You've Got People Problems

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Anne Chapman, Chief People Officer at the Louisiana SPCA, for an engaging conversation about one of the most important and often misunderstood leadership skills: direct communication. Drawing from her experience leading people in a mission-driven organization that serves both animals and the community, Anne shares how...

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In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa welcomes longtime friend and entrepreneur Todd Bolenbach for an honest conversation about what comes after selling your business. From founding and growing G&T Solutions to navigating a surprisingly challenging personal transition post-sale, Todd Bolenbach shares what most owners and leaders never talk about: the realities of letting...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Mel Ortiz sits down with employment attorney Sheila Carroll to demystify the legal and practical complexities around employee terminations and layoffs. The discussion centers on minimizing litigation risk, recent legislative changes in California, and the human side of handling tough decisions in the workplace. Mel and Sheila break down the common pit...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with John Marshall of Series Next Solutions to unpack why so many leaders struggle to feel confident in their numbers and what is actually missing behind the scenes. This conversation centers around a concept John calls the Hierarchy of Finance Needs, a framework that breaks down how financial clarity is built inside an or...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz is joined by longtime Vistage Chair Gary Schulz for a deep dive into one of the most important and overlooked dynamics in business leadership: Who really challenges the CEO, and how do peer groups create transformative accountability for business owners and executives? Drawing on his experience facilitating CEO and key executive groups...

Host Mel Ortiz welcomes Shane Greene of SGE International for a deep-dive into elevating brands by building intentional workplace cultures that drive extraordinary customer and employee experiences. Drawing from decades in hospitality, including time at Ritz-Carlton, Shane shares practical and research-backed insights on why great managers, intentional practices, and recognition are at the heart o...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz welcomes long-time friend and fractional CFO Joshua Britt to pull back the curtain on awkward financial conversations every small business owner and leader should be having—but rarely does. Drawing from decades of experience in corporate finance, small business operations, and the trades, Joshua Britt and Mel Ortiz dive into why money c...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz welcomes EOS Implementer Wendy Waldron to explore the real value of “resistors” in organizations, those team members who push back against change, new systems, or leadership. Instead of seeing resistance as a problem, Mel Ortiz and Wendy Waldron dive into how these voices often hold insights leaders need to make better, safer, and more...

What is it actually costing your business when strengths go unnoticed? In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Brandon Miller to unpack the hidden cost of underutilized strengths inside organizations. Leaders often assume they need new talent when performance dips. But many times, the capability they are searching for already exists on their team. The real issue...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Amber Bardon, founder and CEO of Parasol Alliance, to discuss what it really takes to build a strong company culture in a remote environment. Remote work is now a reality for many organizations, but creating connection, accountability, and engagement across a distributed team remains one of the biggest leadership challenge...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by author and speaker Steve Jaffe to explore layoffs from a perspective that is rarely discussed openly: the human experience after a job loss and the responsibility leaders carry on both sides of the table. Drawing from his book The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery and his own experience of being laid off four...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by leadership advisor and author Carol Enneking for a candid conversation about the constant rebalancing act required in both business and life. Drawing from Carol’s decades of experience across corporate and entrepreneurial environments, the conversation explores why leaders struggle with priorities, decision-making, and...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by organizational leader Amy Perenon to explore how artificial intelligence is already changing leadership, management, and organizational decision-making. Rather than focusing on future predictions, Melissa and Amy discuss how AI is showing up in real workplaces today. They explore how leaders are using AI as a thinking p...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by organizational consultant Michelle Scribner to explore one of the most common, and costly, leadership questions: when to hire full-time, when to go part-time, and when fractional or outsourced support makes more sense. Using accounting and operational roles as real-world examples, Melissa and Michelle discuss how leader...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems , Melissa Ortiz talks with Sarah Seitz and Kate Mathalone from The Enrichery , an organization dedicated to helping students discover how they learn, grow, and thrive—both in school and beyond. From early education to career readiness, Sarah and Kate share how The Enrichery empowers students and families to navigate challenges, set goals, and build con...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems , Melissa Ortiz sits down with Dustin Bonn , VP of Operations at Marco Technologies, to talk about the power of clarity and accountability in leadership. With more than a decade of experience integrating teams through acquisitions, Dustin has seen firsthand how strong communication, clear expectations, and trust drive lasting success. You’ll learn how...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems , Melissa Ortiz sits down with Jenna Dillon, CEO of Visionology Coaching, to talk about self-awareness, blind spots, and how leaders can unlock the potential of their teams. As an executive coach working with senior leaders, Jenna helps people step into their best so their organizations can thrive. You’ll learn how to: Recognize and address leadership...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems , Melissa Ortiz welcomes Katie McConnell-Olson , Founder of GrowthWise Search Partners , to talk about what it really means to have the right recruiting partner. Katie shares how her firm operates as a fractional recruiting arm —helping businesses find and screen top talent without the limitations of traditional hiring models. You’ll learn how to: Reth...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems , Melissa Ortiz sits down with Luke Ross , CEO of Kotman Technologies , to talk about the evolution from an office-first culture to a hybrid and remote model. Luke shares how his team has adapted to recruiting, onboarding, and leading employees across geographies—while maintaining strong communication, culture, and accountability. You’ll learn how to:...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Mike Drolet of Six Degrees to talk about what it takes to step into a new organization and quickly chart a path forward. With nearly two decades of experience leading private equity–backed companies through growth and transformation, Mike shares how he uses clarity, communication, and trust to strengthen retention and loya...

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with David Satterwhite to talk about one of the most pressing leadership challenges today: how to beat burnout and prime productivity. With over 35 years in tech—including two decades as a CRO scaling companies from millions to hundreds of millions in revenue—David has seen firsthand that growth isn’t just about strategy or sys...