Punk Rock HR
Episodes
122: Culture First with Damon Klotz
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
121: Defund HR
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
120: Improving The Employee Experience with Gary Beckstrand
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ali...
Mentorship Friday: Looking for Work in a Pandemic with Cameron Sackett
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 no...
119: Amplifying Black and Brown Voices with Zach Nunn
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 goa...
118: The Future of Business Conferences with Lauren Davis
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
117: Creating a Culture of Trust with JeVon “JT” McCormick
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 117: JeVon “JT” McCormick is the CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps authors write, publish, and market thei...
116: BFF Chat with Jennifer McClure
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
115: The Future of Work after COVID-19 with Karina Schultheis
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Ho...
114: Grief, God and George Floyd with Reverend Wendy Hamilton
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 recurr...
113: Resilience in The Hospitality World with Jim Knight
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 113: The hospitality industry has suffered tremendously because of COVID. The jobs the industry provides, well, they're the backb...
112: The Comeback from a Setback with Emily O'Brien
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 112: So, what does a Canadian millennial entrepreneur know about making a comeback? This week's guest, Emily O'Brien, founder of ...
111: So You Want To Be a Coach?
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 111: If you want to be an executive or career coach, you have to approach doing so like a business, not a side hustle. You need a...
110: Behind the Scenes of HR Podcasting with Wendy Dailey & Jon Thurmond
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 110: Podcasting is a little bit of art, a little bit of science, and a lot of hard work. Today, HR podcasters, Wendy Dailey and J...
109: You are #Qualified with Amanda Nachman
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 109: If you've ever wondered, am I qualified? Or am I the right person for this role? You are going to enjoy this week's conversa...
108: Pick a Fight with David Burkus
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 108: David Burkus is one of the world's leading business thinkers and speakers, focusing on topics such as leadership and innovat...
107: Bacon Shortages and COVID-19 with Jesse McCoy
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 107: One of the weirder stories to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis is that we might have a bacon shortage. Yeah, seriously. No...
106: Billion Dollar Brand Club with Larry Ingrassia
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 106: How are brands like Warby Parker or Casper Mattress re-shaping the way we make purchases in the 21st century? Well, Larry...
105: My Best Friend Had COVID-19, This is Her Story
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 105: If you are like many, you may be wondering what you would do if you came down with COVID-19 and how you would maneuver ...
104: Betting on You!
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 104: Have you ever wanted to do something, but just kept getting in your way over and over again? Yeah, me too. This week, I shar...
103: A Conversation About Leadership, Humanness, and Healing with Joey Price
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 103: I'd like you to meet Joey Price. Joey is the founder of Jumpstart: HR, LLC, and host of Business, Life, and Coffee, a week...
102: A Perspective on Giving and Receiving Advice with Michael Bungay Stanier
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 102: My guest today is Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Advice Trap. Today, he helps us think differently about advice, givi...
Mentorship Friday: COVID-19 and Your Content
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. All of her mentees are just like her—spinning their wheels and working fro...
101: The World of Work In the Face of a Global Pandemic with Kate Bischoff
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 101: This episode covers some of your questions about Coronavirus and how your employer should and shouldn't behave. To help...
100: COVID-19 Preparedness with Lorna Borenstein
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 100: People keep saying that we're living in an unprecedented era of disruption. While this is new for us, humankind has lived th...
099: A Realistic View of Life and HR with Frank Roche
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 99: This week’s guest has always inspired me not to be a sucker. Frank Roche is one of America's leading experts on executiv...
098: 21st Century HR with Lars Schmidt
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 98: 21st Century HR with Lars Schmidt Meet former HR leader turned writer, speaker, and entrepreneur, Lars Schmidt. Lars is a col...
097: Welcome to Punk Rock HR: The Podcast with Attitude
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Punk Rock HR Episode 97: Spoiler alert! Nobody's fixing work, not even me. I'm not living up to the Let's Fix Work brand promise, and there's nothing ...
Mentorship Friday 4: How to Be a Top Employer
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. One of her mentees asked for advice on growing the business and being a top ...
096: Igniting Change in Life, Work, & Customer Service with Simon T. Bailey
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 96: If you've been to a conference over the past decade, you've seen Simon T. Bailey up on stage motivating you to be brillia...
