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Love Your SalesLove Your SalesThe Human Touch: Building Trust in Modern Sales and BrandingIn the latest episode of "Love Your Sales Podcast," Beatrice Gutknecht explores the importance of team integration in building lasting businesses. She emphasizes that companies engaging their teams effectively are more likely to thrive, especially as Gen Alpha and Gen Z emphasize trust and human presence in brands over logos and names. Beatrice discusses how relatability to a brand is crucial, highlighting that businesses fostering genuine human connections will stand out and endure over time. Contact Beatrice Email - beatrice@badasserybyb.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatricegutknecht Website...2025-03-1935 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesUnraveling Sales Mysteries with AIIn this engaging episode of Love Your Sales, Leighann Lovely interviews Gillian Utesch, the founder of Broken Glass Ceiling Marketing. They delve into the transformative power of AI in modern business, exploring its role in automating mundane tasks and enhancing human connections. Gillian shares her journey from a traditional marketing career to becoming an accidental AI enthusiast, emphasizing how AI has allowed her to focus on what she loves and connect more deeply with clients. Leighann and Gillian also discuss the common fears surrounding AI and how it can actually free up time for more meaningful interactions. This episode...2025-02-1938 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesTransforming Sales Through Effective CommunicationIn this engaging episode of "Love Your Sales," Leighann Lovely chats with Eric Forrestal, a master communicator and founder of Workforce Renegades. They dive deep into the intricacies of effective communication, focusing particularly on the DISC behavioral assessment and its impact on sales and team dynamics. Eric shares insightful anecdotes about understanding and adapting to different personality types, offering practical tips for improving interactions in both professional and personal settings. Listeners will find valuable strategies for enhancing their communication skills and building stronger relationships with clients and colleagues. This episode is a must-listen for sales professionals looking to refine...2025-02-0540 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesBuilding Trust and Relationships in Commercial LendingIn this episode of Love Your Sales, Leighann sits down with Dan Hanson, a commercial lending officer with Kohler Credit Union. They dive deep into the intricacies of building successful relationships in sales and the importance of authenticity when dealing with clients. Dan shares insights from his 21-year career, discussing the value of networking, the role of mentorship, and how to balance professional goals with personal integrity. The conversation emphasizes the significance of giving back to the community and the shared mission of helping small businesses thrive. Additionally, Dan offers practical tips for young sales professionals on how to...2025-01-2938 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesElevate Your Brand: Sales Strategies for SuccessLove Your Sales Podcast welcomes Ryan Chute, the Wizard of Ads, to discuss the critical elements of sales and marketing success. Leighann and Ryan dive into the concepts of brand culture, the importance of simplicity, and how to create authentic connections with customers. Ryan shares insights on how companies can stand out by aligning their internal cultures with their external branding and marketing efforts. The conversation highlights the significance of being "sales ready" and the impact of a unified, consistent presence across all channels. Tune in to learn how to make your sales process effortless and elevate your business...2025-01-2241 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesDesigning Homes: Safety, Security, and StyleIn this episode of "Love Your Sales," host Leighann Lovely interviews Angela Lingle, the owner of Design Go Lighting. Angela shares her journey of starting her outdoor lighting business and discusses the passion and expertise she brings to transforming outdoor spaces into beautifully illuminated environments. They explore the importance of strategic partnerships with other small businesses, the benefits of outdoor lighting for both security and aesthetics, and practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to follow a similar path. Angela also highlights her approach to personalized lighting designs and offers insights into how she collaborates with clients to enhance their property's...2025-01-1535 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesSales Ethics: Earning Respect in a Changing FieldIn this engaging episode of "Love Your Sales," hosts Leighann Lovely and Rob Durant delve into the intricacies of the sales profession, exploring the challenges and misconceptions faced by salespeople. They tackle issues like overcoming the negative stereotypes perpetuated by Hollywood and the importance of ethical selling. The conversation highlights the critical role of proper training and certification, with insights into how sales professionals can elevate their craft to gain the same respect as other certified professions. Durant's experience and wisdom shine through as he shares the mission of the Institute of Sales Professionals to standardize and elevate sales...2025-01-0847 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesSimplifying Business ConnectionsThe "Love Your Sales" podcast hosted by Leighann Lovely features a deep dive into the struggles and solutions for small business owners and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Leighann interviews Scott LeBeau, a former banking professional turned entrepreneur, who discusses the challenges faced by small businesses. Scott shares insights on his platform, OneSourceDirect, which aims to level the playing field for small businesses by connecting them directly with potential clients without the disadvantages imposed by traditional marketing and search engine constraints. The conversation highlights Scott's passion for helping small businesses and the significance of simplifying marketing efforts. Additionally, the episode...2024-11-0636 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesMastering Sales with Customer-Centric StrategiesYouTube Full - https://youtu.be/ggNKOuTJsp4 YouTube Clip - https://youtu.be/9F_LF4aqyd4 YouTube Short – https://youtube.com/shorts/qyx7w3EP1Ss?feature=share   Mastering Sales with Customer-Centric Strategies On this episode of 'Love Your Sales,' host Leighann Lovely engages in a dynamic discussion with global sales expert William Gilchrist, founder and CEO of Konsyg. They delve into the intricacies of effective sales strategies, particularly emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs over mere product details. William shares enlightening anecdotes, illustrating how listening and ali...2024-10-0246 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesMastering Sales and FulfillmentIn this episode of Love Your Sales, Leighann Lovely chats with Dave Gulas, President and co-founder of EZD C3 PL, about navigating the balance between making genuine connections and avoiding common pitfalls in sales. Dave shares valuable insights on the importance of authentic communication, the efficacy of proper discovery, and how being visible and building trust online can significantly impact your success. The conversation also touches on Dave's journey from pharmaceutical distribution to leading a thriving logistics company and how his podcast, "Beyond Fulfillment," facilitates learning and growth for fellow entrepreneurs. Tune in for practical advice and inspiring stories...2024-09-2634 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesSales, Success, and Stabilizing Hypochlorous Acid: A CEO's JourneyOn this enlightening episode of the "Love Your Sales" podcast, Leighann Lovely sits down with Bill Maher, an esteemed business leader and current CEO of Curitiba Bay Incorporated. Bill shares captivating stories from his remarkable career, including his military service, the successful sale of his electrical engineering firm, and his venture into stabilizing hypochlorous acid—a game-changing product with vast potential in healthcare. Their discussion encompasses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of maintaining strong organizational culture, and the evolving dynamics of modern business practices. Bill's incredible journey offers valuable insights and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business pr...2024-08-2138 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesBalancing Sales and Leadership in Luxury Real Estate MarketIn this engaging episode of "Love Your Sales," Leighann Lovely chats with Andy Daro, a seasoned real estate professional and commissioner of North Bay Village in Miami, Florida. Andy shares insights from his 12 years of experience in luxury sales, discussing the unique challenges and rewards of managing a successful real estate team. He also delves into his role as commissioner, focusing on community development projects like the Island Walk. Listeners will gain valuable advice on balancing sales and management responsibilities and the importance of hard work and personal growth. Tune in to discover how Andy navigates the world of...2024-08-0733 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesMastering the Dance: Juggling W2 Roles and EntrepreneurshipThis episode of we are joined by Scott Jacobson, founder of Onward Equity and a seasoned CPA with over 20 years of experience. Scott shares his unique journey of balancing his W2 role as a controller for a medical supply sales company while simultaneously growing his entrepreneurial ventures in real estate investing. He discusses the challenges and rewards of managing these dual roles and offers insights into the mindset needed to thrive in both. Scott also delves into his passion for real estate, the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, and how he is helping others achieve financial...2024-06-0535 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesOptimizing Sales Performance and Team ManagementIn this in-depth conversation, Dr. Jeff D. Standridge, a seasoned expert on sales, leadership, and organizational growth, shares invaluable insights on the art of selling, the psychological aspects of sales leadership, and strategies for sales team management. Leighann hosts this enlightening discussion, exploring topics from overcoming call reluctance to optimizing sales performance through internal processes. They delve into how effective sales teams are led, the critical balance of results and relationships, and the impact of organizational support on sales success. Dr. Standridge also discusses the significance of educational background versus actionable behavior in distinguishing top performers. This episode offers...2024-05-2937 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesDiscover How Great Salespeople Embrace An Entrepreneurial MindsetJoin Patrick Riley President and CEO of Genhead and myself as we dive into an engaging discussion on the intersection of entrepreneurship and salesmanship. Discover how great salespeople embrace an entrepreneurial mindset to excel and why every entrepreneur must harness their inner salesperson to thrive. We explore real-world insights on personal branding, the art of storytelling in sales, and practical strategies for overcoming challenges. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone eager to elevate their sales game or grow their business in the fast-paced world of AI and technology.   Contact Pat Website – www...2024-05-0846 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesImportance Of Selling on Value, Not on Cost!In this episode of Love Your Sales Podcast, we dive deep into the essence of selling on value, not just price, with expert guest Brent Halfwassen, founder of MKE Small Business Coach. In this enlightening conversation, Leighann and Brent dissect the crucial aspects of understanding client needs, positioning services for maximum impact, and the strategies for transforming hard work into hard cash. The dialogue centers around the pivotal role of empathy in coaching, leveraging individuality in business strategies, and the transformative power of choosing the right actions over busyness. Brent shares invaluable insights on the importance of focusing on...2024-05-0134 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesConverting Prospects to Loyal CustomersIn this episode of Love Your Sales, we discuss overcoming common challenges in sales, how to communicate effectively with potential clients, and tactics to close deals more effectively. Susan Trumpler, the Founder of Unstoppable Women in Business and She Boss Care shares her 6-step decision-making process inviting us into the buyer's brain and how to convert a prospect into a loyal customer. Contact Susan – Website - shebosscafe.com Website - https://unstoppablewomeninbusiness.com/ LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susantrumpler/   Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of...2024-03-0639 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesDiscover the Power of a Servants HeartPat Riley, president and CEO of Genhead, and I explore the importance of putting the customer first. Discover the power of empathy, active listening, and serving others, and learn how to overcome objections by truly understanding your clients' needs. Don't miss out on valuable insights and inspiration to take your sales game to the next level. And, by the way, Love Your Sales Podcast is presented by Genhead, the AI-driven company helping small and medium-sized businesses find their ideal clients and increase revenue. Contact Pat Website – www.genhead.com Phone Number – 920-205-3589 2024-02-2837 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesCreating Personalized Experiences = Customers for LifeKat Morrow, a seasoned sales professional with 30 years of experience in the Jewelry industry shares her insights into the art of selling. She emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships with clients rather than focusing solely on transactions. Kat's passion for her work and her deep knowledge of gemstones shine through as she explains how she strives to create a personalized and joyful experience for each customer. She also discusses the power of referrals and the value of treating every customer, regardless of their budget, with the same level of care and attention. Kat's expertise and genuine love for...2024-02-1433 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesUnderstanding Motivations behind ConversationsJoin Meg Schmitz and I for another amazing conversation as we dive into importance of building relationships and understanding the motivations behind the conversation. She shared her unique approach to problem-solving to understand the underlying goals and needs of the other party. Meg emphasizes that everyone is in sales, and building a relationship based on trust is crucial for success. By ensuring that the other party believes in the intention of solving their problem, closing deals and achieving desired outcomes becomes easier. Contact Meg Schmitz Website – https://megschmitz.com/ LinkedIN - https://www.li...2024-02-0732 minLove Your SalesLove Your SalesKnow, Like & Trust - How Sales and Marketing Should Work TogetherLisa Raebel shares valuable insights on the power of marketing and sales. It explains how marketing builds brand awareness and captures the audience's attention, and how sales rely on trust to convert leads into customers. Join us as she unravels the "know, like, and trust" framework, explaining how it drives brand awareness, engages the audience, and ultimately converts leads into loyal customers. Contact Lisa Raebel – Website - https://rebelgirlmarketing.com/   Leighann Lovely: Welcome to another episode of Love Your Sales. I am joined today by Lisa Raebel, founder and chief storyteller. Wel...2024-01-3133 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationFinal Episode - Entrepreneurs JourneyLet’s Talk HR has been an amazing journey. A special thanks to all my audience for joining me on this journey and supporting me. We are ending this, the same way we started, with a good friend and fellow podcaster Robb Conlon, Owner/Founder of Westport Studio. Join us for an great conversation about Robb’s journey into entrepreneurship and close the book on Lets Talk HR.   