The Corporate Bartender

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Do you ever find yourself looking for clarity? Clarity of direction, clarity in communication, clarity in execution? Do you wish you could get your team in FLOW? If you have, you're in the right place!

We've got Clara Capano on the program today. If you don't know Clara, stick around, she's pretty awesome.

She's the founder and CEO of Capano Speaking & Training and she been featured on NBC, ABC, CBC, and many other three letter acronyms, she contributes to Forbes, and CEO Mom, and...

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If you know TCB (or SkyeTeam) you know that we're all about relationships. This episode is all about relationships. Why they matter, how to leverage them strategically, and just knowing when you've met 'one of your people!'

We've got Jodie Goldberg on the program today. If you don't know Jodie, stick around, you won't be sorry.

She's the founder and principal of Fleurish Consulting and she designs interactions that intentionally deepen relationships. She's also got an icebreaker activity that will knock your socks...

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On this show we talk with a lot of authors, speakers, coaches, and subject matter experts about the people side of business. Today, we're going to do something a little different. We're going to talk with an amazing leader that actually USES the services our guests provide. We're calling this, "The Other Side Of The Bar!"

We've got Haris Shawl on the program today. Haris is a client of ours, and is a phenomenal leader.

He is the VP of Cyber Product Management at...

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We've all dealt with "know-it-all" leaders in our journeys but have you ever known a "learn-it-all" leader? Well, today's your day to find out just what they are, and why they are awesome!

We've got Damon Lembi on the program today. Don't know Damon? Stick around, this one is worth it!

He is the CEO of Learn It, podcast host, keynote speaker, is a contributor to Forbes, CBS, Fast Company, IDB and the like. He's also the author of a couple books. His latest...

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Are you facing a complex challenge right now? I mean, let's face it - we ALL deal with some kind of complex challenge from time to time. Today, we're going to tackle that from an engineering perspective, but with a coach's heart.

We've got Reuven Shelef on the program today. Don't know Reuven? We've got you covered!

He is the founder and CEO of Out of the Box Consulting, and is gaining notoriety for his Untangling Complex Challenges methodology. He leverages a diverse background...

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Is your team underperforming? I know it's easy to assume that there are talent problems, leadership problems, or skill gaps. Have you ever considered that your system might be setting them up to fail? Well, it just might be. Today, we're gonna dive into that idea.

We've got Matt Granados on the program today. Don't know Matt? Stick around!

Matt is a best-selling author and a sought-after keynote speaker. He equips teams with a proven framework to build sustainable, burnout-free performance. If it's worked...

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Doing this show, I get sent a LOT of books. When books stand out, it's important to bring that energy to the surface. Today is one of those days! This episode is all about listening. Listening is one of those things that a lot of us assume we're good at, but we're really just winging it. 

We've got Oscar Trimboli on the program today. Don't know Oscar? We've got your back! Stick around!

Oscar is a best-selling author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast D...

We focus on the people side of business here at the Bartender, and today we're squarely there. We're talking about bucket lists, we're talking about the unwritten rules of leading people, we're talking about bitching and pitching, and maybe a little "drunk HR." Yeah, that's gonna be a thing!

We've got Traci Austin on the program. Don't know Traci? We've got your back! Stick around!

She's a business owner, consultant, speaker, and coach. She's the host of the People Strategy Podcast, and she's pretty dang awesome.

This was a killer conversation, and I...

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Oh. My. God. Today's TCB is EPIC! We're talking about Deming, we're talking about bourbon, we're talking about disruption. Everything from big ideas, to systems thinking. I mean, this episode is amazing ! (I know I say that a lot). 

We've got Doug Hall on the program. Don't know Doug? You need to. Stick around!

He's the author of Proactive Problem Solving, the founder of Eureka! Ranch and Brain Brew Distillery. Doug is an innovation expert, and the author of seven other books. He started l...

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Today we're talking the nuts and bolts of being a new leader. If you lead people (or have lead people) you went through this, and if you're like most - you didn't have a lot of great tools to help. We're gonna fix that today.

We've got Kelsey Neff on the program. Don't know Kelsey? Stick around!

She's is a writer, activist, entrepreneur and lover of all the wonderful complexities of humanity. She founded By Design Consulting in 2020 in response to the need for...

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Recently on the podcast, we interviewed the "not like you" person. This go around, we've got the "stop doing" person.

We've got Liz Weber on the program. Don't know Liz? We've got your back!

She's a CEO, sought-after keynote speaker, and the author of TEN best selling books. Liz is a Top 25 Global Guru, alongside the likes of John Maxwell and Simon Sinek - pretty good company if you ask me! Liz is a wealth of knowledge, and was a blast to talk with...

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Facilitation is a thing that a lot of us do every day, but not a thing many of may have thought about as a buildable skill. Maybe you got promoted into a leadership role, you might find yourself doing it without any real training or forethought. If you have ever been there, you're in the right spot!

We've got Therese Miclot on the program. Don't know Therese? We've got ya covered!

Therese Miclot is an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Facilitation Expert. She knows that...

