1148: How to Build Cultures Where Everyone Knows They Matter with Barry-Wehmiller’s Bob Chapman

1148: How to Build Cultures Where Everyone Knows They Matter with Barry-Wehmiller’s Bob Chapman

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job April 27, 2026 Duration: 33:58
The late Bob Chapman reveals the foundational leadership principles behind Barry-Wehmiller’s stunning success.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The case for caring as a business strategy2) The one skill to transform your relationships3) How to dramatically boost team morale with one simple practiceSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1148 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BOB — BOB CHAPMAN is the chairman of Barry-Wehmiller, a $3.6 billion global manufacturing company. Under his leadership, the company grew from $20 million in revenue to over $3.5 billion while pioneering "Truly Human Leadership"—refusing to lay off employees during the 2008 recession and instead implementing shared sacrifice that saved $20 million while protecting everyone's livelihood. Featured in a Harvard Business School case study taught at 70+ business schools worldwide, Chapman has addressed the United Nations, Congress, and leading academic institutions on human-centered leadership. His approach has been validated by research showing that workplace stress is the fifth leading cause of death in America, and that good bosses create more wellness than wellness programs do.  • Book: Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family--Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition, with Raj Sisodia• Website: Barry-Wehmiller Outreach— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Truly Human Leadership at Barry-Wehmiller” by Dylan Minor and Jan Rivkin• Book: "The New One Minute Manager: A Timeless Guide to Effective Leadership, Stress Reduction, and Success in a Rapidly Changing Workplace" by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Keepsake Voices. Get mom something special and save about $100 with keepsakevoices.com/pete• Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete.• Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll with gusto.com/AWESOME• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better• Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Podcast Episodes
1179: Dr. Martin Seligman on How Agency Propels Flourishing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:44
The father of positive psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman, discusses how to harness the hidden engine of human progress: agency. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key concept that determines whether we give up2) The building blocks o…
1176: How to Stay Effective Amidst Chaos with Melissa Swift [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:25
Melissa Swift shares strategies for navigating the chaos of the modern workplace more effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four trends making work feel more intense and chaotic 2) How to hone in on what makes you effecti…
1173: The Tools for Greater Mental Strength with Amy Morin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:59
Amy Morin shares practical tools to stay calm, confident, and resilient under pressure.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to quickly shift your mood and energy 2) How to defuse dread and make your workday easier 3) The simple tool…