The Jon Harrison Podcast

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Oct 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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October 13, 202621 min

Building Workplace Culture - An HR Perspective featuring Kim Burnette

Hosts Melissa Dunn and Jon Harrison sit down with Kim Burnette, Deputy Director of HR for the City of South Bend, to discuss her unconventional career path, the importance of accountability and clear expectations, and what it takes to build a strong workplace culture. Kim shares practical lessons on leadership, navigating difficult conversations, and why lasting culture change starts with everyday actions. 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

September 30, 202613 min

Excellence in Ownership and Passion will Impact the Experience (a conversation with Caleb Osborne)

Jon Harrison speaks with client and friend Caleb Osborne about how the “VIP” principles and nine expectations show up in everyday experiences, using the Masters Tournament as a standout example. Caleb describes Augusta as exceptionally intentional in its execution, with every detail designed around the attendee experience. From food and merchandise lines to restroom flow, staffing, layout, and crowd management, the event minimizes friction through careful planning and preparation. He compares it to Chick-fil-A’s operational discipline: strong systems, sufficient staffing, thoughtful logistics, and consistently positive service working together to create an experience that lives up to the hype. 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

September 15, 202610 min

Expectation 7 - Develop People

In this episode of the Jon Harrison Podcast, the team discusses why developing people is a shared responsibility between leaders and employees. They explore the importance of strong onboarding, ongoing coaching, and preparing people with the skills, values, and expectations they need to succeed. The conversation highlights the critical role frontline supervisors play through mentoring, feedback, one-on-ones, and day-to-day development. Christy also shares her experience learning to accept coaching, make mistakes, and grow without being diminished in the process. The episode reinforces that strong organizations hire carefully, develop intentionally, and prepare people before expecting results. 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

September 1, 20269 min

Expectation 6 - Know Your People

In this episode of the Jon Harrison Podcast, the team explores the sixth of nine expectations: Know Your People. Jon, Christy and Melissa discuss how understanding individual personalities, motivations, and communication styles helps leaders reduce conflict, strengthen relationships, and build a culture where people feel valued and perform at their best. 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 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