Punk Rock HR
313 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsWelcome 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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#233: Holistic Performance Management With Doug Dennerline and Jamie Aitken
November 21, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBMy 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 about the future of HR and work, why annual reviews don’t work and how to think about holistic performance management. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to the...
#232: Leading Wholeheartedly With Robert Ellis
November 14, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBMy 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 experience working with global companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 giants, Robert guides leaders at every growth stage. He is the coach of coaches and the trainer of trainers. In this episode, he explains his purpose of leading wholeheartedly, the legacy he hopes to leave and why he talks about careers as a quest. Punk ...
#231: Adapting to Change With Melina Palmer
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBEver 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 of The Brainy Business Podcast and the author of “What Your Employees Need and Can’t Tell You: Adapting to Change with the Science of Behavioral Economics.” In this episode, Melina and I discuss all things change management and what it means for your workforce. We also discuss what it’s like to be an author, behavioral economics and...
#230: Building Simplicity for a Better Workplace with Gene Pease
October 31, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 26.6 MBMy 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 life by bundling performance management, continuous feedback, coaching and calibration in a simple, single solution. And in this episode, Gene is talking all about Mighty You, the sale of the company and why he’s embracing simplicity in his professional and personal life. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy....
#229: How to Ask For Help With Deborah Grayson Riegel
October 24, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBMy guest today is speaker, coach and workshop facilitator, Deborah Grayson Riegel. She is a Wharton, Columbia and Duke faculty member, Harvard Business Review columnist and the bestselling author of “Go To Help: 31 Strategies to Offer, Ask For, and Accept Help.” We discuss the entirety of her work, her passions and, most importantly, how to ask for help. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creati...
#228: Defying the Odds with Ruben Gonzalez
October 17, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 28 MBMy 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 getting to the Olympics through luge. We also talk about his career as a keynote speaker, motivating people to overcome loneliness and isolation and tap into their inner resilience. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovativ...
#227: Live Your Life Differently With Nikki Coleman
October 10, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBThis 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 and, most importantly, she is a force in this world for living your life differently. In this episode, we are talking about her career journey, the “emergent strategy” of creating change and how to allow yourself to choose pleasure. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The ...
#226: Restart Your Career After Caregiving With Tami Forman
October 03, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 25.4 MBYou'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 this episode, I sit down with Tami Forman, the executive director of Path Forward. We talk about “returnships,” how these programs can influence systemic change and how to better support all caregivers. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands ...
#225: Evaluating the State of DEI With Zach Nunn
September 26, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.9 MBIn 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 the mic on Black, brown and other marginalized voices and shares their stories of the world of work. In this episode, we discuss how Living Corporate has grown since we last spoke, the realities of running a business and why Zach’s goal is “to be a huge media conglomerate for historically marginalized people and for aspirational...
#224: Asian and LGBTQ Sports Inclusion With Amazin LeThi
September 19, 2022 14:08 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBMy 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 advocacy for sports, gender equality, diversity and inclusion. We also discuss how she turned her life around and is now an adviser to corporations, advocacy organizations and even the White House. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing...
#223: Reimagining the Employee Experience Using Technology With Zach Beegal
September 12, 2022 14:09 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MBMy 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 employee experience is and what technology has to do with it. We also discuss personalization in employee experience and how to take a different approach. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. Fo...
#222: How to Dress for Work With Cassandra Sethi
September 05, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBMy 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 successful professionals like you and me systemically get a great style. In this episode, Cassandra and I talk about why everyone deserves to love how they look, how to start upgrading your wardrobe and do it without breaking the bank. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing age...
Bonus: Writing as a Profession With Sarah McCoy
August 31, 2022 08:00In 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 full-time novelist. Sarah and I talk about her early career experience, what it was like making the jump from corporate to creative, and her new book, “Mustique Island.” We also discuss topics such as creativity, culture, social class and faith. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is ...
#221: Abortion, Autonomy and the Future With Mary Summers and Karen Weinstein
August 29, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBMy 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 movie spoke to the need for safe, legal abortion and the broader fight for reproductive justice. In this episode, we discuss what the film is all about, why it needed to include stories from Black and brown women, and what we can do moving forward. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a...
#220: Jerks at Work With Tessa West
August 22, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 32.4 MBMy guest today is Tessa West. She is a professor of social psychology at NYU and the author of the new book Jerks at Work. In this episode, Tessa and I discuss her book, how to identify jerks at work, how to spot these attributes in yourself and how to move forward. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspirac...
#219: Remove Barriers to Hiring With Stacey Gordon
August 15, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBMy guest is Stacey Gordon, executive advisor and diversity strategist at Rework Work, where she and her team coach and counsel executive leaders on DEIB strategies for their businesses. In this episode, Stacey and I talk about her consulting and coaching work, the challenges of implementing DEIB and the importance of good old-fashioned change management. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands cre...
#218: Sober-Curious With Meg Daly
August 08, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 25.5 MBMy 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 episode, she shares her journey to being alcohol-free, her 30-day alcohol reset program, her show, The Tender Love Podcast, and how this journey has brought her more joy and happiness. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the futu...