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Innovation is a skill in which a lot of company's strive to excel. Ever wonder why some are really good at it, and some (no matter how hard they try) just can't get it to stick? This is true for tech, for products, and for the people side of business. If you find innovation remotely interesting, you're in the right spot!

We've got Robyn Bolton on the program. Don't know Robyn? Stick around! She's awesome!

Robyn is the Founder and Chief Navigator at Mile...

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Do you love public speaking? Or does the thought of getting up on stage in front of a crowd just make you freak out?! Well, if you're in the latter camp, we've got ya covered today!

We've got Linda Ugelow on the program. Don't know Linda? Stick around!

She's a speaking confidence coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, and the author of "Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fears of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams." This is what it says it is, a book...

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Have you ever had a leader who "wasn't like you?" You just didn't vibe, and work was harder than it needed to be? Have you ever BEEN that leader? If either of those apply, you're in the right spot.

We've got Kelly McDonald on the program. Don't know Kelly? We've got ya covered!

She's a CEO, sought-after keynote speaker, and the author of four best selling books on customer experience, marketing, and leadership. She's known as the "not like you" girl, as all of...

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Are you an introverted leader or have you ever worked for one? Well, as a card-carrying introvert, I can tell you - the struggle is real! 

Well, we're in for a treat today because we've got Sharissa Deppen on the program. Who's Sharissa Deppen? Stick around!

She's a CEO, leadership and executive coach who cut her teeth in technology leadership positions. Sharissa is also a TEDx Speaker, award winning international keynoter, columnist for Forbes and the Huffington post, and professor at Southeastern University.

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Any of you ever feel SASSY? Lord knows, I do, but probably not in the way today's guest uses the term. She believes in it so much, she wrote a manifesto...a 'sassifesto,' if you will.

We've got Dr. L Carol Scott on the program today! Dr. Carol joined us here a couple of years ago, and we decided it was time to get together again, because the sassifesto has gotten a refresh and a new version has been released.

If you don't...

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I'm not sure it matters who you are right now, but I'll say it - times are.....complicated. When things get complicated, we can feel like we're out of control. Ever feel that way? If so, you're in luck.

We've got Shannon Cassidy on the program, and she's going to help us to take back some control, and explain why Generosity and Gratitude is the Secret Sauce. Shannon is an author, executive coach, team facilitator, keynote speaker and host of the Return on Generosity podcast. She's...

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Whelp, it's 2025 and the holidays seem like a million years ago already! I don't know about you, but I could use a break.

If you could too, you're in luck, we've got the Laura Nguyen on the show today, and she's gonna help us all take a little career break.

Laura is a seasoned business strategist, advocate for workplace well-being, and author of the book CAREER BREAK COMPASS: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off. 

We talk about u...

Let's keep the 2025 TCB machine a-rollin'!

AI is all over the place these days, and we're gonna unpack the "is it Skynet or is it going to help" question - just a little bit.

We've got the Nada Sanders on the program today! Don't know Nada? We've got your back!

What if the future isn’t about bits and bytes replacing humans, but about something more revolutionary—machines and humans merging to create a new kind of business superintelligence? The secret to thriving in the AI era isn’t about investing in smart tech—i...

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Happy New Year to everyone! Let's get 2025 off to a rip roaring start, shall we?

We've got the Lior Arussy on the show today! Don't know Lior? Well, you're in for a TREAT!

Ever wonder why some people come through challenges stronger and more successful, while for others it's a rough road?  Lior, who has done this a bunch of times, believes that the critical factor determining failure or success lies in the story people craft around their experiences.

In his new b...

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Happy Holidays to everyone! The holidays are chock full of inspirational moments, and we want to add one to yours. We've got an amazing guest today, who's got some fantastic stories.

We've got the Rusty Komori on the show today! Don't know Rusty? You probably should, so stick around!

Rusty is an inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, and tennis professional based in Honolulu, Hawaii. From 1994 through 2015, he was a high school tennis coach, where he led his teams to an unprecedented 22 consecutive state championships...

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If you know me, you know that I love Agile Development, and I love applying Agile Development principles to the people side of business EVEN MORE! We are going to learn how to transform your conversations using Agile principles, and that's gonna change everything!

We've got the Douglas Squirrel on the show today, but you can just call him Squirrel! Wanna know more, stick around!

Squirrel has been coding for forty years and has led software teams for twenty. He uses the power of...

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2020 was 4 years ago, but if you're like most of us, we're still navigating the challenges of figuring this 'remote employee' thing out. Well, we know someone who's cracked the code on this topic.

We've got the Tricia Shields, CHRO of a company called Naviant on the program today. Who is Tricia, we're gonna share all the Green Bay cheesehead goodness with ya!  

She's full of tips and tricks to get (and keep) people involved, checked-in, and feeling connected. Her company leverages technology to help b...

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As the philosopher Ice Cube likes to posit, "Today is a good day!"

We've got the coach for coaches, Mark Scherer on the program today. Who is Mark Scherer, we're gonna read you in!  

He's helped hundreds of people navigate the toughest chapters of their lives. He's changed the lives of folks headed for divorce, helped kids with disabilities become high performers, and the rehab industrial complex doesn't want Mark anywhere near their revenue model. 

