291: What Do I Owe People? with Laurie Ruettimann

Laurie's chaotic upbringing taught survival. Resilience revealed her true path.

In this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Laurie draws inspiration from her unique journey and explores the balance between knowing when to offer help and when silence is the greatest gift. Motivated by Oprah Winfrey's thought-provoking question, "What do I owe people?", Laurie shares her insights, challenges the status quo, and inspires others to reflect on their own journey.

Laurie shares her story of overcoming a high Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) score and turning adversity into significant personal and professional growth. Whether you're an HR professional, a leader, or someone curious about the raw truths of work and life, this episode is about finding purpose and resilience despite life's challenges.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Navigating adversity and finding purpose in life and career, especially in HR
• Reflection on Oprah Winfrey's question, “What do I owe people?”
• Personal journey from a chaotic childhood to professional success
• The significance of resilience and transformation in personal growth
• Insights into the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) scale and its impact
• Balancing self-leadership with knowing when to help or remain silent
• Challenges faced in the HR community and broader social issues

Resources from this Episode

Punk Rock HR Podcast: laurieruettimann.com/podcast

ACES Test: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean 

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