Welcome to Behind the Frontline — the podcast where we have real conversations about real workplace challenges, hosted by Nic Dampier, Creative Director at Frontline Training Solutions.

In Episode 31, we’re joined in the Frontline Studio by David Robb, Co-Owner and Managing Partner, and Janis Petrini, Co-Owner and Founder of the Express Employment Professionals companies in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Together, we unpack insights from our last two webinars: The Future of Talent: What Every Employer Needs to Know and Building a Future-Ready Workforce.

From changing workforce demographics to the growing demand for upskilling and adaptable leadership, this conversation dives deeper into what it truly means to prepare your organization for what’s next. Janis and David share firsthand observations from working with companies across West Michigan and beyond, offering practical advice and fresh perspective on staying competitive in a tight and evolving labor market.

Subscribe to Behind the Frontline for timeless leadership strategies and solutions that help your organization grow, lead, and thrive.

Learn more about Frontline Training Solutions — where we create thriving organizations where everyone matters.

Contact us today to discover how we can support your leadership and organizational development goals.

Welcome to Behind the Frontline — the podcast where we have real conversations about real workplace challenges, hosted by Nic Dampier, Creative Director at Frontline Training Solutions.

In Episode 30, we’re back in the Frontline Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Nic sits down with Nathan Leaman, President of Frontline Training Solutions, for a behind-the-scenes look at what Frontline has been up to—and where we’re headed.

In this conversation, we explore the real challenges organizations bring to us, what makes our team uniquely equipped to help, and how our solutions—from leadership development to team dynamics and assessments—are driving measurable impact across North America.

Subscribe to Behind the Frontline for timeless leadership strategies and solutions that help your organization grow, lead, and thrive.

Learn more about Frontline Training Solutions — where we create thriving organizations where everyone matters: https://frontlineon.com

Contact us today to discover how we can support your leadership and organizational development goals.

Welcome to Behind the Frontline — the podcast where we have real conversations about real workplace challenges, hosted by Nic Dampier, Creative Director at Frontline Training Solutions.

In Episode 29, we’re coming to you from the Frontline Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Nic is joined by Nathan Leaman, President of Frontline, and Kaylee Cooper, Senior HR and Operational Consultant at Frontline.

In this conversation, we talk the ins and outs of everyday HR roles, common mistakes made, when to seek help, and what trends we see for HR in the rest of 2025 and beyond.

Subscribe to Behind the Frontline for timeless leadership strategies and solutions that help your organization grow, lead, and thrive.

Learn more about Frontline Training Solutions — where we create thriving organizations where everyone matters: https://frontlineon.com

Contact us today to discover how we can support your leadership and organizational development goals.

Welcome to Behind the Frontline — the podcast where we have real conversations about real workplace challenges, hosted by Nic Dampier, Creative Director at Frontline Training Solutions.

In Episode 28, we’re coming to you from the Frontline Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Nic is joined by Nathan Leaman, President of Frontline, and Jimmy Nelson, Director of Leadership and Organizational Development at Frontline.

In this conversation, we tackle a powerful question:
How do you align your organization's core values with the culture your employees experience every day?

Nathan and Jimmy bring leadership expertise and practical strategies to the table — sharing how to move beyond “words on a wall” and truly embed your values into hiring, onboarding, leadership development, and everyday decision-making. You'll walk away with actionable insights you can use to strengthen trust, boost engagement, and build a culture where people and business both thrive.

Subscribe to Behind the Frontline for timeless leadership strategies and solutions that help your organization grow, lead, and thrive.

Learn more about Frontline Training Solutions — where we create thriving organizations where everyone matters: https://frontlineon.com

Contact us today to discover how we can support your leadership and organizational development goals.

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Join us Behind the Frontline, a podcast hosted by Frontline Training Solutions' Creative Director, Nic Dampier, where we facilitate in-depth discussions around timeless solutions for everyday workplace and workforce challenges.

In this episode we are live from the 2025 International Leadership Conference for Express Employment Professionals in Dallas, Texas. Nic is joined by Nathan Leaman, President at Frontline, and Matt Tibbetts, the Franchisee for the Express Employment Professionals Waxahachie, Texas office. We had a live conversation around the book 'The Ideal Team Player' by Patrick Lencioni, where Matt shared how he used the lessons learned in this book to strengthen his team culture.

To learn more about The Ideal Team Player: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/ideal-team-player
To learn more about the other book shared, The Energy Bus: https://www.theenergybus.com

At Frontline Training Solutions, an Express Employment Professionals company, we create thriving organizations where everyone matters through training, consulting, coaching and real solutions to everyday challenges in the workplace.

Contact us today to learn about what solutions we have available to navigate difficult conversations and increase workplace productivity!

Subscribe to @BehindtheFrontline to gain valuable solutions to help you and your company both grow and thrive.

Join us Behind the Frontline, a podcast hosted by Frontline Training Solutions' Creative Director, Nic Dampier, where we facilitate in-depth discussions around timeless solutions for everyday workplace and workforce challenges.

In this episode we are joined by Lorraine Medici, Director of Training & Development at Frontline Training Solutions, and Ryan Williams, Leadership & Team Development Manager. We had a followup conversation to a recent webinar on Avoiding Communication Pitfalls, where we took a deeper dive into understanding these pitfalls and some solutions centered around communication theory.

At Frontline Training Solutions, an Express Employment Professionals company, we create thriving organizations where everyone matters through training, consulting, coaching and real solutions to everyday challenges in the workplace.

Contact us today to learn about what solutions we have available to navigate difficult conversations and increase workplace productivity!

Subscribe to @BehindtheFrontline to gain valuable solutions to help you and your company both grow and thrive.

Join us Behind the Frontline, a podcast hosted by Frontline Training Solutions' Creative Director, Nic Dampier, where we facilitate in-depth discussions around timeless solutions for everyday workplace and workforce challenges.

In this episode we are joined by Nathan Leaman, President at Frontline Training Solutions, and Jessica Collette, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at AMDG Architects, and we have a conversation around the what, who, why, and how of stay interviews and their impact on retention.

At Frontline Training Solutions, an Express Employment Professionals company, we create thriving organizations where everyone matters through training, consulting, coaching and real solutions to everyday challenges in the workplace.

Contact us today to learn about what solutions we have available to navigate difficult conversations and increase workplace productivity!

Subscribe to @BehindtheFrontline to gain valuable solutions to help you and your company both grow and thrive.

Join us Behind the Frontline, a podcast hosted by Frontline Training Solutions' Creative Director, Nic Dampier, where we facilitate in-depth discussions around timeless solutions for everyday workplace and workforce challenges.

In this episode we are joined by Nathan Leaman, President at Frontline Training Solutions, and Dr. Jimmy Nelson, Director of Leadership & Organizational Development at Frontline. In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the idea of switching your mindset from holding people accountable to taking personal accountability, and how building a culture of feedback will help with this shift.

At Frontline Training Solutions, an Express Employment Professionals company, we create thriving organizations where everyone matters through training, consulting, coaching and real solutions to everyday challenges in the workplace.

Contact us today to learn about what solutions we have available to navigate difficult conversations and increase workplace productivity!

Subscribe to @BehindtheFrontline to gain valuable solutions to help you and your company both grow and thrive.