
Organizational Sherlocks, a Business Psychology podcast
Learn how to apply psychological principles to your organization. Hear from two industrial-organizational psychology professionals and a variety of featured co-hosts, joining us from every field of business. Chief People Officer and Organizational Development Consultant, Morgan Ashworth, and Business Psychologist, Dr. Elizabeth Fleming, are your hosts, bringing a new perspective to how organizational leaders can utilize I/O psychology and general psychology in their industries.
Latest episodes

Jul 30, 2024 • 52min
Ep. 17: Determining your Company's Value: EBITDA, Bottom Line, and Financial Security Nets
In this conversation, financial expert Allen D'Angelo discusses the importance of understanding EBITDA for evaluating a company's performance. He emphasizes the need for financial safety nets and strategic planning to ensure long-term stability. Allen also shares insights on bridging organizational gaps and the necessity of a clear vision for future growth. The dialogue touches on effective sales strategies and emotional connections in customer experience, highlighting how these factors contribute to overall company value.

Jul 23, 2024 • 26min
Ep. 16: Financial Blueprints: Using the Top Line of your Business to Build your Bottom Line
Join us for this episode of Organizational Sherlocks as we take a brief look at organizations' Top and Bottom lines, as well as how it impacts your financial planning. While supplying you with a basic understanding of what both the lines mean, our hosts go in-depth through their use of examples and personal stories. All things financial come with planning involved and a strategy to try to adhere to. With the information next week, we hope to prepare you for our discussion with Allen D'Angelo, so make sure to tune in!

Jul 16, 2024 • 38min
Ep. 15: Mastering Marketing: The Psychology of Consumer Connections with John Arms
This week's episode, we had the pleasure of inviting John Arms, a Fractional Marketing Leader and owner of JP Arms Marketing and Voyageur University. With John, we explore the world of Consumer Psychology and why marketing in a company can be so important. Together, we touch on the importance of how you should interact with your clients and why building relationships can be so pivotal to your success in sales. Tips for building these relationships are offered, as well as helpful anecdotes for things to avoid while marketing yourself or your organization. Join us in this week's episode for some more insight into Marketing, Consumer Psychology, and how to help people grow!

Jul 9, 2024 • 41min
Ep. 14: From Hiring to Training: Integrating the Two for New Hire & Organizational Success
Welcome to this weeks Episode of Organizational Sherlocks where we give our own personal insight on transfering from the hiring process to training. Throughout this episode we discuss training through the different persepctives and appracohes that can be taken in every part. During this episode we talk about the training procedure in a borad sense but do provide a specific case study of the process for someone in a Sales posistion. From discussing situational leadership and its role to understanding where assessments stand in training, we strived to give you the most full view of the process as possible. Tune in to learn and expand your knowledge !

Jun 25, 2024 • 36min
Ep. 13: Trusting the Process: How YOUR Hiring Processes Can Change Your Outcomes
During this podcast episode, we pour over what it takes to ensure that organizations are placing the right candidates into the right positions (at the right time). Throughout this episode, we operate under the perspective of hiring for a Sales position in order to give you an in-depth look at what an effective process can look like from the inside. This ranges from the phrasing held within the job description, to your flow and mindset while in the hiring process, and even the intangibles of hiring like creativity, we cover it all. Within this episode, you will find countless useful pieces of information regarding the who, how, and why, of finding your perfect candidate for the job.

Jun 11, 2024 • 27min
Ep. 12: Navigating the Hiring Maze: Understanding Personality & Aptitude Tests
This podcast episode demystifies the complex world of job applications and hiring processes. In this episode, we dive into the critical role of personality and aptitude tests in recruitment, promotion, and employee development, emphasizing the importance of validity and reliability in these assessments. Discover why it's essential to understand the assessment's purpose and utilize them accordingly. We'll also explore the need for competence in interpreting results and highlight the collaborative nature of the hiring process. Join us to gain valuable insights into making informed, effective hiring decisions.

Jun 4, 2024 • 54min
Ep. 11: Assessing Leadership Effectiveness with A Deeper Way
In this episode, we're joined by Aubree Levinski-Johansson and Dr. Tim Johansson, the founders of A Deeper Way, a Minnesota-based company specializing in leadership assessment and development. Together, we explore the importance of accurate and insightful leadership assessment in today's competitive landscape. From leveraging data-driven methodologies to identifying areas for growth and improvement, we uncover how organizations can enhance leadership effectiveness and drive sustainable success. Tune in as we delve into the deeper layers of leadership assessment and its impact on organizational performance.

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May 28, 2024 • 51min
Ep. 10: Charting the Course: Navigating Leadership Dynamics with ELS
Erik Therwanger, founder of ThinkGREAT, discusses leadership development, military tactics for business success, importance of effective leadership and intentionality, organizational identity, and inclusive leadership in a dynamic exploration of leadership dynamics.

May 14, 2024 • 33min
Ep. 9: Flexistability: A Clue to Building Effective & Persistent Leadership
Uncover the keys to Flexistability in leadership, emphasizing emotional intelligence and alignment with organizational goals. Explore the significance of empathy in fostering positive team dynamics and supporting continuous learning in evolving environments. Discover the role of resilient leaders in today's complex world.

Apr 30, 2024 • 32min
Ep. 8: Decoding Netflix's Organizational Structures: A Case Study
In this episode of Organizational Sherlocks, join us as we unravel the intricate organizational structure behind the global streaming giant, Netflix. With its unique approach and innovative response to changing market trends, Netflix has become a case study in innovative organizational design. We'll delve into how Netflix's structure fosters creativity, agility, and adaptability, offering insights and lessons applicable to businesses of all sizes. Tune in as we dissect the secrets behind Netflix's success and explore what it means for the future of organizational dynamics.
Netflix Inc.’s Organizational Structure & Its Strategic Implications - Rancord Society
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