Episode 224: Adam Weber, Host of HR Superstars Podcast, Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Culture

Show Description:

Join Tim and Slager as they sit down with Adam Weber, host of hte "HR Superstars" Podcast, Keynote Speaker on Leadership/Culture, and Author of "Lead Like a Human." Adam's journey began as a pastor, leading a church at just 25 years old, before venturing into the corporate world and finding success in sales. He transitioned into entrepreneurship by co-founding Bluebridge Digital, a mobile app platform, and Emplify, an employee engagement measurement platform, both of which he successfully exited. In this episode, Adam shares his unique perspective on leadership, the evolution of workplace culture, and building high-performing teams. He also reflects on his journey through the sale of two companies, the future of work, and his current role as host of the HR Superstars podcast. Tune in for a biographical journey through Adam's career and insights on effective leadership.

Show Notes:

Introduction and Pastoral Beginnings (5:30 - 7:45): Adam Weber reflects on his early career as a pastor, leading a church at the age of 25. He shares insights into the leadership lessons learned from his pastoral role.
Corporate Sales to Entrepreneurship (7:45 - 10:30): From his first corporate sales job, Adam realized he was capable of more. An opportunity to start a mobile app company, Bluebridge Digital, marked his transition into entrepreneurship.
Blueprints for Success and Leadership (10:30 - 13:00): Adam discusses the characteristics of his first business partner that led to Bluebridge's success. He also shares how they defined their roles and responsibilities to ensure smooth business operations.
Leadership Lessons from Ministry to Business (16:30 - 20:30): Lessons learned from his time as a pastor informed Adam’s leadership style and public speaking abilities. He reveals how these skills translated into his entrepreneurial journey and current role.
Content Creation and Public Speaking (20:30 - 23:00): Adam discusses his current work as a content creator, public speaker, and podcast host, emphasizing how he's building on his existing expertise while continually learning and sharing new insights.
Learning and Growing (23:00 - 28:00): Adam shares his approach to learning and developing content, and then turns the discussion toward Tim and Slager, as they share how 5 years of podcasting have enriched their understanding of their craft.
The Four-Day Workweek Debate (28:00 - 33:00): Addressing the topic of a four-day workweek, Adam offers his perspective on its potential to enhance performance management and the evolving workplace landscape.
Effective Conversations and Feedback (33:00 - 42:30): Adam dives into best practices for conversations between managers and newly onboarded employees. He details the importance of feedback and how to ensure it’s received positively.
Journey Through Emplify (42:30 - 49:30): Adam shares his experience transitioning to Emplify, highlighting two surprising findings from employee engagement surveys conducted by the company.
Navigating the Sale of Two Companies (49:30 - 55:30): Adam discusses the emotional journey of selling two companies, comparing his experiences and challenges during each sale.
Life at 15Five (55:30 - 1:05:15): Adam outlines his role at 15Five post-acquisition, sharing insights from his work on the HR Superstars podcast.
Scaling Bluebridge (1:05:15 - 1:08:30): Adam reflects on his experience scaling Bluebridge, focusing on how he maintained composure and leadership during growth phases.
Legacy and Impact (1:08:30 - End): Adam concludes with reflections on the legacy he wants to leave and how he aspires to be remembered.