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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Episodes
Bonus: HR Check-In with Susan Richards
March 05, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 18.6 MBI’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 and, above all else, describes herself as a “people fixer.” Susan and I talked about how investments in technology can help counter employee burnout, as well as the importance of focusing on well-being as part of the employee experience. Listen to our conversation and find out how HR leaders can take...
#154: Career Rehab with Kanika Tolver
March 01, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 29.2 MBMy 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 author of “Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work,” a fantastic book where she outlines her approach to helping others be the architects of both their careers and their lives. Listen to hear Kanika talk about what Career Rehab is all about, what it means to be a corporate rebel and how she sees the futur...
153: Brag Better with Meredith Fineman
February 22, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBMy 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 self-promotion and championing yourself. Listen to our conversation about her amazing book and the parts that go into an effective brag. If you’ve ever been told that bragging on your accomplishments should be avoided at all costs, you’ll learn from Meredith about why this advice couldn’t be any worse.
152: Limeade HR BFF Chat with Dr. Laura Hamill and Colleagues
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBOn 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, and a bit on the culture of care at Limeade and what it’s like to be a valued member of the team.
151: Doing the Work with Torin Ellis
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 42 MBOn 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 those training exercises that simply checked off corporate boxes. Listen to find out why he isn’t afraid to challenge people to have conversations that push them out of their comfort zones.
150: Start Finishing Stuff That Matters with Charlie Gilkey
February 01, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBMy 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’s show, we cover procrastination, inertia, the excuses we make to ourselves: all of the things that come together to prevent us from completing the things we were meant to do on this planet. If you’re someone who’s nurturing big ideas in 2021 and beyond, sit back and learn from my friend Charlie Gilkey.
149: The Empathetic Workplace with Katharine Manning
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.9 MBMy guest is Katharine Manning, author of “The Empathetic Workplace.” For 15 years, Katharine advised the Justice Department on victims’ issues, working on some of the most challenging cases you’ve heard of. Now, Katharine uses her expertise to advise governments, educational institutions and corporations on how to prepare for and respond to trauma. If you’re a leader and wonder how you can be there for your workforce, sit tight and enjoy my conversation with Katharine Manning.
148: Redefining HR with Lars Schmidt
January 25, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBMy 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 — especially about the future of work. So if you’re interested in a conversation where someone’s actually positive about human resources, I know you’ll enjoy our conversation. Sit back and learn from my friend Lars Schmidt.
147: Convey Yourself Clearly with Ita Olsen
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 33.6 MBMy 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 improve the sound of my voice?” or thought, “I hate my voice and I want to fix it,” then we recorded this episode just for you. So sit back and enjoy my conversation with Ita Olsen.
146: Why Work Will Never Be the Same with Zoë Harte
January 18, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 29.4 MBMy 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 economy, remote work, and diversity and inclusion — all of the issues facing a critical inflection point in the coming months. So sit tight, enjoy the conversation, and prepare to face the future.
145: Building a Job That Works for You with Mylena Sutton
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBMy guest is Mylena Sutton, the founder of Voltage Vista LLC and a self-proclaimed leadership development fanatic. Mylena’s entrepreneurial story resonates with me — and will for so many of you, too. If you’re thinking of leaving your corporate HR job to take up your own consulting business in 2021, we recorded this just for you.
144: Betting On You with Laurie Ruettimann, Hosted by Michael Bungay Stanier
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.9 MBOn 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 Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career.”
143: Love the Way You Look on Zoom with Kim Foley
January 07, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MBMy 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 works with clients to help them look amazing on Zoom, and she shares her Zoom tips and tricks to make sure you do, too. After all, a great Zoom presence isn’t just about looking great — it’s about communicating your ideas clearly and with credibility.
142: Being a Suicide Hotline Volunteer with Kate Yuan
January 05, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 36.1 MBIn 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 volunteers for her county’s suicide hotline. She joins me to discuss her experiences as a volunteer and how you can discuss suicidal thoughts and ideations with someone. Please note: This episode of Punk Rock HR covers topics like depression, anxiety and suicide. If you are sensitive to these topics,...
