In this episode of "52 Humans," host Paul Wolf interviews Laurie Ruderman, founder of Punk Rock HR, about human-first and empathetic leadership. Ruderman shares her experience in HR and how a conversation with a coworker about self-care led her to explore investing in herself as a whole human being in a psychologically safe way. She also expresses her concern about the sacrifice of individual well-being by HR professionals during the pandemic and the potential negative impact on organizations. The conversation touches on the need for national conversations about healthcare and paid leave, and the potential effectiveness of human resources professionals having a voice in creating effective legislation with teeth. The episode ends with Wolf encouraging listeners to bring greater empathy to their workplaces through small acts of kindness and humanity.
About Laurie:
Laurie Ruettimann is a well-known human resources and talent management consultant, speaker, and author. She is known for her workplace culture, employee engagement, and leadership development expertise. She is also known for her honest and direct approach to HR and commitment to promoting workplace fairness and equality.
Ruettimann has written several books on HR and workplace culture — including her best-selling book called, "Betting On You" — and her work has been featured in various publications, including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. She is also one of the top LinkedIn Learning leadership instructors, and she is the host of the Punk Rock HR podcast.
