Podcasts by Punk Rock HR
Welcome to the Punk Rock HR Podcast, hosted by the influential and unconventional Laurie Ruettimann. This podcast breaks away from the traditional constraints of the HR world to bring you candid and compelling conversations with some of the most disruptive and innovative minds in the business.
Each episode, Laurie dives deep into critical topics surrounding the real world of work, exploring the modern workplace's nuances, and challenging the status quo of HR. Guests range from renowned thought leaders, authors, and entrepreneurs to HR professionals and individuals who have reshaped the way we approach work and organizational culture.
Punk Rock HR is not your usual HR talk. It’s a blend of insight, wit, and irreverence, aiming to bring a fresh, unfiltered perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing today’s workforce. Whether you’re an HR professional looking to revamp your approach, a leader trying to understand the people side of the business better, or just someone interested in the dynamics of the modern workplace, this podcast is your ticket to engaging discussions and actionable insights.
Expect energizing conversations, guests with big ideas, and a punk rock twist, with episodes released every Monday.
Follow the Punk Rock HR Podcast to keep your finger on the pulse of work, leadership, and human resources. Your journey towards a more progressive and enlightened workspace starts here!
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268: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Ketamine and Alcohol Use Disorder with Hani El-wafi, MD from 2023-10-30T08:00
On this episode of Corporate Drinker, uncover the potential of ketamine therapy in treating alcohol use disorder and trauma.
Laurie’s conversation with Dr. Hani El-waf...
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267: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Conference Drinking with Mary Ellen Slayter from 2023-10-23T08:00
Have you ever found yourself clutching a soda at a conference or corporate event, deflecting questions about your choice of beverage? Has anyone ever guessed if you're pregnant, in recovery, or ...
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266: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Corporate Drinking Data with Karina Monesson from 2023-10-16T08:00
Before juggling a demanding career and the joys of motherhood, Karina Monesson—a Senior Manager of Human Insights, Research, and Advisory at UKG—found herself spiraling into the abyss of addicti...
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265: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - CEO Perspective on Alcohol with Dr. Ben Yerxa from 2023-10-09T08:30
Join me as I welcome Dr. Ben Yerxa, the CEO of Opus Genetics, into our series on the intersection of alcohol and work culture. Dr. Yerxa brings his vast leadership experience to the ta...
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264: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Lessons Learned with Daniel Chait from 2023-10-09T08:00
The very essence of work, culture, and leadership is in flux. Are you prepared to keep up?
Today, Laurie welcomes Daniel Chait, co-founder and CEO of Greenhouse Softwa...
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263: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Addiction and Identity with Dr. Scott Kellogg from 2023-10-02T08:00
On this episode of Corporate Drinker, step into the world of addiction and recovery with Laurie’s guest, Dr. Scott Kellogg, an acclaimed clinical psychologist specializing in addiction...
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262: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Call the Lawyer with Kate Bischoff from 2023-09-25T08:00
Are you aware that your workplace dynamics are being subtly manipulated by alcohol? That's right: from happy hours to casual Fridays, incorporating alcohol into our work culture has pr...
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261: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Bamboozled with Ken Makimsy Middleton from 2023-09-18T08:00
Have you ever wondered about the real cost of alcohol in the corporate world?
Brace yourself for an enlightening conversation with Ken Makimsy Middleton, the author o...
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260: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Mommy Wine Culture with Celeste Yvonne from 2023-09-11T08:00
Ever wonder how societal pressures and expectations can drive you towards unhealthy coping mechanisms?
On this episode of Corporate Drinker, Laurie’s conversation wit...
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259: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Well-Being at Work with Dr. Lipi Roy from 2023-09-04T08:00
Could your choice of drink impact your career, culture, and health?
Join Laurie as we navigate the intricate world of alcohol, work, and culture with her guest, Dr. L...
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258: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Recovery Mindset with Bryan Wempen from 2023-08-28T08:00
Today, on The Corporate Drinker, Laurie invites you on an extraordinary journey of bravery, resilience, and self-discovery with her guest, Bryan Wempen.
With an openne...
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257: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Substance Misuse in the Workplace with Cheryl Brown Merriwether from 2023-08-21T08:00
What if we told you that the corporate world could be playing a significant role in triggering addiction and mental health issues?
It's time to challenge perceptions ...
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256: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Corporate Culture and Drinking with Claude Silver from 2023-08-14T08:00
Ever wondered how to transform workplace dynamics with a heart-centered approach and a dash of courage?
Join us as we reveal these secrets with Claude Silver, the Chi...
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255: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - The Problem with Corporate Happy Hour with Leah Goodridge from 2023-08-07T08:30
Have you ever wondered how unseen forces of elitism might drive the dynamics of your workplace?
Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Leah Goodridge, an attorney ...
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254: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Mocktails and Bitters with Carly and Ian Blessing from 2023-08-07T08:00
Join me as I chat with Carly and Ian Blessing, founders of the alcohol-free brand “All the Bitter.” They share their candid journey from struggling with alcohol use disorder to launchi...
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253: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Discovering Your Strengths in Sobriety with Jessica Winder from 2023-07-31T08:30
As a host, I’ve had the privilege of discussing many bold and brave stories. Still, this conversation with Jessica Winder, the senior vice president of people at Refine Labs and founde...
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252: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - The Science of Corporate Drinking with Dr. Jared Pelo from 2023-07-31T08:00
Ever wondered about the deep-rooted intersection of alcohol science and corporate culture?
In this inaugural episode, I welcome Dr. Jared Pelo, a physician, executive,...
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251: Make Performance Management Sticky With Betterworks’ Andrea Couto and Harini Sridharan from 2023-06-26T08:00
My guests on this episode of Punk Rock HR are both from Betterworks: Andrea Couto, head of solutions engineering and sales readiness, and Harini Sridharan, head of product marketing. We discuss ...
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250: Showcasing Real-Life Stories of UBI With Conrad Shaw from 2023-06-19T08:00
My guest on this episode of Punk Rock HR is Conrad Shaw. He is a writer, filmmaker, co-founder of Comingle.us and a universal basic income (UBI) researcher. Conrad is a font of wisdom ...
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249: How Change Unlocks People’s Potential With Carlos Escobar from 2023-06-12T08:00
My guest for this episode of Punk Rock HR is my friend Carlos Escobar, who is a seasoned HR, talent development and change management leader. Tune in as we discuss how Carlos uses change managem...
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Supporting Nicole Roberts: Her Fight for Her Life and Career from 2023-06-07T08:00
My guest for this episode of Punk Rock HR is Nicole Roberts, HR leader and founder and president of the People Solutions Group. She is a leader, mentor, mom and friend who's also fighting for he...
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248: Cooperation in Competition With Betterworks’ Dustin Clinard and UKG’s Mike May from 2023-06-05T08:00
My guests for this episode of Punk Rock HR are Dustin Clinard, vice president of strategic partnerships at Betterworks, and Mike May, vice president of the UKG tech partner program at UKG. In th...
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247: Pivoting to Your Purpose With Liz Vaccariello from 2023-05-29T08:00
My guest on this episode is Liz Vaccariello, who is the former editor-in-chief of Real Simple, Reader’s Digest and People magazine. Liz and I discuss why she pivoted her career to align with her...
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246: What Job Seekers Need to Know With Jeannine K. Brown from 2023-05-22T08:00
My guest on this episode of Punk Rock HR is Jeannine K. Brown. She is the CEO of Everyday Lead and the author of the book “Unstuck and Unstoppable.” Jeannine and I discuss the state of the job m...
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245: Why HR Leaders Are Business Leaders With Enrique Rubio from 2023-05-15T08:00
My guest for this episode is a dear friend: Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR. Enrique and I discuss how he got started in HR, why HR shouldn’t overinvest in technology and why a shift in min...
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244: Decoupling Your Purpose and Worth From Work With Lexi B from 2023-05-08T08:00
My guest for this episode is Lexi B. Lexi is a tech veteran, professional speaker, and the founder and community builder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech. Lexi and I discuss how she learned ...
