Unraveling HR - How Success Happens

Staci McIntosh, Biography I have 20 years of Human Resources executive/management experience in all major focus areas within HR. I especially love coaching others to be their professional best at work and during the job search process. I am the author the four job search and career books comprising the One Hour Handbook Series. With my husband, I also co-authored the book Bitcoin Boss: The One Hour Guidance You Need Before Investing in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency. My experience includes: interest and traditional-based lead bargaining, employee/labor relations, recruitment, talent development, contract administration, compensation/workforce management, staffing allocation and modeling, talent/hiring systems, HCM technology adoptions, and human resources policy management. Follow Staci on LinkedIn , on facebook @ Job Search & Career Advice & on twitter @StaciVegas Staci's Secret to Success  Links to References Discussed Job Search Passport: Using Industry Secrets to Write Applications, Resumes and Cover Letters (One Hour Handbook Series) Ready for Take-Off: Preparing for Interview Questions on Your Job Search Journey (One Hour Handbook Series) Wheels Up: Mastering the Job Interview to Launch Your Career (One Hour Handbook Series) Brace For Landing: Managing Your Life and Career After Being Laid Off, Fired, Pushed Out or Demoted (One Hour Handbook Series) My Talking Pet (phone app) Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy (Book) Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (Podcast) James Altucher   Show Notes 1:54 Into to Staci 6:24 How to start of a mentorship & biggest take-away from having a mentor 7:45 Seek out advice before seeking a mentor 9:52 Unique perspectives & interests in the Hospitality industry 11:14 Utilizing the customer experience mentality inwards towards employees 14:50 Favorite part of HR 18:07 Common hurdles keeping people from growing 22:53 Common myths about those in the HR industry 26:02 You’re always being interviewed whether you know it or not 28:52 Challenges people face when searching for a job 33:07 Why the interest in writing the series of books 38:11 The process behind writing the series of books 43:16 Rapid fire questions including: If you had an extra 30 minutes in a day, what would you do Android or Iphone? Favorite non-social media app A recent habit you’ve changed in recent years to be more productive Tools to maintain a to-do list Who’s the 1st person that comes to mind when you hear “successful” Book or resource most recommended for those looking for career success

Suz O'Donnell, Biography Suz helps companies achieve, sustain and outperform their desired goals. She works primarily with executives pressured with the need to implement successful change and growth initiatives. Suz and her team help them excite and engage both employees and customers so their initiative is a roaring success. Suz’s business advice is featured by Forbes monthly and she’s also been quoted by, U.S. News & World Report, Time, Harvard Business Review, and many more. Suz leads workshops called Stop Speaking HR. Start Speaking Business Results, which help HR teams get more time, budget, and respect from functional business line leaders. Find & follow Suz on PointB.com or on Thrivatize.com Suz's Secret to Success  Links to References Discussed Point B – Consulting Firm Beyond the Uniform – podcast Balance Women – program to help women balance life & career Career Family Formula – book Forbes Article – Five Tips for How Growing Companies Can Reach Their Goals Evernote Essentialism – book   Question for the audience: What was the biggest takeaway from this interview that will HELP YOU SUCCEED?   Share your thoughts in the comments below, or on social media. Follow me on Twitter Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Facebook   Show Notes 1:51 Into to Suz and her background. 3:32 From military family, to consultancy and how the constant moves helped 5:18 Military members transitioning into consultancy 7:37 What led to the decision to venture out & start on your own 8:35 What’s the most challenging part of starting on your own 10:40 What are some barriers that limits peoples career success 12:35 Purpose of career guidelines 15:51 Thoughts on Suz’s book helping women balance life & career 19:50 Contributing articles to Forbes as part of Coaches Council 24:03 Advice for someone struggling to move forward with their goals 30:57 How do you filter out all the noise & stay focused 32:07 What’s your favorite non-social media app 34:04 What are some common myths about the HR department 37:21 Highlight of the SHRM conference & Suz’s session 39:06 What advice would you give someone if they are on the fence of attending 44:38 Final tip & take away