Mentorship Friday 3: Managing a Jerk at Work
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. One of her mentees asked for advice on handling a jerk at work—especially ...
095: Fixing Work One School Lunch At a Time with Dan Giusti
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 95: What's up with school lunches? How can we make them better? You may be asking yourself, “What do school lunches have to...
Mentorship Friday 2: Signs to Quit Work and Start a Consulting Business
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. Many of her mentees wonder when the time is right to quit work and start a c...
094: How Generosity Can Change the World of Work with Asha Curran
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 94: This week’s episode features Asha Curran, Co-Founder and CEO of Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity m...
Mentorship Friday 1 - How to Get Noticed Online
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. One of the top questions she fields? How to get noticed online. Maybe you ha...
093: The Key to Unlearning with Barry O’Reilly
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 93: This week I am introducing you to Barry O’Reilly, a business advisor, entrepreneur, and author who has pioneered the in...
092: Every Job Has Story with Elena Valentine
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 92: On today's show, I'm speaking to Elena Valentine, the Co-Founder, CEO, and Servant Leader of Skill Scout, a Chicago-based...
091: The Concept of Accountability and Goal Setting with Keita Williams
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 91: On today's show, I'm talking to Keita Williams. She's the founder and chief strategist of Success Bully. Success Bully is...
090: A Little Bit of Optimism and Hope with Jess Ekstrom
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 90: Today I am joined by Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope and the author of the best-selling book, Chasing the Brig...
089: The Art and Science Behind Turning Customers and Employees Into Fans with David Meerman Scott
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 89: Ready to jump into the new year with a talk about marketing, sales, and music? Perfect, then you are in for a treat! My g...
088: Becoming a Thought Leader in 2020
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 88: A lot of people are making a big deal about the end of the decade. I am not one of those people. As we close out another ...
087: BFF Chat: Wellbeing and Work in 2020 with Jennifer McClure
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 87 This week my BFF, Jennifer McClure, joins me on the podcast. Jennifer is a professional speaker and business advisor. She ...
086: It’s Time to Fix Work with The Self-Leadership Summit
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 86 When my podcast producer, Danny Ozment, first told me about virtual summits, I was like, “Wait, what is that all about?”...
085: The Rise of Addictive Technology and How to Reclaim Your Time with Adam Alter
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 85 If you've ever parked your car, decided to check Twitter, and 10 minutes later you were still in your car or if you have e...
084: Technology Trends and The Future of Work with Vadim Liberman
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 84 This week my guest is Vadim Liberman. Vadim is someone who is incredibly special to me. He's so special that I almost didn...
083: Three Types of HR Professionals and Their View of SHRM
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 83 Kris Dunn’s book, 9 Faces of HR, is awesome. I hope to have him as a guest on the podcast in the future. In the meantime...
082: What If the CEO Ran Human Resources?
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 82 Earlier this year I was invited to speak to a bunch of corporate executives about the future of work. I was there as the s...
081: How the N.C. State Fair is Unifying Community with Heather Overton
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 81 One of the crowning jewels in the life here in North Carolina is the N.C. State Fair. I've lived in a lot of places. I've ...
080: Becoming Internet Famous with Mike Bridavsky and Lil Bub
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 80 Have you heard of Lil Bub? If not, let me introduce you to her. She is a published author, a talk show host, a movie star,...
079: Take Control of Your Career
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 79 I want to share a story with you this week. It starts out like this: a long time ago, I took an HR Advisor job for a well-...
078: The Art of Mentoring with Mike Sipple, Jr.
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 78 One of my biggest professional regrets in the world of HR was not having a mentor. I'm not alone. Many of you don't have m...
077: Modern Art and Culture with The Ruettimanns
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 77 This week, my guest is someone very special to me: my husband, Ken. Today we have a fun conversation about a 1998 trip we ...
076: Enterprise Podcast Strategies with Danny Ozment
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 76 This week on the podcast, we are going “meta” because my podcast producer Danny Ozment of Emerald City Productions is ...
075: Making of a Manager with Julie Zhuo
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’d like to introduce you to Julie Zhuo. Julie is the VP of Product Design at Facebook and the author of the new book, The Making of a Man...