And he does it at lightspeed! Mark ha...

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We're keeping the ball rollin' and cranking out new, awesome TCBs for you as we round the corner into 'the holidays.'

As 'people side of the business' people, we're always looking toward the next disaster. This week I go mano a mano with disaster preparedness expert, Patrick Hardy on the program. If Patrick is new to you, we've got your back!  

When disaster strikes and biz continuity is on the line, Patrick is the g...

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It's good to be back! I had a spate of work travel to knock out, so I'm a little behind in TCB production!

We're coming back strong today with Sean Lemson. Don't know Sean? Well, stick around! 

Sean is a leadership expert, executive team and performance coach, and the founder of Motivated Outcomes - a company devoted to improving performance, engagement, and leadership. He's also the author of "One Drop of Poison: How One Bad L...

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We're trying to keep those summer vibes kickin', before it pumpkin spices all over us!

Seasons are patterns, and so are humans, and if we wanna change 'em, we need some new habits. Our guest today has a fantastic tool to help make substantive shifts in you (and your employees' behavior). His name is Oran Cohen, and he's the creator of a tool and founder of a company called GWork. 

Oran has nearly 20 years of experience steering organizations using behavioral science. He's worked with t...

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It's summer time and I can't believe it, but 2024 is more than half OVER!!

Kids Today....that's the refrain, and it has been for time immemorial. More seasoned folks have always looked for a talisman or soothsayer to help them figure out the next generation of folks. Well, we've got Hannah MacDonald Dannecker on the program and she's on a mission to bridge the gap between the previous generations, and Gen Z.

She's speaker, consultant, and she runs marketing for the Better Together Group...

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We've all heard of emotional intelligence, or EQ right? What if i told you that I was from the future and I had a line on the NEXT EQ? Well I'm not from the future, but Scott Mautz might be! 

Who's Scott Mautz and how does he know? Stick around and we'll tell ya. We're talking about the concept of mental strength and what it means to be a Mentally Strong Leader (also the title of Scott's new book). I also appreciate an author bio that i...

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Is innovation important to you? Do you need your people to think creatively? Well, we all know that people are messy, change is hard, and getting to those amazing ideas can take some doing.

We've got Robyn Bolton on the program today. Never heard of her? You're in the right spot! Robyn is the founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero. She's an innovation expert who's been involved in some pretty iconic product launches (I'm looking at you Swiffer Wet Jet!). She's worked with innovation guru Clayton...

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O. M. G., my friends, mi familia, Bartender Nation, you're not gonna believe it, but this episode is NEXT FREAKING LEVEL! We're talking about forensic listening, body positioning, the 4 (kinda) Ds, convincing people vs manipulating them, and Asbury Jesus, Bruce Springsteen on today's show. We are STOKED to have Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey on the program. Who are these folks? Well, you'll be glad you know when we're done.

Adele is a "woman who means business" and has been running her PR firm for over 20...

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Whelp, today, my friends, is FANTASTIC! We've got gorillas chasing bananas, motorcycles, big dudes who love to eat, and even Pearl Jam. It's a lot, I know. We've got Pat Taggart on the program, and we're STOKED Who's Pat Taggart? I'm glad you asked!

Pat is the founder and CEO of Sky Blue Creative. He's a documentary filmmaker, and he's going to blow your mind with how he has reimagined using corporate video. Let's face it, corporate video kinda sucks, Pat thought so too, and he's...

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Today is a good day! We are so excited to have Loreta Tarozaite on the program today. Never heard of Loreta? You know we've got ya covered!

We're talking executive presence, how to be a better communicator, leveraging tools like video, and what happens when you just need the 'master cleaner' to come and spruce things up.

Loreta is a speaker, coach, former news anchor - yep, that's right! and entrepreneur specializing in helping leaders, especially tech leaders, elevate.

If you wanna...

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Wow! We are amidst a run of banger episodes! We are so excited to have Amber Ontiveros on the program today. Never heard of Amber? Well, she's gonna blow your mind!

We're talking Near Death Experiences, Changing your patterns to avoid "suck assness", and getting DEEP into the four wounds that we all carry around - and have since childhood. 
• I am not worthy
• I am not enough
• I have to win
• I don't have enough

She is going to break the...

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You are all in for a treat today! Some conversations are great, and then there's this one! We are so excited to have Charlie Gilkey on the program today. Never heard of Charlie, well buckle up, you're gonna wanna take some notes!

We're talking about teams, and the team habits will transform your work life! Consider this pearl of wisdom..."You cannot have a high-performing team without high belonging." I know! It's that kind of thinking that is going to transform your work teams. Come along...

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Happy Late St. Patrick's Day, to those who do that sorta thing! Today's episode is fire! We're super excited to have Lori Mazan on the program. Don't know Lori? You will you're gonna!

We're going to talk about why most organizations are still training leaders like it's 1985. Things have changed, and Lori gets it!

