[Leadership Vault] John Duisberg: Prioritizing Employee Recognition And Appreciation

by Jeff Bond

Jeff brings over two decades of business consulting expertise in strategy, media, people, technology, and marketing. As CEO of Chat With Leaders Media and Executive Partner at People-First Elevation Team, he excels in crafting inclusive, engaging content for diverse teams. His work as a co-host on 'Chat With Leaders' and 'The People Experience Pulse' podcasts showcases his commitment to servant leadership and human-centered business principles.

A University of Georgia Bulldog at heart, Jeff’s dedication to continuous learning shapes his collaborative leadership style. He is a proponent of Conscious Capitalism, focusing on stakeholder-oriented strategies for sustainable business growth and positive community impact.

Jeff's team stands out in their ability to boost employee and customer engagement for business clients. They excel in human-centric production management and prioritize building strong relationships with stakeholders, recognizing them as the lifeblood of organizations.

Off the clock, Jeff is a dedicated husband and father in Atlanta, GA. Connect with him to explore how his experience and passion can benefit your organization.

John Duisberg is the co-founder of Cooleaf in Atlanta, GA, which is an employee engagement platform that helps leaders build a culture of appreciation and performance for their organization. At Cooleaf, John leads revenue generation and overall customer operations. John is married to his wife and best friend, Lauren, and has two awesome dogs! John is also a leader in High Tech Ministries and leads a local Grace@Work Bible study group.

Chat Highlights

What originally motivated you to build your business around improving employee and customer engagement?
Why do you think modern-day leaders need to be hyper-focused on demonstrating their genuine appreciation for their team and customers?
Can you share an example of a company or customer you’ve seen setting a high bar in their culture around engagement and appreciation? What kind of impact on performance is this having?
For leaders who want to build a better culture around employee appreciation, what’s a good starting point?
Employee appreciation day is right around the corner on March 5th and John’s team is generously offering a Free 90 Day Trial of their recognition program. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity!