You've Got People Problems

In Episode 7 of You’ve Got People Problems , Melissa Ortiz sits down with Bill Gerard—EOS® Implementer and former Senior Management Consultant and Director at Merrill Lynch—to talk about why smart leaders are always recruiting, even when they’re not hiring. Bill shares why having a proactive talent strategy matters, what to look for before you need it, and how staying ready can be the difference b...

In Episode 8 of You’ve Got People Problems , host Melissa Ortiz sits down with entrepreneur and advisor Leslie Camacho to break down how leaders can use EOS® and Predictive Index (PI) to build teams that are aligned, accountable, and set up for success. From hiring and onboarding to long-term team health, Leslie shares practical strategies for creating clarity, boosting performance, and making sur...

In Episode 6 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Renee Russo, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor with extensive experience across SaaS, automotive manufacturing, and a range of other industries. Together, they unpack why exit planning isn’t just about selling—it’s about building a business that gives you freedom, flexibility, and future options. Whether you’re years awa...

In Episode 5 of You’ve Got People Problems , host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Randy McDougall—an expert in building strong team dynamics across industries like architecture and law. Together, they unpack what it really takes to foster a culture rooted in trust, ownership, and accountability—without relying on shame or blame. They discuss: How avoiding tough conversations makes leadership harder,...

In Episode 2 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Emily Ransone and Vince Korta to explore how leaders can use data-driven insights to improve feedback, accountability, and team performance. Whether you struggle with tough conversations or want to create a culture of empowerment and clarity, this episode gives you practical strategies to make feedback work for your team...

In Episode 3 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Jackie Kibler and April Narag to discuss how leaders can refine their hiring process, leverage the right tools, and stop making people decisions based on gut instinct alone. They get into: + Why so many companies struggle to find the right talent + The  biggest hiring mistakes and how to avoid them + How internal structu...

In Episode 4 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Amy Courter—a seasoned executive and respected board leader. Together, they explore how leaders can foster real accountability without blame, and build workplaces grounded in clarity, kindness, and ownership.  They discuss:  + The difference between being nice and being kind in leadership + Why assumed positive intent le...

In the debut episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Rich Wilkowitz from Xylogenesis and Sarah Stern, an expert in family business, to challenge the negative connotations around nepotism and discuss what it really looks like when it’s done right. They dive into: Why nepotism isn’t always a bad thing and how it can actually strengthen businesses The biggest mistakes...