HR Like a Boss

About Mark White

Mark is an HR enthusiast, passionate about and skilled in connecting, aligning and engaging employees with company mission, purpose, values and goals. Research shows that an astonishing 68.5% of employees are not engaged in their current roles. Worse yet, almost 20% within this group are actively “disengaged”, meaning they are actively working to undermine the success of their own companies! This lack of employee engagement has serious consequences on short-term business results and long-term business viability.

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."

About Carli

Carli has worked for some best-in-class firms and built her experience in three key areas that give Carli a unique perspective to impact your organization. Her experience has been in Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions and management, Sales and Marketing, and Employee Benefits Management; with 15 years of HCM technology experience, 22 years of successful sales experience, and, most recently, 2 years of experience in Employee Benefits, she has an understanding of three essential areas of your business. Years of experience is only relevant if you’ve had an impact, right? She has personally sold over 7 million dollars in net new HCM, led teams that have sold over 9 million dollars in net new HCM and have an average increase of 25-30% in existing sales. Outside the numbers, she attributes success to the collaboration, willingness to learn, and valued relationships.

She uses her experience in these areas to help you grow and improve your organization in the increasing competitive environment and stay relevant in the ever-changing world of technology.

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."

About Amy Powers

Amy is a strategic and dynamic leader with extensive human resources experience.  She is a passionate business partner dedicated to improving organizational effectiveness and attaining business objectives.

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."

About Chris Dyer

Chris Dyer is passionate about helping leaders reach their full potential. As an expert at driving workplace performance through company culture, Chris has been featured by leading media outlets such as the BBC, NBC, and Forbes. He is also a frequent leadership speaker at conferences all over the globe and was recently named to Inc.’s list of 10 Leadership Speakers That Can Help Transform Your Company Culture.

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."

About Cindy Torres Essel

Cindy Torres Essell currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Heinen’s, Inc., leading organization-wide strategic human resources and training and development for the entire enterprise, including the retail, central food production, warehouse distribution, and corporate office locations. Cindy has more than 15 years of human resources leadership experience. Prior to joining Heinen’s, she served in senior roles leading human resources, talent management, professional development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at a number of regional law firms, financial institutions and corporations.

Cindy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with an Industrial/Organizational concentration from Baldwin-Wallace College and her Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law. She is active in the community and has served on a number of boards, including The Centers for Families and Children, Esperanza, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, LATINA, and The Rainey Institute.

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."

BONUS EPISODE! In this episode, John and Joe discuss the origins of HR Like a Boss and what it takes to be a businessperson and HR professional.

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."

About Michelle

Michelle Leedy serves at Trinity Health as Director of Organization Design, Development, and Performance Management. Michelle is passionate about creating positive, sustainable impacts through intentional leadership, strategy, and execution. Her background comprises over 15 years in consulting and leadership roles in the areas of organization development and human capital strategy including change management, talent management, and learning and development within industries and functions including healthcare, utilities, information technology, human resources, higher education, retail, government and banking.

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."

About Lindsay

Lindsay Raduka is an HR Executive leader with a business mind, eye for talent, heart for people, and driven to create value for growth-oriented organizations that are privately-held, publicly-traded or PE-backed.  As an inquisitive, collaborative business leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, she can set the strategic direction for HR, talent, and culture and 'roll up the sleeves' to make it happen. Her proven track record of recommending and implementing HR, talent, and culture solutions can deliver business value, results and employee engagement.

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."

About Kristin

Dr. Tull joined PRADCO in 1991 as a management consultant while completing her graduate education in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. In the following ten years, she advanced to the Vice Presidency, a role that brought management responsibility, and in 2008 accepted the position of President of the company. Today she works with high-level executives with some of PRADCO’s largest clients, helping them evaluate and develop their management teams. In addition to her account management and business development activities, she has been an industry leader in the development and validation of assessment instruments. Due to Dr. Tull’s expertise and leadership, PRADCO now makes available over 15 on-line assessment products designed to select and develop talent in all types of jobs and organizations. She is also a member of the American Psychological Association and is on the board of The Northeast Ohio Human Resource Planning Society.

About HR Like a Boss

In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss."