Servant Leadership to Grow a Business with Engaged Employees, Part 2

Servant Leadership to Grow a Business with Engaged Employees, Part 2

Author: Tom Godar January 8, 2026 Duration: 17:25
As we welcome the new year, host Tom Godar continues his discussion with Elizabeth Filter, CEO of VARC Inc., as she shares insights from her experience as a servant-leader. Her journey of successfully growing an enterprise that has focused on creating opportunities for people with disabilities while meeting the exacting demands of manufacturers is an inspiring story. Liz offers an overview of her role as a CEO in empowering and engaging her staff and communicating opportunities and challenges to the thousand-plus employees who participate in this mission driven business. The discussion highlights how well-designed policies can create opportunities for individuals to make decisions independently and effectively. Liz explains how valuing her employees creates an environment for growth for employees and growth for VARC. Join this discussion as Tom asks Liz how fostering a positive employment environment not only creates success but diminishes opportunities and incentives for employees to either leave or challenge the enterprise through legal proceedings. This capstone of the discussion is an amazing episode of the Labor Law Insider.

Hosted by Tom Godar, The Labor Law Insider is a conversation for anyone responsible for navigating the complex relationship between management and the workforce. Rather than dry legal lectures, this podcast unfolds as a series of practical discussions with experienced labor and employment attorneys from the Husch Blackwell team. They dig into what’s happening right now-breaking down new rulings, regulatory shifts, and legislative trends that are actively reshaping the workplace. The focus is always on translation: turning dense legal developments into actionable intelligence. You’ll hear clear guidance on proactive strategies and operational best practices designed to help employers stay ahead of risk and foster a compliant, productive work environment. As the business landscape across every sector undergoes constant change, these conversations serve as a crucial resource for leaders, HR professionals, and operators who need to make informed decisions. The Labor Law Insider podcast doesn’t just outline the problems; it prioritizes real-world solutions and sensible steps you can implement. Join Tom and his colleagues for timely, grounded analysis that cuts through the noise of legal news and gets straight to the implications for your organization’s daily reality and long-term planning.
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Joint Employer Standards Changes, Part II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:30
Host Tom Godar continues his discussion with partners Tyler Hibler and Tracy Wolf of Husch Blackwell as they discuss anticipated changes to joint employer standards by the National Labor Relations Board: Department of La…
Joint Employer Standard Changes: Beware, Part I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:35
In Part I of the discussion on the shifting standards for joint employer status, Husch Blackwell's Tom Godar and Labor Law Insiders Tracy Wolf and Tyler Hibler discuss the significant impact these can have upon employers…
Better Change Your Policies, Part II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:49
In Part II, Husch Blackwell's Labor Law Insiders Tyler Paetkau and Olga Savage continue their discussion with host Tom Godar regarding the shifting standards applied by the National Labor Relations Board to traditional e…
Better Change Your Policies, Including Social Media, Part I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:01
Labor Law Insider host Tom Godar welcomes two new Labor Law Insiders as they discuss the shifting standards applied by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to traditional employment policies found in almost every em…