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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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
Nov 5, 2024 • 56min
The Corporate Bartender - Disasters Happen, Is Your Company Ready? with Patrick Hardy
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!We're keeping the ball rollin' and cranking out new, awesome TCBs for you as we round the corner into 'the holidays.'As 'people side of the business' people, we're always looking toward the next disaster. This week I go mano a mano with disaster preparedness expert, Patrick Hardy on the program. If Patrick is new to you, we've got your back! When disaster strikes and biz continuity is on the line, Patrick is the guy you want in your corner! He's got just about every FEMA certification you can imagine, he's got a framework to help you get ready, and he's a hoot to hang out with! He's also the author of, Design Any Disaster - The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency."Oh, and he's got a YouTube channel where he takes on disaster challenges. You can watch him rescue 230 cats or give CPR for over 20 hours (a world record)! What????This conversation was a FANTASTIC, we talked some serious shit, and laughed a bunch. You know what I always say, and, yes, I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 4:11 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:22 - Titles1:48 - Kickoff 4:11 - Patrick Hardy Interview52:07 - Wrap & CloseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/disasterpatrick/Website: https://disasterpatrick.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.com
Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Corporate Bartender - One Toxic Leader Can Kill Your Company with Sean Lemson
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!It's good to be back! I had a spate of work travel to knock out, so I'm a little behind in TCB production!We're coming back strong today with Sean Lemson. Don't know Sean? Well, stick around! Sean is a leadership expert, executive team and performance coach, and the founder of Motivated Outcomes - a company devoted to improving performance, engagement, and leadership. He's also the author of "One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company."This conversation was a AMAZING, we laughed so much, we're gonna have to have him on again. TCB Nation, I think you're gonna dig this one!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 4:58 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:53 - Titles1:18 - Kickoff 4:58 - Sean Lemson Interview54:53 - Funny Things & WrapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slemson/Website: https://www.motivatedoutcomes.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.com
Aug 25, 2024 • 57min
The Corporate Bartender - Habits and Science Will Change Your Company with Oran Cohen
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!We're trying to keep those summer vibes kickin', before it pumpkin spices all over us!Seasons are patterns, and so are humans, and if we wanna change 'em, we need some new habits. Our guest today has a fantastic tool to help make substantive shifts in you (and your employees' behavior). His name is Oran Cohen, and he's the creator of a tool and founder of a company called GWork. Oran has nearly 20 years of experience steering organizations using behavioral science. He's worked with the likes of Google, Deloitte, Nestle, and Unilever. GWork is a powerful tool, and Oran is a helluva guy.This conversation was a BLAST, and 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 & Intro1:04 - Titles1:30 - Kickoff 4:32 - Oran Cohen Interview53:06 - Funny Things & WrapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orancohen/Website: https://gwork.io/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.com
Aug 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Corporate Bartender - Decoding GenZ with Hannah MacDonald Dannecker
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!It's summer time and I can't believe it, but 2024 is more than half OVER!!Kids Today....that's the refrain, and it has been for time immemorial. More seasoned folks have always looked for a talisman or soothsayer to help them figure out the next generation of folks. Well, we've got Hannah MacDonald Dannecker on the program and she's on a mission to bridge the gap between the previous generations, and Gen Z.She's speaker, consultant, and she runs marketing for the Better Together Group of Companies, oh AND the author of Well Shit - Time to Grow Up. This conversation was a BLAST, and 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 & Intro1:01 - Titles1:27 - Kickoff 4:09 - Hannah MacDonald Dannecker Interview52:40 - Funny Things & WrapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-kay-macdonald/Website: https://xtoz.org/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.com
Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Corporate Bartender - Mental Strength is the New EQ with Scott Mautz
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!We've all heard of emotional intelligence, or EQ right? What if i told you that I was from the future and I had a line on the NEXT EQ? Well I'm not from the future, but Scott Mautz might be! Who's Scott Mautz and how does he know? Stick around and we'll tell ya. We're talking about the concept of mental strength and what it means to be a Mentally Strong Leader (also the title of Scott's new book). I also appreciate an author bio that includes an insult from a daughter - apparently she doesn't find him "riveting." Whelp, we did!Mental strength is what's going to take your leadership to the next level. This conversation was a banger, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 4:08 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:56 - Titles1:21 - Kickoff 4:08 - Scott Mautz Interview55:34 - Funny Things & WrapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz/Website: https://scottmautz.com/Free Gift: https://scottmautz.com/mentallystronggiftJoin our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.com
Jul 19, 2024 • 57min
The Corporate Bartender - Innovation is a Leadership Problem with Robyn Bolton
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Is innovation important to you? Do you need your people to think creatively? Well, we all know that people are messy, change is hard, and getting to those amazing ideas can take some doing.We've got Robyn Bolton on the program today. Never heard of her? You're in the right spot! Robyn is the founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero. She's an innovation expert who's been involved in some pretty iconic product launches (I'm looking at you Swiffer Wet Jet!). She's worked with innovation guru Clayton Christiansen, and have a unique take on getting your folks to level up.Innovation isn't an idea problem, it's a leadership problem. 'Nuff said. This conversation was a hoot, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you wanna skip straight to the interview, 4:35 is your spot.TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro0:59 - Titles1:25 - Kickoff 4:35 - Robyn Bolton Interview49:10 - Funny Things & WrapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/Website: https://www.milezero.com/Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/
