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Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn't. In the first full episode of Care More's next chapter, host Kristan Bush, CEO & Co-founder at Performance Paradigm, sits down with Jayney Howson, Chief Learning Officer at ServiceNow. Two learning leaders trading honest notes on what it actually takes to empower people to be human at work while everything around them changes. Kristan opens with the shift she keeps circling back to: as AI absorbs the technical work, the real differentiator left over is human — how you think, how you read a room, how you lead when the plan breaks down. Jayney takes it further into ServiceNow's "human advantage" framework and issues a challenge to every leader listening: stop layering AI onto old roles and redesign the work itself. From there it opens all the way up: Why AI is a chance to make learning more human, not less Co-creating change so people feel invested instead of managed, and the psychological safety that makes it possible The surprising power of constraint, and choosing "channels of information" over "channels of communication" Curiosity, cognitive offloading, and protecting the human muscles we're quietly letting degrade Leading with an ounce more courage than fear, and what Jayney's cancer survivorship taught her about gratitude and bravery High care and high expectations and Kristan's throughline that performance, like belonging, is an outcome you create the conditions for, never the starting point It's a conversation about learning. But really, it's two people insisting on the thing Performance Paradigm was built on: that humans are extraordinary, and our job is to build the conditions where people can thrive authentically.

After 18 months of silence, Care More returns—changed. In this short opening, Performance Paradigm co-founder and CEO Kristan Bush speaks honestly about where she's been: the loss of her partner and co-founder, Reggie Butler, and the long, quiet work of grieving, and then, slowly, living again. A wise friend once told her that sometimes you have to live your way to the answer. The answer she found sits at the heart of this next chapter: the only way through is the village. The people who lift you up and hand you their wisdom when you have none of your own left. This is a new beginning for the podcast. More voices, more of the humans who make up Performance Paradigm, and the leaders whose stories can teach us all something, all in the spirit of doing better, being better, and caring more. To everyone who stayed connected through the quiet: thank you. It did not go unseen.

Grief doesn’t come with a rulebook—but what if embracing the messiness of loss could unlock something powerful? In this raw and revealing episode, Reggie Butler sits down with Kelly Cervantes, author of Normal Broken, to challenge everything we think we know about grief. From personal heartbreak to professional setbacks, this conversation goes beyond clichés and into the real, unfiltered truths about navigating loss. 🔑 What You’ll Take Away: Grief is universal—so why do we all experience it differently? Can loss actually fuel growth? (Hint: It’s not about resilience—it’s about reality.) Why "everything happens for a reason" is a lie—and why that’s okay. How to stop chasing silver linings and start moving forward—inch by inch. The power of community: Why listening is just as important as being heard. The choice that changes everything: healing isn’t passive—it’s a decision. No toxic positivity. No empty platitudes. Just an honest, human conversation about what it really means to keep going. Tap in now. 🎧 #CareMorePodcast #Grief #Healing #KellyCervantes

This episode of Care More Podcast features host Reggie Butler in conversation with Minda Harts, thought leader and author of four books, including The Memo, Right Within, You Are More Than Magic, and Talk to Me Nice. Minda shares how she found her voice through storytelling after her mental health deteriorated in corporate America. Through blogging, she found that her experiences resonated with many others who felt they couldn’t speak up. This episode explores the power of storytelling and offers advice for those wanting to share their own stories, including: Find your platform: Not every platform is right for everyone. Experiment to find the platform where you feel most comfortable. Tell your authentic story: Don’t try to be someone you’re not. Be true to yourself and your experiences. Remember the impact: Your story can inspire and empower others. Consider your future audience: What do they need to hear? Be vulnerable: Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. Reframe negative stories: Even difficult experiences can be reframed to find the good. Visual storytelling: Video is powerful and can help you connect with your audience. Reggie and Minda also discuss the importance of consistency in content creation, dealing with negative feedback, and finding the best version of yourself. They emphasize that everyone has a story to tell and encourage listeners to share their stories authentically.  Tune in to this inspiring conversation and discover the power of storytelling!

Ready to unlock your true potential and transform your mindset? In this episode, "Unlocking Motivation," Reggie dives deep into understanding and harnessing your motivators while identifying and overcoming your demotivators. If you’re tired of just surviving and ready to thrive, this episode is your guide to intentional living and forward momentum. #Motivation #GrowthMindset #SelfImprovement #PositiveThinking #CareMore #Podcast #ReggieButler #DanielPink

In a world filled with complexities and challenges, finding meaning can often feel daunting. But what if the key to unlocking a life of purpose lies within a simple yet profound blueprint? Join Reggie as he explores the intricate interplay of four psychological constructs - growth, grit, gratitude, and grace - and how when weaved together form the '4G Blueprint,' a powerful framework that can lead to profound transformation. His inspiration for this blueprint stems from leading researchers like Carol Dweck, Angela Duckworth, Keith Harrell and his own intentional examination of his life experiences.

Your story MATTERS. How you shape your story MATTERS. Who you tell your story to MATTERS. Listen in to this episode of the Care More Podcast as Reggie unlocks the power of stories by helping you understand when, where, how and why we should let our stories be known.

Leading up is a skill that all employees at any level should practice. It’s the ability to influence decisions made by those at higher levels in the organization, especially your direct supervisor. No matter what role you hold at a company, you can drive changes because of your unique lens and lived experiences. In this episode, we share what leaders and their teams need to do to foster a culture of leading up.

Listen in as Reggie has an open R.I.C.H. Dialogue™ with special guest, Jason Rosario, as they discuss the importance of human belonging, individual acceptance, and ways that we all can be a better human.

Following through is a behavior that everyone needs to adopt today to be in service of others and make progress. Following through creates a culture of intentionality and gives power and action to your words. Listen in as Reggie shares a framework that will move you from being a “follow up” human to a “follow through” human and put power behind your words in your professional and personal life.

Being able to have a conversation about Race, Identity, Culture, and Heritage is crucial to living a successful life amongst your peers, co-workers, relationship, and family. In this episode of the Care More Podcast, Reggie talks with special guest, Angela Howard, about the importance of living fully yourself as you navigate through life.

Your mindset directly correlates with personal growth. A growth mindset can fundamentally change our lives and improve our overall well-being. In this episode, Reggie shares how to tap into a mindset fueled by growth, grit, gratitude, and grace to navigate through life's challenges. This framework can be used to train your brain to think and act in ways that push you forward. Don't let your mindset be the enemy of your progress.

Life can be complicated, and some people are struggling. As you navigate your own life, focus on being helpful to humans around you and what they need right now. Be thoughtful and intentional about shifting your mindset to activate a behavior that supports people in the present moment. Spend time with Reggie and gain clarity on how to be helpful, move from now to next, and be human now.

We all have the power to bridge the gap in the human divide, drive human connection and build belonging. In this episode, Reggie shares how we all can create environments of inclusion for the humans we are most proximate to daily. Belonging is shared responsibility, and it's time for everyone to get to work and do one of our most important jobs - build stronger human connections.

What does allyship really mean? What actions can you as an individual to be an ally for someone else? In this episode of Care More Podcast, Reggie connects with a guest who shares her lived experiences, what allyship means to her, and the importance of showing vulnerability when we want others to advocate and be an ally for us.