More than a Machine

A monthly interview discussing leadership & life and how we are more than a machine at Vermeer Southeast.

More than a Machine is a business podcast hosted by Monte Erritt, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Monte Erritt hosts More than a Machine, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Episode #19: Mastering Your Career Trajectory

  Jun 12, 20261h 2mS3

  <p>In the More Than a Machine podcast, Monte Erritt interviews Scott Jeffrey Miller about his book 'Career on Course'. They discuss the importance of individuals taking ownership of their career paths, emphasizing that many careers unfold accidentally. Scott stresses that one is seldom present when career decisions are made, highlighting the need for professionals to prepare and influence such decisions proactively. Miller shares insights on aligning personal and professional values as the initial step for intentional career development, urging listeners to harness their potential by being strategic about their professional journeys.</p>

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  Episode #18: Meet Lighthill Solutions: Your Potential IT Business Partner

  Apr 16, 202645 minS3

  <p>In this episode of the More Than A Machine podcast, Monte Erritt introduces Lighthill Solutions, an affiliate of Vermeer Southeast, which offers IT managed services and cybersecurity solutions. Nick Santiago, VP of Operations at Lighthill Solutions, explains how the company emerged from Vermeer Southeast's own IT challenges. They aim to help businesses transition from a reactive to a proactive IT management approach. Santiago discusses the typical client issues Lighthill Solutions can solve and emphasizes the importance of effective IT planning in business operations. This podcast serves as a guide for businesses contemplating IT improvements or seeking a reliable IT...

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  Episode #18: Employee Engagement: Insights from Vermeer Southeast

  Feb 2, 202635 minS3

  <p>In this episode, Monte Erritt, Chief People Officer of Vermeer Southeast, discusses the importance of employee engagement and shares the company's strategies for improving it. Through consistent efforts over the past three to four years, Vermeer Southeast achieved 95% employee participation and significantly improved engagement scores by focusing on leadership commitment, effective feedback, and employee development. Monte highlights the necessity of clear expectations, the right job fit, and monthly one-on-one meetings, emphasizing Gallup’s Q12 program as a foundational driver for engagement success.</p>

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  Episode #17: The Lead Like Jesus organization

  Jan 6, 202648 minS3

  <p>In this podcast episode, Monte Erritt speaks with Steven Rubado, the President and CEO of Lead Like Jesus. They explore the organization’s mission to integrate Christ-centered leadership principles into modern workplaces and ministries. Steve shares the unique journey of co-founder Ken Blanchard, a renowned business author who discovered the parallels between his leadership model in 'The One Minute Manager' and the ways of Jesus. Through over two decades of leadership across various sectors, Steve discusses how this approach fosters individual and organizational transformation by balancing valuable relationships and measurable results.</p>

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  Episode #16

  Episode #16: Never Lose a Customer Again - Part 2

  Oct 26, 20251h 2mS2

  <p>In this episode of 'More Than a Machine,' Monte Erritt and Joey Coleman embark on a journey to dissect customer experience dynamics. The episode focuses on understanding genuine customer feedback, specifically questioning the validity of phrases like 'I'm fine' as indicators of satisfaction. They dive into practical ways businesses can enhance onboarding experiences, shifting the emphasis from unwieldy manuals to interactive training. By discussing Joey Coleman's insights, Monte highlights the importance of asking probing questions and tailoring interactions—like vehicle purchase follow-ups—to actual customer usage, enabling companies to bridge gaps in service and improve overall customer experiences.</p>

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