Punk Rock HR

#211: Changing the Lives of Adult Learners With Sean Flynn

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest in this episode is Sean Flynn, chief customer officer at InStride, which is a business that partners with businesses to create life-changing ...

#210: The Lighthouse Effect With Steve Pemberton

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest in this episode is the man, the myth and the legend himself, Steve Pemberton. Steve is the chief human resources officer of Workhuman and the...

#209: Modernizing the Learning Experience with Sean Stowers

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Punk Rock HR my guest is Sean Stowers, CEO and chief learning officer of WeLearn. In this conversation, Sean and I discuss the work...

#208: Why Org Charts Matter with Ian White

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by Ian White, the founder, CEO and CTO at ChartHop, a people analytics platform helping leaders plan and...

#207: Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace with Sara Martin

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Martin is the CEO of WELCOA, the Wellness Council of America. WELCOA is one of the nation’s most respected resources for building high-performi...

#206: Isolation and Working From Home with Maya Drøschler

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, my guest is Denmark-based author, editor and HR adviser Maya Drøschler. Tune in to this conversation where Maya and I talk about her...

Bonus: Playing Well With Others with Eric Barker

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by Eric Barker. He’s the author of the new book "Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science ...

#205: Get Your Career in Shape with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, my guest is Dr. Candace Steele Flippin. She is a communications executive, a TEDx speaker and the author of the fantastic book, ...

#204: Megatrends in HR with Karina Monesson

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Karina Monesson. She’s a writer, speaker and the senior manager of human insights, research and advisory, at UKG, t...

Bonus: The Reverse Mullet with Lance Haun

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a bonus episode of Punk Rock HR! Today’s guest is Lance Haun, vice president of market insights at The Starr Conspiracy and one of my old...

#203: The Longevity Project with Ken Stern

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on today’s episode is Ken Stern, podcaster, media executive and the host of the show Century Lives in conjunction with The Stanford Center...

#202: Rethinking Recognition with Steve Sonnenberg

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, my guest is Steve Sonnenberg, co-founder and CEO of Awardco, the fastest-growing rewards and recognition platform in the world, ranke...

#201: Crucial Conversations with Emily Gregory

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest in this episode is Emily Gregory, vice president of design and delivery at Crucial Learning and co-author of the book Crucial Conversations: ...

#200: What Happens When You Call the EAP: A Conversation with Don MacPherson & Laurie Ruettimann

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Punk Rock HR’s 200th episode! Join me and my good friend—founder, CEO, and host of the 12 Geniuses podcast Don MacPherson. We talk about th...

#199: Coaching HR for HR with Julie Turney

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, my guest is HR for HR coach, public speaker, host of the HR Sound Off podcast and author Julie Turney. In this episode, Julie and I talk about ...

#198: Employer Branding Strategies with Susan LaMotte

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, my guest is Susan LaMotte, CEO and founder of exaqueo. We talk about what employer branding really is and what it isn’t, and why it...

#197: Show Your Ask: Self-Leadership with Joyel Crawford

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am a huge supporter of advocating for yourself in your career and life, and my guest today, Joyel Crawford, knows a thing or two about that. Joyel i...

#196: Gaining Confidence in Speaking with Page Fehling

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on today’s episode is a sought-after speaker, best-selling author, award-winning podcast host, and, more importantly, my friend, Page Fehli...

Bonus: Ukraine, HR and Leadership with Baiba Žiga

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, my guest is Baiba Žiga, founder and CEO of Lakehouse Consulting, an agency that helps build equitable and inclusive cultures where diversity t...

#195: The Diversity Movement with Donald Thompson Jr.

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode is Donald Thompson Jr., co-founder and CEO of The Diversity Movement, a full-service DEI consultancy with specialized technol...

#194: What the Heck is with SHRM? with Joey Price and Lars Schmidt

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss that tweet, the future of work and human resources, and where an association like SHRM fits into the evolving HR space. Th...

#193: Recruiter Mercedes Johnson Tells Her Side of the Story

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by recruiter Mercedes Johnson in today's episode, who recently went viral on Twitter for a post about salary negotiation. Mercedes and I di...

#192: Making an Impact with Angela R. Howard

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest in today’s episode is cultural anthropologist, organizational psychologist, consultant, author, and podcaster Angela R. Howard. Tune in as ...

Bonus: Introducing SPOTLYFE with Josh Schwede and Scott Fowle

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m pleased to announce that my guests today are Josh Schwede and Scott Fowle. They have started a company called SPOTLYFE, which is software that p...

