Episode 109: Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn't Suck

Episode 109: Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn't Suck

From What The HR! by TCSHRM -Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management

November 6, 2025 · 58 min · Episode 170

About this episode

Eric Harkins discusses how great leaders can improve employee morale and engagement, particularly on Monday mornings.

Eric Harkins is the President and Founder of GKG Search & Outplacement, a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that helps organizations Get, Keep & Grow talent. He is also an Amazon #1 best-selling author of: Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck. His goal is simple: Help every company he works with make sure Monday morning doesn’t suck for their employees. Eric is a motivational speaker, consultant, executive-coach, and an expert in helping companies create a culture high performers want to be a part of. During his 25-year career in corporate America, Eric held leadership roles ranging from Manager to Chief Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer. Guest: Eric Harkins | President and Founder of GKG Search & Outplacement | https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-harkins-3144296/ Resources: https://ericharkins.com https://www.amazon.com/Great-Leaders-Monday-Morning-Doesnt/dp/1950863832/ Hosts: Jay Olson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/ Becky Lauseng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/ INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM…

People in this episode

Guest: Eric Harkins

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • employee engagement
  • organizational culture

Keywords

  • motivation
  • consulting
  • high performance

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Products: Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck

Books & works: Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Does, Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck

Places: Minneapolis, America, the Twin Cities, St. Paul, Minnesota

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