Episodes
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Episode 17: Welcome back to season 2! Jay Polaki, the founder of HR Geckos, joins us from the #HRCommunity and we’re talking about why HR is a glutton for punishment, how today’s vendors can support them with technology, and how we can improve our HR Trade Shows. You’ll also hear a fun story about Godzilla turning into a Gecko! Thanks for listening!
What Jay is Listening To:
Founder’s Journal with Alex Lieberman
Punk Rock HR with Laurie Ruettimann
The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast
Noted in Podcast:
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Jay has added: Thunder, Imagine Dragons
Our Guest, Jay Polaki
Jay founded HR Geckos to solve one big problem I faced as an HR Director - providing a consumer-first employee experience in the HR function. HR Geckos’ mission is to transform HR service delivery in organizations using AI and machine learning technologies. While Jay handles clients internationally across all HR Geckos’ markets, she lives, writes, grows tomatoes, solves crosswords, and integrates work into life in Maryland, USA.
LinkedIn: Jay Polaki Polaki
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Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Guest Ben Brooks Talks About Buying, Implementing & Adopting HRTech
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Episode 16: 7/12/2022
Welcome back to season 2! As a note, we had some audio issues that we could not fully rectify in production with the host’s audio, and apologize that it may sound like the host is recording from a fish bowl 😊. The conversation with Ben is so phenomenal and he leads much of the conversation, so we wanted to make sure to still bring this episode to all of you. Thanks for listening!
What Ben is Listening To:
- The Pivot Podcast with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway
- Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Emily Gregory
- Principles for Dealing with The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Noted in Podcast:
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Ben has added: Mariah Carey “Make it Happen”
Our Guest, Ben Brooks
Ben Brooks is an award-winning HR executive and nationally recognized executive coach. As a former SVP of HR at a large, global corporation and an award-winning and nationally recognized business/executive coach, Ben is truly a champion of others. Ben is the Founder and CEO of Pilot. PILOT’s award-winning program is structured around individual reflection, manager feedback, executive mentorship, and live group coaching sessions.
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Episode 15, Laura Hundley debuts “The HR Feed”
4/27/2022
We are so excited to welcome our producer Laura Hundley from behind the screen to on the mic for this episode. We talked about how All About HR came to be and debut a new segment we have been talking about for quite some time “The HR Feed”. The HR Feed is a roll-up of funny, informative, smart, or interesting HR/workforce related posts we have found on social media or online over the past weeks. We also dive into the importance of onboarding / collecting employee feedback early in the employees' journey with your organization. The show wraps up with some best practices regarding data collection from your employee population. Enjoy!
Links from Show:
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Laura has added Edwin Star 25 Miles
The HR Feed
Human Resources Executive: 4 new onboarding frameworks to help prevent ‘The Great Regret’
Our Guest, Laura Hundley
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Episode 14, Christopher Lee, Phd: Performance Conversations
Recorded live at the Quartz Network HR Summit in Denver Colorado! I met Chris before he took the stage to speak about his new book "Performance Conversations" and the new approach to performance management that speaks to the now of work. We cover the importance of the Liberal Arts as well as the pivot from Soft Skills to Power Skills.
Links from Show:
What Chris is Listening To:
Daniel Lappen, Thou Shall Prosper
Noted in Podcast:
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Chris has added I will Not Go Quietly, Don Henly
Our Guest, Christopher Lee:
Dr. Christopher D. Lee is the inventor of the pioneering Performance Conversations method, a performance improvement system that replaces the outdated appraisal. He is an accomplished practitioner, author, lecturer, and consultant on HR-related topics. His background includes having served as the chief HR officer for four institutions of higher learning including his present role as CHRO at William & Mary. He is a former question writer for the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) examinations administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).
He is the author of numerous HR related articles and chapters, and four books, including Search Committees: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Searches and Performance Conversations: An Alternative to Appraisals. Chris’s first book earned the 2001 Kathryn Hansen publication award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPAHR).
Chris has presented at conferences and consulted with clients in the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa on search committee or performance management–related topics. A graduate of Auburn, Golden Gate, and Georgia State universities, he is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Additionally, Chris is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He offers training courses on www.PerformanceConversations.com regarding the implementation of the Performance Conversations method.
https://www.performanceconversations.com/
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- power skills not soft skills
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
3/22/2022
What Mark is Listening To:
Patric Lincioni – The Table Group
HR Hot Sauce: “What song do you listen to when you need to bring yourself out of a funk?