But don’t be to disappointed, because this girl is not going anywhere, coming January 2024 we are launching Love Your Sales – The podcast that will be breaking down all...2023-12-131h 01Let‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationMeaningful Connection During Interviews Do MatterJoin me for and amazing conversation with William Vanderbloemen We discuss the importance of being able to articulate yourself during an interview. It's not about just saying what you think the interviewer wants to hear; it's about being genuine and demonstrating how your unique experiences and qualities align with the position and company culture. Having a level of self-awareness can set you apart from other candidates and help you make a meaningful connection with the interviewer.   Contact – William Website - https://www.vanderbloemen.com/ Amazon – Be The Unicorn – By Wiliam Vanderbloemen  ...2023-11-0850 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationAs Dotty Says ”When your MVP is an A$$”Discover how to approach office confrontations and harness healthy debate to propel your team forward. Our latest episode with leadership consultant Dotty Posto who helps leaders overcome the "Curse of Chordal Hypocrisy". Don't miss it!   Contact Dotty Website – https://inplainsightinc.com/ E-mail - dotty@inplainsightinc.com   Leighann Lovely: [00:00:00] HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what needs to change. Our system has been shocked, practices have been questioned, and conversations are finally happening. We all know there has been a huge...2023-11-0149 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationFuture of Staffing and the Workforce as We Know ItAdam Gellert serial entrepreneur and lifer in the staffing industry joins me for a very enlighten conversation about the future of staffing and the workforce as we know it. Adam now the Founder and CEO of HireHippo and The Linkus Group Inc. permanent placement firms that take a different approach to hiring individuals. As he has moved through his career, he saw gaps in the market and have shifted to fill those gaps. Now offering a network of top talent of passive candidates, eliminating resume reviews and focusing on skills and culture. Join this amazing conversation with a forward-thinking...2023-10-1248 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationCandidate Experience is Evermore Important!This brilliant guest has been recognized as top 30 under 30 and is a linked in top marketing, career management and HR voice with 12,000 plus followers reaching 2 million across 70 countries. Join this amazing conversation about, about a what candidates want and how we can improve candidate experience.   Contact – Matt LinkedIN - linkedin.com/in/matt-parkin   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what needs to change. Our system has been shocked practices have been questioned, and conversations are finally happening. We al...2023-10-0447 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationCommunication Strategist for C-SuiteMichele Price is a brilliant multi-faceted women with a keen ability to understand humans and help them better understand themselves. As a Lifelong entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in leadership. As a leadership advisor and communication strategist for CEO’s, senior leaders and business owners. She is a master at asking the right question to bring out the right information at the right time to help leaders grow. Join us for a great and insightful conversation.   Contact Michele – LinkedIN - linkedin.com/in/micheleprice   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR prof...2023-09-2753 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationPreventing Injury Before it Happens in the WorkplaceDr. Delaine Fowler a business owner, forward thinker and keynote speaker who works to actively help prevent injury before it happens. This is one great conversation with Delaine to learn how she works with organizations to educate them about how the body moves and what can be adjusted to prevent injury. She is a wildly brilliant women and this is a conversation that you don’t want to miss.       Contact - accelerate-pt.com   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what nee...2023-09-2050 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationSpeaking, Coaching, Consulting and SurvivingWith 30 years in corporate helping fortune 500 companies grow their brands Sara Hanaway took the leap into entrepreneurship. Now as a speaker, coach and consultant she focuses on helping people and teams embrace change improve resilience and navigate through chaos. As someone that has experience personal and professional change, Sara knows all to well to help others navigate this. Tune in as this is a conversation that you don’t want to miss.   Contact -Sara Hanaway LinkedIN – linkedin.com/in/sarajhanaway Website - sarahanaway.com E-mail - sara@sarahanaway.com ...2023-09-1358 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLeader in Transformational Change!Lisa Carlin is a Strategic Execution Specialists whom works within organizations to help mentor her clients through transformational change. She has a 96% success rate with the clients that she works with. She has a global reach with the clients that she works with and has a true desire and passion to help those that she works with. Lisa has an amazing background and understanding for people, this is a great addition to Let’s Talk HR.     Contact Lisa – LinkedIN - linkedin.com/in/lisacarlin Website – futurebuildersgroup.com   Leighann...2023-09-0649 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationCareer Transitions are Hard, So Let’s Talk About It!After learning so much in her amazing career at CVS Health through managing and hiring others Jennifer pivoted her career. Jennifer Chavez advocate of women, especially veteran women, owns her own recruitment firm where she helps them transition from military life to civilian life by finding positions at companies that are veteran-ready. This is an amazing story and an amazing women.   Contact Jennifer – Phone Number - 623-387-8995 E-mail - jchavez@grnmoonvalley.com Website – grnmoonvalley.com/   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operati...2023-08-3048 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationRisk Mitigation Must Be Planned for When it Comes to EventsPlanning an event is hard, they are meant to be fun, educational, festive, and so many other things. What we don’t think about, is that planning an event is not just about all the detail of who will speak, how many chairs you need, it is also about how to keep your attendees as safe as possible if and when things come up. This week's guest shines a light on what an event hall is responsible for and what the host is responsible for. Tune in, because I was shocked!     Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR pr...2023-08-2347 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationHuman Resources - The Good, The Bad and The UglyAndrea Herran is an amazing business owner, that works to simply HR for her clients so they can say focused on what matters to them, their business. Join us as we talk about how much human resources has changed and continues to evolve as a profession.   