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243: Creating a Culture of Performance Enablement With Betterworks’ John Schneider and Michelle Gouldsberry from 2023-05-01T08:00
In this episode, I’m joined by John Schneider and Michelle Gouldsberry of Betterworks. John is chief marketing officer, and Michelle is a senior content marketing manager. In this conversation, ...
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242: Moving the World Forward Through Conversations With David Glasgow from 2023-04-24T08:00
My guest on this episode is David Glasgow. He is the executive director at the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at NYU School of Law and the co-author of “Say the Right Thin...
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241: Paving the Way For Transgender Equality in Corporate America With Mary Ann Horton from 2023-04-17T08:00
My guest for this episode is Mary Ann Horton, a transgender activist and the author of “Trailblazer: Lighting the Path for Transgender Equality in Corporate America.” In our conversation, we dis...
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240: Creating Opportunities for Tech Career Growth With Karoline Saffi from 2023-04-10T08:00
My guest for this episode is Karoline Saffi, chief people officer at Mission Cloud. Karoline and I discuss how HR can become more transparent, how Mission Cloud is creating tech career growth op...
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239: Evolving Performance Management for a Better Workforce With Betterworks’ Doug Dennerline and Jamie Aitken from 2023-04-03T08:00
My guests today are Betterworks CEO Doug Dennerline and Vice President of HR Transformation Jamie Aitken. They’re back on the show to talk about their upcoming book, “Make Work Better: Revolutio...
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BONUS: HR During a Time of War With Yulia Kudina from 2023-02-27T09:00
My guest today is Yulia Kudina, who's based in Kyiv, Ukraine, working as vice president of people at Reface, a technology startup based there. In this conversation, Yulia and I talk about how Re...
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#238: The HR Analyst Role in 2023 With Madeline Laurano and Kyle Lagunas from 2022-12-26T09:00
My guests for this episode are Madeline Laurano and Kyle Lagunas, the brainpower behind Aptitude Research. Aptitude Research is one of the best places to learn ab...
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#237: The Complexities of Payroll With Eynat Guez from 2022-12-19T09:00
My guest today is co-founder and CEO of Papaya Global, Eynat Guez. Papaya is a unicorn company that Eynat co-founded after observing the technology gap in global ...
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#236: Hiring With Integrity With Kermit Randa from 2022-12-12T09:00
My guest today is Symphony Talent CEO Kermit Randa. In this episode, Kermit and I talk about all things recruitment marketing, employer branding and the future of...
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#235: Using Mobile Health Care to Improve the World With John Halloran from 2022-12-05T09:00
Mobile Health is an organization that helps employers build healthier cultures and programs that are specific to them and guide employees along their health and w...
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#234: Reinvention With ‘80s Icon Tiffany from 2022-11-28T09:00
We’re taking a break from HR and stepping back into the ‘80s! In this week’s episode, I’m co-hosting the show with Vadim Liberman, and our guest this week is sing...
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BONUS: Being a Caregiver With Vadim Liberman (Update) from 2022-11-23T09:00
My dear friend Vadim Liberman joins the show to give us an update on his experiences with caring for his mom, who lives with Alzheimer's. Vadim Listen
#233: Holistic Performance Management With Doug Dennerline and Jamie Aitken from 2022-11-21T09:00
My guests on this episode of Punk Rock HR are Betterworks CEO Doug Dennerline and Vice President of HR Transformation Jamie Aitken. In this conversation, we talk ...
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#232: Leading Wholeheartedly With Robert Ellis from 2022-11-14T09:00
My guest for this episode of Punk Rock HR is Robert Ellis. He is the executive coach and founder of Futurosity and Coaching From Essence. With nearly 30 years of ...
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#231: Adapting to Change With Melina Palmer from 2022-11-07T08:00
Ever wonder why we have a hard time adapting to change? My guest today on Punk Rock HR, Melina Palmer, has the answer. Melina is a behavioral economist, the host ...
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#230: Building Simplicity for a Better Workplace with Gene Pease from 2022-10-31T08:00
My guest this week is Gene Pease. Beyond being my friend and mentor, Gene is the founder of a company called Mighty You. Its software simplifies managers’ work li...
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#229: How to Ask For Help With Deborah Grayson Riegel from 2022-10-24T08:00
My guest today is speaker, coach and workshop facilitator, Deborah Grayson Riegel. She is a Wharton, Columbia and Duke faculty member, Harvard Business Review col...
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#228: Defying the Odds with Ruben Gonzalez from 2022-10-17T08:00
My guest today is four-time Olympian, author and speaker Ruben Gonzalez. In this episode, Ruben and I talk about his backstory, why he isn’t considered a natural athlete, and his success in gett...
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#227: Live Your Life Differently With Nikki Coleman from 2022-10-10T08:00
This week, my guest is Dr. Nikki Coleman, a licensed psychologist, relational wellness expert, and DEI expert. Dr. Nikki is knowledgeable about race, culture, sexuality and organizational change...
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#226: Restart Your Career After Caregiving With Tami Forman from 2022-10-03T08:00
You've taken time away from work to be a caregiver. Now, you’re ready to get back into the workforce and restart your career. What approach should you take? In th...
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#225: Evaluating the State of DEI With Zach Nunn from 2022-09-26T08:00
In this episode, my guest is Zach Nunn, the founder of Living Corporate and a returning Punk Rock HR guest. Living Corporate is a multimedia platform that centers...
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#224: Asian and LGBTQ Sports Inclusion With Amazin LeThi from 2022-09-19T14:08:20
My guest today is Amazin LeThi. She is a keynote speaker, LGBTQ advocate, author, athlete, and someone I think everyone should get to know. In this episode, Amazin and I talk about her life, her...
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#223: Reimagining the Employee Experience Using Technology With Zach Beegal from 2022-09-12T14:09:28
My guest today is Zach Beegal, chief operating officer at Strive, which focuses on reimagining the employee experience. In this episode, I ask Zach what the heck ...
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#222: How to Dress for Work With Cassandra Sethi from 2022-09-05T08:00
My guest today is Cassandra Sethi. She is a personal stylist, image consultant, and the founder of Next Level Wardrobe. Cassandra’s on a mission to help successfu...
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Bonus: Writing as a Profession With Sarah McCoy from 2022-08-31T08:00
In this bonus episode, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author Sarah McCoy. Sarah started out as a journalist and PR professional who eventually became a ...
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#221: Abortion, Autonomy and the Future With Mary Summers and Karen Weinstein from 2022-08-29T08:00
My guest is Mary Summers, who is joined by her collaborator, Karen Weinstein. In 1970, they made the movie “Abortion and Women’s Rights 1970.” Back then, the movi...
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#220: Jerks at Work With Tessa West from 2022-08-22T08:00
My guest today is Tessa West. She is a professor of social psychology at NYU and the author of the new book Listen
#219: Remove Barriers to Hiring With Stacey Gordon from 2022-08-15T08:00
My guest is Stacey Gordon, executive advisor and diversity strategist at Rework Work, where she and her team coach and counsel executive leaders on DEIB strategie...
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#218: Sober-Curious With Meg Daly from 2022-08-08T08:00
My guest today is Meg Daly. Meg is an ICF-certified coach, former corporate healthcare executive, and the founder of the Live More Drink Less community. In this e...
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#217: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance With Sarah Noll Wilson from 2022-08-01T08:00
My guest for this episode is author, executive coach and leadership development consultant Sarah Noll Wilson. Sarah and I are talking about the art of avoidance w...
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#216: Who Owns Work? With Kristin Reed from 2022-07-25T08:00
In this episode, my guest is Kristin Reed. Kristin is the senior consultant at Veldhoen + Company, where she co-creates strategies for a better world of work for ...
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Bonus: Introducing Amplify Academy With Lars Schmidt from 2022-07-20T08:00
In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is my good friend, bestselling author and founder of Amplify, Lars Schmidt. Lars is here to celebrate the launch o...
