Joel Fleischman Happy Hour Podcast

Happy Hour Podcast #148: A Candid Q&A with Joel

It is time for a raw and real Q&A! In this episode, we dive deep into the Joel you don't get to see - including his passions projects outside of Drexel. We explore his calling for "Lunch in the Park", the story behind the Sunshine Foundation's church purchase, and the current books you can find on his Kindle. Get to know the charitable, philosophical, and personal side of your host!  Books: The Fish that Ate the Whale by Rich Cohen The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Blake Erickson The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros The Hero and the Outlaw by Margaret Mark

Happy Hour Podcast #147: From Hired to Retired

In this special episode, we celebrate the retirement of Tim Lindsley, the guy hired as Drexel's very first dedicated salesman! We sit down with Tim and Albert Fleischman to walk down memory lane and reflect back on those foundational days. Listen in as he shares funny stories from the road, the skills that helped him navigate change, and the advice he has for anyone starting their career at Drexel. This is a deep dive into commitment, growth, and the heart of Drexel’s history. Don't miss this one!

Happy Hour Podcast #146: Lighting the Way - Leadership, Promises, and Purpose with Wisconsin Lighting Lab

We sat down with Adam Rupp and Becca Schumacher from Wisconsin Lighting Lab - two awesome humans building something special right here in Wisconsin. We talked about the story behind WiLL Brew Lab, the evolution of their campus, core values, and what it really means to be a team member who makes promises and the one who keeps promises. We also dove into leadership, mindset shifts in manufacturing, and a little bit about their own WiLLCast podcast. Grab a cold one and give it a listen - this one’s full of light (pun intended)! Facebook: Wisconsin Lighting Lab, Inc. LinkedIn: WiLL | Wisconsin Lighting Lab Instagram: @wisconsinlightinglab WiLLCast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/willcast/id1618958673

Happy Hour Podcast #145: Leading the Future of Virtual Design

Join us as we chat with the newest leader in the Drexel family! We're talking with the head of our virtual design team about her new leadership role, the new team members she's excited to coach, and the latest software that's helping us supply happiness in new ways. Get ready to geek out on all things design and developing a new team!

Happy Hour Podcast #144 - Finding Your Passion and Purpose: Caitlin's Journey

From a time when we had no HR department to a robust People & Talent team, Caitlin Stoll's 13-year journey at Drexel is an incredible story of growth, trust, and transformation. In this episode, we talk with Caitlin about how she turned a passion for people into a thriving career. She shares her personal story, from being hired to be a pressure reliever to being tapped by Joel to lead all People Operations. We also discuss a life-changing accident that gave her a new perspective on work and life, and the famous billboard that reminds us all to be someone's good memory. Join us for a conversation that goes beyond the professional, exploring how believing in people, and giving them a place for their passion and talent, can change everything.