Blazing Paddles - A Pickleball Podcast
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsJoin us, John and Karen, for a married couple's take on Pickleball. Avoid "Pickleball Divorce," saddle up and have a cocktail, have a laugh, and enjoy guests and influencers in this unbelievable explosion of a sport the likes of which we've never seen.
Let's talk about the impact pickleball is having on our culture. From Boomers to Zoomers, every generation is discovering a new passion. A game that wasn't on the map three years ago now has millionaires playing, billionaires jousting, and people scrambling for some piece of the pickleball pie.
Put your ears on and have a listen, you'll be glad you did.
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All Aboard The PickleTrain with Chrissie Hintz
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBUnpack the secrets of staying injury-free in the fast-paced world of pickleball with the exceptional insights of Chrissy Hintz from Southlake Paddle Club. In a sport where the thrill of victory is only surpassed by the agony of defeat—and potential injury—we're bringing you a game-changer with Chrissy's innovative PickleTrain program. She's not just a player and instructor; she's transforming how we approach the game, from the perfect paddle search to volley techniques that borrow from tenni...
Swapping a Sword For a Paddle, Ninja-style with Joel Mower
March 13, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWhen the going gets tough, the tough get playing—which couldn't ring more true than in the world of pickleball, a sport that has offered solace to many, including our guest Joel Mower, founder of Dink Ninjas. Joel opens up about the serendipitous role pickleball played during his wife's cancer battle, transforming from a simple pastime to a source of immeasurable community support and personal resilience. Beyond the personal, we delve into the nitty-gritty of pickleball play—discussing the e...
Rockin' Out with The Pride of Piqua
January 30, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBWhen Alex Smith swapped his baseball mitt for a pickleball paddle, little did we know that the very same competitive fire that drove him on the diamond would ignite our local courts. With tales as rich as his craftsmanship, Alex’s journey from the dream of professional baseball to the business and sport arenas of Texas is nothing short of inspiring. Our latest conversation weaves through his life story, highlighting an impressive leap from college athletics to the front office of the Texas R...
Fashion Faux Pas, Friendship, and the Pickleball Phenomenon with Larysa Santiago
January 03, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBEver shown up to a party wearing the same outfit as someone else? That's exactly what happened to Larysa Santiago and her pickleball partner; it's all about sport, style, and solidarity. This week, we're joined by Larysa, a charter member and "Erne Coordinator" of the Southlake Paddle Club, who brings to the table not just her tales of sartorial synergy but also her transformative journey with pickleball during a tumultuous period. We unwrap the layers of team spirit and the profound persona...
What We LOVE About Pickleball with Francyne Jewett
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBGet ready for a wild ride into the world of pickleball with our friend and enthusiast, Francine Jewett. Francine shares her 12-year-long journey with the sport, from practicing in her garage in Green Bay to her active role today as co-founder of Pickleball Teamworks. Tune in to hear about her adventures on the court, post-game taco traditions, and how she organized hundreds of volunteers for the PPA Nationals in Brookhaven. As we continue our chat, we delve into our own experiences with th...
Pickleball, Coming to a College Near You
November 13, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWelcome back pickleheads. Today we speak with Noah Suemnick, founder of the National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA). Get ready to be inspired as he shares his ambitious journey of bringing the sport to college campuses around the country. Fresh from the NCPA's maiden tournament in San Diego, and the challenges faced in establishing a pickleball association during a time when everyone is looking for a piece of the pickleball pie. Listen in as we navigate through Noah's bold vision...
The Pickleball Clinic: Fostering Future Stars
October 26, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBEver wondered how two childhood friends could turn their love for tennis into building the world's largest pickleball community? Meet Aaron Reznick and Matt Slowinsky, the force behind the "Pickleball Clinic," a thriving online community and academy that's playing a significant role in the rise of pickleball in New Jersey and beyond. Their dedication to the sport is cemented not only in their successful tennis and pickleball academies but also in their mission to serve players of all levels ...
