The Corporate Bartender

I think you're gonna enjoy today's episode! We're talking about working families, helping working parents, resources that you might not have known about, and the emotional (and financial) payoffs for doing things that good human beings do. We are so excited to have Debi Yadegari on the show today!If you don't know Debi, you are missing out.She is a former Wall Street lawyer and the mother of FIVE kiddos. She walked away from the investment banking scene to solve a big problem in corporate America today. Employer support for working parents. She is the CEO of Villyge, a company working to stem the losses of working moms (43%) and dads (33%) each year. Oh yeah, and she's a HOOT to hang out with! TCB Layout0:00 - Start0:56 -  Show Open3:09 - News You Can Use (with Debi)21:55 - Debi Yadegari Interview01:00:40 - Funny Things, Good Feels, Cocktail, and Close___Links:Website: https://villyge.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyadegari/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/debiyadegariTCB Mighty Network: https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/___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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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!

I think you're gonna dig today's episode! We're talking remote workforces, building a 'people first' culture, make vs. buy decisions on talent, and keeping folks accountable in this ever-changing landscape. We are JAZZED to have Mike Krass on the show today! If you want to get to the good stuff, 15:25 is your spot!If you don't know Mike, you are missing out.Mike is the owner and visionary of a fully remote digital marketing agency that bases its success on leveraging a data-driven approach. He's a firm believer in having a life outside of work, taking time to give back to your communities, and he might have taken your luggage at some point!TCB Layout0:00 - Start1:00 -  Show Open2:26 - News15:25 - Mike Krass Interview01:00:11 - Funny Things, Good Feels, Cocktail, and Close___Links:Website: https://mkgmarketinginc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekrass/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikekrassKristina Williams of Unpacking: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinaawilliams/TCB Mighty Network: https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/___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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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!

Today's episode is a great one! We're talking workforce trends, recruiting in the age of Googleization, and what's changing in this hybrid workspace. We are STOKED to have Ira Wolfe on the show today! If you want to get to the good stuff, 11:33 is your spot!If you don't know Ira, you are missing out.Described as a Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body, a “hire authority,” and “certified prophet” of workforce trends, Ira Wolfe has emerged as one of HR’s most visionary thinkers. He personifies the passion and mindset required to manage the convergence of the tired, the wired, and technology. His enthusiasm and engaging approach inspires his audience to challenge preconceptions about what it takes to attract, select, manage, and retain top talent and take the initiative to make change for them.I think you're gonna dig it!TCB Layout0:00 - Start1:00 -  Show Open2:27 - News11:33 - Ira Wolfe Interview55:45 - Funny Things, Good Feels, Cocktail, and Close___Links:Website: https://www.irawolfe.com/TCB Mighty Network: https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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!

Today's episode is a rollicking conversation with the TCB Crew about the future of employer-sponsored healthcare (why is our health insurance tied to our job? Our homeowner's and car insurance isn't), and what are best practices for returning to a hybrid work environment.The Crew doesn't disappoint, buckle up, grab your favorite cocktail and let's get right on into it!TCB Layout0:00 - Start0:54 - Show Open2:54 - Employer Sponsored Healthcare18:20 - Dispersed Teams Succeed Fast21:27 - Don't Let Employees Pick Their WFH Days32:01 - How To Do Hybrid Right41:33 - Funny Things, Good Feels, Cocktail, and Close___Links:TCB Mighty Network: https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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!

Today's episode is a one of my favorites of all time! We're talking about politics in the workplace, promotability, assessments, and coaching. We are ELATED to have Amii Barnard Bahn on the show today! If you want to get to the good stuff, 16:53 is your spot!If you don't know Amii, you are missing out, she's INCREDIBLE. So get on that!She's a former Fortune Global 50 executive, she's a lawyer, and leadership consultant to the stars.  Amii has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top coaches for legal and compliance professionals, and is the creator of The Promotability Index, a leadership assessment tool used by thousands to advance their careers. And, she's just a hoot!TCB Layout0:00 - Start1:07 -  Show Open2:21 - News16:53 - Amii Barnard Bahn Interview48:50 - Q&A1:07:57 - Funny Things, Good Feels, Cocktail, and Close___Links:Website: https://www.barnardbahn.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiibarnardbahn/TCB Mighty Network: https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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!

