The Corporate Bartender

Today's episode is a great one! We're talking workforce trends, recruiting in the age of Googleization, and what's changing in this hybrid workspace. We are STOKED to have Ira Wolfe on the show today! If you want to get to the good stuff, 11:33 is your spot! If you don't know Ira, you are missing out. Described as a Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body, a “hire authority,” and “certified proph...

Today's episode is a rollicking conversation with the TCB Crew about the future of employer-sponsored healthcare (why is our health insurance tied to our job? Our homeowner's and car insurance isn't), and what are best practices for returning to a hybrid work environment. The Crew doesn't disappoint, buckle up, grab your favorite cocktail and let's get right on into it! TCB Layout 0:00 - Start 0:5...

Today's episode is a one of my favorites of all time! We're talking about politics in the workplace, promotability, assessments, and coaching. We are ELATED to have Amii Barnard Bahn on the show today! If you want to get to the good stuff, 16:53 is your spot! If you don't know Amii, you are missing out, she's INCREDIBLE. So get on that! She's a former Fortune Global 50 executive, she's a lawyer, a...

Today's episode is a mind blower! We're talking about chatbots and AI in HR and we are SUPER EXCITED to have the CEO of MeBeBot, Beth White on the program! If you want to get to the good stuff, 15:50 is your spot! If you don't know Beth, you should get on that, she's AMAZING. Not only does she run a fast-growing tech startup in lovely Austin, TX, she's been the head of HR for several firms, spent...

Today's episode is one of my favorites! We're talking about innovation and we are JACKED to have innovation thought leader, Phil McKinney on the program!  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 5:27 is your spot. If you don't know Phil, you should get on that, he's AMAZING. Phil's passion is innovation. He's the CEO of CableLabs, an author, coach, and the host of the longest continuously p...

In this week's episode, Lori and Erin Weed go deep on "The Dig!"  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 7:30 is your spot. Today's episode is an awesome deep dive into one of the coolest techniques to get to your core message! We are STOKED to have Erin Weed back on the program! If you don't know Erin, you need to add that to you to-do list, it just might change your life. Erin is a PR, M...

In this week's episode, we chat with Dr. Sydney Finkelstein from Dartmouth about Leadership, Storytelling, and Superbosses! If you want to skip straight to the interview, 20:36​ is your spot! If you don't know Syd, you should, he's awesome! He is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Masters degree from the London School of Economic...

In this week's episode, we chat with Shushan Aleaqui about Coaching, Transformation, and the power of a good backstory! If you want to skip straight to the interview, 21:39​ is your spot! If you don't know Shushan, you should, she's inspirational! Her origin story is compelling, from fleeing the former Soviet Union to her status as a "recovering corporate executive," to her work as an executive co...

In this week's episode, we chat with Claire Chase about Resilience Thinking. If you want to skip straight to the interview, 26:16 is your spot! If you don't know Claire, she's amazing! She is the creator of the Resilience Thinking Method and the Founder of Resilience By Design Consulting.  As a natural strategist, Claire loves in solving puzzles and finding patterns that guide her clients to resil...

In this week's episode, we chat about the current state of Return to Office (RTO) plans and what that might look like in a post-Covid world. This episode was recorded on January 6th, so we also spend a little time talking through what we were thinking and feeling on that day. If you want to skip straight to the RTO discussion, 15:38 is your spot. TCB Layout 0:00 - Open 1:22 - Titles 2:14 - Newbies...

In this week's episode, we chat with Evans Mehew about Remaining Relevant in the Age of Automation. If you want to skip straight to the interview, 22:46 is your spot! If you don't know Evans, he's awesome! He's a keynote speaker, a coach, mentor, consultant, and the founder of online learning platform Fast Fulcrum. His tag line is "Remain Relevant in the Age of Automation." As AI and Automation be...

In this week's episode, we chat with Chuck Passaglia about his book, "Can I Bring My Pet Monkey to Work?" If you want to skip straight to the interview, 14:55 is your spot! If you don't know Chuck, he's AMAZING! He is an employment attorney and the founder of Employment Law Solutions. He's an adjunct professor at Regis University in Denver, and the author of "Can I Bring my Pet Monkey to Work?" An...