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#215: Using Neural Networks to Strengthen Organizations With Nir Leibovich from 2022-07-18T08:00
In this episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is Nir Leibovich. He is the co-founder and CEO of GoCo.io, a company that offers award-winning modern software for small...
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#214: Fixing Collaboration in a Remote Work Culture With Gregory Ng from 2022-07-11T08:00
In this episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is Gregory Ng, a longtime friend and the CEO of Brooks Bell, a digital agency based in the Triangle region of North Caro...
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Bonus: Do Hard Things With Steve Magness from 2022-07-06T08:00
Welcome back! In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is world-renowned expert on health and human performance Steve Magness.
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#213: The Gathering Effect With Lindsey Caplan from 2022-07-04T08:00
In this episode, I spoke with Lindsey Caplan, founder and lead consultant of The Gathering Effect. Through her company, Lindsey partners with businesses, executiv...
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#212: Transform Your Career Through Virtual Work Experience Programs with Thomas Brunskill from 2022-06-27T08:00
In this episode, my guest today is Thomas Brunskill, co-founder and CEO of the open-access learning platform for professionals. Tune in as Thomas and I talk about...
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Bonus: Hiring, Retention and the Importance of Employee Allyship With Donald Knight II from 2022-06-23T08:00
Welcome to the bonus episode of Punk Rock HR. I’m sitting down with Donald Knight II, chief people officer of Greenhouse Software. You may know Greenhouse Softwar...
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#211: Changing the Lives of Adult Learners With Sean Flynn from 2022-06-20T08:00
My guest in this episode is Sean Flynn, chief customer officer at InStride, which is a business that partners with businesses to create life-changing workforce ed...
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#210: The Lighthouse Effect With Steve Pemberton from 2022-06-13T08:00
My guest in this episode is the man, the myth and the legend himself, Steve Pemberton. Steve is the chief human resources officer of Workhuman and the bestselling...
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#209: Modernizing the Learning Experience with Sean Stowers from 2022-06-06T08:00
In this episode of Punk Rock HR my guest is Sean Stowers, CEO and chief learning officer of WeLearn. In this conversation, Sean and I discuss the work that WeLear...
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#208: Why Org Charts Matter with Ian White from 2022-05-30T08:00
In this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by Ian White, the founder, CEO and CTO at ChartHop, a people analytics platform helping leaders plan and build better ...
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#207: Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace with Sara Martin from 2022-05-23T08:00
Sara Martin is the CEO of WELCOA, the Wellness Council of America. WELCOA is one of the nation’s most respected resources for building high-performing, healthy wo...
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#206: Isolation and Working From Home with Maya Drøschler from 2022-05-16T08:00
In this episode, my guest is Denmark-based author, editor and HR adviser Maya Drøschler. Tune in to this conversation where Maya and I talk about her recent provo...
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Bonus: Playing Well With Others with Eric Barker from 2022-05-10T08:00
In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by Eric Barker. He’s the author of the new book "Plays Well With Others...
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#205: Get Your Career in Shape with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin from 2022-05-09T08:00
In today’s episode, my guest is Dr. Candace Steele Flippin. She is a communications executive, a TEDx speaker and the author of the fantastic book, “Get Your Care...
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#204: Megatrends in HR with Karina Monesson from 2022-05-02T08:00
In this episode, I’m joined by Karina Monesson. She’s a writer, speaker and the senior manager of human insights, research and advisory, at UKG, the Ultimate Kron...
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Bonus: The Reverse Mullet with Lance Haun from 2022-04-29T08:00
Welcome to a bonus episode of Punk Rock HR! Today’s guest is Lance Haun, vice president of market insights at The Starr Conspiracy and one of my oldest friends. T...
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#203: The Longevity Project with Ken Stern from 2022-04-25T08:00
My guest on today’s episode is Ken Stern, podcaster, media executive and the host of the show Listen
#202: Rethinking Recognition with Steve Sonnenberg from 2022-04-18T08:00
In this episode, my guest is Steve Sonnenberg, co-founder and CEO of Awardco
#201: Crucial Conversations with Emily Gregory from 2022-04-11T08:00
My guest in this episode is Emily Gregory, vice president of design and delivery at Crucial Learning and co-author of the book Crucial Conversations: Tools For Ta...
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#200: What Happens When You Call the EAP: A Conversation with Don MacPherson&Laurie Ruettimann from 2022-04-04T08:00
It’s Punk Rock HR’s 200th episode! Join me and my good friend—founder, CEO, and host of the 12 Geniuses podcast Don MacPherson. We talk about the employee assista...
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#199: Coaching HR for HR with Julie Turney from 2022-03-28T08:00
Today, my guest is HR for HR coach, public speaker, host of the HR Sound Off podcast and author Julie Turney. In this episode, Julie and I talk about her business...
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#198: Employer Branding Strategies with Susan LaMotte from 2022-03-21T08:00
In this episode, my guest is Susan LaMotte, CEO and founder of exaqueo. We talk about what employer branding really is and what it isn’t, and why it’s so essentia...
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#197: Show Your Ask: Self-Leadership with Joyel Crawford from 2022-03-14T09:00
I am a huge supporter of advocating for yourself in your career and life, and my guest today, Joyel Crawford, knows a thing or two about that. Joyel is a writer, key...
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#196: Gaining Confidence in Speaking with Page Fehling from 2022-03-07T09:00
My guest on today’s episode is a sought-after speaker, best-selling author, award-winning podcast host, and, more importantly, my friend, Page Fehling. Listen in ...
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Bonus: Ukraine, HR and Leadership with Baiba Žiga from 2022-03-03T09:00
Today, my guest is Baiba Žiga, founder and CEO of Lakehouse Consulting, an agency that helps build equitable and inclusive cultures where diversity thrives at oth...
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#195: The Diversity Movement with Donald Thompson Jr. from 2022-02-28T09:00
My guest on this episode is Donald Thompson Jr., co-founder and CEO of The Diversity Movement, a full-service DEI consultancy with specialized technology. In this...
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#194: What the Heck is with SHRM? with Joey Price and Lars Schmidt from 2022-02-21T09:00
In this episode, we discuss that tweet, the future of work and human resource...
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#193: Recruiter Mercedes Johnson Tells Her Side of the Story from 2022-02-14T09:00
I'm joined by recruiter Mercedes Johnson in today's episode, who recently went viral on Twitter for a post about salary negotiation. Mercedes and I discuss the po...
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#192: Making an Impact with Angela R. Howard from 2022-02-07T09:00
My guest in today’s episode is cultural anthropologist, organizational psychologist, consultant, author, and podcaster Angela R. Howard. Tune in as we discuss what m...
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Bonus: Introducing SPOTLYFE with Josh Schwede and Scott Fowle from 2022-02-02T09:00
I’m pleased to announce that my guests today are Josh Schwede and Scott Fowle. They have started a company called Listen
#191: Take Control of Your Mental Wellbeing with Dr. Nick Taylor from 2022-01-31T14:20
On this episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is Dr. Nick Taylor, founder, and CEO of Unmind. Today’s conversation talks about how to empower your employees with evidenc...
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#190: Ethical AI and the Future of Work with Ted Nielsen from 2022-01-24T09:00
My guest in today’s episode is Ted Nielsen, vice president of product management a...
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#189: The Reverse Mullet with Bret Starr from 2022-01-17T09:00
In this episode, Bret Starr, founder and CEO of The Starr Conspiracy, talks about the distinction between HR and work, the future of human resources, and how adopting the “reverse mullet” concep...
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#188: Fix Work at a Higher Level with Kristy McCann Flynn from 2022-01-10T09:00
In this week's episode of Punk Rock HR, Kristy McCann Flynn shares her career journe...
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#187: Creating a New Model For Your Life with Minda Harts from 2022-01-03T09:00
In this week’s episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by best-selling author and repeat guest, Minda Harts. We are discussing her struggles within a broken work syst...
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#186: How To Flourish in Your Career During Middle Age from 2021-12-23T09:00
On this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m focusing on middle age and your career. Most importantly, anyone who is middle-aged can be a career-focused individual and st...
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#185: Your Work is Not Your Worth from 2021-12-17T09:00
In this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m unpacking the mindset of knowing that your work is not your worth as I prepare for the launch of the paperback version of Listen
#184: Why Work Sucks (and What You Can Do About It) from 2021-12-10T09:00
Welcome back to Punk Rock HR! In this episode, I’m sharing why we think work sucks, plus some tips on how to turn those negative feelings into positive and effect...
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#183: Building Trust and Connection in a Whole New World of Work With Dan Schawbel from 2021-09-27T08:00
In this episode, I am joined by Dan Schawbel. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and the managing partner of Workplace Intelligence, a research and advisory firm helping HR adapt to trends...
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#182: The Mystery, the Myth and the Magic of Big Data With Chas Fields and Teresa Smith from 2021-09-20T08:00
My guests today are Chas Fields and Teresa Smith. They're part of the HCM Advisory Group at the Workforce Institute at UKG, where they offer insights and advice t...
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#181: Moving From Employee Wellness to Holistic Health With Dr. Jarik Conrad from 2021-09-13T08:00
My guest today is Dr. Jarik Conrad, vice president of the Human Insights and the HCM Advisory team at UKG. Dr. Conrad is also executive director of the UKG-sponso...
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#180: The Evolution of the Labor Movement With Dr. Chris Mullen from 2021-09-06T08:00
This week on Punk Rock HR, Laurie Ruettimann is joined by Dr. Chris Mullen. He's the executive director at The Workforce Institute at UKG. Chris is an experienced le...
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Reissue: Amplifying Black and Brown Voices with Zach Nunn from 2021-08-30T08:00
This summer, I'm reissuing some of my favorite episodes of Punk Rock HR. In this episode, we revisit my conversation with Zach Nunn, a change management consultan...
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#179: Being a Caregiver with Vadim Liberman from 2021-08-23T08:00
My guest today is my dear friend Vadim Liberman. He’s the editor at TLNT and ere.net. But Vadim’s on the show today not to get super-nerdy about sourcing or recru...
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#178: What Is Talent Management? with Mike Sipple Jr. from 2021-08-16T08:00
My guest today is Mike Sipple Jr. He’s the co-founder and CEO of the Talent Magnet Institute. The Talent Magnet Institute is a membership community and a consulta...
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#178: What Is Talent Management? with Mike Sipple Jr. from 2021-08-16T08:00
My guest today is Mike Sipple Jr. He’s the co-founder and CEO of the Talent Magnet Institute. The Talent Magnet Institute is a membership community and a consulta...
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#177: How to Improve Child Care for Working Parents with Ilnort Rueda from 2021-08-09T08:00
Child care in the United States had problems before the pandemic, and it feels like it’s only gotten worse. I wanted to know what lessons we’ve learned and how HR...
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Reissue: The Rise of Addictive Technology with Adam Alter from 2021-08-02T08:00
This summer, I'm reissuing some of my favorite episodes of Punk Rock HR. This one is my interview with Adam Alter, a professor of marketing at the NYU Stern Schoo...
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#176: BookThinkers with Nick Hutchison from 2021-07-26T08:00
My guest today is Nick Hutchison, the founder of BookThinkers, a business dedicated to helping authors and readers make a connection in the personal development s...
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Reissue: Why Hustle Culture Is Failing with Mary Ellen Slayter from 2021-07-23T09:00
This summer, I'm reissuing some of my favorite episodes of Punk Rock HR. Here's a conversation I had in 2019 with Mary Elle...
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#175: Digital Body Language with Erica Dhawan from 2021-07-19T08:00
According to my guest this week, Erica Dhawan, it’s just as important to effectively master the art of digital body language as it is to master the other types of...
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Reissue: Defining Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Professor Amy Edmondson from 2021-07-16T08:00
This summer, I'll be reissuing some of my favorite episodes of Punk Rock HR. Here's a conversation I had in 2019 with Professor Amy Edmondson from Harvard Business School and author of "The Fear...
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#174: You Are the Brand with Mike Kim from 2021-07-13T08:00
My guest for today is Mike Kim, author of “You Are The Brand: The 8-Step Blueprint to Showcase Your Unique Expertise and Build a Highly Profitable, Personally Ful...
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#173: The Future of HR Leadership with Dr. Amy Dufrane from 2021-07-12T08:00
My guest for today is Dr. Amy Dufrane, the CEO of HRCI, the leading certification body for human resources — and she’s also a longtime listener of Punk Rock HR! A...
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#172: The Real Truth of Becoming an Entrepreneur with Gino Wickman from 2021-07-05T08:00
Do you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? My guest on this week’s episode, Gino Wickman, is here to help you figure that out. He’s the author of the bo...
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#171: Fair Pay with David Buckmaster from 2021-06-28T08:00
My guest this week, David Buckmaster, has a ton of experience working for corporate compensation teams. He’s a prolific writer and is the author of the new book “...
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#170: Rewire Your Brain with Dr. Rebecca Heiss from 2021-06-21T08:00
My guest today, Dr. Rebecca Heiss, uses her degrees in biology to help people overcome evolutionary limitations that are hardwired in the brain and improve their ...
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#169: Friendship In the Age of Loneliness with Smiley Poswolsky from 2021-06-14T08:00
Do you wonder why it feels like we’re more connected than ever before, yet it feels so difficult to keep true friendships alive? In this episode, I talk to Smiley...
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#168: Foster Creativity by Thinking Like an ALIEN With Cyril Bouquet from 2021-06-07T08:00
My guest on this episode is Cyril Bouquet. He’s a professor of innovation and strategy at the Switzerland-based IMD Business School and helps executives bring pro...
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#167: Corporate Leadership and the Battle of Gettysburg With Dr. Jeffrey McCausland from 2021-05-31T08:00
In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey McCausland, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and author of the book “Battle Tested!: Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st C...
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#166: Managing A Small Business During COVID with Mitchell Kaplan from 2021-05-24T08:00
My guest today is Mitchell Kaplan, who has been a bookseller and owner of the independent Books & Books in the Miami area for almost 40 years. We chat about what ...
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#165: How to Be An Adult With Julie Lythcott-Haims from 2021-05-17T08:00
My guest today is New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims. She’s the author of the fantastic new book “Your Turn: How To Be An Adult.” It’s a book ...
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Bonus: Women in Leadership Author Panel Sponsored by Old Town Books from 2021-05-14T08:00
This bonus episode is a recording of a live event hosted by Old Town Books. Join me in this conversation with Stephanie Schriock, the former president of EMILY’s ...
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#164: Workplace Coaching for All with Whitney Herrington from 2021-05-10T08:00
This week I am joined by Whitney Herrington, an HR pro who founded Kith Republic. In my conversation with Whitney, we discuss her new company, the need for workpl...
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#163: Fight For Yourself with Andy Storch from 2021-05-03T08:00
This week I’m joined by a fellow author, podcaster, speaker and coach, Andy Storch. In this conversation, Andy shares his e...
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#162: Caring for Mental Health Through Art with Doug Shaw from 2021-04-26T08:00
This week, I am joined by a dear friend of mine, Doug Shaw, who is a visual artist rooted in music, self-care and speaking truth to power. Doug runs an award-winning project called “We Are All A...
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#160: Hurdling Fear and Adversity with John Register from 2021-04-19T08:00
My guest this week is John Register, a change-mindset warrior who helps business leaders and individuals overcome adversity and fear, embrace a “new normal” minds...
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#160: Giving Managers the Support They Need with Sharlyn Lauby from 2021-04-12T08:00
My guest today is Sharlyn Lauby, author of the absolutely essential blog HR Bartender and president of ITM Group Inc. I’ve known Sharlyn for well over a decade, and I can say that her body of wo...
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#159: Modern Work Has No Song with Matt Johnson from 2021-04-05T08:00
My guest this week is Matt Johnson, a communications and change management expert. His story is rich: He’s toured in a punk rock band, worked at the Pentagon duri...
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Bonus: Tackling Sexism in the Workplace with Amy Guth from 2021-03-31T08:00
In celebration of a great Women’s History Month here on Punk Rock HR and everywhere else, I’m super excited to bring you another bonus episode to close out the mo...
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#158: Negotiating Your Worth with Ching Valdezco from 2021-03-29T08:00
My guest today is Ching Valdezco. She’s a global learning consultant with Exec-Comm and helps leaders and teams learn to communicate, influence and negotiate effectively. I met Ching several yea...
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#157: Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work from 2021-03-22T08:00
I’m sure you’re familiar with that feeling you get when you’re driving along peacefully and, out of nowhere, your GPS will start shouting, “Recalculating!” Someti...
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#156: The HR Uprising with Rebecca Weaver from 2021-03-15T08:00
My guest this week is Rebecca Weaver, a former HR leader who is now the founder and CEO of HRuprise, a platform that connects workers who are navigating challenging issues with independent HR co...
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#155: Ladies Get Paid with Claire Wasserman from 2021-03-08T09:00
My guest this week, Claire Wasserman, is the founder and author of Ladies Get Paid, a platform that helps women advance professionally and financially. The umbrella of her organization covers an...
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Bonus: HR Check-In with Susan Richards from 2021-03-05T09:00
I’m excited to bring you this special bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, in which I speak with a woman in HR who I really respect, Susan Richards. She’s the CEO and founder of Sapient Insights Group...
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#154: Career Rehab with Kanika Tolver from 2021-03-01T09:00
My guest is Kanika Tolver, founder and CEO of Career Rehab, a coaching company that helps people renovate themselves and find their dream jobs. She’s also the aut...
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153: Brag Better with Meredith Fineman from 2021-02-22T09:00
My guest is Meredith Fineman, author of the book “Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion.” She offers an effortless and unapologetic approach to s...
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152: Limeade HR BFF Chat with Dr. Laura Hamill and Colleagues from 2021-02-15T09:00
On this episode of Punk Rock HR, we chat with current and former Limeade team members about returning to the basics of HR, what HR can do to improve employee experience during COVID and beyond, ...
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151: Doing the Work with Torin Ellis from 2021-02-08T09:00
On this episode of Punk Rock HR, Torin Ellis joins me in a conversation that takes a deeper look at diversity and inclusion than what you may have experienced in ...
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150: Start Finishing Stuff That Matters with Charlie Gilkey from 2021-02-01T09:00
My guest is Charlie Gilkey, author of “Start Finishing.” Charlie has deep expertise in helping people get out of the weeds to finish things that matter. In today’...
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149: The Empathetic Workplace with Katharine Manning from 2021-01-28T09:00
My guest is Katharine Manning, author of “The Empathetic Workplace.” For 15 years, Katharine advised the Justice Department on victims’ issues, working on some of...
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148: Redefining HR with Lars Schmidt from 2021-01-25T09:00
My guest is Lars Schmidt, author of “Redefining HR.” Lars is my friend, and I’m incredibly proud of him. But more importantly, I love the way he thinks — especial...
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147: Convey Yourself Clearly with Ita Olsen from 2021-01-21T09:00
My guest is Ita Olsen, founder and CEO at Convey Clearly, and she’s here to offer advice for communicating with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I imp...
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146: Why Work Will Never Be the Same with Zoë Harte from 2021-01-18T09:00
My guest is Zoë Harte, chief people officer at Upwork, and she’s here to answer our burning questions about the future of work. Zoë is passionate about the gig ec...
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145: Building a Job That Works for You with Mylena Sutton from 2021-01-14T09:00
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144: Betting On You with Laurie Ruettimann, Hosted by Michael Bungay Stanier from 2021-01-11T09:00
On this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m turning the tables on myself. Author and thought leadership coach Michael Bungay Stanier interviews me about my new book, “Betting on You: How to Put Yoursel...
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143: Love the Way You Look on Zoom with Kim Foley from 2021-01-07T09:00
My guest is Kim Foley, a media and communications consultant and author of “Virtual Meetings With Power and Presence: The Ultimate Guide to Online Meetings.” She ...
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142: Being a Suicide Hotline Volunteer with Kate Yuan from 2021-01-05T09:00
In our first episode of 2021, I’m joined by Kate Yuan. During the day, she works in business development at Alibaba Cloud. However, on the weekends, she does something even more important: She v...
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141: Betting On You: Well-Being and Tijuana from 2020-12-28T09:00
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140: Making Work Human with Derek Irvine from 2020-12-21T09:00
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139: Build Inclusive Cultures with Madison Butler from 2020-12-14T09:00
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138: Friday Forward with Robert Glazer from 2020-12-07T09:00
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137: Get nFormation with Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess from 2020-11-30T09:00
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My guests today are Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess. They are the founders of...
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136: Snake Dick with David Mahmoudieh from 2020-11-23T09:00
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Every once in a while, I get to lean into my punk rock roots and do something a little dif...
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135: Mindful Money with Jonathan DeYoe from 2020-11-16T09:00
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I’ve got a book coming out in January and there’s a chapter in there all about money. Ther...
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134: Learning and Leadership with Heidi Spirgi from 2020-11-09T09:00
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Today’s guest is Heidi Spirgi. She is the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Cornerst...
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133: The Underbelly of Book Publishing with Scott Stratten from 2020-11-02T09:00
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132: Food and Social Activism with Chef Pierre Thiam from 2020-10-26T08:00
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My guest today is Pierre Thiam. He was raised in Senegal, but he is a New York-based chef,...
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131: Chronically Capable with Hannah Olson from 2020-10-19T08:00
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My guest this week is Hannah Olson. She is the co-founder and CEO of an organization calle...
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130: Compensation Truth&Lies with Laurie Ruettimann from 2020-10-12T08:00
I recently gave a keynote to a company called Curo Comp. It was about truth versus reality when it comes to talking about money at work. I’m so jazzed about this ...
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129: Unleash the Extraordinary with Brant Menswar from 2020-10-05T08:00
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My guest this week is Brant Menswar. Brant is a top 10 motivational speaker, critically ac...
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128: Headspace for Work and Mental Health with Lindsay Crittendon from 2020-09-28T08:36:55
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Lindsay Crittendon is the head of Headspace for Work. If you thought that was a meditation...
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127: COVID-19 Testing and PPE Q&A with 4 Oaks Ventures from 2020-09-21T09:53:21
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Today’s guests are Robert Williams and Brian Baucom. They are the co-founders of a company...
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126: Revolutionizing The Workplace For Women of Color with Minda Harts from 2020-09-14T08:00
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Today’s guest is author and speaker Minda Harts. If you have ever wondered who’s fighting ...
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125: The Lies that Canceled Zach Ward from 2020-09-07T08:00
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Today’s guest is my friend Zach Ward. He is the former owner of a comedy theater whose car...
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124: The Power of Empathy with Mimi Nicklin from 2020-08-31T08:00
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Today’s guest is author and podcaster Mimi Nicklin. She is the author of
123: The Future of Independent Workers with Carl Camden from 2020-08-24T08:00
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Carl Camden is the former CEO of Kelly Services and the current president of iPSE-U.S. H...
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122: Culture First with Damon Klotz from 2020-08-17T08:00
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Today's guest is Damon Klotz. Damon has spent his...
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121: Defund HR from 2020-08-10T08:00
Punk Rock HR Episode 121:
Just like the conversation all over America, and really the world, about defunding polic...
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120: Improving The Employee Experience with Gary Beckstrand from 2020-08-03T08:00
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Gary Beckstrand is the vice president of The OC Tanner Institute. OC Tanner is a recogniti...
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Mentorship Friday: Looking for Work in a Pandemic with Cameron Sackett from 2020-07-31T08:00
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Cameron Sackett is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan who is looking fo...
