#101 – Building a World-Class Workplace Culture Full of Happy People with Darrin Jahnel

Darrin Jahnel has had the heart of an entrepreneur since the day he was born. From a software engineer with multiple side-hustles to $70,000 in credit card debt, he has experienced the rocky start of many entrepreneurs. Despite his initial challenges, Darrin has always kept his eye on his true passion, trusting this would open the doors he wanted in life.

Now, as a founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, Darrin leads a 150-person team in his thriving software consulting company in upstate New York. His unwavering focus on building a world-class workplace culture full of happy people has been the secret to his success. Together with his brother and partner, Darrin has spent more hours thinking about and planning for how to bake workplace culture into every aspect of their company than anything else.

On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we sit down with Darrin and dive deep into all of the ways in which Jahnel Group has built their workplace culture into one where people wake up eager and excited every day to tackle their next big project. Tune in now to be inspired.

Leadership tips you won’t want to miss:

🎙️ Consistently going out of your way to foster deep connections

🎙️ Intentionally planning for people to do extraordinary things together as a way to build bonds

🎙️ The ROI of creating a self-serve buffet of culture-building activities

🎙️ Building all layers of leadership in a way that supports your workplace culture

Darrin Jahnel is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting company headquartered in upstate New York. Darrin leads with energy and is maniacally focused on creating an amazing work environment for his team. Jahnel Group has made the Inc 5,000 list 6 years in a row and has won multiple best workplace awards for their amazing culture.

If you’re looking to build a happy workplace culture for your team, then this episode is for you!

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Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech-Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with Indigenous organizations, her experience as a parent to two neurodivergent children, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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Lindsay Lapaquette

Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with middle managers who want to communicate authentically so they can effectively lead their teams without losing themselves. As a former Speech Language Pathologist, Lindsay applies her expertise in the neuroscience of communication and connection to help managers foster an environment of trust and respect in their teams, so that everyone can bring their best selves to work.

Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with First Nations organizations, her experience as a parent to two children with pervasive mental health challenges, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.

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