Contact Andrea LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/focushr Website – http://FocusHR.biz Phone number – (773)531-8199   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what needs to change. Our system has been shoc...2023-08-1653 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationThe Do’s and Don’ts of AI for Creating ResumesJoin Wendy Terwelp and me as we dive into the world of AI and how it can be used as a tool to create resumes, but only a tool. Wendy celebrating her 25th year in business has seen a lot change over the years and continues to help her clients level up and find their personal brand. She also explains some of the challenges that come with using AI but also the great benefits if used as a tool and not the end all. This is a great conversation with a Brilliant Author, Executive Speaker, Speaker and so much...2023-08-0944 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationTrauma comes in many forms and we need to better understand it.Trauma comes in many forms and affects everyone differently. This guest knows all too well what trauma can do. Michelle Vande Hey now a coach and educator, helping others be trauma-informed and making sure to take care of themselves before burning out from over giving. Michelle is a strong and brilliant woman, join the conversation!   Contact Michelle LinkedIn - lightoflovecoaching.com  E-mail – michelle@lightoflovecoaching.com Website - lightoflovecoaching.com      Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggli...2023-07-1943 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the Conversation”People and Business Don’t Need Motivation, They Need Transformation” ~ William DeckWilliam Deck is a Success Mindset Coach, Keynote Speaker and so much more, by my account and conversation this is the person that you want to have in your circle. William takes real-world experience and understanding and helps people and businesses transform the way they see, feel, and understand the world. As he says in this interview and bio “People and businesses don’t need motivation, they need transformation” This is a conversation you will not want to miss!      Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out...2023-06-2152 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationYour Environment Matters, Not Just at Home But at Work!Something that we often that we forget is that people do better, even thrive, in environments that they feel comfortable and welcome in. Jennifer Rundell reminded me of this, she taught me a couple of tricks for my own space and has great advice on how you can make employees more productive with a couple of simple changes. We all know that sitting all day is not good for you and sitting under bad lighting is even worse, but there is so much more that goes into creating a healthy environment. It is not enough just to eliminate the...2023-06-1447 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationAddiction is Non-Discriminatory an Epidemic and Needs to Be Talked AboutAddiction is a real problem, some hide it, some are openly fighting it, and others have support but not enough. The only way that we can begin to understand the battle that so many fight is to talk about what addiction is. How it affects people and how companies can support their people instead of punishing them. Accounting to my two amazing guests, living in recovery can be not only wonderful, but can also be fun, and they are proof of this. Join us for a fun and educational conversation.   Contact Lane Kennedy – lin...2023-06-0755 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationAn Owner Who Live’s By ”Do As I Do”Mark Schneider is a true "Do and I Do", not "Do and I Say", kind of owner. He leads by example so that all the people that work at his company understand that they are there for a common purpose. To get the job done well and on time for their customers while still making it home on time to be with their families. We can all learn a little from this amazing conversation.    Contact Mark LinkedIN – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-schneider-39906a19/ Phone Number – 262-784-1010 Website – www.oscc...2023-05-3147 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationComplex HR Simplified, Hiring and Firing and Everything In-betweenA lifelong HR professional and consultant Susan Raemer-Rodriguez is the Chief HR Strategist at R & R Human Resources Solutions. Susie helps make complicated HR simple, we all know that in today’s world HR is constantly changing, and having a professional to assist is more important than ever. Susie helps with Hiring, termination, and everything in-between to make sure that people are treated with respect and that companies are protected. This is a great conversation that is well worth your time.   Contact Susie- Website – www.gethrresults.com Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/su...2023-05-1753 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationCorporate Career to Business Ownership and Hiring First EmployeeAfter climbing the corporate ladder into Executive leadership roles in Quality and Regulatory Affairs Rachel Kitzan has decided to venture down the entrepreneurship path. Rachel and her husband are opening a Rumble Boxing studio in Wisconsin later this summer, Rachel joins me to talk about the journey so far. Contact – LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-kitzan-486182165/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rachel.kitzan E-mail - rkitzan@ompimail.com Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out wha...2023-05-1055 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationNigerian Recruiter and HR Manager in the Tech Industry!This is one amazing conversation with an ambitious young professional that has made it his mission to pass on his positivity and success to Africans that are looking for an opportunity at great positions. Living in Nigeria nothing has been given to Joseph, he has worked hard for where he is and continues to do so. He helps others in the tech industry find great jobs, and declared on LinkedIN that his goal was to help 1 million Africans find jobs.     Contact Joseph LinkedIN - linkedin.com/in/josephnssien Website - https://we...2023-04-2641 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the Conversation4 Steps to Success, Seasons of Life and So Much MoreTraci Scherck is a business owner that focuses on building HR teams to help create best practices from the ground up. She and I had a great conversation about her 4 step process and the different seasons of life that we all go through. Traci is a podcast host, HR coach, and all-around Leader in her field.   Contact Traci E-mail - traci@elevatedtalentconsulting.com LinkedIN - linkedin.com/in/traci-scherck Podcast - https://elevatedtalentconsulting.com/podcast-2/   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at...2023-04-1945 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationHR Generalist with 20 Years of Experience, Wildly KnowledgeableWith 20 years in HR in a number of areas Jennifer Kramer is a true HR generalist, She is now the Executive Vice President for Benefits at Presidio. She and I had a great conversation about hiring, retention, and culture shifts. Not only does Jennifer offer a wealth of knowledge, but she also is highly intelligent and I truly enjoyed an amazing conversation with her.   Contact Jennifer E-mail - HR@Presidiogrp.com Phone number - 630-524-6153   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all...2023-04-1250 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationNon-Profit vs For-Profit really not all that differentI have always thought that non-profits and for-profits are so vastly different. In talking with this amazing guest not only did I learn that I was wrong, I learned that there is not much difference when it comes to hiring with a couple of key exceptions. Nancy Major an expert in all things non-profit brings so much valuable insight to this great episode about hiring and understanding non-profit organizations, with 30 years in the non-profit sector and experience managing teams up to 200 at times she is a wealth of knowledge. Nancy is an Author, a Speaker, Certified Coach and so...2023-04-0547 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationRunning Teams, Managing People, Building Culture!This is one conversation that you will not want to miss, Erin Marcus is a brilliant businesswoman that has years of experience in the corporate world that eventually lead to running her own business. She helps businesses and individuals get out of their own way to start running their businesses and stop letting their businesses from running them. She is a Founder, CEO, and Speaker for Conquer Your Business. She helps companies figure out what needs to do done next.      Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to f...2023-03-2952 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationHire for Culture, Train for Skill!Training and development has been a hot topic over the last year as our economy struggles to have enough people to fill the open positions in highly skilled rolls. This weeks guest Pat Riley knows all to well what targeted training can do for organizations or the lack of. Pat is the owner and CEO of New Horizons of Wisconsin a Training and Development company that helps people level up there skills. Join us for a great conversation!   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure ou...2023-03-2251 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationOwnership is Hard, Hiring is Harder, Work life Balance - UGH!Robin Elario to the leap into owning her own business in 2017 and since then has learned the roller coaster of business ownership. From the hiring, firing, training, and retention she has learned what it takes to make it work, but most importantly to find a work-life balance for herself while still maintaining a great culture for her remote employees. It is clear that she is doing something right so I would tune into this great conversation   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what ne...2023-03-1549 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationChange, Easy Right? Change Management Expert Knows All to Well How Hard It IsJessica is not only an entrepreneur with a heart of gold that has sought out to create fair work environments on both side, but is a brilliant women that works hard to understand people and the law. She has spent her career working with people assisting with so many things, one hot topic today is change management. As we navigate so many things changing in our world daily, having a person like Jessica and Ollenburg LLC is the only comfort many employers have, and I got the opportunity to talk with her, you don’t want to miss this gr...2023-03-0841 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationAI Tools are Not as Fool Proof as You ThinkMany companies large and small rely on automated intelligence for hiring, whether that be through the application process, assessment tools, or something else. What happens if we are not keeping up to date on the backend programming on these systems? Join me for an insightful conversation about the next wave of auditing rolling out with John Rood the founder and CEO of Proceptual. Website – https://proceptual.com/    Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what needs to change. Our system has been shocked practices have...2023-03-0141 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationIt’s Never to Early to Start NetworkingNetworking, as you have heard this season is so important and this is another fantastic conversation about the importance of networking. Tom Graybill the VP of Sales for Tri-Marq donates his time to help college-age and high school-age students learn the art of networking, a skill that we use from time to time and some of us more than others. Tom has a wealth of knowledge, with years in sales and a crazy cool background in news offering up great wisdom on the subject.      Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all l...2023-02-2248 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationUnderstanding Yourself and Your People to Create Positive, Healthy EnvironmentsTatyana St. Germain is a brilliant woman who focuses on providing guidance and coaching using development assessments, talent optimization tools and so much more. She is a straightforward, no-nonsense person and in today’s world we need more people helping companies and leaders have the hard conversations. Tatyana is amazing at her craft and this is a conversation that you won't want to miss.   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what needs to change. Our system has been shocked practices have been questioned, and...2023-02-1555 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationRecruiting Post Pandemic, Not Getting Any EasierThis is an eye-opening conversation with Robbie Reck a seasoned recruiter and owner of a boutique executive recruiting firm. Things in the world of staffing are constantly changing but it never makes the job easier, conversation with hiring managers and businesses continue to get more complex as does navigating the ever-changing wage battles and so much more. Join us for another great episode!   Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what needs to change. Our system has been shocked practices have been questioned, and co...2023-02-0852 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationThe Importance of True Relationship with Your Employees with Kellie CommonsKellie Commons is an HR geek by her own admission and a very smart one at that. She has been in some of the toughest industries to staff and manage, in my opinion. From manufacturing to food and beverage she knows how to create an environment that people want to work in. She invests time in understanding people so that true relationships can be developed.      Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, Business Owners and Operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what needs to change. Our system has been shocked practices have been ques...2023-02-0157 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationThe Importance of Networking and The True BenefitDon’t miss this amazing conversation with Kristin Gupta, a professional networker, recruiter, and connector of people. Kristin is the founder of Defining Leaders a place for people to come together to collaborate and connect as people in order to grow as leaders. Kristin saw a need and was able to fill that gap. Join our conversation as we talk about the art of networking and the importance of genuine relationships.    Leighann Lovely  00:20 HR professionals, business owners and operations at all levels are struggling to figure out what needs to change. Our system has b...2023-01-2545 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 24 - Leslie O’Connell - Empowering Greatness in OthersSeason 2 Finale   After 17 years at the same company, Leslie found herself looking for a new path, she is now the Founder and Principal of Team OC3, LLC where she is an executive coach working with C-suite executives and senior leaders. She is also an author, blogger and so much more. This was an amazing conversation with a brilliant, strong woman dedicated to empowering greatness in others.     Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional, business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling; our s...2022-12-2153 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 23 - Claudia Miller - Sought-after career coachClaudia Miller is a sought-after career coach, she is a brilliant woman. She has dedicated her career and focused her efforts on working with women and women of color. She has been featured in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider putting her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches. This is definitely a conversation you should check out!   Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling, our systems have been shocked practices ha...2022-12-1455 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 22 - William Toti - Navy Veteran, Autor and Heroic LeaderWilliam Toti is an amazing man that has dedicated his life to service, first the military, and now to helping others find a better way to transition out of the military into the civilian world. William made a profound statement, Stop Saying “Thank You for Your Service”, if it causes you to treat your veteran employees differently. Let’s be clear this does not mean to stop saying it, but rather take time to understand your employees instead of using a blanket statement. William is a hero, and one that continues to be one in many people’s eyes.    2022-12-0748 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 21 - John Robertson - Workforce Wellness Expert, Culture Alignment SpecialistSpeaking with John not only made me laugh until I cried, but he also taught me a great deal. John is a brilliant man that founded FORTLOG Services. He is a coach, guide, and facilitator as well as the Author of Run Toward the Roar. John specializes in Workforce Wellness and Culture Alignment. This is a conversation that you should tune into!     Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling, our systems have been shocked practices hav...2022-11-3048 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 20 - Tom Manning - Hard Conversation, Create GrowthCreating real culture is about having an open honest environment that allows managers and employees to communicate with trust. Tom Manning the founder of The Pathway Academy through his own experience and growth created an amazing training and coaching program for businesses to learn how to break down walls and create better environments for people to work in and communicated in. This is one amazing conversation with an amazing person driven by a true desire to help.   Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional, business owner or at the operations level trying to...2022-11-2352 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 19 - Anne Jocoby - Creative Business ProcessesAnne Jacoby is an amazing woman who started her career in the arts as a professional singer, actor, and dancer. As many of us know and have experienced, she reevaluated her life and decided to take a new path. In early 2000 she went into the business world, eventually finding her way back to her creative roots. She founded her own business that focuses on just that. This was an amazing conversation, with a talented person.   Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together an...2022-11-1642 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 18 - Lori Highby - Creating Culture -Some People Make it Look EasyOwning and running a business is not for the faint of heart, businesses open and close all the time. Even if you manage to succeed you then have to manage the business, and the team, and then as you grow you have to create an environment that people want to work in. Lori Highby is a fantastic example of a successful entrepreneur, who puts a great emphasis on culture, growth, and education. This is and must hear episode.   Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to und...2022-11-0945 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 17 - Randy Wilinski - Understanding People to Build CultureRandy Wilinski, is someone who loves people and puts the utmost importance on customer service, thus making him the perfect person to speak about how to create and maintain culture because after all if we treated our employees more like customers and less like numbers we would find our employees as loyal as our customer. However, it starts with understanding and this is something that Randy speaks, trains, and coaches about. This is a fantastic conversation, don’t miss it!   Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the oper...2022-11-021h 04Let‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 16 - Barb Waala - Following DreamsWhat an amazing conversation with Barb Waala! Barb is a Coach who provides strategic support and accountability to help those clarify, pursue, and achieve their life and business goals. Those in HR and Staffing often take for granted how hard it truly can be to figure out, what you want to be when you grow up and then how to pursue those dreams. Barb found her passion for helping those looking for guidance and support.   Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand wh...2022-10-261h 00Let‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode - 15 - Whitney Rekowski - W2 employee to OwnerWhitney Rekowski went from a W2 employee to owner, followed by her husband, and has not looked back. This is a great story of two people following their dream, not to say that they have not had bumps in the road, like many entrepreneurs. But like many Whitney joined the great resignation in 2021 and now runs a successful business offering others office space to create the perfect place to run their business.      Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You...2022-10-1947 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 14 - Amy Beacom and Sue CampbellAmy Beacom, Ed.D. and Sue Campbell are two amazing women that authored The Parental Leave Playbook. They have been leading the charge on rights for parental leave and helping businesses understand that a shift needs to happen on how we think about parental leave. This is one fantastic conversation that you should not miss.   Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling our systems have been shocked practices have been questioned and culture is the le...2022-10-1251 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 13 - Paula Rauenbuehler - Emotional IntelligencePaula Rauenbuehler is an amazing woman with a well-rounded background that crosses years of experience as well as countries, giving her a unique ability to understand people's behaviors, needs, and wants. Along with this, her areas of study are in emotional intelligence and now as a coach and speaker, she spends her time working with companies and individuals helping them find their true potential. She is also a Distinguished Fellow Coach with BetterUP     Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people wan...2022-10-0553 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 12 - Dr. Jim Kanichirayil - Understanding PeopleDr. Jim Kanichirayil is a student of people, with his Doctor of Education in Ethical Organizational Leadership. Jim has built, managed, and led teams, with most of his experience focusing on understanding why people join and leave companies. He also has a podcast called Cascading Leadership, which you should check out! This is a conversation you should check out, Dr. Jim is not only brilliant he is a fun interview and an educated one at that.     Leighann Lovely  00:19 If your are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to unde...2022-09-2850 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 11 - Karley Cunningham - Creating Culture and BrandsKarley Cunningham is a business owner and an adventurous and beautiful human. This was such an amazing conversation with a true entrepreneur that has an amazing spirit, she helps her clients understand how to create an internal and external culture in order to accelerate their business.   Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling our systems have been shocked practices have been questioned and culture is the leading conversation. Let's learn how culture is created, sustained, an...2022-09-211h 00Let‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 10 - Julie Miller Davis - Lifelong TrainerJulie Miller Davis is a lifelong educator, that took a different direction when she wanted to dedicate more time with her family and eventually found her way back into education on a different platform. She now runs her own successful business owner, as a speaker, and productivity training with JMD.        Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling, our systems have been shocked practices have been questioned and culture is the leading conversation. Let's learn...2022-09-1443 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 9 - Wanda Fox - People, Food, and ConversationWanda Fox is a true entrepreneur who left corporate life, ran a flower farm, and now has a successful grazing table catering business that offers her the ability to get to know people and have great conversations that allows her to service her clients and grow her network the way she loves to. Join me to hear about Wanda’s journey.      Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling, our systems have been shocked practices have been q...2022-09-0741 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 8 - Chaplain Krista Hull - PassionChaplain Krista Hull is an amazing woman, she is passionate, tenacious and a survivor in her own right. She now walks alongside women at their most weak and vulnerable to help them heal. Building a business alone is not easy, but creating a place for hope offering a safe place and so much more is not for the faint of heart.   Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling, our systems have been shocked practices have be...2022-08-3145 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 7 - Michael Creed - Driven Leaders, Wear Heavy CrownsMichael Creed is a driven and true entrepreneur, like many, he did not have an easy path and in the mortgage industry, things will always be hills, valleys, and mountains to be conquered. Michael, however, is a force that has built a successful team and processes that has proven results. As a leader, he not only wears many hats, he creates policy runs a team, and has date night without exception every week.      Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want...2022-08-2447 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 6 - Dr. Batsheva Guy - Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Batsheva Guy is one amazing woman with determination and dedication not only in her personal life but in her professional life. She specializes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting. She is highly educated; she is a mother but most importantly Sheva is a person that wears her heart on her sleeve and is honest. This was a one-of-a-kind conversation that is worth listening to.   Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional, business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling, our systems have be...2022-08-1752 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 5 - Ben Zang - Changing CareersBen Zang is not only a brilliant businessman, he ran a successful restaurant. He is one that has had the pleasure of having a second career that offered him time to also raise a family. Ben is a wonderful study of people and business owners alike, taking a human approach to Health care benefits. This is one amazing conversation you should not miss.   Leighann Lovely  00:21 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want, you may be struggling. Our systems have been shocked pr...2022-08-1059 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 4 - David Belman - Award-Winning Business OwnerDavid Belman is an amazing business owner who had to find his own path despite being a second-generation business owner. David now runs an award-winning business that also allows him to give back to his community, one of David’s passions is Project Finally Home. He and his company are able to build homes for deserving veterans through the charity of others. On top of this, he is involved in many other personal projects and has created an amazing culture that people want to work in.     Leighann Lovely  00:18 If you are an HR profe...2022-08-0348 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 3 - Janelle Benjamin - DEI SpecialistJanelle Benjamin is an amazing woman with an even more amazing story of how she came to run her own business. While her story is amazing it is not necessarily a fair or happy one, but one that we should all learn from. There is something to be said about the hard moments in life that set us on the paths that we are meant to be on. Janelle has defiantly found not only her path but becomes someone that this world needs more of. As a DEI expert, advocate and trained lawyer Janelle has a true understanding of...2022-07-2750 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 2 - Jaime White - Mother, Owner, CoachJoin Jaime White and me as we talk about her amazing experience including growing up with a serial entrepreneur, her 20 years of experience in real estate development and small business ownership, that lead her to her true calling in coaching others to help them find their true passions. Jaime is a mother of 6, she is outspoken and a strong woman, definitely a conversation I truly enjoyed having.   Leighann Lovely  00:22 If you are an HR professional business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want, you may be struggling. Our sy...2022-07-201h 01Let‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 1 - Andy Weins - Serial EntrepreneurCheck out episode 1 of season 2, where I have Andy Weins is in the hot seat. Andy is a one-of-a-kind serial entrepreneur, veteran, speaker, coach, and all-around genuine human. We dive in on creating culture, understanding people, and running a successful business.     Leighann Lovely  00:19 If you are an HR professional, business owner or at the operations level trying to understand what people want. You may be struggling, our systems have been shocked practices have been questioned, and culture is the leading conversation. Let's learn how culture is created, sustained, and why it should be the...2022-07-1348 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 23 - Your Mindset Matters! - Betsy ClarkSpeaker, coach, artist and all-around amazing inspiration. Betsy is also a seasoned business owner and understands business and life. If you are looking for tips on self-discovery this may be the person to take a listen to. She focuses on Mindset and accessing your brilliance.      Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We a...2022-06-081h 06Let‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 22 - Dream big or small, just follow your path, Jamie WhiteHave you ever dreamed of becoming a cashier, this guest started out with this dream. However, she quickly realized that her path did not end there. She was destined for so much more, her path was not straight but it was amazing, unique, and not finished.     Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of work...2022-06-0159 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 21 - Brian Herczeg - Learning From MistakesNot only is this guest my boss, but he's also brilliant, fun, teaches me new things, and has a management style all his own that is not only forward-thinking but creates a place that people want to be a part of.  Leighann Lovely  0:15  Let's talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that there has bee...2022-05-2551 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 20 - Elzie D. Flenard III - The MayorAn inquisitive mind wanted to know all he could about business and because he took the initiative to ask the questions, he found his way to becoming The Mayor of Podcast Town. A dynamic and creative individual with so much to offer the world.  Elzie D. Flenard III    Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and reta...2022-05-1841 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 19 - Dylan Sessler - Real Talk, Mental HealthIt is an extraordinary gift to be able to have true compassion and empathy for others while also refraining from judgment and criticism. This guest is one of a kind because he has life experience that offers understanding in so many ways.  Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that there ha...2022-05-1150 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 18 - B.A.D - Blessed, Anointed and Destined - Dana WilliamsonTune in for a truly authentic conversation with Dana and me as she walks through her path of discovery and why she is so amazing at helping others find their path.  