Punk Rock HR

People keep saying that we're living in an unprecedented era of disruption. While this is new for us, humankind has lived through war, pestilence, plagues, and we have persevered. We persevere because we hustle, and we move quickly. We think about innovative solutions, but we also rely on our community. So when a member of my community told me about Lorna Borenstein and the work she is doing to help in this time of crisis, I knew I needed to have her on the podcast. She is a business owner, an entrepreneur, and is at the epicenter of helping people do their best work and feel great at a time when that's under assault.

Lorna Borenstein is the founder and CEO of a well-being company called Grokker. Her company has created a platform where credentialed experts can offer videos and teach people how to live better. They focus on five aspects of well-being; fitness, mental health, sleep, nutrition, and financial wellness. Up until last week, Grokker was not available to everyone; it was only open to organizations and companies looking to promote wellness to their workforce. But Lorna and her colleagues are now offering all videos free to consumers and businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. It's a pretty special thing when someone can jump in and ask, "What can I do in this moment of crisis?" Lorna is someone doing just that.

1. Why Lorna created Grokker and why she decided to make the platform free to businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 outbreak.
2. We discuss the type of content and videos you can find on the platform.
3. Lorna shares why she believes older generations are becoming more comfortable using technology and therefore, will have easy entry into utilizing videos found on Grokker.
4. Some thoughts around poverty and accessibility in isolation.
5. We answer the question, "How can working parents chill out right now?"
6. Lorna describes the COVID-19 Preparedness Program, which is now available for access.

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Punk Rock HR Episode 99:

This week's guest has always inspired me not to be a sucker. Frank Roche is one of America's leading experts on executive compensation and benefits. He is a baby boomer who had a portfolio career before it was cool. He's been a writer and a journalist, a technologist, and a corporate advisor at very Senior levels. He's also a podcaster with two podcasts, one about postcards, and another about his journey with pancreatic cancer.

In this episode, we talked about the early days of the social web, what it was like to put yourself out there, and have significant and controversial ideas. Frank was there with me in the early days of Punk Rock HR. He's always in my head when I get a little too big for my britches. He is also one of my biggest champions. I just love this conversation with Frank Roche, and I hope you do too.

1. The Wild West of conferences and blogging, circa 2009 and 2010
2. Frank shares a little bit about his entrepreneurial journey and how he worked to keep people in work during the recession
3. Why he left the world of consulting and went back to his roots as a writer and journalist
4. The launch of his podcasts Postcardist and The Adventures of PanCan Man
5. Frank opens up about his diagnosis and battle with pancreatic cancer
6. We discuss Frank's belief that science is the answer and why cancer rubbernecking sucks

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Meet former HR leader turned writer, speaker, and entrepreneur, Lars Schmidt. Lars is a columnist for Fast Company, and the owner of an executive search firm called Amplify Talent. He is also the founder of a podcast that is kicking butt and taking names. The 21st Century HR podcast explores how to build better businesses through modern practices and approaches.

There's nothing Lars hasn't done in the world of HR and recruiting. But, above all else, Lars is a community builder. He is an honest, earnest, and progressive guy with good ideas. Tune in to hear us discuss 21st Century HR practices and what he is doing to change the narrative. I hope you enjoy our conversation in this very first episode of Punk Rock HR.

1. Why Lars decided to create the 21st Century HR podcast
2. How new-school HR is addressing unrealistic expectations in the workplace
3. Lars shares stories and examples of what good leadership looks like
4. Many HR departments don't want to touch politics or the third rails; Lars offers his reflections on this topic
5. Why a willingness by HR professionals to be real, vulnerable, and relatable is a game-changer

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Plus, check out these 21st Century HR Podcast Episodes:

Credit Karma Chief People Officer, Colleen McCreary

Eventbrite CHRO David Hanrahan, Vulnerability In HR

Spotify CHRO Katarina Berg, Modern HR Playlist

Reddit VP People & Culture Katelin Holloway, The Power Of Story

Asana Head Of People Operations Anna Binder, Business Acumen In HR

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

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Spoiler alert! Nobody's fixing work, not even me. I'm not living up to the Let's Fix Work brand promise, and there's nothing worse than a brand that doesn't deliver. So, it's time to flip the script. It's time to say good-bye to Let's Fix Work and hello to a podcast with a little bit more of an attitude. Perhaps a little bit more punk rock?

Let's Fix Work is a thing of the past. It's time to welcome in a new iteration of the show - Punk Rock HR. In this episode, I share the story behind the new name, my goals moving forward, and what you can expect to hear. Punk Rock HR is here, and it's an edgier and entertaining look at how people think they are fixing the world of work.

1. What a blog and a shaved head have to do with the name Punk Rock HR
2. Some of my goals for the next iteration of the podcast
3. Why I plan to only interview guests who have a freaking podcast microphone!