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119: Amplifying Black and Brown Voices with Zach Nunn from 2020-07-27T08:00
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Zach Nunn is a change management consultant and one of the co-founders of the podcast and ...
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118: The Future of Business Conferences with Lauren Davis from 2020-07-20T08:00
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Lauren Davis was a marketer, community organizer, and record store owner. Her real claim t...
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117: Creating a Culture of Trust with JeVon “JT” McCormick from 2020-07-13T08:00
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JeVon “JT” McCormick is the CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps authors w...
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116: BFF Chat with Jennifer McClure from 2020-07-06T08:00
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Today on the podcast, I’m talking to my best friend, Jennifer McClure. We have one of our ...
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115: The Future of Work after COVID-19 with Karina Schultheis from 2020-06-29T08:00
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This week, I’m joined by Karina Schultheis. She is a manager of human ins...
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114: Grief, God and George Floyd with Reverend Wendy Hamilton from 2020-06-22T08:00
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Reverend Wendy Hamilton joins me to talk about the Listen
113: Resilience in The Hospitality World with Jim Knight from 2020-06-15T08:00
Punk Rock HR Episode 113:
The hospitality industry has suffered tremendously because of COVID. The jobs the industry...
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112: The Comeback from a Setback with Emily O'Brien from 2020-06-08T08:00
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So, what does a Canadian millennial entrepreneur know about making a comeback? This week's...
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111: So You Want To Be a Coach? from 2020-06-01T08:00
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If you want to be an executive or career coach, you have to approach doing so like a busin...
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110: Behind the Scenes of HR Podcasting with Wendy Dailey&Jon Thurmond from 2020-05-25T08:00
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Podcasting is a little bit of art, a little bit of science, and a lot of hard work. Today,...
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109: You are #Qualified with Amanda Nachman from 2020-05-18T08:00
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If you've ever wondered, am I qualified? Or am I the right person for this role? You are g...
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108: Pick a Fight with David Burkus from 2020-05-11T08:00
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David Burkus is one of the world's leading business thinkers and speakers, focusing on t...
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107: Bacon Shortages and COVID-19 with Jesse McCoy from 2020-05-06T08:00
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One of the weirder stories to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis is that we might ha...
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106: Billion Dollar Brand Club with Larry Ingrassia from 2020-05-04T08:00
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How are brands like Warby Parker or Casper Mattress re-shaping the way we make pu...
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105: My Best Friend Had COVID-19, This is Her Story from 2020-04-27T08:00
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If you are like many, you may be wondering what you would do if you came d...
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104: Betting on You! from 2020-04-20T08:00
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Have you ever wanted to do something, but just kept getting in your way ... Listen
103: A Conversation About Leadership, Humanness, and Healing with Joey Price from 2020-04-13T08:00
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I'd like you to meet Joey Price. Joey is the founder of Jumpstart: HR, LLC, and host of...
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102: A Perspective on Giving and Receiving Advice with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2020-04-06T08:00
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Mentorship Friday: COVID-19 and Your Content from 2020-04-03T08:00
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. All of her mentees are just like her—spinning their wheels and working from home. How do you...
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101: The World of Work In the Face of a Global Pandemic with Kate Bischoff from 2020-03-30T08:00
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This episode covers some of your qu...
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100: COVID-19 Preparedness with Lorna Borenstein from 2020-03-25T08:00
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People keep saying that we're living in an unprecedented era of disruption. While this i...
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099: A Realistic View of Life and HR with Frank Roche from 2020-03-23T08:00
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This week’s guest has always inspired me not to be a sucker. Frank Roche is one of...
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098: 21st Century HR with Lars Schmidt from 2020-03-16T08:00
Punk Rock HR Episode 98: 21st Century HR with Lars Schmidt
Meet former HR leader turned writer, speaker, and entre...
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097: Welcome to Punk Rock HR: The Podcast with Attitude from 2020-03-09T08:00
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Mentorship Friday 4: How to Be a Top Employer from 2020-02-28T09:00
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. One of her mentees asked for advice on growing the business and being a top employer at ...
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096: Igniting Change in Life, Work,&Customer Service with Simon T. Bailey from 2020-02-24T09:00
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If you've been to a conference over the past decade, you've seen Simon T. Bailey up on st...
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Mentorship Friday 3: Managing a Jerk at Work from 2020-02-21T09:00
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. One of her mentees asked for advice on handling a jerk at work—especially when you thoug...
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095: Fixing Work One School Lunch At a Time with Dan Giusti from 2020-02-17T09:00
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What's up with school lunches? How can we make them better? You may be asking yourself, “...
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Mentorship Friday 2: Signs to Quit Work and Start a Consulting Business from 2020-02-14T09:00
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. Many of her mentees wonder when the time is right to quit work and start a consulting bu...
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094: How Generosity Can Change the World of Work with Asha Curran from 2020-02-10T09:00
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This week’s episode features Asha Curran, Co-Founder and CEO of Giving Tuesday. Giv...
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Mentorship Friday 1 - How to Get Noticed Online from 2020-02-07T09:00
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. One of the top questions she fields? How to get noticed online. Maybe you have big ideas...
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093: The Key to Unlearning with Barry O’Reilly from 2020-02-03T09:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 93:
This week I am introducing you to Barry O’Reilly, a business advisor, entrepreneur, and a...
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092: Every Job Has Story with Elena Valentine from 2020-01-27T09:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 92:
On today's show, I'm speaking to Elena Valentine, the Co-Founder, CEO, and Servant Leader...
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091: The Concept of Accountability and Goal Setting with Keita Williams from 2020-01-20T09:00
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090: A Little Bit of Optimism and Hope with Jess Ekstrom from 2020-01-13T09:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 90:
Today I am joined by Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope and the author of the bes...
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089: The Art and Science Behind Turning Customers and Employees Into Fans with David Meerman Scott from 2020-01-06T09:00
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088: Becoming a Thought Leader in 2020 from 2019-12-30T09:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 88:
A lot of people are making a big deal about the end of the decade. I am Listen
087: BFF Chat: Wellbeing and Work in 2020 with Jennifer McClure from 2019-12-23T09:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 87
This week my BFF, Jennifer McClure, joins me on the podcast. Jennifer is a professional ...
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086: It’s Time to Fix Work with The Self-Leadership Summit from 2019-12-02T09:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 86
When my podcast producer, Danny Ozment, first told me about virtual summits, I was like,...
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085: The Rise of Addictive Technology and How to Reclaim Your Time with Adam Alter from 2019-11-25T09:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 85
If you've ever parked your car, decided to check Twitter, and 10 minutes later you were ...
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084: Technology Trends and The Future of Work with Vadim Liberman from 2019-11-18T09:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 84
This week my guest is Vadim Liberman. Vadim is someone who is incredibly special to me. ...
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083: Three Types of HR Professionals and Their View of SHRM from 2019-11-11T09:00
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082: What If the CEO Ran Human Resources? from 2019-11-04T09:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 82
Earlier this year I was invited to speak to a bunch of corporate executives about the fu...
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081: How the N.C. State Fair is Unifying Community with Heather Overton from 2019-10-21T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 81
One of the crowning jewels in the life here in North Carolina is the N.C. State Fair. I'...
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080: Becoming Internet Famous with Mike Bridavsky and Lil Bub from 2019-10-14T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 80
Have you heard of Lil Bub? If not, let me i...
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079: Take Control of Your Career from 2019-10-07T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 79
I want to share a story with you this week. It starts out like this: a long time ago, I ...
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078: The Art of Mentoring with Mike Sipple, Jr. from 2019-09-30T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 78
One of my biggest professional regrets in the world of HR was not having a mentor. I'm n...
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077: Modern Art and Culture with The Ruettimanns from 2019-09-23T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 77
This week, my guest is someone very special to me: my husband, Ken. Today we have a fun ...