141: Betting On You: Well-Being and Tijuana
December 28, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBPunk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. In this last episode of 2020, I’m going to be talking about Pfizer. That’s right, I’m talking about the global drug company, my former employer, and the place where I decided to end my career in human resources. Back in 2012, Mitt Romney made the statement that corporations are people. At the time, I hated it because I loved Barack Obama. But, in retrospect, he was right. Companies are made up of people--good, bad, and indifferent. Just...
140: Making Work Human with Derek Irvine
December 21, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 140: Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. My guest today is Derek Irvine. Derek has been in the human resources business for a long time, helping companies just be more human and more civil to one another. Today, he holds the position of Senior Vice President for the company Workhuman. Derek is also the author of the new book, Making Work Human. Derek and his co-author believe that by building a sense of belonging, purpose, meaning, happiness, and en...
139: Build Inclusive Cultures with Madison Butler
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 139: Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. Today’s guest is Madison Butler. She is a human resources professional, a recruiter, a talent acquisition leader, and someone who is very passionate about startups. However, the reason that she’s on my podcast today is that no matter where she goes, Madison is unapologetically herself. Her self-confidence shines through no matter where she is, whether in real life or on social media. Madison speaks her mind e...
138: Friday Forward with Robert Glazer
December 07, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 31 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 138: Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. My guest today is Robert Glazer. He’s the founder and CEO of a company called Acceleration Partners. But he’s also the author of one of my favorite newsletters, Friday Forward. Robert has made the 52 most impactful stories from that weekly email into an incredible book. Friday Forward the book will give you the inspiration you need to reach your goals, lead others, and ultimately fix work. Whenever somebod...
137: Get nFormation with Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess
November 30, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 137: My guests today are Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess. They are the founders of nFormation, which is a first of its kind, app-based community created by women of color for women of color. The community provides a safe space for these women of color as well as career advancement opportunities. Deepa and Rha are on the show today because they are really trying to reimagine traditional power structures. They not only want to help more women of color find thei...
136: Snake Dick with David Mahmoudieh
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 136: Every once in a while, I get to lean into my punk rock roots and do something a little different on this podcast. On today’s show, I’m introducing you to David Mahmoudieh and his new movie called Snake Dick. David is the writer and director of this film and today we are talking about his creative journey. You don’t just wake up one morning and say, “I’m going to write and direct a film.” There’s actually a lot of heartache and a lot of lessons learned along the ...
135: Mindful Money with Jonathan DeYoe
November 16, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 135: I’ve got a book coming out in January and there’s a chapter in there all about money. There are some key themes in it that I’ve learned from friends. These include tips like budget, pay yourself first, and, more importantly, that debt is the single biggest thing that can hold you back, both personally and professionally. Obviously, money is messy. That’s why I have an expert on today’s show to help us sort through the basic things that we need to do to live simp...
134: Learning and Leadership with Heidi Spirgi
November 09, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 134: Today’s guest is Heidi Spirgi. She is the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Cornerstone On Demand, an HR technology company. Heidi has done a little bit of everything, but the common thread of her career has been helping organizations to unlock the best of their employees through emerging practices and programs, building cultures that ensure people can be the best version of themselves at work, and leveraging technology to do all of that. Heidi is someone ...
133: The Underbelly of Book Publishing with Scott Stratten
November 02, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 133: In case you haven’t heard, I have a new book coming out called Betting On You: How to Put Yourself First and Finally Take Control of Your Career. The journey of writing a book has been both straightforward and surprising. Throughout each step of the process, something happened to my health or my family, making it a journey for sure. The easiest part of it all is writing the book; the business of publishing, on the other hand, is extremely complex. Beyond the ma...