Rusty Lindquist, Biography Rusty is the Vice President of Thought Leadership at BambooHR where he where he speaks, writes, and teaches about high-impact people practices, and how to help HR deliver the value their organizations most need. Rusty has spent 18 years as head of product and strategy in technology companies in the learning and development, and technology industries. He is a husband, a father of seven, and someone who loves life and loves sharing knowledge. BambooHR is a leading HR technology company whose innovations are designed to accelerate the evolution of HR in small and medium businesses by setting them free to do great work. Follow Rusty on LinkedIn , Twitter or on his website Life.engineering Rusty's Secret to Success    Links to References Discussed Bamboo HR Elevate HR virtual conference (by Bamboo HR) Franklin Covey Canvas – learning management system Conference Board (research including on CEO concerns) Harvard Business Review (“it’s time to blow up HR” article) Alfred Marshall, “godfather of modern day economics”: “organizational power flows to the department that solves the biggest problems”. Time, Talent & Energy (book) Gartner Hype Cycle Start With Y (book)  16 Elements of Success – link to Rusty’s LinkedIn page where he profiles his work The Game of Work (book) Drive, by Dan Pink (book) Grit by Angela Duckworth (book) Evernote SHRM Business Model Generation (book) Question for the audience: What was the biggest takeaway from this interview that will HELP YOU SUCCEED?   Share your thoughts in the comments below, or on social media. Follow me on Twitter Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Facebook   Show Notes 1:50 Intro to Rusty 3:50 Rusty’s background, and how he landed at Bamboo HR 7:40 Some significant transformations in HR over the last 5 years 12:01 Why / where is the disconnect between what the business needs & what HR provides 15:00 The burden of responsibility of HR of selling its value to executive leadership 16:15 The title of the head of HR, and why it typically differs from the head of a business 18:43 Where will the next 3-5 years take HR 22:50 How do you screen for “energy” 26:28 Do people run out of energy, or is it a mid-fire on the hire 32:20 The gig economy, and how it plays into excitement, engagement & retention 36:10 The 16 elements of success 50:00 What are the limiters or challenges for success 52:53 What advice would you give someone going into HR 54:30 Advice for an HR veteran trying a new way 59:10 How gamification & AI will impact HR 1:01:01 Rapid fire questions including: What’s your favorite resource you like referring people to What’s one of the biggest wastes of time How do you filter out all the noise out there Favorite non-social media App you use 1:08:55 Rusty’s speech at the SHRM 2018 Conference

Jill Katz, Biography Jill Katz is the CHRO & Founder of Assemble HR Consulting a boutique firm that focuses on Organizational Transformation and the Future of Work.  Jill is best known for her strategic engagements with leadership teams to create a #WorkplaceThatWorks.  As the co-host of HR Leaders LIVE, the podcast about the Future of Work, Jill adds both personality and expertise on a weekly basis. Prior to launching Assemble HR Consulting, Jill spent 20+ years leading HR teams in the fashion, wholesale, digital/technology, media, entertainment, banking and social networking industries.  She is an enthusiastic public speaker and a social media personality who uses humor and candor to challenge standard ways of thinking and inspire bravery. Jill earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication from the University of Michigan.  She is a proud Mom, a devoted wife, and a dog-lover. Follow Jill on Linked in. Jill's Secret to Success    Links to References Discussed Assemble HR Consulting HR Leaders Live (Webcast)   Question for the audience: What was the biggest takeaway from this interview that will HELP YOU SUCCEED?   Share your thoughts in the comments below, or on social media. Follow me on Twitter Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Facebook   Show Notes 1:17 Intro to Jill 4:36 How to land in HR prior to HR being a degree offered 4:55 What’s one of the biggest transformations in HR in your career 7:00 In 10 years; how do you see HR existing 8:33 Intersection between business & HR 9:43 How to suggest organizations better partner with HR 11:10 Gig economy and the transformation of the workplace & how it impacts HR 14:53 Experimenting with an internal “gig economy” 19:42 Leaving the corporate world after 20 + years 25:20 What’s the missing link in the people culture 28:03 What’s the scariest part of a new venture 30:00 Jill’s favorite quote 34:09 What motivates you 39:45 HR Leader’s Live Webcast 41:40 5 important skills for the future HR leader 47:38 Rapid Fire Questions including: What’s your favorite interview question / your signature question? If you had 30 extra minutes in the day; what would you do? Early riser, or late to bed? What’s a recent habit you’ve changed to help your productivity? What’s your favorite non-social media app? 53:48 Final takeaway