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076: Enterprise Podcast Strategies with Danny Ozment from 2019-09-16T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 76
This week on the podcast, we are going “meta” because my podcast producer Danny Ozment o...
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075: Making of a Manager with Julie Zhuo from 2019-09-09T08:00
This week I’d like to introduce you to Julie Zhuo. Julie is the VP of Product Design at Facebook and the author of the new book, Listen
074: Hard Work, The “New” Labor Day and Remembering Claudia Martinez Foster from 2019-09-02T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 74
We talk about and “remember” 9/11 in America in a very callous way, without <...
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073: Why the “Side Hustle” is Failing You, with Mary Ellen Slayter from 2019-08-26T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 73
Do you love having five jobs? Do you love chasing down invoices and getting four hours o...
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072: What Makes A Great HR Professional and Why It Matters from 2019-08-19T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 72
This week’s episode is a bit different. Why? Well, I am the guest (and the host). I have...
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071: Ethical Leadership and the Society for Human Resource Management with Victorio Milian from 2019-08-12T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 71
This week I get to introduce you to a dear friend of mine, Victorio Milian. Some people ...
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070: Taking Risks and Saying Yes with Jeff Gordinier from 2019-08-05T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 70
This week's podcast features a guest who was a real treat for me. I’d like to introduce ...
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069: Working Human and Leading from the Heart with Bill Perry from 2019-07-22T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 69
Bill Perry is the founder of The Innovatus Group. Bill was referred to me by one of the...
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068: The Gold Standard of Work with Dan Cockerell from 2019-07-15T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 68
This week I welcome Dan Cockerell to the show. Once upon a time, Dan was the VP of Walt ...
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067: Make Bold Career Moves with Mandie Brice from 2019-07-08T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 67
This week’s guest is Mandie Brice. She's a hair and makeup artist, a model, and the host...
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066: Strength Training and Virtual Exercise with Danny Fahey from 2019-07-01T08:00
Let’s Fix Work Episode 66
My first guest of the summer is Danny Fahey, owner of Castle Fitness. He also happens to...
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065: Fix Your Job Descriptions with Don Berman from 2019-06-24T08:00
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the b...
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064: Data-Informed Decision-Making with Eric Knudsen, PhD from 2019-06-17T08:00
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the b...
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063: Multigenerational Workplace Expert Lindsey Pollak from 2019-06-10T08:00
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the b...
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062: Sexual Harassment and Virtual Reality with Morgan Mercer from 2019-06-03T08:00
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the b...
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061: Exploring the Sides of Lifecasting with Laurie Ruettimann from 2019-05-27T08:00
Do you love listening to other people’s stories and experiences from their daily lives? If so, you are not alone! This has become a major industry, with “influenc...
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060: The Future of Work and Outplacement with Pat Lynch from 2019-05-20T08:00
What does the future of finding work look like? Well, my friends, it is c...
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059: Human Resources and The Commoditization of Work with Laurie Ruettimann from 2019-05-13T08:00
The commoditization of work is real and it's not just for people at Uber and Postmates. The future of work has nothing to do with humans and has everything to do ...
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058: Advancing Onboarding Policies to Empower Organizations with Dane Hurtubise from 2019-05-06T08:00
I have another exciting episode of Let’s Fix Work for you this week! My gue...
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057: Well-being in the Workplace with Dr. Laura Hamill from 2019-04-29T08:00
This week’s show is all about well-being. Joining me is an expert in the well-being field, Dr. Laura Hamill. Laura is the co-founder, Chief Scientist, and Chief P...
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056: Success, Failure and Goal-Setting with Laurie Ruettimann from 2019-04-22T08:00
This week on Let’s Fix Work I am going to be talking about goals and goal s...
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055: How to Build Relationships as a Leader with Kevin Kruse from 2019-04-15T08:00
I am so excited to share this episode of Let’s Fix Work with you! My guest ...
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054: Technology, Authenticity, and Creativity at Work with Rana Stanfill-Hobbs from 2019-04-08T08:00
This week on Let’s Fix Work, I am excited to introduce you to Rana Stanfill...
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053: Training, Leadership, and Being Vulnerable in the Workplace with Max Yoder from 2019-04-01T08:00
This week on Let’s Fix Work, I'm talking to Max Yoder, Co-Founder and CEO o...
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052: Wellness, Leadership, and Performance with Jeanette Bronée from 2019-03-25T08:00
This week’s episode features Jeanette Bronée, performance strategist, culture coach, wellness advocate, and founder of Path For Life, Inc. Jeanette helps leaders...
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051: Behavioral Economics in the Workplace with Dr. Daniel Crosby from 2019-03-18T08:00
This week on Let’s Fix Work, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Crosby. Dan is an au...
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050: Healthy Mindsets and Winning Rituals with Laurie Ruettimann from 2019-03-11T08:00
This week’s episode is special because we have hit our 50th episode milestone! I am thrilled that our Let’s Fix Work community is thriving. Today, I want to focu...
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049: Defining Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Professor Amy Edmondson from 2019-03-04T09:00
In this episode of Let’s Fix Work, I talk with Professor Amy Edmondson from...
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048: Dream Jobs Happen with Health Insurance - Ryan Arnold WXRT from 2019-02-25T09:00
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047: Artificial Intelligence and Human Resources with Armen Berjikly from 2019-02-18T09:00
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045: Why Employees Engage In Bad Behavior with Dr. Julena M. Bonner from 2019-02-04T09:00
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044: Relationships are the Currency of Business With Hung Lee from 2019-01-28T09:00
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043: Work-Life Flexibility for Women with Kathryn Sollmann from 2019-01-21T09:00
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042: Labor Relations and Unions in 2019 with Jason Greer from 2019-01-14T09:00
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041: Disruptors, Unconscious Bias and Gender Equity with Dr. Patti Fletcher from 2019-01-07T09:00
Are you known as a troublemaker? Do you hate the status quo? Well, on today's show, Dr. Patti Fletcher joins me to discuss what it means to be a disruptive influe...
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040: Be Your Own Life Coach with Laurie Ruettimann from 2018-12-31T09:00
I love it when podcasts are confessional and brave. It inspires me and makes me want to tell you all of my secrets. But what happens when a podcast veers away fro...
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040: Be Your Own Life Coach with Laurie Ruettimann from 2018-12-31T09:00
I love it when podcasts are confessional and brave. It inspires me and makes me want to tell you all of my secrets. But what happens when a podcast veers away fro...
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039: The Feedback Fix with Joe Hirsch from 2018-12-17T06:00
This week’s guest on Let’s Fix Work is Joe Hirsch, TEDx speaker and best-selling author of ‘The Feedback Fix’ and managing director of Semaca Partners, a boutique communications firm. Joe is als...
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038: Entrepreneurship and Coaching with Nando Rodriguez and German Marin from 2018-12-10T06:00
For episode two of this season, we welcome Nando Rodriguez and German Marin from Brooklyn New York to the show. Nando Rodriguez is a former recruiter and blogger who now works as a coach, influe...
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037: The Retailpocalypse with Áine Cain of Business Insider from 2018-12-03T06:00
Let’s Fix Work is back for season 2. The first episode has Laurie interviewing a returning audience favorite, Áine Cain. Áine is a reporter in the retail section at Business Insider. She covers ...
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035: Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang, #Yang2020 from 2018-10-29T05:00
Are we ready for change? Are we prepared to do what it takes to make the American dream come alive again? It would take some drastic reforms to get those much-nee...
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034: Can You Hear Me? Virtual Communication with Dr. Nick Morgan from 2018-10-22T05:00
The world is changing, and us with it. We are living our lives 50% in the real world, and the other half in the virtual world. With the internet connecting the tw...
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033: Writing Careers and Sports Journalism with Jeff Pearlman from 2018-10-18T05:00
Are you living your dream or someone else's? What does it really take to land a promising writing career in 2018? Joining Laurie today is accomplished Sports Jour...
