Punk Rock HR
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Welcome to the Punk Rock HR Podcast, hosted by the influential and unconventional Laurie Ruettimann. This podcast breaks away from the traditional constraints of the HR world to bring you candid and compelling conversations with some of the most disruptive and innovative minds in the business. Each episode, Laurie dives deep into critical topics surrounding the real world of work, exploring the modern workplace's nuances, and challenging the status quo of HR.Guests range from renowned thought leaders, authors, and entrepreneurs to HR professionals and individuals who have reshaped the way we approach work and organizational culture. Punk Rock HR is not your usual HR talk. It’s a blend of insight, wit, and irreverence, aiming to bring a fresh, unfiltered perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing today’s workforce.Whether you’re an HR professional looking to revamp your approach, a leader trying to understand the people side of the business better, or just someone interested in the dynamics of the modern workplace, this podcast is your ticket to engaging discussions and actionable insights. Expect energizing conversations, guests with big ideas, and a punk rock twist, with episodes released every Monday.Follow the Punk Rock HR Podcast to keep your finger on the pulse of work, leadership, and human resources. Your journey towards a more progressive and enlightened workspace starts here!
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Jun 12, 2023 • 29min
249: How Change Unlocks People’s Potential With Carlos Escobar
My guest for this episode of Punk Rock HR is my friend Carlos Escobar, who is a seasoned HR, talent development and change management leader. Tune in as we discuss how Carlos uses change management and design thinking to drive meaningful change, what he expects from AI and his personal philosophy about work.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/unlocking-peoples-potential-with-carlos-escobar
Jun 7, 2023 • 44min
Supporting Nicole Roberts: Her Fight for Her Life and Career
My guest for this episode of Punk Rock HR is Nicole Roberts, HR leader and founder and president of the People Solutions Group. She is a leader, mentor, mom and friend who's also fighting for her life and career after being laid off and diagnosed with cancer. My friend Jennifer McClure, CEO of Unbridled Talent, and I sat down with Nicole to talk about her diagnosis, how she found support through her community and the financial effects of cancer.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/supporting-nicole-roberts-her-fight-for-her-life-and-career
Jun 5, 2023 • 27min
248: Cooperation in Competition With Betterworks’ Dustin Clinard and UKG’s Mike May
My guests for this episode of Punk Rock HR are Dustin Clinard, vice president of strategic partnerships at Betterworks, and Mike May, vice president of the UKG tech partner program at UKG. In this conversation, we’re talking about the unique partnership between these HR tech companies, the trends affecting HR tech buyers and the future of performance management.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/cooperation-in-competition
May 29, 2023 • 25min
247: Pivoting to Your Purpose With Liz Vaccariello
My guest on this episode is Liz Vaccariello, who is the former editor-in-chief of Real Simple, Reader’s Digest and People magazine. Liz and I discuss why she pivoted her career to align with her purpose, the challenges of building trust over Zoom and what it really means to be a writer and editor.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/pivoting-to-your-purpose
May 22, 2023 • 27min
246: What Job Seekers Need to Know With Jeannine K. Brown
My guest on this episode of Punk Rock HR is Jeannine K. Brown. She is the CEO of Everyday Lead and the author of the book “Unstuck and Unstoppable.” Jeannine and I discuss the state of the job market, what job seekers should be doing and what to look for in a psychologically safe workplace. We also discuss how her book is helping professionals accelerate their careers.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/what-job-seekers-need-to-know
May 15, 2023 • 30min
245: Why HR Leaders Are Business Leaders With Enrique Rubio
My guest for this episode is a dear friend: Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR. Enrique and I discuss how he got started in HR, why HR shouldn’t overinvest in technology and why a shift in mindset can help HR leaders see themselves as business leaders.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/embracing-hr-leaders-as-business-leaders
May 8, 2023 • 29min
244: Decoupling Your Purpose and Worth From Work With Lexi B
My guest for this episode is Lexi B. Lexi is a tech veteran, professional speaker, and the founder and community builder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech. Lexi and I discuss how she learned to “strategically scream” helped her find her voice, the importance of knowing your worth outside work, her “why” and her LinkedIn Live series.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/decoupling-your-purpose-and-worth-from-work
May 1, 2023 • 27min
243: Creating a Culture of Performance Enablement With Betterworks’ John Schneider and Michelle Gouldsberry
In this episode, I’m joined by John Schneider and Michelle Gouldsberry of Betterworks. John is chief marketing officer, and Michelle is a senior content marketing manager. In this conversation, we’re talking about Betterworks’ research into the state of performance enablement. John and Michelle share the motivation for this research, the findings they’re most excited about and how HR leaders can make work better with performance management.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/creating-a-better-culture-of-performance-enablement
Apr 24, 2023 • 29min
242: Moving the World Forward Through Conversations With David Glasgow
My guest on this episode is David Glasgow. He is the executive director at the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at NYU School of Law and the co-author of “Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice.” We discuss the fear people have around these conversations, the mistakes they commonly make and how we can recover from them.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/moving-the-world-forward-through-conversations
Apr 17, 2023 • 29min
241: Paving the Way For Transgender Equality in Corporate America With Mary Ann Horton
My guest for this episode is Mary Ann Horton, a transgender activist and the author of “Trailblazer: Lighting the Path for Transgender Equality in Corporate America.” In our conversation, we discuss her amazing career, how she advocated for one of the corporate world’s first transgender equality workplace policies, her book, and her advice to HR leaders looking to be more inclusive. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/paving-the-way-for-transgender-equality-in-corporate-america