She is a distinguished 25-year executive coach who has provided tens of thousands of coaching sessions to top leaders, from Fortune 100 CEOs to venture-backed startup executives. She’s the co-founder, pr...

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Happy Late Valentines Day, to those who do that sorta thing! Speaking of holidays, we're getting caught with the last episode recorded in 2023! We're super excited to have Jeff Skipper on the program. Don't know Jeff? You will in about an hour!

Jeff is an international change leadership consultant, who's been focused on the people side of change for over 25 years. He's the author of Dancing with Disruption: Leading Dramatic Change During Global Transformation, and we're going to dig in! You're gonna hear about hot dogs...

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We're gonna have some fun today! Our guest is a communications coach, leadership expert, and My Morning Jacket superfan! (He loves Pearl Jam as well) - Check out the art behind him in the video!

Today, we're talking all about leading with authenticity. We're going to take a look at a simple, yet powerful framework for your messages, and our own Lori Lantz is going to get coached in REAL TIME!

Tim Fortescue is on the program today!  He's the founder of 40 Watt Coaching, i...

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The conversations keep coming, and they just keep getting better and better, and today's? Well, settle in because this one is a ripper!

Today, we're talking positive communication, why it matters and how to do it. We'll talk about the impact of simple things like greetings, about compliments, and a bout the power of vulnerability. These simple yet powerful tips can help you transform your workplaces, and have a blast doing it! We had a blast with todays guests - they are Julien Mirivel and Alexander...

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Happy New Year everyone! As we revisit some of our autumnal adventures, we have some amazing conversations to share!

On deck today, we're talking culture secrets! Wanna know what a VALUE based culture is? You're in the right spot. We'll also talk about Froot Loops, driving trucks, and monkeys!  We've got the "sweet tea sippin', sassy southerner,  Chellie Phillips on the program! If you don't know Chellie, settle in, we'll do the rest!

She is an author, speaker, consultant, and all around good egg! Sh...

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Hope everyone had a lovely holiday, and is getting all prepped to return to the grind. I'm getting caught up on some TCB production, so we're gonna do a little time warp here, back to the beginning of pumpkin spice season!

Today's show is a banger! We're digging deep into inspirational leadership. We're talking about unlocking potential and leading with inspired purpose. We have Tony Martignetti on the program! If you don't know Tony, you know the drill!

He is an author, speaker, and...

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Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving, and is enjoying the season of holidays that we find ourselves in right now.

Today's show is a good one! We're digging deep into positive influence. We're talking about the ripple effects of the actions that we take and why the influence that we create matters. We have Brian Smith on the program! If you don't know Brian, you know we'll hook you up!

He is the founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management...

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I keep saying it, the AMAZING episodes just. Keep. Coming! DEI is one of the most prominent HR themes here in 2023. Organizations are wrestling with how to balance DEI initiatives with tactical day to day operations. There are voices in this conversation that need to be elevated, and boy do we have one of those voices here with us TODAY! We are so grateful, and just flat-out honored to have Buki Mosaku on the program! If you don't know Buki, no worries, today's your lucky day!

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You know, I said last time that the killer episodes just keep piling up, and it's TRUE! They do! Today's episode is just crackin!! Crackin' what? Crackin' the leadership code! We're talking about connection, communication, and collaboration. We've got Alain Hunkins on the program today, and the conversation is pretty darn epic!

If you don't know Alain, no worries, we've got ya covered!

He is a facilitator, coach, and leadership expert with decades of experience. He's also the author of Cracking the Leadership Code...

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Wow. The killer episodes just keep piling up! Today's episode might be my FAVORITE of the year so far! We're talking about harmony, getting your life together, and what we learned about the 'zen for success' model. We've got Jeff Eschliman on the program today, and the conversation is one for the books!

If you don't know Jeff, it's all good, we've got ya covered!

Jeff is an executive coach with 30 years of experience, ranging from combat in Iraq to the corporate boardroom. Jeff...

Holy. Cow. Today's episode is one of my favorites of 2023 so far! We're talking remote work, corporate culture, GitHub, Netflix, and breaking down boundaries. We've  got Barbie Brewer on the program today, and the conversation is epic!

If you don't know Barbie, we've got you, boo!

Barbie is a the author of the best-selling book "Lead and Let Live" and she's been a fixture in the Silicon Valley scene since the Dot Com era. She's been Chief Culture Officer at GitLab, VP of Talent at Netflix and she's got a lot to say about remote w...

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Sometimes, stories are jut plain inspirational. Need a little dose of that today? If so, you're in the right place, we've got Robin Osborn on the program!

If you don't know Robin, no worries, we're gonna get up close and personal with this executive and career-life coach!

Robin was diagnosed with a baseball-sized tumor in her brain, and has leveraged the lessons learned in emergency care and recovery to build what she calls the "Frustration to Freedom Framework." We're going to unpack some "head...

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Finally, someone is saying it out loud. You can't know it ALL! As leaders, giving up our subject matter expertise and leaning into being good leaders is sometimes a terrifying proposition. If you've been there, fear not, we've  got Wanda Wallace on the program to help sort us out!

If you don't know Wanda, today's your lucky day!