074: Hard Work, The “New” Labor Day and Remembering Claudia Martinez Foster
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 74 We talk about and “remember” 9/11 in America in a very callous way, without truly remembering that nearly 3,000 people...
073: Why the “Side Hustle” is Failing You, with Mary Ellen Slayter
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 73 Do you love having five jobs? Do you love chasing down invoices and getting four hours of sleep a night because you're wor...
072: What Makes A Great HR Professional and Why It Matters
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 72 This week’s episode is a bit different. Why? Well, I am the guest (and the host). I have some important things to share ...
071: Ethical Leadership and the Society for Human Resource Management with Victorio Milian
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 71 This week I get to introduce you to a dear friend of mine, Victorio Milian. Some people refer to him as the most disruptiv...
070: Taking Risks and Saying Yes with Jeff Gordinier
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 70 This week's podcast features a guest who was a real treat for me. I’d like to introduce you to my friend, Jeff Gordinier...
069: Working Human and Leading from the Heart with Bill Perry
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 69 Bill Perry is the founder of The Innovatus Group. Bill was referred to me by one of the listeners of the show. They descr...
068: The Gold Standard of Work with Dan Cockerell
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 68 This week I welcome Dan Cockerell to the show. Once upon a time, Dan was the VP of Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom. He is ...
067: Make Bold Career Moves with Mandie Brice
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 67 This week’s guest is Mandie Brice. She's a hair and makeup artist, a model, and the host of The Bold Moves Podcast. I f...
066: Strength Training and Virtual Exercise with Danny Fahey
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work Episode 66 My first guest of the summer is Danny Fahey, owner of Castle Fitness. He also happens to be my personal trainer. Danny isn...
065: Fix Your Job Descriptions with Don Berman
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t fo...
064: Data-Informed Decision-Making with Eric Knudsen, PhD
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t fo...
063: Multigenerational Workplace Expert Lindsey Pollak
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t fo...
062: Sexual Harassment and Virtual Reality with Morgan Mercer
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t fo...
061: Exploring the Sides of Lifecasting with Laurie Ruettimann
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love listening to other people’s stories and experiences from their daily lives? If so, you are not alone! This has become a major industry, ...
060: The Future of Work and Outplacement with Pat Lynch
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future of finding work look like? Well, my friends, it is challenging, of course. We all know that. Our guest today will help guide us t...
059: Human Resources and The Commoditization of Work with Laurie Ruettimann
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The commoditization of work is real and it's not just for people at Uber and Postmates. The future of work has nothing to do with humans and has every...
058: Advancing Onboarding Policies to Empower Organizations with Dane Hurtubise
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I have another exciting episode of Let’s Fix Work for you this week! My guest is Dane Hurtubise, Vice President of Platform and Partnerships at Gree...
057: Well-being in the Workplace with Dr. Laura Hamill
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s show is all about well-being. Joining me is an expert in the well-being field, Dr. Laura Hamill. Laura is the co-founder, Chief Scientis...
056: Success, Failure and Goal-Setting with Laurie Ruettimann
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Let’s Fix Work I am going to be talking about goals and goal setting. The topic is timely because I’m heading down to Atlanta to meet...
055: How to Build Relationships as a Leader with Kevin Kruse
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to share this episode of Let’s Fix Work with you! My guest this week is Kevin Kruse, founder and CEO of LeadX. Kevin is also a New Y...
054: Technology, Authenticity, and Creativity at Work with Rana Stanfill-Hobbs
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Let’s Fix Work, I am excited to introduce you to Rana Stanfill-Hobbs. She wears many hats, including Director of Insights at Ultimate S...
053: Training, Leadership, and Being Vulnerable in the Workplace with Max Yoder
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Let’s Fix Work, I'm talking to Max Yoder, Co-Founder and CEO of Lessonly. Lessonly is an online service that provides bite-sized learni...
052: Wellness, Leadership, and Performance with Jeanette Bronée
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode features Jeanette Bronée, performance strategist, culture coach, wellness advocate, and founder of Path For Life, Inc. Jeanett...
051: Behavioral Economics in the Workplace with Dr. Daniel Crosby
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Let’s Fix Work, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Crosby. Dan is an author, psychologist, and Chief Behavioral Officer at Brinker Capital. His ...