#191: Take Control of Your Mental Wellbeing with Dr. Nick Taylor

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is Dr. Nick Taylor, founder, and CEO of Unmind. Today’s conversation talks about how to empower your emplo...

#190: Ethical AI and the Future of Work with Ted Nielsen

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest in today’s episode is Ted Nielsen, vice president of product management at UKG. Tune in as we converse about all kinds of things, from clas...

#189: The Reverse Mullet with Bret Starr

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Bret Starr, founder and CEO of The Starr Conspiracy, talks about the distinction between HR and work, the future of human resources, ...

#188: Fix Work at a Higher Level with Kristy McCann Flynn

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Punk Rock HR, Kristy McCann Flynn shares her career journey, the exact moment she decided enough is enough in HR and why she...

#187: Creating a New Model For Your Life with Minda Harts

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by best-selling author and repeat guest, Minda Harts. We are discussing her struggles within a ...

#186: How To Flourish in Your Career During Middle Age

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m focusing on middle age and your career. Most importantly, anyone who is middle-aged can be a career-focused ind...

#185: Your Work is Not Your Worth

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m unpacking the mindset of knowing that your work is not your worth as I prepare for the launch of the paperback ...

#184: Why Work Sucks (and What You Can Do About It)

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Punk Rock HR! In this episode, I’m sharing why we think work sucks, plus some tips on how to turn those negative feelings into posit...

#183: Building Trust and Connection in a Whole New World of Work With Dan Schawbel

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am joined by Dan Schawbel. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and the managing partner of Workplace Intelligence, a researc...

#182: The Mystery, the Myth and the Magic of Big Data With Chas Fields and Teresa Smith

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guests today are Chas Fields and Teresa Smith. They're part of the HCM Advisory Group at the Workforce Institute at UKG, where they offer insights ...

#181: Moving From Employee Wellness to Holistic Health With Dr. Jarik Conrad

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Dr. Jarik Conrad, vice president of the Human Insights and the HCM Advisory team at UKG. Dr. Conrad is also executive director of th...

#180: The Evolution of the Labor Movement With Dr. Chris Mullen

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Punk Rock HR, Laurie Ruettimann is joined by Dr. Chris Mullen. He's the executive director at The Workforce Institute at UKG. Chris is an...

Reissue: Amplifying Black and Brown Voices with Zach Nunn

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This summer, I'm reissuing some of my favorite episodes of Punk Rock HR. In this episode, we revisit my conversation with Zach Nunn, a change manageme...

#179: Being a Caregiver with Vadim Liberman

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is my dear friend Vadim Liberman. He’s the editor at TLNT and ere.net. But Vadim’s on the show today not to get super-nerdy about s...

#178: What Is Talent Management? with Mike Sipple Jr.

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Mike Sipple Jr. He’s the co-founder and CEO of the Talent Magnet Institute. The Talent Magnet Institute is a membership community ...

#177: How to Improve Child Care for Working Parents with Ilnort Rueda

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Child care in the United States had problems before the pandemic, and it feels like it’s only gotten worse. I wanted to know what lessons we’ve le...

Reissue: The Rise of Addictive Technology with Adam Alter

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This summer, I'm reissuing some of my favorite episodes of Punk Rock HR. This one is my interview with Adam Alter, a professor of marketing at the NYU...

#176: BookThinkers with Nick Hutchison

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Nick Hutchison, the founder of BookThinkers, a business dedicated to helping authors and readers make a connection in the personal d...

Reissue: Why Hustle Culture Is Failing with Mary Ellen Slayter

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This summer, I'm reissuing some of my favorite episodes of Punk Rock HR. Here's a conversation I had in 2019 with Mary Ellen Slayter, the founder and ...

#175: Digital Body Language with Erica Dhawan

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

According to my guest this week, Erica Dhawan, it’s just as important to effectively master the art of digital body language as it is to master the ...

Reissue: Defining Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Professor Amy Edmondson

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This summer, I'll be reissuing some of my favorite episodes of Punk Rock HR. Here's a conversation I had in 2019 with Professor Amy Edmondson from Har...

#174: You Are the Brand with Mike Kim

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for today is Mike Kim, author of “You Are The Brand: The 8-Step Blueprint to Showcase Your Unique Expertise and Build a Highly Profitable, ...

#173: The Future of HR Leadership with Dr. Amy Dufrane

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for today is Dr. Amy Dufrane, the CEO of HRCI, the leading certification body for human resources — and she’s also a longtime listener of...

#172: The Real Truth of Becoming an Entrepreneur with Gino Wickman

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? My guest on this week’s episode, Gino Wickman, is here to help you figure that out. He’s the ...