Wanda is a coach, facilitator, keynote speaker and is the author of the book, You Can't Know It All: Leading in the age of Deep Expertise. W...

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Do you ever feel stuck? Have the last couple of years just taken it all out of you? Do you want to recapture some of that old magic? If so, you're in the right place, we've got Randi Roberts on the program to help you do just that!

If you don't know Randi, no worries, we're gonna get up close and personal with this executive and career-life coach!

She calls herself a "hippie with an Ivy league education." Randi has an MBA from Wharton...

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Ever have trouble holding someone (or yourself) accountable? If so, you're going to want to uplevel your game, we've got David Tate on the program to help you do just that!

If you don't know David, we've got ya covered!

He is a licensed clinical psychologist, and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. He's also the author of the new book Conscious Accountability: Deepen connections, Elevate Results.

David is a great guy, his ideas are fresh...

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Feeling tired? Stressed? Burned out? If so, you're going to want to get ready for a little break, we've got David Howe on the program.

If you don't know David, well count your lucky stars, we've got ya covered!

He is a serial entrepreneur, running businesses from "the Dollar Shave Club for toothbrushes" to "Cribcut: Haircuts in your home of office." His latest venture is called Bright Breaks and it's a wellness platform that just might change your life!

David is an...

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2023 is starting off with a BANGER of an episode!! 

You're going to want to gather yourself, because we've got John Robertson on the program.

If you don't know John, this is your lucky day!

He is an author, speaker, consultant, and coach, and his focus is on treating crisis in the workplace from a root-cause perspective. He's the founder of Fortlog Services, and is the best-selling author of "Running Toward the Roar: Transform Crisis and Change into the Opportunity to Thrive. Oh, a...

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Today's episode is good one! We've got Dr. Corey Rosen on the program.

If you don't know Corey, get ready, because this conversation is stretching into new territory!

Cory is an author, speaker, and the founder of the National Center for Employee Ownership! He's one of the world's leading experts on employee ownership and we're going to talk about what that could mean for your organizations.

He's a great person, this conversation was super informative, and I think you're gonna dig it!<...

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It's a twofer TCB week here and we're closing out 2022 here at the Bartender with a BANGER!! This is, hands down, one of my favorite episodes of THE YEAR!

Grab on to those handles above your seat, and hang on, because we've got Carla Fowler on the program.

If you don't know Carla, this is a holiday gift for all of you! She kinda rules.

Carla is and MD/Ph.D. who has a passion for performance science. she's the founder of...

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2022 is fast coming to a close, and we're getting caught up here, getting some amazing episodes out to you before the clock strikes midnight on Saturday night!

Today's episode is killer! We've got Robert Jordan on the program.

If you don't know Robert, get ready, because this conversation is FAB!

Robert is a best-selling author, speaker, and talent development dude! He's written three books, and we're going to cover his latest, Right Leader, Right Time - Discover Your Leadership Style for a...

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Today's episode is rock solid! We've got Bill Treasurer on the program, and he's got some stuff to say!

If you don't know Bill, get ready, because this conversation is excellent!

Bill is a best-selling author, speaker, and leadership development guy! He's written SIX books, and we're going to cover his newest, Leadership Two Words At A Time: Simple Truths for Leading Complicated People. We'll touch on concepts like leadership fitness, cultivating composure, and even work in a dash of Marcus Aurelius.  

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Today's episode is just wonderful! We've got Carrington Smith on the program, and she's going to take us on a ride!

If you don't know Carrie, get ready, because this is a great one!

Carrie is a best-selling author, speaker, executive search professional, and recovering lawyer! She's going to share moments from her journey that resulted in her best-selling book Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life! She's an awesome person, this conversation was a blast, and I think you're gonna dig it!<...

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FOLKS! You are in for a TREAT today! We've got master storyteller Mark Carpenter on the program, and this is one of my favorites of 2022!

If you don't know Mark, get ready , because this is gonna be fun.

Mark is a best-selling author, speaker, facilitator, and nacho enthusiast! He's gonna share some ideas about how to tell stories that teach, lead, and inspire (and who couldn't use a little of that right now?? He's an amazing guy and this conversation was a ton of...

Today's show just is fantastic! We are JACKED to have Dr. L. Carol Scott on the program!

If you don't know Carol, today's your lucky day!

She is a trauma-informed developmental psychologist, TEDx speaker, coach, and #1 International Best-Selling author. Carol brings the SASS—Self-Aware Success Strategies to help you get along better on the adult playgrounds where you play. 

Carol has mixed hundreds of years of child development theory with 21st Century brain imaging research, decades of her own experience with developing humans of all ages, and I think you're gonna dig it!

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Today's show just is a great one! We are stoked to have Steve Curtin on the program!

If you don't know Steve, today's your lucky day!

He is the  author of the bestselling book Delight Your Customers and is a globally known expert and speaker on customer service management and leadership. He was rated fourth by Global Guru in its annual listing of the top 30 customer service experts in the world. He's worked with companies like Carnival Cruise Line, NAPA Auto parts, and TJ M...

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Today's show just excellent! We are jazzed to have James McKim on the program!