050: Healthy Mindsets and Winning Rituals with Laurie Ruettimann
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is special because we have hit our 50th episode milestone! I am thrilled that our Let’s Fix Work community is thriving. Today...
049: Defining Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Professor Amy Edmondson
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Let’s Fix Work, I talk with Professor Amy Edmondson from Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organization: Creatin...
048: Dream Jobs Happen with Health Insurance - Ryan Arnold WXRT
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're proud to be sponsored by Ultimate Software. They're a leading cloud provider of people management solutions with a commitment to continuing edu...
047: Artificial Intelligence and Human Resources with Armen Berjikly
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're proud to be sponsored by Ultimate Software. They're a leading cloud provider of people management solutions with a commitment to continuing edu...
046: How to Become a CEO with Martin Moore
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're proud to be sponsored by Ultimate Software. They're a leading cloud provider of people management solutions with a commitment to continuing edu...
045: Why Employees Engage In Bad Behavior with Dr. Julena M. Bonner
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're proud to be sponsored by Ultimate Software. They're a leading cloud provider of people management solutions with a commitment to continuing edu...
044: Relationships are the Currency of Business With Hung Lee
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Fix Work is underwritten by WorkHuman, sponsored by Globoforce. Visit WorkHuman.com and use code WorkHumanLFW for a $100 off discount. This...
043: Work-Life Flexibility for Women with Kathryn Sollmann
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Fix Work is underwritten by WorkHuman, sponsored by Globoforce. Visit WorkHuman.com and use code WorkHumanLFW for a $100 off discount. When...
042: Labor Relations and Unions in 2019 with Jason Greer
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's Fix Work is underwritten by WorkHuman, sponsored by Globoforce. Visit WorkHuman.com and use code WorkHumanLFW for a $100 off discount. N...
041: Disruptors, Unconscious Bias and Gender Equity with Dr. Patti Fletcher
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you known as a troublemaker? Do you hate the status quo? Well, on today's show, Dr. Patti Fletcher joins me to discuss what it means to be a disru...
040: Be Your Own Life Coach with Laurie Ruettimann
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I love it when podcasts are confessional and brave. It inspires me and makes me want to tell you all of my secrets. But what happens when a podcast ve...
039: The Feedback Fix with Joe Hirsch
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest on Let’s Fix Work is Joe Hirsch, TEDx speaker and best-selling author of ‘The Feedback Fix’ and managing director of Semaca ...
038: Entrepreneurship and Coaching with Nando Rodriguez and German Marin
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For episode two of this season, we welcome Nando Rodriguez and German Marin from Brooklyn New York to the show. Nando Rodriguez is a former recruiter ...
037: The Retailpocalypse with Áine Cain of Business Insider
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s Fix Work is back for season 2. The first episode has Laurie interviewing a returning audience favorite, Áine Cain. Áine is a reporter in t...
035: Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang, #Yang2020
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are we ready for change? Are we prepared to do what it takes to make the American dream come alive again? It would take some drastic reforms to get th...
034: Can You Hear Me? Virtual Communication with Dr. Nick Morgan
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The world is changing, and us with it. We are living our lives 50% in the real world, and the other half in the virtual world. With the internet conne...
033: Writing Careers and Sports Journalism with Jeff Pearlman
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living your dream or someone else's? What does it really take to land a promising writing career in 2018? Joining Laurie today is accomplished...
032: Build a New Business Mindset with Jon Fortt CNBC
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it about time we had a corporate mindset shift? Because come on! There's more to work than giving the company your heart and soul. Jon Fortt, ...
031: Humanity Works with Alexandra Levit
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you future-proof your business or career? Are robots taking over all our jobs? On the show today is Alexandra Levit, an author, speaker, influe...
030: Why Minorities Are Leaving Corporate America with Jose Pinero
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Employees aren’t that complicated. If they’re happy, they stay. If they’re unhappy, they leave. When women and minorities are leaving Corporate ...
029: Fixing the Next Generation of Men with Jake Stika
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Let’s empower men!” said no one ever. It’s 2018 and we’re still struggling with equality and other social stigmas that come from centuries ...
028: Girl Scouts Run the World with Sylvia Acevedo
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Would it surprise you if we said that a large number of female leaders in America were Girl Scouts? Sylvia is a Rocket Scientist, STEM Leader, and Tec...