132: Food and Social Activism with Chef Pierre Thiam
October 26, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 132: My guest today is Pierre Thiam. He was raised in Senegal, but he is a New York-based chef, author, restauranteur, social entrepreneur, and culinary ambassador. Pierre is best known for bringing West African cuisine to the global fine-dining world. He is also the Executive Chef and co-owner of Teranga, a fast-casual food chain from New York City. Pierre’s company, Yolele Foods, advocates for small farmers by opening up new markets for crops grown in Africa. Its s...
131: Chronically Capable with Hannah Olson
October 19, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 23.6 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 131: My guest this week is Hannah Olson. She is the co-founder and CEO of an organization called Chronically Capable. Hannah had her dream job right out of college but later contracted Lyme Disease. Her treatments for her chronic illness got in the way of her job. Frustrated, she thought there had to be a better way. So, she created that better way: Chronically Capable. It’s a technology platform, an ATS, and really a community that tries to match individuals with di...
130: Compensation Truth & Lies with Laurie Ruettimann
October 12, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBI 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 topic that I wanted to tell you about it. Years ago, I interviewed for a job and the VP of HR was full of himself. At the end of the interview, I asked him what differentiated their HR department from others. He gave a long answer full of buzzwords, but he didn’t believe in any of it. That was in 2004, but even now every trend I r...
129: Unleash the Extraordinary with Brant Menswar
October 05, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 129: My guest this week is Brant Menswar. Brant is a top 10 motivational speaker, critically acclaimed author, award-winning musician, podcast host, and the CEO and founder of Rock Star Impact, a boutique agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate value-based leadership. Brant is also the author of a new book called Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You. And I'm so excited that he came by to talk about self-leaders...
128: Headspace for Work and Mental Health with Lindsay Crittendon
September 28, 2020 08:36 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 128: Lindsay Crittendon is the head of Headspace for Work. If you thought that was a meditation app on your phone, so did I. However, it is actually so much more than that. They work with businesses across the spectrum to help them identify the best ways to improve the workplace. Mental Health Awareness Day is coming up on October 5th. Honestly, it should be every day. We need to be having consistent conversations on this topic and on the effect work can have on our ...
127: COVID-19 Testing and PPE Q&A with 4 Oaks Ventures
September 21, 2020 09:53 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 127: Today’s guests are Robert Williams and Brian Baucom. They are the co-founders of a company called 4 Oaks Ventures. The team at 4 Oaks provides quality PPE and COVID-19 testing to employees and industries all over America. Robert and Brian are my neighbors in this community. They’re my friends. However, I also brought them onto the show to advise them on how to talk and work with HR departments to make clear the importance of quality PPE and COVID-19 testing and ...
126: Revolutionizing The Workplace For Women of Color with Minda Harts
September 14, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 126: Today’s guest is author and speaker Minda Harts. If you have ever wondered who’s fighting for women of color to get a seat at the table, it’s Minda. Her book, Memo, has opened the doors for women and other authors to talk about what’s really happening in the world of work. On top of her nationally recognized book, Minda has a terrific LinkedIn account, a prolific blog, and great Instagram and Twitter accounts. Most importantly, she is an amazing podcaster and t...
125: The Lies that Canceled Zach Ward
September 07, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.7 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 125: Today’s guest is my friend Zach Ward. He is the former owner of a comedy theater whose career was ended in 2017. Zach was canceled before it was trendy. Zach is someone who fulfilled a dream which many of us have. He came back home after college, created a community, and monetized his passion. But in creating that community, other things happened. Eventually, allegations were made against him and he was canceled. I want Zach to not only survive this tidal wav...
124: The Power of Empathy with Mimi Nicklin
August 31, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 124: Today’s guest is author and podcaster Mimi Nicklin. She is the author of Softening the Edge, a book all about empathy and how humanity’s oldest leadership trait is changing our world. Mimi believes that the ability to connect authentically with others has the power to shape not only our business environments but every part of our lives. Michelle Obama recently gave a speech and said that there is an empathy deficit among many people in power in our country. I fe...