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Dr. Nancy Koury King, Biography With over 25 years of leadership experience , Dr. Nancy Koury King has been on both sides of the firing line. Her personal and professional experiences inspired her to write about the lives of people affected by involuntary job loss and how to improve the workplace. Dr. King has a doctorate in management from the Weatherhead School of Management and a Masters in Social Administration from the Mandel School at Case Western Reserve University where she studied social capital and leadership.    In addition to work in health care leadership, Dr. King has served as an adjunct instructor at Case Western Reserve University and The Ohio State University and as a part time faculty member at Capital University where she taught business ethics. Dr. King has spoken nationally including at the Academy of Management’s Annual Meeting on the topic of social capital and leadership. Dr. King lives in Norfolk, Virginia. Job uncertainty is the new normal. As Dr. Nancy Koury King reports, twenty-one million people involuntarily lost their jobs in 2015. She spent five years traveling the country and interviewing some of these individuals. Now, King is sharing their stories with you. If you happen to have lost your job as well, King assures you that you are not alone. If you haven’t already, you have the chance now to prepare yourself for the world of job uncertainty. Follow Nancy on LinkedIn, or check out her website at: www.jobuncertainty.com and check out Nancy's great book Fired: How to Manage Your Career In The Age of Job Uncertainty.  Nancy's Secret to Success  Links to References Discussed Fired: How to Manage Your Career In The Age of Job Uncertainty - book Office Space – movie Up in the air - movie Leadership & Self-Deception - book   Question for the audience: What was the biggest takeaway from this interview that will HELP YOU SUCCEED?   Share your thoughts in the comments below, or on social media. Follow me on Twitter Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Facebook   Show Notes 2:15 Intro to Nancy and background in Senior Living industry 9:15 Nancy’s experience working with the Human Resources department 11:32 HR – in the business of helping those who help others 12:44 What makes a good HR partner 14:15 HR should make the effort to know the business 14:53 HR should understand the employee experience to better help the business 15:31 What led Nancy to write her book 19:38 Will there be a volume 2 to your book? 20:33 What led to traveling for this book 21:32 Did job uncertainty apply to a specific industry or is it widespread 22:53 Indicators that someone may be losing their job 26:37 Focusing on the employee side vs employer side of the story 28:39 Has job security, pensions, etc. changed in the recent years 32:35 Developing & diversifying your skillset 33:38 Having to worrying about health insurance 35:55 Always think about having a plan B 42:55 Is there ever a nice, or proper way to lay someone off 47:28 Never forget the Human in Human Resources 47:52 First tip to overcome job loss 52:12 Steps to find your next job 54:43 Put on your own breathing mask before helping others 56:27 Rapid Fire Questions including: If you had an extra 30 minutes in the day how would you spend it Favorite or go-to apps Book or resource you recommend the most How to manage to filter thru the noise Tip to help from becoming in a job that becomes obsolete