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032: Build a New Business Mindset with Jon Fortt CNBC from 2018-10-15T05:00
Isn’t it about time we had a corporate mindset shift? Because come on! There's more to work than giving the company your heart and soul. Jon Fortt, co-anchor of C...
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031: Humanity Works with Alexandra Levit from 2018-10-08T05:00
How do you future-proof your business or career? Are robots taking over all our jobs? On the show today is Alexandra Levit, an author, speaker, influencer, and fu...
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030: Why Minorities Are Leaving Corporate America with Jose Pinero from 2018-10-01T05:00
Employees aren’t that complicated. If they’re happy, they stay. If they’re unhappy, they leave. When women and minorities are leaving Corporate America in droves,...
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029: Fixing the Next Generation of Men with Jake Stika from 2018-09-24T04:00
“Let’s empower men!” said no one ever. It’s 2018 and we’re still struggling with equality and other social stigmas that come from centuries of brainwashing. But i...
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028: Girl Scouts Run the World with Sylvia Acevedo from 2018-09-17T04:00
Would it surprise you if we said that a large number of female leaders in America were Girl Scouts? Sylvia is a Rocket Scientist, STEM Leader, and Tech Founder, a...
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027: HR Technology with William Tincup from 2018-09-10T04:00
Did you know that a business has many of the same dynamics as a marriage? Everything that happens in a marriage (the good and the bad) is no different from what y...
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026: HR Can Create a Powerful Culture with Patty McCord from 2018-09-03T04:00
Sometimes we get so bogged down hyper-analyzing the simplest questions, that we miss the obvious answers. Listen
025: Become a Superconnector with Ryan Paugh from 2018-08-27T04:00
When kindred spirits come together in a community, ideas and dreams blossom, passion gets amplified, accountability and empowerment surges, and the problems? Well, they become less daunting. In ...
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024: Personal Branding with Jennifer McClure from 2018-08-20T04:00
We get it. You aren’t a tube of toothpaste. But you still need a personal brand. In fact, you already have one whether you realize it or not. The question is, are you going to take charge of it?...
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023: The Future of HR with Robin Schooling from 2018-08-13T04:00
Robin Schooling is ‘America’s HR Lady’ and has been Laurie’s dear friend for quite some time. Despite that, Laurie has been putting off the HR episode because, frankly, HR has a bad reputation f...
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022: Financial Wellbeing with Don MacPherson from 2018-08-06T04:00
Don MacPherson is an entrepreneur who built a company called Modern Survey, which he successfully sold without laying people off or taking on debt. That's the American Dream. But Don’...
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021: Improve Your Job Search with JT O’Donnell from Work It Daily from 2018-07-30T04:00
According to JT O’Donnell, we’re pretty bad at job searching. After all, we aren’t in the business of finding jobs; our skills sets are DOING them. So, if and when you need to change employers, ...
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020: Reality-Based Leadership with Cy Wakeman from 2018-07-23T08:00
Cy Wakeman is an international keynote speaker, business consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and psychologist. She helps people around the world ditch the drama and turn excuses into...
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019: Career Advice with Alison Green of Ask a Manager from 2018-07-16T08:00
You’ve heard the saying, opinions are like… armpits, right? So is advice. Everyone has them and most of them stink, especially when it comes to careers. But Alison Green has some advice about ad...
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018: How to Have Fun Parties and Corporate Events with Shawn Madden from 2018-07-09T08:00
Shawn Madden is made of fun. No, really. His company, Fun Corp, runs ‘friend building’ parties for small to medium sized teams and companies to help create real social connections and friendship...
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017: Road Map for Revolutionaries at Work with Elisa Camahort Page from 2018-07-02T08:00
Elisa Camahort Page co-founded BlogHer, later became the CCO at SheKnows Media after they acquired BlogHer, and is now a writer and consultant. Entrepreneur, speaker, conference leader, and blog...
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016: Asshole Bosses and Friction with Bob Sutton from 2018-06-25T08:00
Robert Sutton is a Professor of Management Science and Engineering and a Professor of Organizational Behavior (by courtesy) at Stanford University. He co-founded the Listen
015: Artificial Intelligence and Policy with Sam Weston from 2018-06-18T08:00
Sam Weston is attempting the impossible: trying to educate our lawmakers about technology and its effect on the workforce. Okay, maybe it’s not impossible, but so far, it’s been an uphill battle...
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014: Should I Quit My Job with Laurie Ruettimann from 2018-06-15T08:00
Laurie gets emails all the time with the same question: ‘Should I quit my job?’ She admits right off she might not be the best person to ask; she’s not exactly driven to work. Despite that, she’...
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014: Leadership Accountability with Vince Molinaro from 2018-06-11T08:00
Has your company tried to implement leadership training that ended up doing absolutely nothing for the leaders or the employees? If so, you’re not alone, and it’s because they’re missing a key c...
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012: Gender Equity With Adrienne Murphy, Ph.D. from 2018-06-04T08:00
Chances are you’ve already seen the Gender Equity Iceberg, and today, Laurie talks with Adrienne Murphy, Ph.D., of Dimitry|Murphy & Associates. Adrienne is a wicked smart psychologist, business ...
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011: Work Myths with Katrina Kibben from 2018-05-28T08:00
Katrina has a unique way of fixing work. She’s blazed a trail into nearly uncharted territory with an audacious goal: to take high volume, low retention jobs and make them not suck. She’s not af...
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010: How to Be Awesome at Life with Eric Barker from 2018-05-21T08:00
So far no one has challenged Laurie on her premise that work is broken. Until today. Eric Barker is the author of the bestselling book, Barking Up The Wrong Tree, and he believes that i...
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009: Failed Corporate Diversity Initiatives with Katie Augsburger from 2018-05-14T08:00
What is the future of work? Katie Augsburger is the Founder and Partner of Future Work Design, an organization that wants to smash the patriarchy and decenter whiteness. Okay – before anyone sta...
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008: Career Coaching and Life Coaching with Ben Brooks from 2018-05-07T08:00
Ben Brooks was THE guy in HR. He had it all, but then he left it all to became an entrepreneur. Today Ben and Laurie talk about how coaching, whether it’s with a coach or on your own, can help y...
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036: How I Failed to Launch a Tech Startup with Laurie Ruettimann from 2018-05-04T08:00
Have you ever effed something up so badly you’re not sure if anything will get better ever again? Laurie has. In this candid, bonus episode, she shares her biggest failure – a product called Gli...
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007: Four Theories on How to Fix Work with Laurie Ruettimann from 2018-04-30T08:00
Maybe you despise work. Maybe you’re apathetic about it. Or maybe work would be bearable if it weren’t for that one co-worker who always… You get the picture. Most people aren’t passionate about...
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006: #MeToo, the Gig Economy, and Robots with Áine Cain of Business Insider from 2018-04-23T08:00
Wanna know why work sucks? Ask Áine Cain. She’s a careers and employment reporter for Business Insider, and her experience coverin...
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005: The Talent Fix with Tim Sackett from 2018-04-16T08:00
Most recruiters are lazy. Things are broken, great talent is slipping through companies’ fingers, and no one is doing anything about it. Is it because they don’t want to, or because they don’t k...
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004: Be the Change at Work with Amanda Hite from 2018-04-09T08:00
With all the wisdom out there about creating a great culture at work, you might think companies would have it well in hand by now. Unless you actually work in one of those companies. Creating a ...
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001: Burn It Down with Scott Stratten of UnMarketing from 2018-03-30T08:00
Scott Stratten hated work. It was broken. So he decided to burn it all down and build it back up. How did he do it? By becoming unemployable. Join Lauri...
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002: Basic Income with Scott Santens from 2018-03-30T08:00
Living wages are a topic of high controversy. Why should someone get paid just for being alive? How can society and business thrive in such an environment? It’s not as hard as you might think an...
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003: Employee Experience and Engagement with Jason Lauritsen from 2018-03-30T08:00
Jason Lauritsen hates work. It’s ironic that he is the one who tells companies how to fix work for their employees, and he’s pretty darn good at it. Some...
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