

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!
Episodes
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Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 4min
The Corporate Bartender - Diversity & The Bottom Line with James McKim
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Today's show just excellent! We are jazzed to have James McKim on the program!If you don't know James, count your lucky stars you're here!He is the founder and managing partner at Organizational Ignition where he and his team help organizations ignite efficiency through aligning people, processes, and technology. He's a speaker, coach, change manager, presenter, and is the author of "The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance"Today, we're talking about DEIB as it relates to measurable organizational performance. This is 'bottom line' stuff (profitability, innovation, decision-making, and engagement), and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 10:02 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open0:58 - Titles1:24 - Kickoff 3:54 - News You Can Use10:02 - James McKim Interview56:38 - Funny Things, Good Feels, SemiQuarantine Cocktail & WrapWebsite: https://organizationalignition.com/

Apr 19, 2022 • 57min
The Corporate Bartender - You Can Be Yourself Here: The Psychology of Belonging with DDS Dobson Smith
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Today's show is one of my favorite episodes yet! We are SO EXCITED to have DDS Dobson Smith on the program!If you don't know DDS, it's a good thing you're here.They are a licensed therapist, author, executive coach, speaker, and Reiki master DDS is also the Founder and CEO of SoulTrained, an executive coaching and leadership growth consultancy. And they are the author of You Can Be Yourself Here: Your Pocket Guide to Creating Inclusive Workplaces by Using the Psychology of BelongingWe talk about DEI as we know it, and as it needs to evolve, and about building organizational cultures based on the psychology of belonging. It's a good one!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 4:57 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open0:57 - Titles1:24 - Kickoff 4:57 - DDS Dobson Smith Interview50:09 - Funny Things, Good Feels, SemiQuarantine Cocktail & WrapWebsite: https://soultrained.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpdobsonsmith/Amazon: https://amazon.com/You-Can-Yourself-Here-Workplaces/dp/B09S8RRC6H/ref=sr_1_1

Mar 3, 2022 • 1h 2min
The Corporate Bartender - Finding Clarity and Getting Unstuck with Becca Ribbing
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!After a massive hard drive failure, we are jazzed to be back online and able to create some episodes for you that we thought were lost forever!Today's show is one of those and it's AMAZING! We are SO EXCITED to have Becca Ribbing on the program!If you don't know Becca, it's a good thing you're here.Becca Ribbing is the author of The Clarity Journal and has been a coach for over a decade. She's on a mission to help people break out of the cycles of uncertainty and struggle that hold them back. We talk about going deeper than just self-care, being honest with yourself, getting unstuck, and tapping into your hopes and dreams!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 16:13 is your spot!**There is a bit of audio weirdness during the 'Good Feels' segment. It's not you, it's us! ;)TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open0:48 - Kickoff 1:47 - HR News You Can Use16:13 - Becca Ribbing Interview54:20 - Funny Things, Good Feels, SemiQuarantine Cocktail & WrapWebsite: https://beccaribbing.com/Twitter: @beccaribbingAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Clarity-Journal-Becca-Ribbing/dp/1733131604

Feb 8, 2022 • 1h 4min
The Corporate Bartender - Build A Better Organization with Bob Kohlhepp
What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Today's show is fantastic! We are so excited to have Bob Kohlhepp on the program!If you don't know Bob, it's a good thing you're here.Bob Kohlhepp joined Cintas Corporation in July 1967 as the controller. Over a span of 50 years with Cintas, he did an iconic thing and worked his way up to the top, ultimately reaching the CEO slot! He then went on to serve as Chairman of the Board of Cintas until retiring in 2016. Bob is also the author of the new book, Building a Better Organization. And today we're gonna talk about culture, about engagement, and about what it takes to be a great leader.Bob is one of those guys who's been there, done that, got the t-shirt and wrote the book on it! I think you're gonna love this one.If you want to skip straight to the interview, 12:47 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open1:12 - Kickoff 4:20 - TCB Merch5:01 - HR News You Can Use12:47 - Bob Kohlhepp Interview56:20 - Funny Things, Good Feels, SemiQuarantine Cocktail & WrapWebsite: https://robertkohlhepp.com/Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Build-Better-Organization-Leadership-High-Performance/dp/B09HSTLFLJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZX6KZ9W293X9&keywords=build+a+better+organization&qid=1644335446&sprefix=build+a+better+organization%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1

Dec 13, 2021 • 1h 12min
The Corporate Bartender - Work Made Fun Gets Done! with Dr. Bob Nelson
Have we got a treat for you today! We are so excited to have the amazing Dr. Bob Nelson on the program!If you don't know Dr. Bob, you better get on that, you are missing out!Dr. Bob Nelson is considered the world's leading authority on employee recognition and engagement. He's worked with 80% of the Fortune 500, and is a prolific author! He's written over THIRTY books on management, employee motivation and engagement, and sold over 5 MILLION copies!Today we're talking about his newest book "Work Made Fun Gets Done!" And Diving deep on what it takes to keep employees checked in and fired up in this hybrid/distributed world.This is easily one of my FAVORITE TCB episodes EVER!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 6:38 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open1:12 - Kickoff 4:52 - TCB Merch6:38 - Dr. Bob Nelson Interview (& News)1:03:00 - Funny Things, Good Feels, SemiQuarantine Cocktail & WrapWebsite: https://drbobnelson.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobnelson/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dr.-Bob-Nelson/e/B001H6Q910%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 2min
The Corporate Bartender - Making a Career Leap with Misha Rubin
I think you're gonna dig today's episode! We're talking about post-pandemic careers, finding meaning and fulfillment, and transforming the paradigm of work and career. We are JAZZED to have Misha Rubin on the show today!If you don't know Misha, you are missing out.Misha is a former Big 4 partner, and the creator of the Career Leap method, a guided inquiry that helps folks get deep and unlock new possibilities in line with their values. Oh yeah, and he's got an album out on all your favorite streaming services!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 15:09 is your spot!TCB Layout0:00 - Start1:01 - Show Open2:56 - News You Can Use 15:09 - Misha Rubin Interview58:22 - Funny Things, Good Feels, Cocktail, and Close___Links:Website: https://misharubin.com/Website: https://thecareerleap.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misharubin/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/340ZVCkfOZ3O37nQd0BvSX?si=1yKSwFlKQ7a74BBLB5LolgTCB 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!

Sep 27, 2021 • 1h 8min
The Corporate Bartender - Working Parents Are A HUGE Asset with Debi Yadegari
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!

Aug 19, 2021 • 1h 7min
The Corporate Bartender - An Innovative Approach To Remote Workforces with Mike Krass
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!

Aug 5, 2021 • 1h
The Corporate Bartender - A Millennial Trapped In a Baby Boomer's Body with Ira Wolfe
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!

Jul 12, 2021 • 48min
The Corporate Bartender - Hybrid Workplaces & Employer-Sponsored Healthcare (Or Not!)
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!