123: The Future of Independent Workers with Carl Camden
August 24, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 123: Carl Camden is the former CEO of Kelly Services and the current president of iPSE-U.S. He has dedicated more than 25 years of his life to advocating for the independent workforce. This has looked like creating career opportunities and seeking justice for independent workers by challenging leaders to adapt to the future of work. In 2017 Carl assembled industry leaders, House members from both parties, and association leaders for an exclusive D.C. event. This even...
122: Culture First with Damon Klotz
August 17, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 122: Today's guest is Damon Klotz. Damon has spent his career working at the intersection of people & technology. He's held roles as an HR Consultant, Digital Strategist, and he’s the co-founder of a men’s mental health charity. He joined Culture Amp as an early employee where he grew their community to one of the largest in the world and scaled the company during a time where the employees and customer base grew by over 2500%. But what I want you to know about Damon m...
121: Defund HR
August 10, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 121: Just like the conversation all over America, and really the world, about defunding police work, today I want to talk about defunding human resources, recruiting, and compensation. HR oversees a system with rules that they don’t control and might not even agree with but can’t change, and they rarely see people at their best. For the past 40 years, we’ve been pumping money into human resources and we are not getting the ROI we deserve. In this episode you'll hear...
120: Improving The Employee Experience with Gary Beckstrand
August 03, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 120: Gary Beckstrand is the vice president of The OC Tanner Institute. OC Tanner is a recognition company that’s focused on aligning people with their passion and their purpose. They do a tremendous amount of research on the employee in order to accomplish that goal. I have the amazing opportunity to partner with OC Tanner during the month of August on a webinar series called the Culture Trends Tour. This is a tour that brings together HR leaders, experts, and profe...
Mentorship Friday: Looking for Work in a Pandemic with Cameron Sackett
July 31, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBPunk Rock HR Mentorship Friday: Cameron Sackett is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan who is looking for his first full-time job right now in marketing or social media management. Cameron is not just a young adult entering the workforce but is facing searching for a job in the middle of a pandemic. I first met Cameron when he was in middle school. Now, we have known each other for over 10 years. I wanted to bring him on to have a conversation on what he’s looking for in a jo...
119: Amplifying Black and Brown Voices with Zach Nunn
July 27, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 119: Zach Nunn is a change management consultant and one of the co-founders of the podcast and movement Living Corporate. The goal of that platform is to tell black and brown stories related to the world of work. You think you’ve heard good conversations about diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, but you have not heard Living Corporate. On the show, Zach and his team talk to all kinds of people and have real conversations. They talk about the types of things...
118: The Future of Business Conferences with Lauren Davis
July 20, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 118: Lauren Davis was a marketer, community organizer, and record store owner. Her real claim to fame, though, is that she does social media for conferences speakers like me. She helps speakers really connect with their audiences in a different way. Lauren has been named as one of the "20 People You Should Know" and a "Person to Watch." She has also received US Senate recognition for her passionate dedication to helping businesses succeed. Her expert social media ad...
117: Creating a Culture of Trust with JeVon “JT” McCormick
July 13, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 117: JeVon “JT” McCormick is the CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps authors write, publish, and market their books. More importantly, he is someone with an incredibly interesting backstory. JT grew up amidst chaos, never went to college, and started his career in labor-intensive jobs. Yet, through these experiences, he managed to understand society better. That eventually became his avenue to success. Now, he runs a company that published the mos...
116: BFF Chat with Jennifer McClure
July 06, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 116: Today on the podcast, I’m talking to my best friend, Jennifer McClure. We have one of our BFF chats, Jennifer’s first on this iteration of the podcast. During COVID-19, a lot has changed in Jennifer’s life. She has moved into her new house, navigated through the sickness of a family member, and rebooted her business. Like many of us, these life changes brought on by the pandemic have taught her many life lessons. Jennifer shares those with us today. Jennifer...
