The "H" In HR Podcast!

Indie and Ricky dive into how "Leadership Truth Bombs" works to bridge the communication gap between leaders and their teams. Indie shares insights from her years in leadership, revealing that the book's stories are real, relatable, and derived from actual experiences. You can find Indie Bollman's book, “Leadership Truth Bombs“ on Amazon and other major retailers. Connect with Indie Bollman: indie...

Ricky Baez sits down with Janine K from The Pearl Collaborative to tackle the real challenges facing today’s college graduates. From endless rejection emails to the awkward leap from Zoom to the office, they break down practical strategies to land that first job, and thrive once you do. Janine shares actionable tips on treating your job search like a job, creating resumes that beat the bots, and t...

Ricky sits down with Giselle Carson Esq., a powerhouse corporate immigration attorney whose journey spans continents—and even climates! From navigating the evolving landscape of corporate immigration law to sharing what it's like to run a marathon in Antarctica (yes, Antarctica), Giselle blends grit, grace, and global perspective in a conversation you can’t miss!

Ricky sits down with Dr. Edwin Mouriño-Ruiz, president and founder of Human Intelligence, an organization dedicated to fostering healthy work environments through effective leadership behaviors and practices. In their discussion, Edwin and Ricky explore how veterans can leverage their military experience to drive positive change in the civilian world. They also share insights on what business lead...

Ricky sits down with Coach, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Expert, and HR Strategist, Indie Bollman. The spoke about transitioning from being an HR executive in the corporate world, to running her HR consulting firm, Indie Bollman Coaching and Consulting. They also talk about what it takes to find the “right” person for the “right” roles:) You can reach Indie at: https://indiebollman.com/

Ricky didn’t go to the 2024 Annual SHRM Conference in Chicago this year, but HR extraordinaires Brian Zollweg and Christopher Mini did! They sit down for a chat on what went well, and what didn’t go so well at the conference.

Ricky sits for a chat with Corporate Health extraordinaire, Cassie Bruce! They discuss how to create a work environment where mental health is a priority.

When life gives you lemons you make lemonade. That’s not just a saying, it’s a mindset. Ricky sits down for a chats with Tiffany G. to discuss dealing with loss on multiple fronts; the mindset of perseverance.

In the first episode in 2024, Ricky discusses the Brittany Peach video (She recorded herself being laid off) and touches on the best way to reduce the possibility of being on a layoff list.

On the last episode of 2023, Ricky sits down for a chat with the founder and president of both 4 Corner Resources and Zengig, Pete Newsome. They discuss the three key things business leaders need to do to be successful in 2024 and maybe a Super Bowl prediction:) If your looking for an awesome staffing company that can help you fullfil all of your recruiting needs go to www.4cornerresources.com Nee...

Ricky sits down for a chat with none other than Harrison Paciotti. They discuss leadership, technology, and adapting to change. They also discussed the impact of AI on the workforce, and explored the challenges of preparing experienced leaders for changing technologies. They also discussed the importance of HR aligning with overall business objectives and outcomes, and using data and numbers to ma...

Ricky sits down for a chat with labor and employment attorney, David Miklas. They discussed the stark difference between an employee and a contractor and what leaders should do in order to stay on the right side of the law. David also answers the number one question on everybody’s mind on this holiday season. You can reach David Miklas on https://www.miklasemploymentlaw.com

Jonathan and Ricky discussed the critical role of leadership buy-in in driving successful organizational change. They emphasized the need for leaders to be flexible and supportive of change initiatives, and caution against taking on projects where leaders are not willing to be engaged. They also discussed the importance of prioritizing employee well-being and understanding each employee's unique s...

Ricky sits down for a chat with innovative HR consultant, client engagement extraordinaire, and all around HR awesomeness, Katie Howard, PHR. They discuss their early career paths in HR and quickly realized how much alike they are in their love for the field. Almost like siblings!

Ricky sits down for a chat with financial advisor and restaurateur, Axel Otero. This show was recorded on location at the Cafe Don Juan in Winter Park, FL. While getting ready to record we caught the attention of a patron (Jasmin Perez) who asked about the topic. When she found out it was financial planning she jumped right into the hot seat for some great question and answer about preparing your...

Ricky sits down for a chat with professional trainer, executive coach, author, and founder of CBK Advising, Karen Nutter. They discussed the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, building trust with employees, and adapting communication styles to match clients. They even dabble in the different generations styles and their diverse work ethic. Karen can be reached at: Karen@CBKAdvisin...

Ricky sits down for an intuitive chat with Jasmine Romaine, an International Keynote Speaker, Communications Strategist, and International Best Selling Author of Speak to Profit: Speak with Confidence and Jazz Up Your Sales! Jasmine and Ricky discuss the mindset of “success,” how can introverts create authentic connections with others, and how can individuals value themselves and confidently commu...

On the inaugural H in HR Podcast, Ricky sits down with Chief Operating Officer Tess Honan, CMP. They discuss how to sprinkle some creativity in influential leadership. They also discuss the difficult transition from an employee who needs to get things done, to a leader who needs to be influential.  You can connect with Tess via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-honan/