If you don't know James, count your lucky stars you're here!

He is the founder and managing partner at Organizational Ignition where he and his team help organizations ignite efficiency through aligning people, processes, and technology. He's a speaker, coach, change manager, presenter, and is the author of "The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance"

Today, we're talking about DEIB as it relates to measurable organizational performance. This...

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Today's show is one of my favorite episodes yet! We are SO EXCITED to have DDS Dobson Smith on the program!

If you don't know DDS, it's a good thing you're here.

They are a licensed therapist, author, executive coach, speaker, and Reiki master DDS is also the Founder and CEO of SoulTrained, an executive coaching and leadership growth consultancy. And they are the author of You Can Be Yourself Here: Your Pocket Guide to Creating Inclusive Workplaces by Using the Psychology of Belonging<...

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

After a massive hard drive failure, we are jazzed to be back online and able to create some episodes for you that we thought were lost forever!

Today's show is one of those and it's AMAZING! We are SO EXCITED to have Becca Ribbing on the program!

If you don't know Becca, it's a good thing you're here.

Becca Ribbing is the author of The Clarity Journal and has been a coach for over a decade. She's on a mission to help...

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Today's show is fantastic! We are so excited to have Bob Kohlhepp on the program!

If you don't know Bob, it's a good thing you're here.

Bob Kohlhepp joined Cintas Corporation in July 1967 as the controller. Over a span of 50 years with Cintas, he did an iconic thing and worked his way up to the top, ultimately reaching the CEO slot! He then went on to serve as Chairman of the Board of Cintas until retiring in 2016. 

Bob is also the author o...

Have we got a treat for you today! We are so excited to have the amazing Dr. Bob Nelson on the program!

If you don't know Dr. Bob, you better get on that, you are missing out!

Dr. Bob Nelson is considered the world's leading authority on employee recognition and engagement. He's worked with 80% of the Fortune 500, and is a prolific author! He's written over THIRTY books on management, employee motivation and engagement, and sold over 5 MILLION copies!

Today we're talking about his newest book "Work Made Fun Gets Done!" And Diving deep...

I think you're gonna dig today's episode! We're talking about post-pandemic careers, finding meaning and fulfillment, and transforming the paradigm of work and career. We are JAZZED to have Misha Rubin on the show today!

If you don't know Misha, you are missing out.

Misha is a former Big 4 partner, and the creator of the Career Leap method, a guided inquiry that helps folks get deep and unlock new possibilities in line with their values.  

Oh yeah, and he's got an album out on a...

I think you're gonna enjoy today's episode! We're talking about working families, helping working parents, resources that you might not have known about, and the emotional (and financial) payoffs for doing things that good human beings do. We are so excited to have Debi Yadegari on the show today!

If you don't know Debi, you are missing out.

She is a former Wall Street lawyer and the mother of FIVE kiddos. She walked away from the investment banking scene to solve a big problem in corporate America today. Employer support for working parents. She is...

I think you're gonna dig today's episode! We're talking remote workforces, building a 'people first' culture, make vs. buy decisions on talent, and keeping folks accountable in this ever-changing landscape. We are JAZZED to have Mike Krass on the show today! If you want to get to the good stuff, 15:25 is your spot!

If you don't know Mike, you are missing out.

Mike is the owner and visionary of a fully remote digital marketing agency that bases its success on leveraging a data-driven approach. He's a firm believer in having a life outside of work...

Today's episode is a great one! We're talking workforce trends, recruiting in the age of Googleization, and what's changing in this hybrid workspace. We are STOKED to have Ira Wolfe on the show today! If you want to get to the good stuff, 11:33 is your spot!

If you don't know Ira, you are missing out.

Described as a Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body, a “hire authority,” and “certified prophet” of workforce trends, Ira Wolfe has emerged as one of HR’s most visionary thinkers. He personifies the passion and mindset required to manage the conver...

Today's episode is a rollicking conversation with the TCB Crew about the future of employer-sponsored healthcare (why is our health insurance tied to our job? Our homeowner's and car insurance isn't), and what are best practices for returning to a hybrid work environment.

The Crew doesn't disappoint, buckle up, grab your favorite cocktail and let's get right on into it!

TCB Layout
0:00 - Start
0:54 - Show Open
2:54 - Employer Sponsored Healthcare
18:20 - Dispersed Teams Succeed Fast
21:27 - Don't Let Employees Pick Their WFH Days
32:01 - How To Do Hybrid...

Today's episode is a one of my favorites of all time! We're talking about politics in the workplace, promotability, assessments, and coaching. We are ELATED to have Amii Barnard Bahn on the show today! If you want to get to the good stuff, 16:53 is your spot!

If you don't know Amii, you are missing out, she's INCREDIBLE. So get on that!

She's a former Fortune Global 50 executive, she's a lawyer, and leadership consultant to the stars.  Amii has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top coaches for legal and compliance professionals, and is t...

Today's episode is a mind blower! We're talking about chatbots and AI in HR and we are SUPER EXCITED to have the CEO of MeBeBot, Beth White on the program! If you want to get to the good stuff, 15:50 is your spot!