Creating a Community Through Pickleball: The Southlake Paddle Club Blueprint
September 26, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBSaddle up for a stimulating episode where we converse with Tim Wright, the brain behind the thriving Southlake Paddle Club. Prepare to have your curiosity piqued as we unravel the journey of this booming pickleball club that rose from a casual dinner idea to a 1,200-member powerhouse, synonymous with signature events and a robust member enhancement program. Rest assured, we'll unlock the four-bucket mission that serves as the club's guiding principle, and you'll be hooked on every word. We'...
Pickleball Drama with Crown Pickleball
September 15, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBHow well can you navigate the world of pickleball? Our guest, Kevin Perkins, the founder of Crown Pickleball, can certainly help you. While sharing his passion for pickleball, Kevin also provides a look at the significant merger of #MLP and #PPA, the two key players in the professional game, and explains why the MLP's format has kept him more engaged and excited about the sport. Are you curious about how pickleball could improve your life? Kev shares his powerful story about the health bene...
HR Hardball Farewell (and HELLO!)
August 22, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MBAfter four seasons and 60 episodes, Elvis is leaving the building. HR Hardball has been a passion project from the time my first blog post, "First Pitch," posted on July 15, 2012 - you're currently reading post #367, so that passion burned for quite a while. It would be eight years before transitioning to a podcast format, allowing me to have interesting conversations with interesting people throughout the "people" industry, whether that was an entrepreneur, an author, a consultant, or even ...
Getting Pissed (and Pickled) with Lori & Missy
May 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBWe officially live in a day & age when "pickleball celebrity" is becoming a real thing. Who woulda thunk it? Three years ago you couldn't draw attention to a pickleball match if you set it on fire, but now???? Now in addition to the professional players and coaches, you have pickleball influencers - which now includes our new friends and current guests, Lori & Missy of the Pissed & Pickled podcast. They come to this place honestly after their friends suggested they take their brand of snark...
Being Eminent with Hannah Mitrea
April 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBOne of the nice things about having interesting people on your podcast is that you find products, concepts and/or key learnings of which you may have been unaware. But sometimes it works in reverse - you stumble upon a great product or service and decide "this is too good not to share." We have had previous episodes with entrepreneurs (Ootbox and Storyy for example!) we discovered as potential consumers prior to connecting for the sake of a good podcast episode. This episode with Hannah Mit...
Keying In On Culture with Janet Livingstone
April 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn today's episode we have a conversation with Janet Livingstone, founder and CEO of Culture is Key, a consultancy devoted to leadership development, executive coaching and team effectiveness. What makes her model different is the focus on hybrid, remote, geographically and culturally diverse teams trying to build culture in a virtual environment. As many of you have experienced the "black box" of teleconferencing, it can make a difficult process more challenging when you don't have the ad...
Picklin'; A Conversation with Tim Wright
March 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBFew people better represent the incredible zeitgeist that is Pickleball. Three years ago Tim was a friendly face we would occasionally run into on the (then empty) public tennis courts that had been re-lined to include pickleball dimensions. Now, he's a local pickleball czar and founder of the Southlake Paddle Club which claims over 700 members. Join us for a conversation about the origins of pickleball (a Washington State native, Tim is one of the few people I know who actually played pick...
Geeking Out with Jim Stroud
February 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBMeet Jim Stroud, HR Influencer, podcaster, author, "Searchologist," techie, comic...this guy is one lute away from being a full blown Renaissance Man. In this episode of HR Hardball, we hear Jim's "origin story" (SPOLER Alert, there's a woman involved) into the crazy world of HR and his array of creative innovations over this 20+ year career. Starting as an "Internet Researcher" in 1997 for MCI, Jim found an avenue for his aspiring cinematic dreams within the world of sourcing, recruiting,...
Avoiding the Sucking Vortex of Pissed-Off with Carol Bowser
February 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBSometimes an episode names itself. Meet Carol Bowser, J.D., owner and founder of Conflict Management Strategies. Carol, after practicing Employment Law for several years, decided that lawsuits don't often create the level of resolution and satisfaction for the participants. Not only do the employer and employee often become adversarial, the legal representation for both parties are often equally at odds. Working relationships are damaged, sometime irreparably, and the process becomes less ab...
