People-First Leadership: Building Trust and Communication with Jeremy York
Eps. #165 Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
In this episode, listeners will learn about the importance of people-first leadership and how it can transform workplace culture. Jeremy York discusses practical strategies for leaders to enhance communication, build trust, and prioritize employee well-being, ultimately leading to improved team performance and reduced turnover.
Listener Takeaways:
Understand the critical role of people-first leadership in retaining talent.
Learn how to shift focus from tasks to employee development.
Discover practical strategies for fostering open communication and trust.
Explore the impact of automation on human interactions in the workplace.
Recognize the importance of setting boundaries to promote work-life balance.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!
Guest(s): Jeremy York is the lead consultant and president at Invigorate HR, specializing in helping leaders strengthen communication and trust within their teams. He is also a co-author of "Work on Joy."
Guest(s): Jeremy York, Lead Consultant and President, Invigorate HR
Jeremy York, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is the Lead Consultant and President of InvigorateHR and coauthor of the “Joy Powered Organization.”
He has over 20 years' experience in human resource strategy and business operations where he has worked with and advised all levels of management on critical business and people-related issues. Jeremy's expertise in defining and understanding the "big picture" enables him to translate business needs into tangible solutions. With his guidance, organizations have improved employee relations, increased performance, and developed cultures based on mutual trust and respect.
Jeremy holds a master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Purdue University. He has served as adjunct faculty for Purdue University Indianapolis for over 15 years teaching various leadership and human resources curriculums.
Jeremy is a national speaker and currently serves as an advisor for the Society for Human Resource Management’s Education Team.