Join us! Dana Williamson Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that there has been a hu...2022-05-0446 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 17 - Endotype Formula - Laura HullemannLaura, Creator of the Endotype Formula and Author of My Walk, My Way is such an amazing woman with so much to offer. Join me for this amazing conversation to learn more.   Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business Owners, and Employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that there has been a huge shift in what people want. generations are...2022-04-2747 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 16 - Jonathan Heider - Motivational SpeakerThis guest is one with drive, intelligence, and amazing accomplishments. He is also so much fun to talk with and has taught me a lot about myself in a very short time. I hope you tune in and enjoy the conversation as much as I did.  Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We al...2022-04-2045 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 15 - Emotional Intelligence - Roger WolkoffRoger Wolkoff, an expert in Emotional Intelligence is a highly empathetic person and one that found his passion for coaching and public speaking in hopes to create work environments that people don't want to leave.  Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that there has been a huge shift in what pe...2022-04-1342 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 14 - Good Friend Inc - Denise and ChelseaTwo amazing women with a mission, one close to the heart and for an amazing cause.  Denise Schamems and Chelsea Budde Co-Founders of Good Friend Inc.  Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that there has been a huge shift in what people want. generations are coming together, more tha...2022-04-0654 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 13 - Finding Help, Where to go - Ashley PodziusPeople need help at all different times, for all different reasons, sometimes knowing who to turn to is all that is needed. People like Ashley, today's guest, is an amazing person and resource for others. Join me!   Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences and talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that there has been a huge shift in...2022-03-3043 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 12 - Employee Rights - Michael BrownNo one likes to be faced with the idea that they are going to have to get a lawyer involved, but sometimes it becomes necessary. Michael and I get real about things still happening in the world of bad business and inappropriate actions.     Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences, to talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know...2022-03-2355 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 11 - Teri Kerr -Overcoming ProcrastinationShe is a hockey mom, cancer survivor, creative warrior, and badass ball of Canadian sunshine. Most importantly she is just one awesome person that makes me smile!   Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences, to talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that there has been a huge shift in what people want. generations are coming together, mo...2022-03-1646 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 9 - Great Idea! - Hanna PaulNot only is this guest an amazing inspiration, a brilliant and beautiful soul, she also has an amazing story of how she ended up at a great company helping others find their voice to inspire others. Hanna Paul of Ideawake, joins us for a great conversation!   Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences, to talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all ge...2022-03-0247 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 8 -Challenges with Growth - Andrew BartlowGrowing Pains are hard, they don't get easier the bigger you get just more complex. So understanding your focus and what's most important is something that this guest can differently help with.  Andrew Bartlow, to put it simply, is wildly brilliant!  Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's talk. HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences, to talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that the...2022-02-2339 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 7 - Understanding People - Jamar JonesUnderstanding people and the way they think is an art form that many take a lifetime to achieve. Others have a natural ability, still, others learn through experience (trial and error). Jamar may be a natural or a combination, but he sure has an ability.  Jamar Jones, Business Owner, Speaker, and Author of Changer Your Circle, Change Your Life     Leighann Lovely  00:15 Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences, to talk about what's working and what's not. How we can impro...2022-02-1636 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 5 - Consulting the Expert on Hiring - Amy BinghamWhat is happening in a virtual world with staffing companies and how are they pivoting to keep up with the ever-changing times. What's next and how do they stay on the cutting edge? Amy Bingham, President of Bingham Consulting Professionals    Leighann Lovely  0:15   Let's talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners, and employees to come together and share experiences, to talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that ther...2022-02-0222 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 4 - New City, New Job - Alejandra FragaThis is the time to make a change, but here is one story you have to hear! Alejandra Frago and her roommate moved halfway across the country with no jobs. Goodnews, they had no trouble finding them. Tune in to hear her story and get some great do's and don't when you are interviewing.    Leighann Lovely  0:15   Let's talk. HR is a place for HR business owners to share experience, talking about what's working, what's not how we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We a...2022-01-2633 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 3 - The Way Out - Eli and Ruben are awesome!For so long there has been a major issue with how we as a society help or handle those reentering society after time spent incarcerated, many people are given limited resources and very limited time to accomplish what they need to do to become what is deemed productive members of society. Meet Eli and Ruben, they are on a mission to change this!  Eli Rivera, CEO & Co-Founder, The Way Out  Ruben Gaona, COO & Co-Founder, The Way Out    Leighann Lovely  0:15   Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and em...2022-01-1938 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 2 - Making it Human Again - AJ KruseWouldn't it be nice if we all had jobs that were driven by a deeper passion from within? Today I talk with an amazing person that inspires me to do better and be better, simply because I can feel the passion that he has for the work he does without compromise to his personal life, AJ Kruse, The Concept Illustrator at humanworks.   Leighann Lovely  0:15   Let's Talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners and employees to come together and share experiences, to talk about what's working and what's not. How we can imp...2022-01-1244 minLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationLet‘s Talk HR - Humanizing the ConversationEpisode 1 - What is this all about?Join me and Robb Conlon as he takes the reigns to interview me about Let's Talk HR - Humanizing the Conversation.    Leighann Lovely  0:15   Let's talk HR is a place for HR professionals, business owners, and employees to come together and share experiences, to talk about what's working and what's not. How we can improve best practices so that companies can better attract, train and retain all generations of workers. We all know that there has been a huge shift in what people want. Generations are coming together more than ever, on what's important. Mental heal...2022-01-0532 min