In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we’ll hear from Stephen Shedletzky,  Founder, Speaker, Coach with Shed Inspires. Stephen has also worked as  one of the inspiring Igniters of Simon Sinek’s ‘Start with Why’ team. Stephen engages with people in meaningful ways so that we connect with depth and live in a more fulfilled world. With a knack for sharing the right words at the right moment, he delivers evidence-based content in a provocative, captivating and light-hearted way.Listen in as Stephen shares his take on the characteristics of great leaders and ways to nurture high-performing and happy teams. Questions For Stephen Include:What are the characteristics of a great leader - who can maintain and nurture high-performing and happy teams?What do you believe employees value the most from their employer in the new normal?What advice do you have for business leaders when it comes to communicating change with employees?In a newly renovated workplace culture, leaders must determine what desired behaviors will best support the company’s purpose. How can they determine what those behaviors should be and how do they reinforce them?From a culture and people processes perspective, what does a high-performing company mean to you?----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!