2022 Recap - The Best of HR Hardball
January 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBOkay Hardballers, this pushed me to the ends of my editorial bandwidth, but with the help of our eldest son Jack, I think we have put together a fun end-of-year recap episode for your enjoyment. Fresh off the news that our little pod made the top 50% of all podcasts via Buzzsprout, we wanted to offer our current listeners a quick trip down memory lane. And for you future listeners, this should give you the overall vibe of the show. Two newsworthy items this year for HR Hardball: I added a n...
Storyy Time With Connor and Deven
December 29, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBHow many times do you get a notification on LinkedIn only to find yet another solicitation from a consultant? Annoying at times, it's fair to wonder "does this ever work?" Yep, sometimes it does. My apologies...it's because of these lapses in judgment that we're all forever doomed to this practice. But on this day, Deven Gillen of Storyy offered a glimpse at a product that can not only build your personal brand, it can also help your internal engagement and external credibility. Get all t...
Finding Gold Where?
December 15, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIt can be a bad practice to judge a book by it's cover. No, I'm not talking about the actual book "Blooming; Finding Gifts in The Shit Of Life" , I'm talking about the book's dynamic author Carrington (Carrie) Smith Tabue. Professional, polished and photogenic (and a lawyer to boot!), you might think Carrie grew up in a life of privilege. That would be a huge mistake. In her book, Carrie dispels that theory in the opening paragraph of Chapter 1. The abuse and trauma discussed in this chapte...
The Pandemic of Mental Health with Amelia Wilcox
December 08, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBYep, there's that "P word" again...I don't think any of us believe we have seen the complete fallout from two years of social isolation, lockdowns and mandates. Oh, and a novel coronavirus. The numbers aren't encouraging, friends. It's estimated that while 1 in every 4 people struggle with a diagnosable mental illness - only half of those seek help. Whether it's part of the illness, the stigma of asking for help or a lack of resources is inconsequential. The fact is millions of American wor...
Veteran's Day with Kathy Gallowitz
November 11, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBAre you a Veteran Champion? In a hiring environment where "work reluctance" has taken hold, now would be the perfect time to explore our military branches for talented individuals seeking a transition to civilian life. Meet Lt. Col. Kathy Gallowitz (Ret.), creator and driving force behind Vanguard Veteran and author of "Beyond Thank You For Your Service." Kathy's passion for championing an underutilized talent resource is palpable, and she's ready to share her wisdom with you. Reach out to...
Season 4 Preview
October 31, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBIt's been a minute, but we're back baby! Season 4 will kick-off on November 11th with a special Veteran's Day interview with retired Lt. Colonel Kathy Gallowitz. Thank you to all our listeners who reached out during our hiatus, sometimes life requires you to pivot your focus for a bit. #Hardballin #HR #podcast Special thanks to Crown Pickleball for their support and sponsorship! Don't waste money on balls that break, Crown pickleballs rarely crack, are more visible and have a higher spin ...
Out Of The Box with Allison Zofan
August 25, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBPeople will ask me occasionally, who is the audience for "HR Hardball, " is it just for HR professionals? You might be surprised to know that less than ⅓ of HRH subscribers define their role as an HR function. The rest are a mix of entrepreneurs, coaches, recent graduates, and (probably) people like me who are interested in interesting people regardless of their role. Which brings us to Allison Zofan, co-founder of a truly innovative company, OOTBox (www.getootbox.com). Allison has a hell o...
Makin' Magic with Amy Lynn Durham
July 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBListening to podcasts can be entertaining, educational, informational or entertaining ~ sometimes they are all of the above. Meet Amy Lynn Durham, the creative force behind "Create Magic at Work," a comprehensive assessment, workbook and coaching principle with the goal of supporting leaders to nurture healthy workplaces. For this episode, you may want to keep a pen and pad handy, because Amy is dishing out wisdom bombs throughout the hour conversation. We discuss concepts that are tactical...
