Run the Play with Mike Simons

About this episode

Mike Simons discusses his journey and the importance of a people-first approach at Morris Jenkins.

In this episode, we sit down with our Chief People Officer, Mike Simons, and hear his story, what shaped his journey, what led him to MJ, and why this place stands out. We also dive into his perspective on what it really means to “Run the Play” from a people-first lens. How do we bring the right people through the door, and more importantly, how do we create an environment that makes them want to stay? It’s a conversation about people, purpose, and what makes Morris Jenkins such a special place to grow. Tune in to get to know Mike and hear how we put our people at the center!

People in this episode

Host: Morris-Jenkins

Guest: Mike Simons

Topics covered

• people-first approach
• employee retention
• company culture
• leadership
• personal journey

Keywords

• Mike Simons
• Morris Jenkins
• people-first
• employee engagement
• company culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Morris-Jenkins

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