The Jon Harrison Podcast

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Aug 2026

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Jon developed a proven process that led him to positively impact the bottom line and lives of thousands of leaders and employees around the world. Within this podcast, Jon and other thought leaders discuss this proven process and give monthly advice, tips, and encouragement to help employees, leaders, and executives excel in their business and help foster a positive work environment. 66% 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.

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August 18, 20268 min

Expectations 4 & 5 - Holding People Accountable & Communicating with Excellence

Christy Frazier, Melissa Dunn, and Jon Harrison discuss two VIP Way expectations: holding people accountable and communicating with excellence. Accountability requires clear expectations, candid conversations, openness to coaching, and leaders who follow through on their own commitments. Without it, culture, customer experience, retention, and top performers can suffer. They also emphasize that strong everyday communicationespecially from frontline supervisorscan either strengthen or drain employee morale and engagement. 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

August 4, 20269 min

Expectation 2 & 3: Championing Operational Excellence and Making Sound Decisions

Host Christy Frazier, with Melissa Dunn and Jon Harrison, discuss the next two expectations: championing operational excellence and making sound decisions. Jon argues organizations must balance a healthy culture with measurable results. He also encourages leaders to use simple scoreboards and share metrics transparently to build ownership, innovation, and long-term thinking. They emphasize “getting awkward early,” speaking truth, and building passion for “winning at work.” On decision-making, the group rejects “common sense,” advocating intentional teaching of sound decision habits such as including others, thinking long-term, removing bias, and avoiding assumptions; these behaviors apply across roles and also translate to home life. 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

July 22, 20269 min

Intro to The 9 Expectations . . . Starting with Championing Organizational Values

Host Christy Frazier, Melissa Dunn, and Jon Harrison introduce the nine leadership expectations, created after Jon's experience while managing at Caterpillar. They discuss how the framework addresses accountability, operational excellence, people development, and understanding individual differences, emphasizing that it applies to every employee not just leaders. They also introduce the "VIP Way": Values, Information, and Passionate People, and the group highlights the importance of shared culture, open communication, early coaching, and feedback. The episode concludes with a preview of the next discussion on operational excellence and decision-making. 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

July 7, 20264 min

Announcing the Jon Harrison Portal!

On this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, the team announces the upcoming JH Portal launching July 7th - created in response to client requests for more touchpoints and a centralized place to stay connected. Inside the portal you'll find: • Session materials and reports • Upcoming workshops and events • Practical resources and tools • Courses and on-demand content • Personalized recommendations for your next step on the VIP Journey 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

June 23, 202613 min

Health & Wellness in the Workplace with Dr. Kevin Rindal (Part II)

Jon Harrison continues his conversation with Dr. Kevin Rindal on workplace health and performance, focusing on practical nutrition and wellness strategies for busy professionals. Rindal encourages tracking food intake with tools like MyFitnessPal to build awareness of nutrition habits and emphasizes making small, sustainable changes rather than following restrictive diets. The discussion also highlights the connection between employee well-being, leadership, and workplace culture, with actionable tips including better posture, movement breaks, hydration, sleep, and whole-food nutrition. Rindal concludes with affordable approaches to healthy eating, such as cooking at home, reducing processed foods, and incorporating simple staples like dried beans and fresh produce. 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

June 11, 202612 min

Health & Wellness in the Workplace with Dr. Kevin Rindal (Part I)

Jon Harrison welcomes Dr. Kevin Rindal to discuss his transition from working with elite athletes including the U.S. Olympic Swim Team and U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey to helping utility, construction, and maritime companies reduce injuries and improve workforce readiness. Inspired by seeing his grandfather worn down by physical labor, Rindal developed “body maintenance” frameworks that apply simple, athlete-style recovery principles to workers, helping reduce injuries and improve mobility. They discuss results from early utility programs, including a 53% reduction in sprain/strain injuries and data showing five minutes of mobility work (the “daily five”) improved movement screening scores, especially for ages 50–60. 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

May 26, 202611 min

Re-Engaging after a Major Shift in the Workplace

Host Christy Frazier, joined by Melissa Dunn and Jon Harrison, discusses how leaders and employees can navigate workplace disruptions like mergers, layoffs, and downsizing. They stress addressing the human impact first through empathy, communication, and one-on-one support, while quickly stabilizing operations through clear processes, retraining, and accountability. The conversation highlights the importance of transparency, strong core values, succession planning, and “thinking like an owner” to maintain trust, morale, and long-term resilience. 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

May 13, 202611 min

Staying Positive When Culture Change Is Slow

Christy Frazier, Melissa Dunn, and Jon Harrison discuss how to stay positive when culture or process change feels slow and inconsistent. They stress managing expectations - culture change is a marathon built over decades by celebrating small victories, setting realistic timelines, and recognizing the emotional cycle of change. Leaders must act as cheerleaders, tailor support to different team needs, and address both active and passive resistance, especially when leaders undermine the effort. Lasting culture change comes from consistently measuring employee sentiment and accountability while empowering individuals to act as resilient change agents focused on improving what they can control. 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

April 29, 20268 min

AI and Accountability

On this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, host Christy Frazier, Jon Harrison and Melissa Dunn, discuss some of fears about AI “taking over” jobs but emphasize there have seen similar disruptions (computers, ATMs, outsourcing, call centers) before. They highlight that media-driven fear should be replaced with focusing on what can be controlled: becoming valuable through human skills like communication, customer service, approachability, accessibility, and the ability to explain, train, and troubleshoot work that AI may generate. The group discusses setting clear expectations and accountability around AI use while encouraging open dialogue, alongside cautiously piloting AI adoption with employee involvement to avoid rapid, disruptive changes. 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

April 14, 20268 min

When Work Stress Goes Home

On this episode of the Jon Harrison podcast, the group discusses how workplace stress spills into personal life and argue that “balance” is not a 50/50 split but constant adjustment as demands shift. Jon emphasizes addressing stress early by talking before it “blows,” and leaders proactively checking in with employees rather than waiting for them to ask for help. The group notes individuals own their work-life balance, but leaders should show empathy for realities like newborns, sick children, or aging parents. Jennifer describes being a supportive “safe space” for a leader-spouse and building decompression rhythms (unwinding time, exercise, drive-home transitions), avoiding competition over who had the worse day, using better questions with kids (“highs and lows”), and doing weekly calendar check-ins. 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