#171: Fair Pay with David Buckmaster

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week, David Buckmaster, has a ton of experience working for corporate compensation teams. He’s a prolific writer and is the author of ...

#170: Rewire Your Brain with Dr. Rebecca Heiss

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today, Dr. Rebecca Heiss, uses her degrees in biology to help people overcome evolutionary limitations that are hardwired in the brain and im...

#169: Friendship In the Age of Loneliness with Smiley Poswolsky

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wonder why it feels like we’re more connected than ever before, yet it feels so difficult to keep true friendships alive? In this episode, I ...

#168: Foster Creativity by Thinking Like an ALIEN With Cyril Bouquet

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode is Cyril Bouquet. He’s a professor of innovation and strategy at the Switzerland-based IMD Business School and helps execut...

#167: Corporate Leadership and the Battle of Gettysburg With Dr. Jeffrey McCausland

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey McCausland, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and author of the book “Battle Tested!: Gettysburg Leadership Le...

#166: Managing A Small Business During COVID with Mitchell Kaplan

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Mitchell Kaplan, who has been a bookseller and owner of the independent Books & Books in the Miami area for almost 40 years. We chat...

#165: How to Be An Adult With Julie Lythcott-Haims

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims. She’s the author of the fantastic new book “Your Turn: How To Be An Adul...

Bonus: Women in Leadership Author Panel Sponsored by Old Town Books

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This bonus episode is a recording of a live event hosted by Old Town Books. Join me in this conversation with Stephanie Schriock, the former president...

#164: Workplace Coaching for All with Whitney Herrington

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by Whitney Herrington, an HR pro who founded Kith Republic. In my conversation with Whitney, we discuss her new company, the nee...

#163: Fight For Yourself with Andy Storch

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by a fellow author, podcaster, speaker and coach, Andy Storch. In this conversation, Andy shares his experience in talent devel...

#162: Caring for Mental Health Through Art with Doug Shaw

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I am joined by a dear friend of mine, Doug Shaw, who is a visual artist rooted in music, self-care and speaking truth to power. Doug runs a...

#160: Hurdling Fear and Adversity with John Register

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is John Register, a change-mindset warrior who helps business leaders and individuals overcome adversity and fear, embrace a “new...

#160: Giving Managers the Support They Need with Sharlyn Lauby

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Sharlyn Lauby, author of the absolutely essential blog HR Bartender and president of ITM Group Inc. I’ve known Sharlyn for well ov...

#159: Modern Work Has No Song with Matt Johnson

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Matt Johnson, a communications and change management expert. His story is rich: He’s toured in a punk rock band, worked at the...

Bonus: Tackling Sexism in the Workplace with Amy Guth

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of a great Women’s History Month here on Punk Rock HR and everywhere else, I’m super excited to bring you another bonus episode to ...

#158: Negotiating Your Worth with Ching Valdezco

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Ching Valdezco. She’s a global learning consultant with Exec-Comm and helps leaders and teams learn to communicate, influence and ...

#157: Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sure you’re familiar with that feeling you get when you’re driving along peacefully and, out of nowhere, your GPS will start shouting, “Re...

#156: The HR Uprising with Rebecca Weaver

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is Rebecca Weaver, a former HR leader who is now the founder and CEO of HRuprise, a platform that connects workers who are navigati...

#155: Ladies Get Paid with Claire Wasserman

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week, Claire Wasserman, is the founder and author of Ladies Get Paid, a platform that helps women advance professionally and financially...

Bonus: HR Check-In with Susan Richards

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to bring you this special bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, in which I speak with a woman in HR who I really respect, Susan Richards. She’...

#154: Career Rehab with Kanika Tolver

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Kanika Tolver, founder and CEO of Career Rehab, a coaching company that helps people renovate themselves and find their dream jobs. She’...

153: Brag Better with Meredith Fineman

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Meredith Fineman, author of the book “Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion.” She offers an effortless and unapologet...

152: Limeade HR BFF Chat with Dr. Laura Hamill and Colleagues

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Punk Rock HR, we chat with current and former Limeade team members about returning to the basics of HR, what HR can do to improve e...

151: Doing the Work with Torin Ellis

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Punk Rock HR, Torin Ellis joins me in a conversation that takes a deeper look at diversity and inclusion than what you may have exp...

150: Start Finishing Stuff That Matters with Charlie Gilkey

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Charlie Gilkey, author of “Start Finishing.” Charlie has deep expertise in helping people get out of the weeds to finish things that m...

149: The Empathetic Workplace with Katharine Manning

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Katharine Manning, author of “The Empathetic Workplace.” For 15 years, Katharine advised the Justice Department on victims’ issues, ...

