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“Getting Evolved (NOW)”
With Andre Young
“Getting Cerebral with David Creelman”
If you’re a fan of evidence-based theory, you’ll appreciate this conversation with David Creelman. For the scientist or engineer (or like-minded individual) the assortment of management theories offer very little factual outcomes.
“Saving The World with LK Kihlstadius”
Larry (LK) Kihlstadius is a coach to the C-Suite, a leadership consultant, and a soon-to-be recurring presence in reality TV.
“Getting (Up) Skilled with Jessica Miller-Merrell”
long-time Human Resources influencer and entrepreneur.
Picklin’; A Conversation with Tim Wright
Few 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...
Geeking Out with Jim Stroud
Meet 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.
Avoiding the Sucking Vortex of Pissed-Off with Carol Bowser
One feature of a great interview is when you find immediate tactics you can put into play and Carol comes through shining in that area. Conflict is almost always a result of poor communication, unaddressed issues, and in a workplace – the disconnect between supervisor and direct report in defining and prioritizing expectations.
2022 Recap – The Best of HR Hardball
Okay 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...
Pickleball, A Love Story
Meet Lincoln Jacobs, Pickleball enthusiast and devoted lover of the spirit of the game itself. His story is more than that of a “super-fan;” Lincoln has found an extended family in the Pickleball community, a sport he largely ignored prior to 2020, as it was really the passion of his wife, Lisa. It was not until her passing, after a five-year battle with cancer that Lincoln realized the special connection that existed among the devotees of this quirky “new” sport.
Storyy Time
It’s probably no surprise to anyone that video is the new medium standard for influencers. Static images just don’t cut it. But the video has to be authentic, consistent and meaningful – that’s where Connor (co-founder), Deven, and a global team of creators help you tell your story…uh, “storyy”.
Finding Gifts WHERE?
Join us in this special HR Hardball episode with Carrie Smith, founder and President of Carrington Legal Search. Carrie is a former trial lawyer, a best-selling author, single mom and an individual who owned and overcame the terrible experiences that helped shape her life.
The Pandemic of Mental Health
Meet Amelia Wilcox, Founder and CEO of Nivati, a company that provides employee stress management tools that arm businesses with tools to address wellbeing, morale, and engagement with employees. Her story is an amazing example of addressing a gap in employee needs, but of a leader who is nimble and unafraid – Amelia’s venture previously went from $6M in revenues to ZERO within ten days of the COVID pandemic.
Veteran’s Day – We Can Do More
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.
Season 4…We’re back baby!
It'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...
Crisis Is as Crisis Does
"BUSY." That's my new one-word answer to every "Hey, how's it going?!" question I receive. Not in a dismissive sense, as if the question annoys me, but in a real "I'M SO FREAKING BUSY" sense. So my time and dedication to the blog has suffered as a result. Writing...
Out of The Box with Allison Zofan
People 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...
5 Ways Hiring an HR Consultant Pays Off
Regardless of the size or nature of your business, your staff is one of your most valuable assets. An HR consultant provides an invaluable service by offering guidance on the best ways to recruit, manage, and maintain a productive workforce.
Makin’ Magic with Amy Lynn Durham
Listening 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...
An Intentional Pause…with John Briggs
And that’s a shame. Did you know there is a 40% increase in depression in the first year of retirement [Institute of Economic Affairs, 2017]? Or that 61% of those in retirement state they mostly/always feel alone [Journal of the American Geriatric Society, 2019]? Suicide rates double, healthcare costs increase and most importantly – “Purpose” is often lost.
All-In with Heenle Turner
How do you become an employer of choice? How do you attract the very best candidates? Are people looking at career options in a different way now than they might have in the past? With the current hiring crisis (see The Great Resignation? Hardly. for a few thoughts on that term) candidates are in possession of leverage they never had previously – how can you take advantage of that while your competitors are struggling? Listen here to find out!
Not Turning Back with Molly McGrath
The choices are in front of us. Entrepreneurship, corporate gig, easy option, risky option, the difference in sliding doors defines who we become.
Running On Empty with Sarah Moe
Tired, 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...
OSHA’s “Oh Sh*t” moment
The Supreme Court blocked the controversial OSHA Vaccine Mandate implementation pushed by the Biden Administration.
Thank God.
Why Don’t We Trust The Media?
Do 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...
Dreaming Big with Dan Mangena
When fear is framing your life, you lose perspective, compassion, trust, and ultimately a sound mind.
We don’t subscribe to that mindset at HR Hardball, and neither does Daniel Mangena – get your ears on and listen to some real conversation about mandates, vaccines, media messaging and an overly authoritarian government (not just in the US, check out Austria, Australia, France, Germany, Italy and Canada). We (you & I) are in the fight of our lives. Come get some reinforcements for the battle in episode 24 of Season 2.
Quality Time with Darrian Mikell
Entrepreneur, 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...
Great Resignation? Hardly.
The universe abhors a vacuum. That has to be the explanation for the constant arrival of catchphrases in our meme-loving society. Surprisingly, I'm not referring to "Let's Go Brandon" - no, I'm specifically speaking about "The Great Resignation." Has a great ring to...
Side Hustlin’ with Jen Hope
stead, 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.