If you don't know Beth, you should get on that, she's AMAZING.

Not only does she run a fast-growing tech startup in lovely Austin, TX, she's been the head of HR for several firms, spent time in the microbreweries of the Northwest, and even worked on a commercial fishing boat in Alaska!
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Today's episode is one of my favorites! We're talking about innovation and we are JACKED to have innovation thought leader, Phil McKinney on the program!  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 5:27 is your spot.

If you don't know Phil, you should get on that, he's AMAZING.

Phil's passion is innovation. He's the CEO of CableLabs, an author, coach, and the host of the longest continuously produced podcast...EVER. It's called Killer Innovations, and has been running since before iTunes!

He was the CTO at Hewlett Packard, He's the author of t...

In this week's episode, Lori and Erin Weed go deep on "The Dig!"  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 7:30 is your spot.

Today's episode is an awesome deep dive into one of the coolest techniques to get to your core message! We are STOKED to have Erin Weed back on the program!

If you don't know Erin, you need to add that to you to-do list, it just might change your life. Erin is a PR, Media, and Television veteran, who has spent her career "playing in traffic at the intersection of t...

In this week's episode, we chat with Dr. Sydney Finkelstein from Dartmouth about Leadership, Storytelling, and Superbosses! If you want to skip straight to the interview, 20:36​ is your spot!

If you don't know Syd, you should, he's awesome!

He is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. 
Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flo...

In this week's episode, we chat with Shushan Aleaqui about Coaching, Transformation, and the power of a good backstory! If you want to skip straight to the interview, 21:39​ is your spot!

If you don't know Shushan, you should, she's inspirational!

Her origin story is compelling, from fleeing the former Soviet Union to her status as a "recovering corporate executive," to her work as an executive coach and transformation specialist, Shushan has seen a lot and has a lot to say!

She integrates psychology, OD, Yogic Philosophy, and energy medicine into her transformation system, an...

In this week's episode, we chat with Claire Chase about Resilience Thinking. If you want to skip straight to the interview, 26:16 is your spot!

If you don't know Claire, she's amazing! She is the creator of the Resilience Thinking Method and the Founder of Resilience By Design Consulting. 

As a natural strategist, Claire loves in solving puzzles and finding patterns that guide her clients to resilient futures. She has coached leaders cross a variety of industries, and has a fantastic TEDx talk that you will want to check out!

I think you're going t...

In this week's episode, we chat about the current state of Return to Office (RTO) plans and what that might look like in a post-Covid world.

This episode was recorded on January 6th, so we also spend a little time talking through what we were thinking and feeling on that day. If you want to skip straight to the RTO discussion, 15:38 is your spot.

TCB Layout
0:00 - Open
1:22 - Titles
2:14 - Newbies
4:55 - Agenda
5:58 - Events of January 6
15:30 - Return to Office Plans
44:47 - Funny Stuff, Good Feels...

In this week's episode, we chat with Evans Mehew about Remaining Relevant in the Age of Automation. If you want to skip straight to the interview, 22:46 is your spot!

If you don't know Evans, he's awesome! He's a keynote speaker, a coach, mentor, consultant, and the founder of online learning platform Fast Fulcrum. His tag line is "Remain Relevant in the Age of Automation."

As AI and Automation become more and more important, while the pandemic continues to fuel innovation, this discussion is right on time.

I think you're going to DIG this...

In this week's episode, we chat with Chuck Passaglia about his book, "Can I Bring My Pet Monkey to Work?" If you want to skip straight to the interview, 14:55 is your spot!

If you don't know Chuck, he's AMAZING! He is an employment attorney and the founder of Employment Law Solutions. He's an adjunct professor at Regis University in Denver, and the author of "Can I Bring my Pet Monkey to Work?" Answers to 45 of the wildest workplace law questions.

Chuck's a staple in the Denver employment law community, is an expert in workplace compliance...

In this week's episode, we chat with the TCB Crew about what causes us to get "stuck," how to get unstuck, and finding joy and meaning. If you want to skip straight to the discussion, 13:16 is your spot!

It's a great discussion with the greatest community in the world!

TCB Layout
0:00 - Open
1:00 - Show Open
1:22 - Ruby's Article Link Below)
13:16 - Framing Questions
19:41 - Awesome Discussion (Link to Mural below)
56:07 - Funny Stuff, Good Feels, SemiQuarantine Cocktail
1:00:19 - Wrap
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Links:
Ruby Article: https...

In this week's episode, we chat with Michelle Tillis Lederman about her book, "The Connector's Advantage!" If you want to skip straight to the interview, 8:28 is your spot!

If you don’t know Michelle, she’s AWSOME. She was was named one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of four books including the internationally recognized The 11 Laws of Likability and her latest, The Connectors Advantage (both of which are available today!) A regular in the media on leadership and workplace effectiveness, our speaker has appeared on CBS, NBC, NPR, the NY Times, the Wall Street Jour...

In this week's episode, we chat with Karin Hurt about her book, "Courageous Cultures!" If you want to skip straight to the interview, 14:20 is your spot!