In this week's episode, we chat with the TCB Crew about what causes us to get "stuck," how to get unstuck, and finding joy and meaning. If you want to skip straight to the discussion, 13:16 is your spot! It's a great discussion with the greatest community in the world! TCB Layout 0:00 - Open 1:00 - Show Open 1:22 - Ruby's Article Link Below) 13:16 - Framing Questions 19:41 - Awesome Discussion (Li...

In this week's episode, we chat with Michelle Tillis Lederman about her book, "The Connector's Advantage!" If you want to skip straight to the interview, 8:28 is your spot! If you don’t know Michelle, she’s AWSOME. She was was named one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of four books including the internationally recognized The 11 Laws of Likability and her latest, The Connectors...

In this week's episode, we chat with Karin Hurt about her book, "Courageous Cultures!" If you want to skip straight to the interview, 14:20 is your spot! If you don’t know Karin, she’s AMAZING. She is the Founder of Let’s Grow Leaders, an organization that helps leaders around the world achieve breakthrough results, without losing their soul. She's a former Verizon Wireless executive, she has over...

In this week's episode, Lori and Mark Russell Take the TCB Crew through some tips, tricks, and tools for dealing with Difficult Conversations.  If you want to skip straight to the good stuff, 9:22 is your spot. If you don’t know Mark, he’s awesome. He’s a customer relationship consultant with over THIRTY years of sales and account management experience. Mark has spent his career learning and focus...

In this week's episode, Eric and the TCB Crew chat with magician, mindreader, and human communication expert, Ben Whiting.  If you want to skip straight to his interview/performance, 12:34 is your spot. If you don't know Ben, he's an entertainer, leadership development guy, and dude who knows how to connect with other humans. His origins as a street performer and subsequent life as a keynote speak...

In this week's episode, Lori and the TCB Crew chat with Authentic Communication, and speaking from your "head, heart, and core.".  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 14:06 is your spot. If you don't know Erin - she is an expert on Authentic Communication. As a keynote speaker, message strategist and presentation coach, she helps individuals and organizations to clarify their purpose, s...

In this week's episode, Eric and the TCB Crew chat with leadership expert and coach, Jen Thurman about transitions, transformations, and transcendence.  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 24:48 is your spot. If you don't know Jen, she works with high-performing professionals who want to increase their leadership skills, create balance in their lives and elevate their impact in the worl...

In this week's episode, Eric and the TCB Crew chat with leadership development expert, Eve McLain about ethics, connection, and leading teams in these work-from-home times. TCB Layout 0:00 - Open 1:12 - News 6:26 - Ethical Challenges in WFH 10:35 - Eve McLain Interview 12:13 - Career Journey 20:16 - Current Ethical Challenges 23:18 - Generational Shift? 26:38 - Risk & Cost 28:20 - Leveling the...

In this week's episode, Eric and the TCB Crew chat with leadership development expert, Laura Chapin on the ways that 2020 is changing the nature of corporate learning. TCB Layout 0:00 - Open 1:02 - Newbie Intros 6:16 - News 9:29 - COVID Change That Just Might Stick 19:04 - Laura Chapin Interview 53:05 - Funny Stuff & Close ___ So, what is TCB? In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use...

Welcome to SkyeTeam’s The Corporate Bartender ! where  we gather some of the best HR and People Leaders to discuss what’s happening on the people-side of business. From employee performance and engagement, to dealing with the rapid-fire changes that the new normal presents every day, this irreverent bunch brings a fresh twist and a dash of human to human resources. If you work in HR or make people...

Today, Lori takes us through the components of building and developing High Trust Relationships. (Chapter Markers below - skip straight to your favorite segment). TCB Layout 0:00 - Open 1:04 - HR News 4:17 - Restaurants, and Why They're Different 9:02 - Working Moms 10:45 - High Trust Relationships   56:13 - Funny Stuff & Close ___ So, what is TCB? In these crazy days, I felt like we could all...

In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing to share ideas, some best practi...

In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing to share ideas, some best practi...