115: The Future of Work after COVID-19 with Karina Schultheis
June 29, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 115: This week, I’m joined by Karina Schultheis. She is a manager of human insights and HCM evangelism at Ultimate Software. However, even though Karina has an amazing job now, it hasn’t always been that way. She has worked in other jobs with other bosses and therefore brings a unique perspective to the table. Currently, Karina is a newly promoted employee at an amazing company. Ultimate Software really gets it right on so many levels and they have been recognized f...
114: Grief, God and George Floyd with Reverend Wendy Hamilton
June 22, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 114: Reverend Wendy Hamilton joins me to talk about the storm before the calm. In other words, the process of dealing with recurring problems and tackling the root cause of what's happening in our society, to get to a place of social justice. Reverend Wendy is a D.C. area activist, minister, and mother who's holding workshops on grief and trauma in the age of civil unrest. Wendy helps us work through grief, addresses faith, and the intersection of the two. This episode...
113: Resilience in The Hospitality World with Jim Knight
June 15, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 113: The hospitality industry has suffered tremendously because of COVID. The jobs the industry provides, well, they're the backbone of American families. This week, Jim Knight joins me to talk about the recession, staying motivated, and being resilient in hard times. We go deep into the retail, hospitality, and foodservice industries because that's the area of the economy that Jim knows best. Jim Knight is a training and development veteran with over 30 years o...
112: The Comeback from a Setback with Emily O'Brien
June 08, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 112: So, what does a Canadian millennial entrepreneur know about making a comeback? This week's guest, Emily O'Brien, founder of Comeback Snacks, is going to tell us. In today's episode, Emily opens up about her journey from a sales professional at a global corporation to an entrepreneur, to a convicted felon, and then back again to an entrepreneur. She is someone who is trying to give back, make amends, and help her community. Many motivational professionals li...
111: So You Want To Be a Coach?
June 01, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 111: If you want to be an executive or career coach, you have to approach doing so like a business, not a side hustle. You need a business plan, you need to know how to run a business, and you need to determine who you can help and who you cannot help. In this episode, I am sharing four pieces of advice for those interested in starting a coaching business of any kind. In this episode you'll hear: Why creating a business plan is a necessity, plus some resources t...
110: Behind the Scenes of HR Podcasting with Wendy Dailey & Jon Thurmond
May 25, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 110: Podcasting is a little bit of art, a little bit of science, and a lot of hard work. Today, HR podcasters, Wendy Dailey and Jon Thurmond, hosts of the HR Social Half Hour Podcast, join me on the show. If you've ever wanted to know what it takes to host a podcast about Human Resources, buckle up because this episode is for you. In their podcast, Wendy and Jon talk to ordinary individuals working in the trenches of Human Resources, who are doing extraordinary ...
109: You are #Qualified with Amanda Nachman
May 18, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 109: If you've ever wondered, am I qualified? Or am I the right person for this role? You are going to enjoy this week's conversation with Amanda Nachman. With graduation season upon us, Amanda is perfectly positioned to talk about looking for a job in a pandemic. She is an author and professional speaker who is passionate about helping emerging professionals become career strategists and achieve their dream careers. She's also a motivational speaker at Find Your Passi...
108: Pick a Fight with David Burkus
May 11, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.9 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 108: David Burkus is one of the world's leading business thinkers and speakers, focusing on topics such as leadership and innovation. He's also the best-selling author of an audiobook called Pick a Fight: How Great Teams Find a Purpose Worth Rallying Around. I like a good battle. I love a good cause too. So David is on the podcast this week because I am someone who is motivated by a fight. In his book, David asks great questions like, "As an organization, what are w...
107: Bacon Shortages and COVID-19 with Jesse McCoy
May 06, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBPunk Rock HR Episode 107: One of the weirder stories to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis is that we might have a bacon shortage. Yeah, seriously. Now, I'm a vegetarian, and I have a lot of assumptions about how meat is made. But, a lack of bacon? That didn't sound right to me. So I reached out to my friend Jesse McCoy, who is an expert in biosecurity, specifically food and animal health. He keeps animals from getting sick, so we don't get sick. And when it comes to bacon shortage...