The Corporate Bartender
Eric Spencer, Lori Spencer
So, what is TCB?
In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing community of people leaders from various industries who have come together to share ideas, some best practices, to learn from our mistakes, and build connection with others who are facing similar issues.
We are all about sharing at TCB. We share Learning & Development tools. We share updates to the legal landscape. We talk about issues facing our employees and our leadership teams. We interview innovative People Leaders who have cutting edge ideas. Oh, and we laugh. A lot!
I know what you're thinking. What is this thing? Is it another Zoom meeting? Is it a Podcast? Is it a show? What in the world am I getting into? It's all of those things and none of those things. Think of it as a podcast with a live interactive audience. It's a community. It's a forum for ideas, meeting similar folks, and finding a little bastion of sanity in an exceedingly complex world. It's a breath of fresh air, and a respite from your grueling schedule - where you'll be in great company, and probably take away a few things that you can use at work...and in life each episode.
If you are an HR or People Leader in your organization, this is the place for you. You are welcome here!
In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing community of people leaders from various industries who have come together to share ideas, some best practices, to learn from our mistakes, and build connection with others who are facing similar issues.
We are all about sharing at TCB. We share Learning & Development tools. We share updates to the legal landscape. We talk about issues facing our employees and our leadership teams. We interview innovative People Leaders who have cutting edge ideas. Oh, and we laugh. A lot!
I know what you're thinking. What is this thing? Is it another Zoom meeting? Is it a Podcast? Is it a show? What in the world am I getting into? It's all of those things and none of those things. Think of it as a podcast with a live interactive audience. It's a community. It's a forum for ideas, meeting similar folks, and finding a little bastion of sanity in an exceedingly complex world. It's a breath of fresh air, and a respite from your grueling schedule - where you'll be in great company, and probably take away a few things that you can use at work...and in life each episode.
If you are an HR or People Leader in your organization, this is the place for you. You are welcome here!
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Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 17min
The Corporate Bartender - Introverts Are Leaders Too! with Sharissa Deppen
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Are you an introverted leader or have you ever worked for one? Well, as a card-carrying introvert, I can tell you - the struggle is real! Well, we're in for a treat today because we've got Sharissa Deppen on the program. Who's Sharissa Deppen? Stick around!She's a CEO, leadership and executive coach who cut her teeth in technology leadership positions. Sharissa is also a TEDx Speaker, award winning international keynoter, columnist for Forbes and the Huffington post, and professor at Southeastern University.This was a fantastic conversation, and you know what I'm gonna say, I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:26 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:51 - Titles1:18 - Kickoff 5:26 - Sharissa Deppen Interview01:07:45 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://leadershipmasteryalliance.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharissasebastian/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS
Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Corporate Bartender - You're Not Stuck With What You Grew Up With with Dr. L Carol Scott
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Any of you ever feel SASSY? Lord knows, I do, but probably not in the way today's guest uses the term. She believes in it so much, she wrote a manifesto...a 'sassifesto,' if you will.We've got Dr. L Carol Scott on the program today! Dr. Carol joined us here a couple of years ago, and we decided it was time to get together again, because the sassifesto has gotten a refresh and a new version has been released.If you don't know Dr. Carol, stick around. She is a trauma-informed developmental psychologist, TEDx speaker, coach, and #1 International Best-Selling author. We talk about the things that happen to us between the ages of 1 and 7, and how pretty much what everyone learns about being a friend, colleague, mentor, or life partner is cooked by age 7. 7! We also talk brain science, development do-overs, and bringing back our social sanity.You know what I'm gonna say, this conversation was a my FAVORITE of 2025 so far, and I think you're gonna dig it!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:19 - Titles1:47 - Kickoff 3:35 - Dr. Carol Interview59:59 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://lcarolscott.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-l-carol-scott-7b70429/Book your FREE 15 minute SASSy Quick Coaching Session: https://calendly.com/drcarol-sass/sassy-quick-coachJoin our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS
Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Corporate Bartender - Generosity & Gratitude: The Secret Sauce with Shannon Cassidy
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!I'm not sure it matters who you are right now, but I'll say it - times are.....complicated. When things get complicated, we can feel like we're out of control. Ever feel that way? If so, you're in luck.We've got Shannon Cassidy on the program, and she's going to help us to take back some control, and explain why Generosity and Gratitude is the Secret Sauce. Shannon is an author, executive coach, team facilitator, keynote speaker and host of the Return on Generosity podcast. She's written FOUR books, and we're going to touch on all of them!There are frameworks galore, we'll talk about a control model, how to not make a 'left turn into Rumination, about headlight and taillight people, and what it means to V.I.B.E.You know what I'm gonna say, this conversation was a banger, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 3:21 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:04 - Titles1:32 - Kickoff 3:21 - Shannon Cassidy Interview57:18 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://shannoncassidy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannoncassidybb/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS
Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 11min
The Corporate Bartender - Breaks, Burnout, & Getting Your Mojo Back with Laura Nguyen
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Whelp, it's 2025 and the holidays seem like a million years ago already! I don't know about you, but I could use a break.If you could too, you're in luck, we've got the Laura Nguyen on the show today, and she's gonna help us all take a little career break.Laura is a seasoned business strategist, advocate for workplace well-being, and author of the book CAREER BREAK COMPASS: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off. We talk about using breaks as a way to regain control and get your mojo back. Burnout is a real thing. You know we take our self-care pretty seriously here at TCB, so this one is pretty relevant, and Laura's a hoot to hang out with!As I like to say, this conversation was a blast, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 3:29 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:59 - Titles1:24 - Kickoff 3:29 - Laura Nguyen Interview1:02:01 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.lauranguyen.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauran546/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS
Jan 21, 2025 • 53min
The Corporate Bartender - AI is WAY Better with People with Nada Sanders
Let's keep the 2025 TCB machine a-rollin'!AI is all over the place these days, and we're gonna unpack the "is it Skynet or is it going to help" question - just a little bit.We've got the Nada Sanders on the program today! Don't know Nada? We've got your back!What if the future isn’t about bits and bytes replacing humans, but about something more revolutionary—machines and humans merging to create a new kind of business superintelligence? The secret to thriving in the AI era isn’t about investing in smart tech—it’s about creating a “humachine,” a smarter system of human-machine collaborations. In her book The Humachine: AI, Human Virtues, and the Superintelligent Enterprise, she provides a roadmap to help business leaders, executives, and managers recognize and unlock the potential of human-machine partnerships.This conversation was a a blast, we did it from the road in Richmond, Virginia, and you know, I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 2:57 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:16 - Titles1:42 - Kickoff 2:57 - Nada Sanders Interview45:49 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://nadasanders.com/Northeastern Website: https://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/people/nada-sanders/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-sanders-99154a5/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS
Jan 12, 2025 • 1h
The Corporate Bartender - Take Charge of Your Life Story with Lior Arussy
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Happy New Year to everyone! Let's get 2025 off to a rip roaring start, shall we?We've got the Lior Arussy on the show today! Don't know Lior? Well, you're in for a TREAT!Ever wonder why some people come through challenges stronger and more successful, while for others it's a rough road? Lior, who has done this a bunch of times, believes that the critical factor determining failure or success lies in the story people craft around their experiences.In his new book, DARE TO AUTHOR! Take Charge of the Narrative of Your Life, he provides a reality check and a toolkit for taking charge of your life story, focusing on the power you possess, and using it to build the career and life you want.There are so many golden nuggets in this one, you're gonna take a lot of notes! Go get the "good pen!"This conversation was a PHENOMENAL, it was one of my FAVORITES of 2024, and TCB Nation, I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 3:36 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:30 - Titles1:56 - Kickoff 3:36 - Lior Arussy Interview53:51 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.liorarussy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liorarussy/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS
Dec 26, 2024 • 58min
The Corporate Bartender - When Good Enough Isn't Enough, You've Gotta Be Superior with Rusty Komori
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Happy Holidays to everyone! The holidays are chock full of inspirational moments, and we want to add one to yours. We've got an amazing guest today, who's got some fantastic stories.We've got the Rusty Komori on the show today! Don't know Rusty? You probably should, so stick around!Rusty is an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, and tennis professional based in Honolulu, Hawaii. From 1994 through 2015, he was a high school tennis coach, where he led his teams to an unprecedented 22 consecutive state championships, a national record in all sports that stands to this day! He's also the host of the televised series Beyond the Lines and the author of three books, including his newest release Superior: Creating a Superior Culture of Excellence.We're going to be talking about superior performance and how to create a culture steeped in this idea. Everyone knows that I love a good framework - and Rusty's book has FOUR! You're gonna get a lot of really useful gems today, some truly astonishing stories - there are ELEVEN folks (that Rusty knows of) who are still on this earth because of Rusty and his ideas. Plus, Rusty's just a great dude.This conversation was a BANGER, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 3:59 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:30 - Titles1:56 - Kickoff 4:13 - Coach Rusty Interview51:52 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.rustykomori.com/Sgt. Chris Kim Episode of Beyond the Lines: https://youtu.be/1TOH1GOhgOw?si=bFn9y3APrPc6sBAmJoin our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS
Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Corporate Bartender - Transforming Your Culture with Your Conversations with Douglas Squirrel
Douglas Squirrel, a seasoned software developer and author, shares insights on transforming workplace culture through effective conversation. He discusses the evolution of communication in teams, emphasizing the need for trust and accountability. Squirrel introduces techniques like coherence busting to open dialogues and encourages curiosity in discussions. The conversation also touches on the challenges of accountability in modern workplaces and the importance of participation in fostering collaboration. His humorous anecdotes and practical frameworks make this a lively exploration of navigating corporate environments.
Nov 26, 2024 • 54min
The Corporate Bartender - Cracking The Code on Remote Employee Culture with Tricia Shields
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!2020 was 4 years ago, but if you're like most of us, we're still navigating the challenges of figuring this 'remote employee' thing out. Well, we know someone who's cracked the code on this topic.We've got the Tricia Shields, CHRO of a company called Naviant on the program today. Who is Tricia, we're gonna share all the Green Bay cheesehead goodness with ya! She's full of tips and tricks to get (and keep) people involved, checked-in, and feeling connected. Her company leverages technology to help build and maintain a thriving culture (she's been doing it for years now), and she's gonna lay it out for us today!This conversation was a ton of fun, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 4:19 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:57 - Titles1:22 - Kickoff 4:19 - Tricia Shields Interview56:04 - Wrap & CloseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-shields-3b112a21/Website: https://naviant.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS
Nov 24, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Corporate Bartender - The Quantum Leap Technique Will Blow Your Mind! with Mark Scherer
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!As the philosopher Ice Cube likes to posit, "Today is a good day!"We've got the coach for coaches, Mark Scherer on the program today. Who is Mark Scherer, we're gonna read you in! He's helped hundreds of people navigate the toughest chapters of their lives. He's changed the lives of folks headed for divorce, helped kids with disabilities become high performers, and the rehab industrial complex doesn't want Mark anywhere near their revenue model. And he does it at lightspeed! Mark has a system called the Quantum Leap Technique. No, it doesn't involve Scott Bakula, it it's almost as magical.This conversation was a BANGER, per normal, we covered some heavy ground, and laughed a ton. Prepare to have your mind blown, I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 4:09 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:03 - Titles1:28 - Kickoff 4:09 - Mark Scherer Interview56:04 - Wrap & CloseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/encompasslife/Website: https://www.encompasslife.com/email: mark@encompasslife.com - Give him the keyword 'woodford' and you'll get a free gift!Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS
