In Episode 4 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Amy Courter—a seasoned executive and respected board leader. Together, they explore how leaders can foster real accountability without blame, and build workplaces grounded in clarity, kindness, and ownership. 

They discuss: 
+ The difference between being nice and being kind in leadership
+ Why assumed positive intent leads to stronger team dynamics
+ How established toolkits help leaders put the right people in the right seats
+ Practical  strategies for creating accountability without blame or fear

If you’re a business owner, executive, or leader looking to build high-performing teams through trust and clear expectations, this episode is a must-watch.

In Episode 3 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Jackie Kibler and April Narag to discuss how leaders can refine their hiring process, leverage the right tools, and stop making people decisions based on gut instinct alone.

They get into:
+ Why so many companies struggle to find the right talent
+ The  biggest hiring mistakes and how to avoid them
+ How internal structures and assessments help identify top candidates faster
+ Strategies to reduce hiring risks and improve long-term team success

If you’ve ever hired someone who looked great on paper but wasn’t the right fit, this episode will give you practical tools to improve your hiring strategy.

In Episode 2 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Emily Ransone and Vince Korta to explore how leaders can use data-driven insights to improve feedback, accountability, and team performance. Whether you struggle with tough conversations or want to create a culture of empowerment and clarity, this episode gives you practical strategies to make feedback work for your team, not against them.

In this episode they discuss:

• Why leaders shy away from tough people decisions and how to fix it
• How data-driven feedback removes judgment and builds trust
• The key to turning performance frustrations into clarity and alignment
• How tools help leaders give better feedback and create stronger teams

If you’ve ever found feedback conversations challenging or ineffective, this episode will give you real solutions you can use today.

In the debut episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Rich Wilkowitz from Xylogenesis and Sarah Stern, an expert in family business, to challenge the negative connotations around nepotism and discuss what it really looks like when it’s done right.

They dive into:

• Why nepotism isn’t always a bad thing and how it can actually strengthen businesses
• The biggest mistakes leaders make when integrating family into the company
• How EOS and Predictive Index help ensure the right people are in the right seats, whether they’re family or not
• How to create a culture of trust, accountability, and merit-based leadership in family businesses

Watch now to rethink what you know about nepotism in the workplace.