If you don’t know Karin, she’s AMAZING. She is the Founder of Let’s Grow Leaders, an organization that helps leaders around the world achieve breakthrough results, without losing their soul. She's a former Verizon Wireless executive, she has over two decades of experience in sales, customer service, and HR. Karin was recently named to Inc's list of 100 Great Leadership Speakers and American Management Association's 50 Leaders to Watch. 

I thi...

In this week's episode, Lori and Mark Russell Take the TCB Crew through some tips, tricks, and tools for dealing with Difficult Conversations.  If you want to skip straight to the good stuff, 9:22 is your spot.

If you don’t know Mark, he’s awesome. He’s a customer relationship consultant with over THIRTY years of sales and account management experience. Mark has spent his career learning and focusing on building engaging relationships with people. His mission is 'paying it forward', he’s a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and loves collaboration and helping to enable customers and teams to...

In this week's episode, Eric and the TCB Crew chat with magician, mindreader, and human communication expert, Ben Whiting.  If you want to skip straight to his interview/performance, 12:34 is your spot.

If you don't know Ben, he's an entertainer, leadership development guy, and dude who knows how to connect with other humans. His origins as a street performer and subsequent life as a keynote speaker will hook you. He knows how to attract and retain an audience, and can help you use principles of mindreading to connect with your audience. 

Join us for a ro...

In this week's episode, Lori and the TCB Crew chat with Authentic Communication, and speaking from your "head, heart, and core.".  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 14:06 is your spot.

If you don't know Erin - she is an expert on Authentic Communication. As a keynote speaker, message strategist and presentation coach, she helps individuals and organizations to clarify their purpose, simplify their message and amplify their truth.

Formerly Erin was Founder & CEO of Girls Fight Back - a company that conducts women’s safety seminars across the world. It was founded in...

In this week's episode, Eric and the TCB Crew chat with leadership expert and coach, Jen Thurman about transitions, transformations, and transcendence.  If you want to skip straight to her interview, 24:48 is your spot.

If you don't know Jen, she works with high-performing professionals who want to increase their leadership skills, create balance in their lives and elevate their impact in the world. With two decades of experience on corporate leadership teams, Jen knows how tricky it is to break out of the “it’s worked so far” mindset of professional development. In her search for a new way...

In this week's episode, Eric and the TCB Crew chat with leadership development expert, Eve McLain about ethics, connection, and leading teams in these work-from-home times.

TCB Layout
0:00 - Open
1:12 - News
6:26 - Ethical Challenges in WFH
10:35 - Eve McLain Interview
12:13 - Career Journey
20:16 - Current Ethical Challenges
23:18 - Generational Shift?
26:38 - Risk & Cost
28:20 - Leveling the Playing Field
35:09 - Lessons Learned
37:58 - How to Get a Team to Gel
39:40 - Business is Personal (SIGs)
42:58 - Making it OK
49:06 - Golden Nugget
50:45...

In this week's episode, Eric and the TCB Crew chat with leadership development expert, Laura Chapin on the ways that 2020 is changing the nature of corporate learning.

TCB Layout
0:00 - Open
1:02 - Newbie Intros
6:16 - News
9:29 - COVID Change That Just Might Stick
19:04 - Laura Chapin Interview
53:05 - Funny Stuff & Close
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So, what is TCB?

In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19...

Welcome to SkyeTeam’s The Corporate Bartender! where  we gather some of the best HR and People Leaders to discuss what’s happening on the people-side of business. From employee performance and engagement, to dealing with the rapid-fire changes that the new normal presents every day, this irreverent bunch brings a fresh twist and a dash of human to human resources. If you work in HR or make people decisions in your organizations this is the place to be, we won't card you and we serve everyone!

Join the bartenders, Eric Spencer and Lori Lantz...

Today, Lori takes us through the components of building and developing High Trust Relationships. (Chapter Markers below - skip straight to your favorite segment).

TCB Layout
0:00 - Open
1:04 - HR News
4:17 - Restaurants, and Why They're Different
9:02 - Working Moms
10:45 - High Trust Relationships  
56:13 - Funny Stuff & Close
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So, what is TCB?

In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into s...

In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing to share ideas, some best practices, to learn from our mistakes, and build connection with others who are facing similar issues.

We are all about sharing at TCB. We share Learning & Development tools. We share updates to the legal...

In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing to share ideas, some best practices, to learn from our mistakes, and build connection with others who are facing similar issues.

We are all about sharing at TCB. We share Learning & Development tools. We share updates to the legal...

In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing to share ideas, some best practices, to learn from our mistakes, and build connection with others who are facing similar issues.

We are all about sharing at TCB. We share Learning & Development tools. We share updates to the legal...

In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing to share ideas, some best practices, to learn from our mistakes, and build connection with others who are facing similar issues.

We are all about sharing at TCB. We share Learning & Development tools. We share updates to the legal...

In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing to share ideas, some best practices, to learn from our mistakes, and build connection with others who are facing similar issues.

We are all about sharing at TCB. We share Learning & Development tools. We share updates to the legal...