#217: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance With Sarah Noll Wilson
August 01, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBMy 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 when it comes to conflict and workplace relationships, plus late-stage capitalism and burning it all down. We also talk about getting to the root causes of conflict and the organization’s responsibility in all of this. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for i...
#216: Who Owns Work? With Kristin Reed
July 25, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 25 MBIn 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 everyone through activity-based work. Kristin and I sat down to discuss a strategy of work called activity-based working, or ABW, and who owns how, when and where work gets done. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future ...
Bonus: Introducing Amplify Academy With Lars Schmidt
July 20, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 18.5 MBIn 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 of his new platform, Amplify Academy. Learn more Lars’ plans for the platform and how it will help HR and people operators create modern and progressive people practices. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplac...
#215: Using Neural Networks to Strengthen Organizations With Nir Leibovich
July 18, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBIn 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 to medium-sized businesses to manage their people. Nir and I talk about HR in small and medium-sized companies, HR’s growing leadership role and the importance of neural networks for strengthening organizations. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for inno...
#214: Fixing Collaboration in a Remote Work Culture With Gregory Ng
July 11, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 36.1 MBIn 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 Carolina. In this conversation, Greg and I discuss everything about the pandemic and its impact on people, building a people-first company and how to think differently about work-from-home culture. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creatin...
Bonus: Do Hard Things With Steve Magness
July 06, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.7 MBWelcome back! In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is world-renowned expert on health and human performance Steve Magness. Steve and I discuss his experience as a running and performance coach and how he uses that to help executives, entrepreneurs and more level up their performance throughout life. We also get to hear about his new book, “Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness.” Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Star...
#213: The Gathering Effect With Lindsey Caplan
July 04, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, I spoke with Lindsey Caplan, founder and lead consultant of The Gathering Effect. Through her company, Lindsey partners with businesses, executives, chiefs of staff, marketing leaders, and more to define, diagnose and adjust their gatherings to achieve the desired effect. With diverse and exciting experience, Lindsey shares what you need to know to improve your gatherings. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing...
#212: Transform Your Career Through Virtual Work Experience Programs with Thomas Brunskill
June 27, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 31.7 MBIn 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 what Forage is doing to expand access to virtual work experience programs, how they differ from internships or traditional learning platforms, and, most importantly, how people interested in new careers can use Forage to change their lives. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2...
Bonus: Hiring, Retention and the Importance of Employee Allyship With Donald Knight II
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 30.8 MBWelcome 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 Software for its focus on recruitment, onboarding, diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. Donald is a new addition to the Greenhouse team. In our conversation, we discussed what it was like getting hired during the pandemic, the importance of including the company’s mission in the hiring process and why retention’s biggest issue is ...
#211: Changing the Lives of Adult Learners With Sean Flynn
June 20, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 33.2 MBMy 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 education programs through a leading academic network. In this conversation, Sean and I talk about how he is changing the lives of adult learners, what he has learned from his experiences and his growth throughout his career. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agen...
#210: The Lighthouse Effect With Steve Pemberton
June 13, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutes - 29.4 MBMy 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 author of two books, including his latest book, “The Lighthouse Effect.” Steve and I are talking about his journey from poverty to leading a top-notch HR department. We also talk about what it means to recognize and reward people in today’s talent market and get some insight into what it was like working at Walgreens when they we...
#209: Modernizing the Learning Experience with Sean Stowers
June 06, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBIn 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 WeLearn is doing to help businesses and his belief in modernizing learning to be more relevant, beautiful and engaging for all professionals. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information,...
#208: Why Org Charts Matter with Ian White
May 30, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIn 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 organizations. ChartHop solves the problem plaguing most organizations: Who reports to who and where is everybody located? So if you — like me — have ever worked in HR and want to wrap your arms around who’s in the company and what they do, this episode’s the one for you. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Ian White. Punk Roc...
#207: Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace with Sara Martin
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBSara 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 workplaces. In this episode, Sara and I talk about work and families, how stories impact us and where the future of work and living is headed. Sara also talks about her work at WELCOA, how they create diverse, equitable, psychologically safe and healthy workplaces and her passion for employees. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten...
#206: Isolation and Working From Home with Maya Drøschler
May 16, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIn 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 provocative and interesting article “Working from Home: Emancipation or Alienation of the White-Collar Worker.” We talk about the nuanced topics like alienation, isolation, belonging and what it feels like to be surveilled in your own home by your employer. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Consp...
Bonus: Playing Well With Others with Eric Barker
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 36 MBIn 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: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong." Eric is a repeat guest, and in this episode, he is talking about his book and how it’s debunking the myths around marriage, loneliness, relationships and even work. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency f...
#205: Get Your Career in Shape with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin
May 09, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBIn 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 Career in SHAPE: A Five-step Guide to Achieve the Success You Need, Want, and Deserve.” Dr. Candace and I talk about her game-changing career framework, the generational changes in work and the three questions everybody needs to ask themselves about their career. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Star...
#204: Megatrends in HR with Karina Monesson
May 02, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 37.3 MBIn 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 Kronos Group. Karina joined us to discuss her research into gray-collar workers. In this episode, we talk about who they are, how they contribute to the economy and why we need this megatrend of gray-collar workers to help economic growth in the U.S. and worldwide. Listen in to learn what you need to know. Punk Rock HR is proudly unde...
Bonus: The Reverse Mullet with Lance Haun
April 29, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27.6 MBWelcome 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. The episode actually comes from a webinar that Lance and I did where we talked about an exciting concept — the reverse mullet. Tune in as we talk about how to grow into a reverse mullet, involving employees in the shift and its impact on the social good. Want to watch the entire webinar? Sign up now to watch the full webinar and c...
#203: The Longevity Project with Ken Stern
April 25, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MBMy guest on today’s episode is Ken Stern, podcaster, media executive and the host of the show Century Lives in conjunction with The Stanford Center on Longevity. In this conversation, Ken and I talk about why the topic of longevity is important to him, the work and initiatives that The Stanford Center on Longevity has done, and how that translates into the future of work. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innov...
#202: Rethinking Recognition with Steve Sonnenberg
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode, my guest is Steve Sonnenberg, co-founder and CEO of Awardco, the fastest-growing rewards and recognition platform in the world, ranked by Inc. Magazine for the last three years. Steve and I are talking about all things rewards and recognition. We explore what it means to create a culture where you appreciate your employees, say thank you and how Awardco is paving the way for you to do just that. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspi...
#201: Crucial Conversations with Emily Gregory
April 11, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBMy 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 Talking When the Stakes are High. In this episode, Emily and I discuss her work and how she is helping people become better leaders through crucial conversations. We also talk about how the tools in the book can help you fix work and even yourself. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is...
#200: What Happens When You Call the EAP: A Conversation with Don MacPherson & Laurie Ruettimann
April 04, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBIt’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 assistance program (EAP), what it feels like to use it, what works, what can be improved and how it helped me get to a better place. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over...
#199: Coaching HR for HR with Julie Turney
March 28, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBToday, 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 as a coach for human resources leaders worldwide, her job as a public speaker, her core beliefs on wellbeing and why she considers HR professionals to be first responders. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workp...
#198: Employer Branding Strategies with Susan LaMotte
March 21, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBIn 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 essential for human resources professionals and HR leadership teams to be the stewards of their employer brand. I love this conversation because Susan and I also talk about the importance of being human in the workplace and what that means beyond the buzzwords. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspi...
#197: Show Your Ask: Self-Leadership with Joyel Crawford
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBI 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, keynote speaker, career coach and entrepreneur. In this episode, Joyel and I discuss self-leadership, finding a mentor, how to advocate for yourself, when to get a coach and when to go to therapy. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creatin...
#197: Show Your Ask: Self-Leadership With Joyel Crawford
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBI 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, keynote speaker, career coach and entrepreneur. In this episode, Joyel and I discuss self-leadership, finding a mentor, how to advocate for yourself, when to get a coach and when to go to therapy. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creati...
#196: Gaining Confidence in Speaking with Page Fehling
March 07, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBMy 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 as we talk about public speaking, including Page’s tips on how to show up at work and outside of work and communicate who you are and what you do. We also talk about the pivot she made during COVID-19 and what it was like for her. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing...
Bonus: Ukraine, HR and Leadership with Baiba Žiga
March 03, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBToday, my guest is Baiba Žiga, founder and CEO of Lakehouse Consulting, an agency that helps build equitable and inclusive cultures where diversity thrives at other organizations. In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, which was recorded on Feb. 26, Baiba shares the HR guide that she created to help professionals understand how we are all connected to Russia’s war against Ukraine, how the war can be triggering and how it adds to our feelings of helplessness. Punk Rock HR is proudly under...
#195: The Diversity Movement with Donald Thompson Jr.
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 29.2 MBMy 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 episode, Donald and I talk about things that organizations do right and wrong when talking about DE&I, go deeper into his organization and discuss how he walks the talk as a diverse and inclusive leader every day. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for inno...
#194: What the Heck is with SHRM? with Joey Price and Lars Schmidt
February 21, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss that tweet, the future of work and human resources, and where an association like SHRM fits into the evolving HR space. This conversation is between three friends who are passionate about human resources and the esteemed institution SHRM. That said, we get real about the reverence and disappointment that we hold for them. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the ...
#193: Recruiter Mercedes Johnson Tells Her Side of the Story
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 32.4 MBI'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 post, her intent and what she actually said, how she's been treated since and what she wants everyone to know. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrcon...
#192: Making an Impact With Angela R. Howard
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBMy guest in today’s episode is cultural anthropologist, organizational psychologist, consultant, author, and podcaster Angela R. Howard. Tune in as we discuss what making an impact means to her, how traditional paradigms affect impact, and how her work is driving significant change. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to ...