Michael O'Brien, Biography Michael O'Brien helps sales and marketing leaders who are juggling it all slay the internal feelings of worry and doubt so they can accomplish complete success. Before starting his executive coaching firm, Peloton Coaching and Consulting, Michael spent over two decades in the pharmaceutical/bio industry in roles that ranged from sales to marketing to executive leadership. He is also lucky to be alive. On July 11th, 2001, he was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while out on a training bike ride. He considers it his last bad day and shares his journey from being a human doer to a human being in his best-selling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows and donates all the proceeds to the World Bicycle Relief. Finally, Michael is an active volunteer and corporate sponsor for the Healthcare Business Women’s Association and an advocate for gender parity. He lives in Bergen County, NJ with his wife, two daughters, three dogs and Rosie the cat. Follow Michael on LinkedIn, Twitter  or on his website: www.michaelobrienshift.com/   Michael's Secret to Success    Links to References Discussed Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life Tour de France Greg LeMond Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation International Coach Federation David Kolb Peloton Coaching Peloton Cycles Seth Golden World Bicycle Relief Evernote Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection by Sharon Salzberg   Check out Michael's Book!  Question for the audience: What was the biggest takeaway from this interview that will HELP YOU SUCCEED?   Share your thoughts in the comments below, or on social media. Follow me on Twitter Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Facebook   Show Notes 1:27 Michael’s intro & background in the Pharma industry 4:43 How to get foot in the door without experience 6:16 Finding the love of cycling 7:30 Resilience in sport & in business 8:31 Sticking long term in the same company 9:25 Getting downsizing, and diversifying your resume 12:20 Resigning from a company, or moving within 15:10 Chasing happening – status, money, titles vs being present 17:05 Challenge for those growing within an organization 19:15 Set up vs execution of the plan 20:40 Michael’s accident, & his last bad day 24:52 Changing your mindset to achieve what you want 29:57 Creating better tomorrows 30:30 PBR = Pause, Breath & Reflect 31:40 Perspective, and Tony’s last day bad 35:48 Motivating the challenged, challenging the motivated 37:30 “Bonking” and what it means in cycling & life 39:39 How learning about bonking, helps thru rehab 45:45 Sports, hobbies & discipline 46:35 Making decisions on downsizings 50:20 Finding & using a coach to help your success 51:28 “Gets lonely at the top”; why coaching matters for leaders 54:30 Peloton – how teams are better together 57:27 Stepping away from a long career, & starting your own business 1:01:58 inspiration for writing the book “Shift” 1:06:14 What success means to Michael 1:09:19 Rapid Fire Questions Early or evening workout A habit that you’ve changed that makes a big impact Favorite tool or smart phone app Filtering thru the noise What’s a book that you recommend 1:15:50 What’s your one key to success

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Cecilia Gorman, Biography Cecilia hails from the advertising industry, where she spent 20+ years in creative production, HR and recruiting. Her life-long love of learning plus a knack for coaching others ultimately turned her career into one as a professional speaker and trainer. Cecilia is a certified Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team and the owner of Creative + Talent + Partners, a training consultancy. She’s also the co-founder of Empowership, a year-long training and mentorship program designed exclusively for women. It's her mission to inspire, educate and motivate people toward their greatest potential. You can follow Cecilia on Linkedin, &  learn more at www.creativetalentpartners.com  Cecilia's Secret to Success    Links to References Discussed Y&R Advertising Innocean Mad Men InDesign John Maxwell  Warren Buffett Empowership The One Thing (book) 7 – Minute Workout Daily Journal Darren Hardy Ceciliagorman.com   Question for the audience: What was the biggest takeaway from this interview that will HELP YOU SUCCEED?   Share your thoughts in the comments below, or on social media. Follow me on Twitter Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Facebook   Show Notes 2:40 Intro to Cecilia 4:58 How Cecilia began her career in Advertising 8:21 Stepping into the HR field & training & development 13:03 Knowing if a role is right for you 14:32 Stepping away from a role that’s not right for you 15:50 Learn as much as you can in the role you’re in, even if it’s not your ideal role 17:16 Learn the other departments around you, before you consider leaving the company 18:18 What leaving too many jobs too soon can me 18:53 Gig economy & learning new skills 20:02 Punch cards and opportunities in life 20:52 Focusing on helping people 22:35 Stepping away from corporate world & becoming an entrepreneur 24:30 Common failures in new managers 26:25 The one top for recently promoted managers 28:35 Advice for an employee with a new manager 30:58 Empowering programs 31:31 Women empowering and coaching 34:35 First step and setting goals 36:03 Frustrations without a plan 36:36 The set-up vs execution of a plan 37:56 Steps to setting up a plan 39:33 How consistence in one act helps success 40:57 Staying up to date on world around 43:06 Rapid fire questions including Time Wasters Managing social media and noise Favorite apps for productivity Tip for more productivity Rising early vs going to bed late 50:45 Final thoughts for success