Suicide – The Reality of Mental Wellness Gone Bad
**From time to time I’ll receive an unsolicited request from a reader or listener asking to use my platform to share content. Rarely is the topic as important as this article submitted by Michael Stephenson. Mental health was an issue before the COVID pandemic, but now more than ever people are isolated, confused, lonely, and in many cases clinically depressed. If suicide has impacted your life at any point, you know the residual effects that continue for generations. Be vigilant, be aware, and self-care intentionally. – jw**
Saving Humanity w/ Debbie Cohen & Kate Roeske-Zummer
In a workplace that continues to get more virtual and impersonal, the value of re-establishing humanity cannot be overlooked…or understated.
Winning Against Digital Distraction with Julienne Ryan
You 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,...
Pivoting with Andrea Butcher
Have you ever taken the time to look back in your professional and personal life to identify those pivotal moments that helped guide you to your current state? Andrea Butcher has some great stuff to share.
OSHA Mandating with Kris Dunn
The Biden administration announces an ambitious plan to pressure employers into mandating vaccines. Unfortunately, very little has been shared in terms of the “how” this plan will be implemented.
The Bloody History of Labor Day
Our ability to enjoy a 3-day weekend in September did not come without a price. Learn more about the history of Labor Day.
Storytelling with Jerome Deroy
The power of storytelling is worth the dedicated time, space, and effort it takes to craft and present a meaningful message to your team.
Can You Really Follow Your “Passion”?
If you’re going to follow your dreams, take the time to set yourself up for success.
Getting Connected with Steve Browne
So 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...
Saving The World with Larry (LK) Kihlstadius
Listen to LK Kihlstadius discuss “4 Days To Save The World” and leadership principles in general. Only “little j’s” allowed.
Evolving (NOW) with Andre Young
How can you develop a work environment that offers leaders the opportunity to grow, evolve, and be in harmony with their personal lives?
Getting Cerebral with David Creelman
With the great advances made in almost every earthly endeavor, why has people management continued to lag behind?
Getting Deuced with Jessica Miller-Merrell
Season 2, Episode 10 – The HR Hardball Summer schedule kicks off with the great Jessica Miller-Merrell, HR influencer extraordinaire.
The “Why” of Returning
A recent Gartner polling question shows 76% of employees think culture has IMPROVED with remote work. What are employees really saying?
Getting Political with Nancy Halpern
How’s your office politics game? Listen to Nancy Halpern and I discuss ways to improve your Political IQ.
Getting Ranty With KD and Saks – The RTW Edition
As employees wrestle with returning to a live workspace, company owners are having the same internal dialogue times 100. Let’s hear from a couple.
$15? Wake Me When You’re Serious
Hello 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...
Getting UN-busy With Garland Vance
There is only so much weight you can put on the mule’s back before he decides to lay down. Stress kills, and most of it is self-inflicted.
Hitting the Snooze with Sarah Moe
Somehow we have even managed to screw up sleeping. Why are we so bad at healthy sleep and why is it so important?
Have Spear, Will Travel
The term "freelance" has such a cool hippie vibe but actually has a pretty primeval origin. As a former purveyor of the greatest board game the world has ever seen, a "free lance" was a mercenary-for-hire offering his or her services to the highest bidder in times of...
Hitting the Trifecta with Karen Whitaker
Who interviews their wife as a podcast guest? Apparently I do, and the experience was even better than I had hoped. Has it been a crazy year? Yeah, it has, but that statement has become cliché. For many people it was a life-changing year, and that includes my...
No Degree? No Problem.
Considering the blue-collar deficit, you might be interested in knowing about the highest-paying jobs that don’t require a degree.
Each of these 25 jobs have higher than average to average job growth and pay up to 80K a year.
Getting Woke(r) with David Creelman
Like a Happy Days episode from days gone by, I teased this topic into a "To Be Continued" two-parter. In case you need to re-visit last week's episode, you're now hooked up: In this episode David gives some in-the-workplace application to encourage robust,...
It’s The End of Jobs As We Know It (and I feel fine)
Will the robot overlords spare a few of us in the future workforce? Or, have we slightly exaggerated the End of Jobs?
Join John Whitaker and Jeff Wald and let’s hash it out.
Helping Them Grow with Julie Winkle-Giulioni
Your employees are craving more development opportunities. It all starts with a conversation, so what are you waiting for?
Election Fraud (no, not that one)
Year 2020 – “Worst year ever.”
Year 1960 – “Hold my beer, son.”
A contested election can change the course of history in a radical and immediate way. Need proof?
Being Rebellious with Kyle Roed, S.1 Episode 12
Episode 12 brings us Kyle Roed, senior HR practitioner with CPM Holdings, author of the "New School HR" blog, and the creator and host of the Rebel HR Podcast, found wherever you fancy your podcast platforming.We prove that we can both go in any number of...
HR Hardball Episode 8, Owning It with Andy Storch
Andy Storch is a busy guy…host of two podcasts, founder of the Talent Development Think Tank conference and Talent Development Virtual Summit, husband, father, friend and just for kicks…author!
Caution, Gaslighting in Process
Starting Monday July 27th, many of us will start a #MediaFast. Join the movement!
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