MHEDA Talks: Matthew Pollard on The Introvert’s Edge

April 1, 2024 Duration: 33:31

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with internationally-recognized consultant, speaker and author, Matthew Pollard. They discuss introverts in the workplace and how their path to success is different than an extovert. Matthew gives real life examples that demonstrate the importance of systems and processes for an introvert and how leaders can recognize […]

MHEDA Talks: American Logistics Aid Network on Charitable Activities

December 18, 2023 Duration: 29:32

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Kathy Fulton, Executive Director and Emilee Martichenko, Development Coordinator of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) about how your company can give back to help disaster survivors and economically challenged communities through material handling equipment contributions, monetary donations, and your logistics expertise. MHEDA members have […]

MHEDA Talks: Women in Material Handling

October 13, 2023 Duration: 28:17

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with a panel of women in material handling: Amber Schenck, Field Service Supervisor at ProLift Toyota Material Handling; Kellie English, Sr Corporate Renewed Equipment Manager at Raymond West; and Corinne Wilson, Field Service Operations Manager at Enersys. They discuss recruiting tips to attract more women to […]

MHEDA Talks: Jinger McPeak on Hiring for Culture

May 17, 2023 Duration: 30:58

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Jinger McPeak of Ethium by EControls about the importance of workplace culture and finding employees that fit with your culture. Jinger offers real-life examples of how to interview candidates to assess if someone has the right balance of technical skills and the personality to fit […]

MHEDA Talks: Caster Concepts on Social Responsibility

April 21, 2023 Duration: 26:41

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Bill Dobbins and Caroline Hurteau of Caster Concepts, about corporate social responsibility and how they practice conscious capitalism to positively impact their families, communities, and customers through their Caster Cares program.   Stay tuned for more episodes of the MHEDA Talks podcast series when Shari will interview industry […]

MHEDA Talks: Judy Hoberman on Communications and Networking

March 13, 2023 Duration: 24:52

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with sales-leadership trainer and coach, Judy Hoberman, about the importance of communications and networking in business including barriers to effective communications, listening skills, generational differences, the effect of remote and hybrid employees, networking tips, and more.  Learn more from Judy during the MHEDA women in industry […]

MHEDA Talks: Meridith Elliott Powell on Succeeding in Times of Disruption

February 23, 2023 Duration: 23:47

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with hall of fame speaker, Meridith Elliott Powell, about how companies can succeed in times of disruption, finding and developing top talent, artificial intelligence, change management, and more.  Hear Meridith live at the 2023 MHEDA Annual Convention where she will be presenting the General Session, “Thrive: Turning […]

MHEDA Talks: Katie Yates on Gender Differences in the Workplace

December 22, 2022 Duration: 26:03

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Katie Yates, Equipment Distribution Manager at Carolina Handling, about gender differences in the workplace, benefits of a diverse team, women in leadership, the importance of mentors, and more.   Stay tuned for more episodes of the MHEDA Talks podcast series when Shari will interview industry thought leaders on […]

MHEDATalks: Robin Ritz on Work/Life Balance

September 29, 2022 Duration: 31:44

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Robin Ritz, Creative Visionary at InCord, about work/life balance including identifying causes of a poor balance, setting boundaries, saying no when necessary, creating a culture that supports a healthy balance, and more.  Stay tuned for more episodes of the MHEDA Talks podcast series when Shari will interview industry […]

MHEDA Talks: Jeremy Wall on the Importance of Professional Development

July 21, 2022 Duration: 34:51

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Jeremy Wall, CEO and Co-Founder of GoalMakers about the importance of professional development at all stages of your career and about MHEDA’s Master Manager 10-week program. You can learn more and register for the Master Manager program at www.mheda.org/master-manager.  Stay tuned for more episodes of the MHEDA Talks […]

MHEDA Talks: Ryan Howard on Employee Retention

April 15, 2022 Duration: 34:30

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Ryan Howard, President at RMH Systems, Inc., about the very hot topic of employee engagement and retention. In this episode, learn how employee engagement effects employee retention. Stay tuned for more episodes of the MHEDA Talks podcast series when Shari will interview industry thought leaders on issues and trends […]

MHEDA Talks: Kelly McDonald on Diversity in the Workplace

December 14, 2021 Duration: 32:57

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Kelly McDonald, speaker and author of 4 best selling books. They discuss the how diversity impacts the workplace and how to recruit a more diverse workforce. Purchase Kelly’s latest book, It’s Time to Talk About Race at Work, at Amazon or wherever books […]

Talking Supply Chain: Diversity and Inclusion in the Supply Chain

October 4, 2021 Duration: 32:40

On this episode of Talking Supply Chain, host Bob Trebilcock, editorial director of Supply Chain Management Review, talks with MHI’s Christian Dow and MHEDA’s Katie Richards about the results of the first survey of diversity within the supply chain industry, conducted in conjunction with WERC and Modern Materials Handling. Spoiler alert: The industry has been slow to […]

MHEDA Talks: Irene Holley on Employee Engagement & Culture

July 30, 2021 Duration: 22:00

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Irene Holley, Chief of Staff at Alliance Material Handling. They discuss how to engage employees and make them feel valued through company culture and communication. Stay tuned for more episodes of the MHEDA Talks podcast series when Shari will interview industry thought leaders […]

MHEDA Talks: Bill Kaiser on Company Culture

April 19, 2021 Duration: 27:44

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Bill Kaiser, VP of Sales for CultureWise. They discuss the importance of company culture and how to establish a culture to take your company to the next level. Stay tuned for more episodes of the MHEDA Talks podcast series when Shari will interview […]

MHEDA Talks: Holly Duddy on Recruiting Technicians, CFT, and Diversity

March 22, 2021 Duration: 22:41

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Holly Duddy, Corporate Recruiter, ProLift Toyota Material Handling. They discuss the challenges of recruiting technicians, the certified forklift technician (CFT) program, culture, diversity, and more. Stay tuned for more episodes of the MHEDA Talks podcast series when Shari will interview industry thought leaders […]

MHEDA Talks: Judy Hoberman on Culture & Women in Leadership

February 22, 2021 Duration: 27:08

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with speaker and author, Judy Hoberman. They discuss workplace culture, gender differences, women in leadership, building relationships, and more. Stay tuned for more episodes of the MHEDA Talks podcast series when Shari will interview industry thought leaders on issues and trends affecting MHEDA members.

MHEDA Talks: Will Maybury on Generational Differences and Family Business

November 2, 2020 Duration: 27:51

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge, interviews Will Maybury, Controller of Maybury Material Handling. They discuss generational differences, challenges in a family-owned business, dealing with conflict, employee engagement, and more.  Stay tuned for more episodes of this podcast series when Shari will interview industry thought leaders on issues and trends affecting […]

MHEDA Talks: Ryan Avery on Communications and Motivation

May 20, 2020 Duration: 28:07

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge, interviews THE keynote speaker Ryan Avery. They discuss changing your mindset to go from A to THE including tips on communications, building trust, motivating vs managing, and mentorship programs. Stay tuned for more episodes of this podcast series when Shari will interview industry thought leaders […]

MHEDA Talks: Cherie Shepard on the Labor Market and Hiring for Culture

April 29, 2020 Duration: 26:05

Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge, interviews Cherie Shepard, a partner at Direct Recuiters. They discuss the response to the current coronavirus crisis, the future of the labor market, hiring for culture, diversity in the workforce, and leadership values. Stay tuned for more episodes of this podcast series when Shari will […]