

Laurie Ruettimann
Acclaimed author, speaker, and host of the Punk Rock HR podcast. Advocate for personal agency and workplace change.
Top 5 podcasts with Laurie Ruettimann
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Jun 2, 2025 • 44min
Self-Leadership And The Human Side Of Work With Laurie Ruettimann
Laurie Ruettimann, acclaimed author and host of Punk Rock HR, shares her transformative journey from HR executive to advocate for workplace change. She emphasizes self-leadership, urging listeners to reclaim their values and vulnerabilities in professional settings. Laurie explores the power of storytelling and personal connections, highlighting that authenticity is key to creating supportive workplaces. She also discusses the pitfalls of comparing oneself to others in the digital age and encourages embracing individuality in the pursuit of personal growth.

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Oct 9, 2024 • 45min
Is Work Fundamentally Broken?
Laurie Ruettimann, a former HR leader and insightful author on workplace culture, discusses the inherent flaws of capitalism and its detrimental effects on well-being. She shares her own journey through corporate life, highlighting unhealthy habits and the impact of societal pressures. The conversation covers mental health challenges in modern workplaces and critiques the hustle culture in America, while advocating for transformative solutions like universal basic income. Laurie also emphasizes the importance of separating personal identity from professional roles, urging listeners to rediscover joy beyond work.

Jan 21, 2024 • 27min
Conquer Fear, Advocate for Yourself: Insights from Laurie Ruettimann
Laurie Ruettimann, writer, speaker, and host of the Punk Rock HR podcast, discusses conquering fear, negotiation techniques, and the power of the pre-mortem analysis in difficult conversations. They also provide advice on negotiating severance packages and emphasize the importance of communication, advocacy, and overcoming negotiation fear.

Feb 8, 2022 • 36min
Pursuing Fulfillment with Laurie Ruettimann
Laurie Ruettimann, a former corporate HR executive turned entrepreneur and podcaster, shares her journey of pursuing fulfillment outside the 9-5 grind. She discusses the importance of self-leadership, the decline of corporate loyalty, and how recognition can boost performance. Laurie emphasizes finding your medium and growing your audience, along with the benefits of coaching. She reflects on her pivotal moment of self-discovery during a layoff and advocates for adaptability in the ever-changing work landscape.

Oct 12, 2020 • 13min
130: Compensation Truth & Lies with Laurie Ruettimann
Laurie Ruettimann, an expert in HR and workplace culture, dives deep into the truth about compensation in the workplace. She candidly discusses her experience with vague HR responses during interviews, exposing the disconnect in salary conversations. Laurie reveals how many popular beliefs about equal pay and transparency are misleading. She emphasizes the failures in performance evaluation and recognition, and challenges the efficacy of technology in managing compensation. Tune in for a refreshing outlook on the harsh realities of money at work!