C2 Biz Growth
C2 Biz Growth features insightful information and lessons learned from entrepreneurs and CEOs who are growing and scaling their companies. We realize that being the CEO and leader can be a lonely position. However, Success breeds Success and our conversations with men and women on the “entrepreneurial battlefield” will inform, inspire, and drive you to keep marching onward and upward.
C2 Biz Growth is hosted by John Hale III, Founder and CEO of The Cornerstone Group, a business advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in enhancing companies’ ability to accelerate growth and scale their businesses.
C2 Biz Growth
Human First, Employee Second: Transforming Your Workplace with April Lewis - Episode 9
Join your host John Hale III for an inspiring conversation with nationally recognized leadership and workplace wellness expert, April Lewis, President and CEO of the A. Lewis Academy. In this insightful episode of the C2 Biz Growth Podcast, April unpacks her powerful mantra, "Human first, Employee second," challenging leaders to prioritize well-being as a cornerstone of performance.
Named a "Top 10 Speaker to Follow in 2025" by MSN, April shares the core principles of her proven Workwell System, designed to transform workplace culture in just nine months by focusing on the mind, body, and business of employees. Discover how a holistic approach to employee wellness can combat burnout, foster reconnection, and help teams truly thrive. April also opens up about her courageous leap into entrepreneurship, driven by a profound calling, and discusses the vital role of mindfulness in navigating both workplace challenges and personal struggles.
This episode delves into the shared responsibility of wellbeing between employees and leaders, the importance of community and bold risks in business building, and how thoughtful application of AI can enhance operations. April emphasizes that deepening understanding and focus within your business is often more beneficial than simply scaling rapidly. Tune in for practical tools and powerful insights that leaders can implement right away to create a more vibrant and resilient workplace.