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. One of her mentees asked for advice on growing the business and being a top employer at the same time. In an era where the employee experience makes all the difference, executives and founders must differentiate their companies and focus on the quality of work, the relationships people have in the office, and the way in which they give back to local communities. If you want to run your company like a 21st-century enterprise and evolve beyond the tired benchmark of shareholder value, this episode is for you.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Let's Fix Work Episode 96:

If you've been to a conference over the past decade, you've seen Simon T. Bailey up on stage motivating you to be brilliant and be your best. He is a Breakthrough Strategist whose life's purpose is to teach 1 billion+ people how to be fearless and create their future.

By nature, I am a cynical woman. I've seen Simon speak and have listened to his message. When I do, I get a little bit more optimistic. He is truly one of the most inspirational speakers of our time. I am excited and honored to have him as my guest this week on the show.

In addition to presenting inspiring and powerful keynotes, Simon is the author of several books that encourage readers to live a brilliant life. His latest book, Be the Spark: Five Platinum Service Principles for Creating Customers for Life, walks readers through how to attract and retain customers in a growing global market as well as become the spark that creates change.

Today we talk about customer service, how to enjoy work, and how to love your life.

1. Simon shares what it is like to be an inspirational speaker and how he finds inspiration when he is feeling uninspired.
2. How to ensure we have a culture where men and women can be their best version of themselves.
3. Why Spark is the new engagement.
4. It shifts the way we view and achieve leadership.
5. Not getting what you need from that socially inept leader? Simon shares some advice on how you can become the spark you need.
6. Moving past the pervasiveness to get things out to the market right away and how to find passion, again.
7. The power in rehearsing the future in the present.
8. How to fall back in love with work, short of quitting.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. One of her mentees asked for advice on handling a jerk at work—especially when you thought that jerk was a friend. What do you do when someone is unkind to you? What's the appropriate response? Why does work feel so lonely? In this short episode, Laurie shares her direct and candid advice about managing "friendships" at work that have gone sour and coming through the other side with your dignity and spirits in tact.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Let's Fix Work Episode 95:

What's up with school lunches? How can we make them better? You may be asking yourself, "What do school lunches have to do with fixing work, Laurie?" Well, in today's episode, you'll learn how one company is working to bring better food and nutrition to schools and how these efforts led the founder to fix work for himself.

In this episode I am joined by Dan Giusti, Founder and CEO of Brigaid. He is the former Head Chef of Noma (the best restaurant in the world) and who now works in school kitchens. Since 2016, Brigaid has collaborated with K through 12 school districts to support and elevate the quality of their child nutrition programs. Brigaid has also expanded its reach to encompass institutional foodservice operations of all kinds. Their mission is to change what is expected of food served in these public spaces.

Dan left his job at Noma to pursue a passion to cook for people who really need and deserve high-quality food. Dan is the essence of someone who has fixed work by trying to align himself with his values and to go out into the market and make magic happen.

1. Why Dan decided to leave Noma and use his chef skills in conjunction with his current passion as Founder of Brigaid.
2. How Dan and the Brigaid chefs are making school lunches better.
3. Some of the unique challenges Brigaid faces partnering with and working within institutionalized kitchens and settings.
4. Life and leadership lessons from the kitchen, some of what Dan has learned and has taken with him as a leader of Brigaid.
5. How Dan and his team measure their work's success.
6. All about the food Brigaid chefs are making for school lunches and some of the items Dan decided to take off school menus including kale chips, ambitious meatloaves, and sandwiches. Dan says, "You can make a sandwich really well and take your time to make it nice and presented properly and cut it well." [...] "I'm proud that when we make sandwiches, they look really great."
7. Dan's plans for expanding his mission and how Brigaid is ready to apply what they've learned beyond school districts.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. Many of her mentees wonder when the time is right to quit work and start a consulting business. Do you have a big idea? Are you ready to work for yourself? How do you know when you're ready to leave the nest and launch your own business. In this short podcast, Laurie will give you the signs and signals that you're ready for entrepreneurship. She will also share tips and advice on how to avoid the common mistakes that most entrepreneurs make.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Let's Fix Work Episode 94:

This week's episode features Asha Curran, Co-Founder and CEO of Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people in organizations to transform their communities and the world. I'm a fan of big ideas and people who are out there making a difference in the world. Asha is this person.

Historically, Giving Tuesday was associated with the American Holiday of Thanksgiving but, in recent years, this has changed. It's more than a hashtag. It's more than a holiday ritual. It's an organization and a movement. In this episode, Asha shares the history and the roots of Giving Tuesday, where it is today and where it's headed tomorrow. So, if you'd like to hear a conversation with someone about philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and how generosity can change the world of work, tune into this episode of Let's Fix Work.

1. Asha defines Giving Tuesday, what it is, and how it came to be.
2. The history of Giving Tuesday including its start at 92nd Street Y.
3. Some surprising stats and figures about the organization. For example, in 2019, nearly $2 billion was donated on Giving Tuesday.
4. What it's like to work at Giving Tuesday and what is involved in running this organization.
5. Asha explains why she believes everybody can bond online over philanthropy.
6. How Asha is working within the community and talking about the future of work.
7. The concept of generosity in the workplace, bringing it into every interaction, and how it can change the world of work.
8. How organizations, companies, and brands can participate in Giving Tuesday (which takes place in 2020 on December 1st).

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com