Imagine a world where leaders aren’t buried in spreadsheets and are fully present, creating a heartbeat within their organizations through genuine connections. On this episode of Punk Rock HR, that’s the future Kevin Brady, a pharmaceutical industry veteran and founder of Performance Unlocked, envisions. Kevin and Laurie examine the inevitable revolution in leadership, where artificial…
Have you ever wondered how to navigate your first big conference without getting lost in the shuffle? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, Laurie teams up with Samara Jaffe, co-founder and general manager of Transform, and Josh Schwede, HR tech guru, to share the insider track for newcomers. It’s all about striking the perfect…
Everyone’s jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon these days, right? GLP-1 drugs—Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, you name it—are all the rage. People are talking about how they’re not just helping with weight loss but also curbing all sorts of cravings and compulsions. It’s like magic, or so they say. In my quest for insights into my forthcoming…
Unlock the secrets to a healthier financial and emotional life with Aja Evans, a licensed mental health counselor and financial therapist. This episode of Punk Rock HR is a deep dive into the intricate connection between our financial behaviors and emotional well-being. Aja helps us see beyond the numbers, revealing how trauma can shape our…
My career arc is strange, but I have been fortunate to eat delicious meals and drink excellent wine paid for by business leaders, workers, and even “fans” who showed me outrageous hospitality and offered memorable experiences that will remain in my heart forever. Reflecting on these experiences, I’ve realized that it’s not just about the…
Many years ago, I worked for a Senior Vice President of an insurance company. His name was Jack. He was a legend, a fatherly figure, and a self-proclaimed matchmaker. He lived and worked on the west coast. I was his human resources manager in Chicago. Jack would summon me to Seattle for meetings that were…
The first person I ever got drunk with was my friend Jenny. We were 11, spending the night at my father’s house, hanging out in the basement, and talking about boys. Both products of working-class families with the usual struggles and drama, we found solidarity in each other’s company. It was 1986, and everything was…
Receiving a tough piece of feedback can sting, but it can also be the catalyst for phenomenal career growth. On this episode of Punk Rock HR, this revelation sets the stage for Laurie’s discussion with Mita Mallick, a luminary in diversity, equity, and inclusion, whose insights and experiences as a marketer, best-selling author, and mother…
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