplaces create a healthy workplace culture with lighting up your culture
(02:38) There's a difference between changing your mind and changing your behavior
(05:43) You need to get buy in from the people that you will coach in corporates
(07:20) Tony Butterfield's first speaking gig was opening for Les Brown
(11:50) So let's go back to unconscious bias. How do you walk into an organization and tackle those biases
(16:24) When we talk about improving engagement, we're really talking about improving culture
(19:31) Tony Chapman is the CEO and founder of Tony Chapman Enterprises
(21:44) Speaking and communicating podcast welcomes you to join us this month
Ready to elevate your communication skills? Subscribe, leave a rating, and review on Apple and Spotify, and tune in for more powerful insights:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-up-your-workplace-culture-w-tony-chatman/id1614151066?i=1000645061545
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qKNDvC5W7JR3slFAk6z5f
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JyvjP_cNg8
Want to be featured on the show to discuss your communication challenges?
Connect with me for a Virtual Coffee:
https://calendly.com/robertandlela/podcaster-beekonnected?month=2024-01&date=2024-02-23
In this enlightening episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, host Roberta Ndlela sits down with Tony Chatman, the dynamic CEO and founder of Tony Chatman Enterprises. With a motto of "Light Up Your Culture," Tony is on a mission to help organizations create environments where every employee feels seen, valued, and heard—because when they do, they shine their brightest.
Key Points:
- The true meaning of being "seen" in the workplace
- The shift in organizational focus since the pandemic
- The critical importance of executive buy-in for cultural change
- The transformation from changing minds to changing behaviors and habits
- The enlightening journey to understanding unconscious bias as decision-making algorithms
- The simple yet profound definition of employee engagement: caring equals effort
- The power of personal growth in enhancing your environment
Tony's journey from chemical engineer to a sought-after speaker and culture catalyst is as inspiring as his insights. He shares stories that resonate, from the pivotal moments that launched his speaking career to the practical strategies he uses to address unconscious bias and foster genuine engagement.
Tune in to discover:
- How Tony's mother's journey to quit smoking reveals the nature of habits and behavior change
- The role of narratives, data, and personal experiences in reshaping our biases
- Why work is transactional, but effort is deeply personal
- How to spark a genuine care in your team that goes beyond the paycheck
Connect with Tony and dive deeper into his transformative work:
Website: tonychatman.com
Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter (@TonyChatman), Instagram, and TikTok (@TonyChatmanSpeaks)
đź“‹ Episode Chapters
(00:00) This podcast focuses on improving your communication skills both professionally and personally
(00:40) Tony Chapman is the CEO and founder of Tony Chapman Enterprises
(01:16) I help workplaces create a healthy workplace culture with lighting up your culture
(02:38) There's a difference between changing your mind and changing your behavior
(05:43) You need to get buy in from the people that you will coach in corporates
(07:20) Tony Butterfield's first speaking gig was opening for Les Brown
(11:50) So let's go back to unconscious bias. How do you walk into an organization and tackle those biases
(16:24) When we talk about improving engagement, we're really talking about improving culture
(19:31) Tony Chapman is the CEO and founder of Tony Chapman Enterprises
(21:44) Speaking and communicating podcast welcomes you to join us this month
Ready to elevate your communication skills? Subscribe, leave a rating, and review on Apple and Spotify, and tune in for more powerful insights:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-up-your-workplace-culture-w-tony-chatman/id1614151066?i=1000645061545
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qKNDvC5W7JR3slFAk6z5f
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JyvjP_cNg8
Want to be featured on the show to discuss your communication challenges?
Connect with me for a Virtual Coffee:
https://calendly.com/robertandlela/podcaster-beekonnected?month=2024-01&date=2024-02-23
