Punk Rock HR

Punk Rock HR Episode 122:Today's guest is Damon Klotz. Damon has spent his career working at the intersection of people & technology. He's held roles as an HR Consultant, Digital Strategist, and he’s the co-founder of a men’s mental health charity. He joined Culture Amp as an early employee where he grew their community to one of the largest in the world and scaled the company during a time where the employees and customer base grew by over 2500%. But what I want you to know about Damon more than anything is that he believes that businesses can be a force for good in this world. I have known him for over 11 years, and a lot of people mistake optimism for naivete. But here's the deal about Damon, he is savvy, he understands how to build relationships, he understands the world of work. And yet, knowing how nefarious the startup scene can be, and knowing how crazy the world of work is, he still believes that people are good that human resources can make a difference. And then when it comes down to it, culture first really matters. In this episode you'll hear: The story of how Damon and I met. What Damon sees when he looks out at America. What Damon’s company, Culture Amp, is doing right now in the marketplace. His beliefs about culture and what culture truly is. Damon’s thoughts on the future of HR leaders.  Resources from this episode:Damon on TwitterCulture AmpCulture First PodcastLaurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Punk Rock HR Episode 121:Just like the conversation all over America, and really the world, about defunding police work, today I want to talk about defunding human resources, recruiting, and compensation. HR oversees a system with rules that they don’t control and might not even agree with but can’t change, and they rarely see people at their best. For the past 40 years, we’ve been pumping money into human resources and we are not getting the ROI we deserve.In this episode you'll hear: Management science is not with HR. How compensation programs are still biased. How to embrace the golden age of technology. Why you need to quit a job that requires you to police people. Have you thought about the legacy you’re leaving behind?  Resources from this episode:Laurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Punk Rock HR Episode 120:Gary Beckstrand is the vice president of The OC Tanner Institute. OC Tanner is a recognition company that’s focused on aligning people with their passion and their purpose. They do a tremendous amount of research on the employee in order to accomplish that goal. I have the amazing opportunity to partner with OC Tanner during the month of August on a webinar series called the Culture Trends Tour. This is a tour that brings together HR leaders, experts, and professionals to really connect and talk about the insights from OC Tanner’s 2020 Global Culture Report. I'm excited and honored to participate in it.We talk a little bit about this partnership in today’s episode, but mostly Gary and I talk about terms like recognition and employee experience. We discuss what these things really mean for modern leaders and the people that they support. Listen in for a really great conversation about leadership and employee experience in 2020 and beyond.In this episode you’ll hear: What employee experience means to Gary. The six aspects of employee experience that matter most when creating a satisfying work experience. The 21st-century methodology of leadership. The expectations of employees in 2020. How to begin moving a company towards modern leadership. The role of HR in the employee experience.  Resources from this episode: Global Culture Report: Our latest organizational culture research looks at current culture trends, company culture statistics, and how employees feel about their workplaces. See how companies with strong cultures recruit and attract top talent, reduce employee turnover, and become places where employees thrive. Culture Trends Tour: The Culture Trends Tour brings together HR leaders, experts, and professionals to connect and discover insights from the 2020 Global Culture Report—the largest annual study on workplace culture. Come to learn essential best-practices for shaping thriving workplace cultures that fuel organizational success. Influence Greatness: The most insightful conference on workplace culture is going virtual and international. With world-class speakers, a first look at the 2021 Global Culture Report, a wealth of on-demand content, and no registration fee. Talent Magnets: White Paper on the Six Essential Aspects of Workplace Culture   The Work Place Podcast: Conversations with leaders in culture and experience, featuring tangible takeaways in every episode. Request a Product Demo: Culture Cloud Recognition: Welcome to the most complete collection of employee recognition tools for celebrating daily wins and team triumphs.Gary on LinkedInLaurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Punk Rock HR Mentorship Friday:Cameron Sackett is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan who is looking for his first full-time job right now in marketing or social media management. Cameron is not just a young adult entering the workforce but is facing searching for a job in the middle of a pandemic.I first met Cameron when he was in middle school. Now, we have known each other for over 10 years. I wanted to bring him on to have a conversation on what he’s looking for in a job, how he’s doing it, and what it’s going to take to get him into the workforce.This episode isn’t a workforce generational discussion. Instead, Cameron and I talk about life stages and what he is looking for at this period in his life. He has some keen insights and lessons for all of us. Whether you work as a leader or a human resources professional, you’ll want to listen in to this great conversation with Cameron.In this episode you’ll hear: Cameron’s unconventional college journey and how his worldview has changed during his time in college. What it’s like looking for a job in the midst of a pandemic. How his dad’s career in the human resources and recruiting industry has been a blessing and a curse. His excitement and concerns about the future of work. The line between politics and the workplace. How to manage your social media profile while job hunting. How to build connections on social media without revealing too much.  Resources from this episode:Cameron on LinkedIn HR Famous PodcastLaurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com  

Punk Rock HR Episode 119:Zach Nunn is a change management consultant and one of the co-founders of the podcast and movement Living Corporate. The goal of that platform is to tell black and brown stories related to the world of work. You think you’ve heard good conversations about diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, but you have not heard Living Corporate. On the show, Zach and his team talk to all kinds of people and have real conversations. They talk about the types of things that aren’t normally talked about at work or even in diversity inclusion programs. It is a terrific podcast that everybody needs to download and listen to.In the episode, Zach shares about the work he is doing. He explains why it has become his goal to create platforms in spaces that amplify and center black and brown voices at work. Zach has a perspective that causes him to speak with authority and provide answers to the questions many of us are asking, especially regarding what we can do to help right now. Listen in for another conversation on big ideas to do things differently.In this episode you’ll hear: Zach’s story and how Living Corporate came to be. The team of people who helps make Living Corporate happen. Why Zach confronted white DNI professionals on the podcast. A healthy perspective on the need to defund HR. How to keep this antiracism movement from becoming another cyclical thing and make it a true reconstructive moment. Why it is crucial for white people to be giving our capital.  Resources from this episode:Zach Nunn on LinkedIn Living Corporate podcastLiving CorporateLaurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Punk Rock HR Episode 118:Lauren Davis was a marketer, community organizer, and record store owner. Her real claim to fame, though, is that she does social media for conferences speakers like me. She helps speakers really connect with their audiences in a different way. Lauren has been named as one of the "20 People You Should Know" and a "Person to Watch." She has also received US Senate recognition for her passionate dedication to helping businesses succeed. Her expert social media advice has been featured in articles by Huffington Post and Readers Digest. She hosts her own podcast, The Business Event Playbook, that helps people grow their presence so they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership, and community impact.Lauren is all about community in a virtual world. I needed to bring her on today to talk about what is going on in the world of conferences. Many of us have questions about how speakers are doing and what the future of networking and events looks like. Today we talk about this and what it means to have a conference in an age when you can’t stand within six feet of someone.In this episode you’ll hear: Why she loves conferences. What the conference world looks like in the age of Coronavirus. What the future state of conferences is. The limitations of the push towards virtual. How to have a successful virtual conference. How to create good content in uncertain times. The importance of empathy in this season.  Resources from this episode:Lauren’s websiteLauren on InstagramLauren on Facebook Lauren on LinkedInLaurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Punk Rock HR Episode 117:JeVon “JT” McCormick is the CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps authors write, publish, and market their books. More importantly, he is someone with an incredibly interesting backstory. JT grew up amidst chaos, never went to college, and started his career in labor-intensive jobs. Yet, through these experiences, he managed to understand society better. That eventually became his avenue to success.Now, he runs a company that published the most sought after book in America last year: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. He also recently wrote a piece that appeared on CNN.com and went viral. In today’s episode, we talk about work, power, politics, money, the Coronavirus, Black Lives Matter, and what it means to be a leader in uncertain times.In this episode you’ll hear: What got JT to where he is today. His chaotic origin story that helped contribute to his business success. The 3 rules of leadership he lives by. Why the future of work should be a combination of remote and office space. The toxicity of binary thinking. How to create a culture of trust. How to measure success in a way that honors employees. The changes and conversations that have occurred in Scribe Media amidst COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. The role of corporations in addressing the systemic problems in our country.  