Jim Legg, Biography With an extensive background serving international, multicultural and general market brands on the client, ad agency and research sides, Jim brings a well rounded perspective of the changing consumer landscape both in North America and globally. With experience managing integrated marketing plans for CPG, Travel & Tourism, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Education, Real Estate, Utilities, Retail, Construction, Gaming, Non-Profit, and Telecommunication brands just to name a few. Currently, Jim leads SMX's Global Operations team, which includes incentives, member relations, scripting (online surveys), data processing, sample supply (respondents acquired via preferred sample suppliers), platform competence, client service competence and centralized community administration teams. These teams are located in 5 countries (U.S., England, Brazil, Romania and India).  Jim also supports pricing, marketing and a centralized reporting system for 18 countries. Jim's Secret to Success  Links to References Discussed Movie “Nothing in Common" Mad Men Ipsos Ipsos SMX (Social Media Exchange) SHRM: Society for Human Resources Management SHRM Foundation & Veteran Community Space X Elon Musk PayPal Tesla Ford The Boring Company Neuralink Corp. Tim Ferris Tribe of Mentors 4 Hour Work Week Flipboard LinkedIn Jobs Book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins Question for the audience:  What was the biggest takeaway from this interview that will HELP YOU SUCCEED?   Share your thoughts in the comments below, or on social media. Follow me on Twitter Follow me on LinkedIn Follow me on Facebook Show Notes 1:32 intro to Jim’s career & background 4:04 Jim’s thoughts on work-life balance 5:34 Why Jim go into the Advertising world 9:20 How to keep up with evolving time & innovative technology 11:37 how to break into an industry you might not have direct experience in 16:30 how military veterans can use core skills to break into a corporate career 18:10 thoughts on finding and working with a mentor to advance your career 21:15 how to approach things you aren’t good at 23:50 how to deal and celebrate with failure 28:00 what does success mean 31:17 the mentor / mentee relationship and how to define success 33:43 is the setup, or execution more important to be successful 37:47 what factors separate a successful person like Elon Musk from others 41:10 5 rapid fire questions & answers including: Room, office or car; which do you clean first? Favorite & most used smart phone app Favorite book, podcast to refer someone to How to manage all the noise 52:40 What are some common myths & perceptions people have about Human Resources 54:00 What makes good or bad HR partner 58:20 Key take away for someone looking to succeed

Tony Zamora - Biography Tony Zamora is a naturally inquisitive and curious person. As a kid he would break apart his mom's kitchen gadgets so he could understand how they worked, and how he could make them better. This lead to Tony joining the U.S. Navy as an Electronics Technician to repair electronics. During his service, a unfortunate, but bitter-sweet back injury led Tony to work a desk job.  Here, Tony found that his true passion was to help people in their own personal & professional development. An endurance athlete from a young age, Tony has used his passion for racing endurance sports to help others get into the sport, and coaches them to their personal success stories. Tony likes to find himself at the intersection of frustrations & success; where he helps others find solutions to their problems and become stronger in health, mind, body & career.     Question for the audience:  What was the biggest takeaway from this interview that will HELP YOU SUCCEED?   Share your thoughts in the comments below, or on social media. Follow me on Twitter.  Follow me on LinkedIn. Follow me on Facebook.