148: Redefining HR with Lars Schmidt

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Lars Schmidt, author of “Redefining HR.” Lars is my friend, and I’m incredibly proud of him. But more importantly, I love the way he...

147: Convey Yourself Clearly with Ita Olsen

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Ita Olsen, founder and CEO at Convey Clearly, and she’s here to offer advice for communicating with confidence. If you’ve ever wondere...

146: Why Work Will Never Be the Same with Zoë Harte

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Zoë Harte, chief people officer at Upwork, and she’s here to answer our burning questions about the future of work. Zoë is passionate ...

145: Building a Job That Works for You with Mylena Sutton

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Mylena Sutton, the founder of Voltage Vista LLC and a self-proclaimed leadership development fanatic. Mylena’s entrepreneurial story res...

144: Betting On You with Laurie Ruettimann, Hosted by Michael Bungay Stanier

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m turning the tables on myself. Author and thought leadership coach Michael Bungay Stanier interviews me about my...

143: Love the Way You Look on Zoom with Kim Foley

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Kim Foley, a media and communications consultant and author of “Virtual Meetings With Power and Presence: The Ultimate Guide to Online M...

142: Being a Suicide Hotline Volunteer with Kate Yuan

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our first episode of 2021, I’m joined by Kate Yuan. During the day, she works in business development at Alibaba Cloud. However, on the weekends,...

141: Betting On You: Well-Being and Tijuana

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. In this last episode of 2020, I’m going to be talking about Pfizer. That’s right, I’m talkin...

140: Making Work Human with Derek Irvine

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 140: Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. My guest today is Derek Irvine. Derek has been in the human resources bu...

139: Build Inclusive Cultures with Madison Butler

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 139: Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. Today’s guest is Madison Butler. She is a human resources professional...

138: Friday Forward with Robert Glazer

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 138: Punk Rock HR is underwritten by Headspace for Work. My guest today is Robert Glazer. He’s the founder and CEO of a company...

137: Get nFormation with Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 137:   My guests today are Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess. They are the founders of nFormation, which is a first of its kin...

136: Snake Dick with David Mahmoudieh

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 136: Every once in a while, I get to lean into my punk rock roots and do something a little different on this podcast. On today’...

135: Mindful Money with Jonathan DeYoe

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 135: I’ve got a book coming out in January and there’s a chapter in there all about money. There are some key themes in it th...

134: Learning and Leadership with Heidi Spirgi

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 134: Today’s guest is Heidi Spirgi. She is the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Cornerstone On Demand, an HR technology ...

133: The Underbelly of Book Publishing with Scott Stratten

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 133: In case you haven’t heard, I have a new book coming out called Betting On You: How to Put Yourself First and Finally Take ...

132: Food and Social Activism with Chef Pierre Thiam

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 132: My guest today is Pierre Thiam. He was raised in Senegal, but he is a New York-based chef, author, restauranteur, social ent...

131: Chronically Capable with Hannah Olson

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 131: My guest this week is Hannah Olson. She is the co-founder and CEO of an organization called Chronically Capable. Hannah had ...

130: Compensation Truth & Lies with Laurie Ruettimann

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I recently gave a keynote to a company called Curo Comp. It was about truth versus reality when it comes to talking about money at work. I’m so jazz...

129: Unleash the Extraordinary with Brant Menswar

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 129: My guest this week is Brant Menswar. Brant is a top 10 motivational speaker, critically acclaimed author, award-winning musi...

128: Headspace for Work and Mental Health with Lindsay Crittendon

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 128: Lindsay Crittendon is the head of Headspace for Work. If you thought that was a meditation app on your phone, so did I. Howe...

127: COVID-19 Testing and PPE Q&A with 4 Oaks Ventures

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 127: Today’s guests are Robert Williams and Brian Baucom. They are the co-founders of a company called 4 Oaks Ventures. The tea...

126: Revolutionizing The Workplace For Women of Color with Minda Harts

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 126: Today’s guest is author and speaker Minda Harts. If you have ever wondered who’s fighting for women of color to get a se...

125: The Lies that Canceled Zach Ward

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 125: Today’s guest is my friend Zach Ward. He is the former owner of a comedy theater whose career was ended in 2017. Zach was ...

124: The Power of Empathy with Mimi Nicklin

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 124: Today’s guest is author and podcaster Mimi Nicklin. She is the author of Softening the Edge, a book all about empathy and ...

123: The Future of Independent Workers with Carl Camden

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Punk Rock HR Episode 123: Carl Camden is the former CEO of Kelly Services and the current president of iPSE-U.S. He has dedicated more than 25 years o...