Today's episode is a mind blower! We're talking about chatbots and AI in HR and we are SUPER EXCITED to have the CEO of MeBeBot, Beth White on the program! If you want to get to the good stuff, 15:50 is your spot!If you don't know Beth, you should get on that, she's AMAZING.Not only does she run a fast-growing tech startup in lovely Austin, TX, she's been the head of HR for several firms, spent time in the microbreweries of the Northwest, and even worked on a commercial fishing boat in Alaska!This is a relevant topic for all of us in the people space, and it's a fun conversation!TCB Layout0:00 - Open0:47 -  Show Open1:32 - Intros9:02 - News15:50 - Beth White Interview1:00:04 - Funny Things, Good Feels, Cocktail, and Close___Links:Website: https://www.mebebot.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitebeth/TCB Mighty Network: https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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!

Today's episode is one of my favorites! We're talking about innovation and we are JACKED to have innovation thought leader, Phil McKinney on the program!  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 5:27 is your spot.If you don't know Phil, you should get on that, he's AMAZING.Phil's passion is innovation. He's the CEO of CableLabs, an author, coach, and the host of the longest continuously produced podcast...EVER. It's called Killer Innovations, and has been running since before iTunes!He was the CTO at Hewlett Packard, He's the author of the book "Beyond The Obvious," the founder of "Hacking Autism," a nonprofit using innovation to change the game in autism therapy, and he EVEN built a fish farm in Rwanda. I could go on and on.TCB Layout0:00 - Open0:55 - Show Start2:28 - News5:27 - Phil McKinney Interview1:06:24 - Funny Stuff & Close___Links:Phil McKinney Website: https://philmckinney.com/Podcast Website: https://killerinnovations.com/Book Website: https://beyondtheobvious.com/TCB Mighty Network: https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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 this week's episode, Lori and Erin Weed go deep on "The Dig!"  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 7:30 is your spot.Today's episode is an awesome deep dive into one of the coolest techniques to get to your core message! We are STOKED to have Erin Weed back on the program!If you don't know Erin, you need to add that to you to-do list, it just might change your life. Erin is a PR, Media, and Television veteran, who has spent her career "playing in traffic at the intersection of truth and communication" (for the greater good!)She's the founder of Girls Fight Back helping young women protect themselves, Is a TEDx speaker and TED coach, and is the creator of The Dig! What is the Dig? Well, you're gonna see it today. Our own Lori Lantz peels back the layers, gets vulnerable, and shares her story so you can see how this amazing process works.Erin has spoken to over 1 million people at live events worldwide. She has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN and was named CosmoGirl of the Year. Last fact, Erin always wanted to be Wonder Woman, and I'm not entirely sure that she isn't.TCB Layout0:00 - Open1:18 - Show Start2:28 - #BoulderStrong7:30 - Erin Weed Part Deux10:02 - The Dig with Lori46:26 - Funny Stuff & Close___Links:Erin Weed website: https://www.thedig.com/TCB Mighty Network: https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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 this week's episode, we chat with Dr. Sydney Finkelstein from Dartmouth about Leadership, Storytelling, and Superbosses! If you want to skip straight to the interview, 20:36​ is your spot!If you don't know Syd, you should, he's awesome!He is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which  Reid Hoffman of LinkedIn calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also the host of his own fantastic podcast, The Sydcast, where he uncovers and shares the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. I think you're going to love this episode. TCB Layout0:00​ - Show Intro1:03​ - Titles3:19 - Agenda3:54 - Newbie Intros10:02​ - News You Can use20:36​ - Shushan Aleaqui interview55:21​ - Funny Stuff, SemiQuarantine Cocktail, Wrap___Links:Website: http://faculty.tuck.dartmouth.edu/sydney-finkelstein/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-finkelstein-3900032/Book: https://smile.amazon.com/Superbosses-Exceptional-Leaders-Nurture-Domination/dp/B01NH18E7Y/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3UY6CE52KEOP5&dchild=1&keywords=superbosses+by+sydney+finkelstein&qid=1617925980&sprefix=superbosses%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-5Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/05JfIwBsi2BfkszkM1ecuU?si=oVggBj-wSmy8ArXTTbOQ4w___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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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 this week's episode, we chat with Shushan Aleaqui about Coaching, Transformation, and the power of a good backstory! If you want to skip straight to the interview, 21:39​ is your spot!If you don't know Shushan, you should, she's inspirational!Her origin story is compelling, from fleeing the former Soviet Union to her status as a "recovering corporate executive," to her work as an executive coach and transformation specialist, Shushan has seen a lot and has a lot to say!She integrates psychology, OD, Yogic Philosophy, and energy medicine into her transformation system, and is just a hoot to hang out with!I think you're going to love this episode. TCB Layout0:00​ - Show Intro1:03​ - Titles3:03 - Agenda4:10​ - News You Can use21:39​ - Shushan Aleaqui interview58:15​ - Funny Stuff, SemiQuarantine Cocktail, Wrap___Links:Website: https://shushanaleaqui.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shushanaleaqui/___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 group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing 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 video 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!