Employee Development, The Real Currency of Retention
May 26, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn the 100 or so episodes we've recorded here at Hardball Central, we have a handful of repeat guests - one of them is my inspiring friend Julie Winkle-Giulioni, the evangelist of employee development. Some people talk it, some people aspire to it, and then there are people like Julie who live it. Take a listen as me and the redhead converse with Jules about bad bosses, Millennials, mentorship programs, the dimensions of career development and the importance of providing your employees the ...
An Intentional Pause with John Briggs
May 19, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn the world of Human Resources, there's no shortage of available content if you're studying the importance of the candidate experience, the onboarding process, and employee engagement. Find the right people, assimilate them quickly and effectively, and constantly seek opportunities to improve or enhance the employee experience. Add to that the "Great Reshuffle" phenomenon, and you have a hiring & retention focus like few times ever before. But...when was the last time you had a strategy se...
All In with Heenle Turner
April 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWhat makes a successful entrepreneur? Can you teach this skill set or is it innate in some people that to work for anyone else is a life unexplored. But what happens when the entrepreneurial unicorn has to expand his or her endeavors to include additional people? Can you truly explain the experience to a prospective hire, and if so can you accurately determine if said prospect possesses the qualities needed for your unique role? Heenle Turner is Vice President of Content and Curation for Th...
Not Turning Back with Molly McGrath
April 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBHere's a scenario: You're 26 years old, your (large) Irish family is a known quantity in the Buffalo area where you grew up, you even work in a family-owned Irish Bar. Life is good, time to punch the clock and continue with the script. Unless you're Molly McGrath, that is. Molly, at the tender age of 26 decided to take a one-year flyer and explore the potential for a different life in Denver, CO, a place she had never previously been. You know who makes decisions like that? Future entrepr...
A Year In Review w/The Redhead
March 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBHeat strokes, pickleball camps, rooftop jams, Hail-mageddon, COVID road trips, a new business venture, way too much politics, birthday parties and general revelry. This is 2021, a year in review. #dink #pickleball #marriage Special thanks to Crown Pickleball for their support and sponsorship! Don't waste money on balls that break, Crown pickleballs rarely crack, are more visible and have a higher spin rate than the competitors. Use our link to receive a discount on your next purchase! ht...
Running On Empty with Sarah Moe
February 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBTired, aren't you? Would it make you feel better to know you're not alone? Just a year ago we talked to Sarah Moe, Founder and CEO of Sleep Health Specialists about sleep deprivation and the toll it is taking on all of us. At the time we discovered the weird dichotomy of having more time at home (remote work, lockdowns, furloughs) with a decreasing amount of sleep. Somehow we keep getting worse at one of the three pillars of good health (diet and exercise being the other two) even though we...
OSHA has an "OSH*T!" Moment
January 19, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBBy now we’ve all seen the Supreme Court decision blocking the proposed OSHA ETS Vaccine/Testing mandate. Something HR professionals have been keenly watching for the last several months finally comes to pass. The outcome was (and should have been) predictable ~ the attempt of the Biden administration to use a workplace safety organization to regulate healthcare for roughly 80 million U.S. employees was doomed from the outset. And yet it still had three votes of approval from the Supreme Cou...
Why We Don't Trust The Media
December 14, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBDo I dare say it? "Fake News"? It's a term forever tied to our 45th President but it's not a novel concept. There has been a growing distrust of the media that you can trace back to 1972 when you had military leaders actively accusing the venerable Walter Cronkite of biased journalism that undermined the American conflict in Vietnam. Let's be honest, it goes back even further - one of the more iconic photos of the 20th century is Harry Truman holding up the headlines of the Daily Chicago T...
Dreaming Big with Daniel Mangena
November 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThere are "stories" and then there are STORIES. My friend Daniel Mangena has a one-of-a-kind story to share with HR Hardball. Dan has seen multiple highs, and the very lowest of the lows. This is a guy who at one point was studying on how to better execute a successful suicide (that comes around minute twenty.) Now? Well, now Dan helps others realize the abundances in life of which they are worthy. Changing the inputs, changing our self-dialogue, creating habits and patterns that bring abo...
Quality Time with Darrian Mikell
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBEntrepreneur, long-jumper, dad, husband, mentor and mentee. Get your ears on and listen to my interview with Darrian Mikell, CEO and co-founder of Qualifi. Anyone with an entrepreneurial background can relate to the hard work, commitment and risk involved with striking out on your own. Add to the mix three kids and a wife in nursing school and it's fair to think Darrian may have taken on more than is wise to manage, but some people thrive in the chaos while still looking pretty calm on the ...
The Great Resignation? Hardly.
November 02, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB2020. A true generational occurrence. Companies were locked down. Employees were sent home. Businesses and jobs were now being defined as "essential" or "non-essential." Government over-reach continued lockdowns and restrictions even today, killing thousands of small businesses and greatly damaging thousands more. What I'm saying is this - while this may have very well been on the employers pre-2020, asking companies to pivot and adjust constantly at the whim of a heavy-hand in DC is an almo...
Side Hustlin' with Jen Hope
October 21, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIt doesn't happen all at once. Instead, one day you wake up and realize that you have accumulated quite a few additional commitments in your professional life. It seems contrary to the narrative of an over-whelmed and sometimes burned out workforce, but there are many people (me included) who aren't thriving if they aren't juggling chainsaws. Meet Jen Hope, a Business and Executive Leadership Coach who leans on more than 20 years of executive experience, business acumen, and empathy to crea...
Saving Humanity with Debbie Cohen & Kate Roeske-Zummer
October 14, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBIs that too much to ask? Could we all just agree that humanity is worth saving and that each of us has the power to make a positive impact by starting with the ourselves? Need a little inspiration? Hit it Michael.... Meet Debbie and Kate, two long-time collaborators in the pursuit of positive change and first-time authors. On this episode we talk high level about some of the key behaviors needed in our personal development if we want to effect a change. Their book, "Humanity Works Better; 5...
Winning Against Digital Distraction with Julienne Ryan
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBYou know a couple years back I wrote an article called "The Lookdown Generation" to describe the experience we had with my then 16-year old son. Well, it turns out I wasn't the only one who noticed this phenomena. In episode 19 (Season 2), I speak with Julienne Ryan, author of the non-economically titled "Learned it in Queens Communications Playbook: Winning Against Digital Distraction: " about the importance of communication in an authentic fashion. "Be real, get results." Now, more than e...
Pivoting with Andrea Butcher
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat a great idea...spend a couple of years speaking to leaders around the country and ask them to recall those seminal moments in their respective career which eventually turned into a career-changer. Meet my friend and leadership whisperer Andrea Butcher. On her podcast Being at [Work], Andrea does just that. Going into year three, Andrea has 100 episodes that are a combination of interviews and "Daily Doses" of leadership principles using real stories from real people as they describe th...
OSHA Mandating with Kris Dunn
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThis special episode was put together at the 11th hour when the OSHA announcement was delivered. Former Vice President Joe Biden announces his intent to utilize OSHA to inspect and enforce a vaccine mandate to all employers over 100 employees. The other option is a weekly negative COVID test. We're discussing the mechanics and feasibility of such an enormous endeavor and do our best to separate the policy from the politics. For instance: What about remote employees? What about the reporti...
The Bloody History of Labor Day
September 06, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBHow's that for a headline grabber? Strong to quite strong, I'd say. But crazily enough, it's not an overstep to characterize the events leading up to the 1894 legislation making Labor Day a federal holiday as, well, an absolute bloody mess. History is great that way, really. As we currently trudge through what many characterize as the worst time period in the annals of the United States, we can always be reminded of times that were much, much darker. Take the late 1800's for instance. Not o...
Storytelling with Jerome Deroy
August 26, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBEverybody loves a good story, right? We especially love stories that come from a place of authenticity and sincerity. Jerome Duroy (connect with Jerome!) knows all about this - his company, Narativ, helps companies realize the power of storytelling. While it seems a natural fit for sales and marketing externally, storytelling is equally important (and effective) when used in-house. Recruiting, onboarding, retaining - "rehiring" your current employees by crafting stories to define your vis...