Earth, Wind, and Fire, September | Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal
Noted in Podcast:
William Bridges Transition Management
John Cotter, Change Management
You win in the Locker Room First by Mike Smith and Jon Gordon
Mark Mitford Article: 7 C’s to building a winning team
Our Guest, Mark Mitford:
Mark Mitford is a strategic leader, management team advisor who is business and HR-focused. Mark has 20+ years working as an HR executive in mid-size to Fortune 50 companies with strengths in Talent Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Performance Management, Improving Company Culture, Compensation Benchmarking, Employee Engagement, Mergers and Acquisitions, Change Management, and Succession Planning. In 2013, Mark transitioned from a Corporate HR career to start his own HR Strategic consulting company, HR Catalyst Consulting. The company focuses on small to mid-market companies in growth or change and in need of Human Capital leadership on a project or retained basis to drive their continued growth and success. HR Catalyst brings HR thought leadership to its clients to create and implement a people strategy.
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Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Mike Sipple Jr: Leadership Development Focused On Early & Mid-Career Professionals
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
3/2/2022
All About HR: You hear a lot of conversations about Executive Coaching but what about Early to Mid-Career Coaching? If you are interested in developing your emerging leaders, this is a can't miss podcast with Mike Sipple, Jr.! We talk talent development, Jay-Z & Linkin Park, The Great Realization, Communication in our remote world, and how HR Tech can't create employee experience.
Links from Show:
What Mike is Listening To:
What the Heck Is EOS?: A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS by Geno Wickman
Noted in Podcast:
Double Double by Cameron Harold
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Mike has added Jay-Z & Linkin Park - Collision Course
Our Guest, Mike Sipple Jr.:
Mike is the CEO of Centennial Talent Strategy & Executive search as well as the Founder/CEO of Talent Magnet Institute. Mike can always be found contributing to support the mission and vision of unlocking human potential through his writing, podcast, executive search and training.
Centennial Talent & Executive Search
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Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Episode 11, Adam Zuckerman: A Deep Dive into Collecting Employee Feedback
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
All About HR: Adam joins us to speak about the evolution of employee engagement, setting the right data thresholds for your employee feedback results, pseudoscience and what to act on after collecting employee feedback. If you have ever collected employee feedback or are looking to start this is a can’t miss conversation!
What Adam is Listening To Maroon 5
Noted in Podcast:
Adam talks about data thresholds
HR HOT SAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Adam has added AC/DC to the mix!
Our Guest, Adam Zuckerman:
Adam is the Global Product Leader for the Willis Towers Watson Employee Engagement Software. He is responsible for leading the product vision, strategy, development, and ongoing enhancement. Adam also teaches Organizational Attitudes and Survey Development at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Adam’s thoughts on organizational culture and performance have been featured in several popular and industry media, including, most recently, Bloomberg Television, Crain’s, The Chicago Tribune, HR.com, and Human Resources Executive
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Episode 10, April Bell: Reframing Empathy to Drive Innovation
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Episode 10, April Bell: Reframing Empathy to Drive Innovation
December 14, 2021
All About HR: April Bell joins us to explore the power of empathy and how it is integral in driving product and human innovation. The conversation provides a new take on empathy that dives deeper than any conversation on the topic I’ve heard to date. April takes us through some great ideas and insights from her new book "The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy". April connects the dots for us between design thinking and empathy and it’s really fascinating.
Links from Show:
What April is Listening To:
Books Noted in Podcast:
April Bell - The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy
Our Guest, April Bell:
A researcher, business owner, and often described as a force of nature, April Bell loves to solve problems. She has conducted more than 11,000 hours of empathy research through her boutique research agency working with many of the world’s well-known brands. While helping Fortune 500 companies innovate new products and services for almost two decades, she observed the impact of empathy on user experiences throughout the innovation journey and was inspired to write her first book. Her mission is to provide tools to ignite creativity, build stronger connections, and inspire others through empathy and self-discovery. April Bell’s own fire is lit when she is reading, snuggling with her daughter, or finds her way onto a boat
https://www.aprilbellresearch.com
Youtube: April Bell The Firestarter Igniting Innovation with Empathy
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Behind the Podcast
Laura Hundley is a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the Director of Data Management at People Element, a leading HR tech company. Drawing from her extensive background, she brings you real-world insights and practical tips. Having conducted countless exit interviews, new hire check-ins, and engagement surveys for our clients at People Element, she’s witnessed the evolving landscape of HR firsthand.
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