Resources from this episode:Scribe WritingJT's WebsiteJT on LinkedInNapolean Hill's Think & Grow Rich Laurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Punk Rock HR Episode 116:Today on the podcast, I’m talking to my best friend, Jennifer McClure. We have one of our BFF chats, Jennifer’s first on this iteration of the podcast. During COVID-19, a lot has changed in Jennifer’s life. She has moved into her new house, navigated through the sickness of a family member, and rebooted her business. Like many of us, these life changes brought on by the pandemic have taught her many life lessons. Jennifer shares those with us today. Jennifer is a full-time professional speaker, business advisor, and host of the podcast Impact Makers. She has spoken at over 350 industry-related conferences, helping international leaders embrace the future of work and leverage their influence. In this episode, she updates us on her life and provides valuable wisdom on all different areas of work.In this episode you’ll hear: Jennifer’s experience selling her house in a pandemic. The story of how her mom became sick in March and what that taught her about herself. The capacity of humans to step up and care for other humans. How she is now rebooting her business. How hiring a coach at the beginning of her transition from the corporate world changed the trajectory of her career. The way to know if your content is providing value to your email community. How COVID-19 has impacted Laurie’s business. Why any step forward is a good step. The real truth about what it’s like to write a book. Jennifer’s wisdom around getting fired.  Resources from this episode:Jennifer’s websiteStory BrandStoryBrand BookLaurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Punk Rock HR Episode 115:This week, I’m joined by Karina Schultheis. She is a manager of human insights and HCM evangelism at Ultimate Software. However, even though Karina has an amazing job now, it hasn’t always been that way. She has worked in other jobs with other bosses and therefore brings a unique perspective to the table. Currently, Karina is a newly promoted employee at an amazing company. Ultimate Software really gets it right on so many levels and they have been recognized for it. It is one of the best companies to work for, not just in America, but the world. Karina is also a working mother who is about to give birth to her second child. In this episode, Karina and I talk about the future of work post-COVID. If you like insights on human behavior and what it’s going to take for companies to turn it around, listen in to this conversation with Karina Schultheis.In this episode you’ll hear: How integral the human element is to a company’s culture. Why personalization is going to become crucial for organizations. What it takes to build a culture of trust in a company. The importance of well-being for the employees and leaders of an organization and how it leads to better retention rates. The role of authenticity and flexibility in leadership teams. What substance abuse is doing to our workforce right now as influenced by COVID-19. The role of HR in driving productivity and maintaining healthy boundaries. How we can move forward post-COVID and amidst all the social justice reforms happening in our country. Karina’s hopes for HR and for the workforce going forward.  Resources from this episode:Karina's TwitterKarina's InstagramUltimate Software On TwitterUltimate Software On Instagram Ultimate Software Facebook PageEquity at Work CouncilEquity at Work Social RoomLaurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Punk Rock HR Episode 114:Reverend Wendy Hamilton joins me to talk about the storm before the calm. In other words, the process of dealing with recurring problems and tackling the root cause of what's happening in our society, to get to a place of social justice. Reverend Wendy is a D.C. area activist, minister, and mother who's holding workshops on grief and trauma in the age of civil unrest. Wendy helps us work through grief, addresses faith, and the intersection of the two. This episode covers power, politics, money, race, and God. Yes, we cover a lot. I hope you enjoy our conversation.  In this episode you'll hear: Universal basic income and why everyone deserves to have their basic needs met. The intersection of social justice and faith. Reverend Wendy's perspective around grief and trauma and what she's doing to address it. We discuss the various PR statements distributed by businesses around racism and equality.  The many opportunities available to leaders in this moment of societal and civil change. The problem with our identity being so tied to our work.   Resources from this episode:Reverend Wendy on Twitter Reverend Wendy on YouTubeA Conversation With Presidential Candidate Andrew YangLaurie on InstagramLaurie on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie ***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com