Getting Connected with Steve Browne
August 19, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBSo how's your network doing these days? Feeling connected with colleagues, peers, friends, strangers and other interesting people? News alert - we're all amateurs. In Episode 14 I'm talking with my friend Steve Browne, Chief People Officer at LaRosa's Pizzeria based in Cincinnati, OH. But with Steve, it's not a matter of "where" he is or for whom he works, because everybody in Human Resources knows him. If you're not connected to Steve, stop and go find him on LinkedIn. Go ahead, we'll wai...
Saving The World with LK Kihlstadius
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBLarry "LK" Kihlstadius is a Naval Academy grad, a former Marine (I know, there are no "former" Marines), entrepreneur, coach to CEO's and soon-to-be reality TV star. The program, "4 Days To Save The World" is an amazing concept that shows the power of teams that possess focus, vision, deadlines, defined roles, and a lack of egos. We discuss that experience and how we can all learn from one another regardless of stature or title. We also talk about the "little j" that effective leaders all ...
Evolving (NOW) with Andre Young
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBAndre Young is a leadership and work/life harmony consultant, three time author, motivational "teacher" (not speaker), trainer and founder of You Evolving Now, LLC. After almost 20 years as a mental health professional, Andre has learned a thing or two about how people work and interact to create a culture. He seeks to improve the interactions between leaders and employees to allow for a more harmonious workplace that allows leaders to LEAD. Get your ears on and get a little Andre to start...
Getting Cerebral with David Creelman
July 22, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBHello Hardballers, If you harken back to 2020, you can listen to my first interview with David Creelman, where we discuss the perils of corporate "wokeness." This time around David flexes his brain and we get a first-ever look at his new book "Management For Scientists and Engineers." Don't worry, it covers a far larger audience than those two specific vocations, but it highlights the need for evidence-based management. The book is aimed at inquisitive thinkers who wonder "will it ever get b...
Getting Deuced with Jessica Miller-Merrell
July 13, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBHello Hardballers, we're back after a 2-month hiatus, so why not come back with a bang. Today's guest, Jessica Miller-Merrell, is a Human Resources influencer of the highest order. Her blog, Workology.com, started in 2005 and was the catalyst for a sequence of events that bring her to the present day HR monolith of services for the HR community, all under the XCeptional HR Consulting umbrella. We learn about "Getting Promoted to Customer", hiring a Virtual Assistant, how to get free stuff, a...
Getting Political with Nancy Halpern
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBYou've said it before - heck, we've all said it before; "I just hate the politics we have to play at this company." You may have even said these very words as you left your employer, ready to start anew with a new company where your success will rise and fall with your performance, never mind all that trivial political nonsense. And then you realize after Day 1 you didn't leave workplace politics behind you, you just joined a new game in progress. Meet Nancy Halpern. Her LinkedIn profile c...
Getting Ranty With KD and Saks - The RTW Episode
April 22, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThree old salts in HR get together to discuss unimaginable hardship dealing with the canceling of a flavored water machine, Sacketts obsession with mental health, black market vaccines, Caveman Lawyers, zombie movies and Alabama wifi - all of the factors that must be considered when debating the return-to-the-office topic. Put your ears on and listen to this one pard, and watch that volume knob if you're in the office, ya feel me? Future episodes will focus on equally tough issues; a new min...
Why $15 An Hour is Irrelevant
April 02, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBHello HR, How long have we heard about an increased minimum wage? Long enough for the increase to be meaningless, that's for sure. Would it even help? Could it actually hurt? Well hell yes it could hurt - for every person lifted from poverty, another 1 ½ jobs would be lost. That's a short u-turn right back into poverty. Join me for a quick 15-minute rant, let me know what you think. You have probably surmised how I feel - am I wrong? #MinimumWage Special thanks to Crown Pickleball for ...