Podcasts about hr consulting

DEI is Broader Than Just Race - Dyann McDowell emphasizes that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) isn't only about race—it includes disability, body type, age, religion, and more. Creating inclusive workplaces means considering everyone's needs.Eric here. I sit down with Dyann McDowell, a seasoned HR professional and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) expert with over 25 years of experience. Dyann shares her journey from traditional HR training to her pivotal role in DEI—well before it became a mainstream corporate focus. Together, we talk about the most pressing challenges facing today's workplaces: the evolving meaning of DEI beyond race, the resurgence of incivility, and why genuine inclusion and civility are more critical than ever.Dyann brings a fresh, honest perspective on what's working and what isn't in DEI, highlighting the danger of divisive tactics and the importance of true conversation and curiosity. She draws from personal and professional stories—from lessons on privilege to the very real impacts of workplace culture—to illustrate how organizations can move past surface-level initiatives and create truly welcoming, high-performing environments.Hear more about Dyann's latest project, “Civility Unleashed,” a new framework designed to help organizations not only address but transform toxic workplace behavior, build accountability, and foster real, sustainable change. If you're passionate about the future of work—or just want to be inspired by a candid, solutions-oriented leader—this episode is a must-listen.Here are three key takeaways that stood out to me:DEI Goes Beyond Race: Dyann emphasizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion aren't just about race. True DEI means considering all forms of difference—ability, size, age, gender, and more—to ensure everyone feels like they belong and can contribute fully.Civility Is a Business Necessity: The rise of toxic workplace behaviors and incivility isn't just a social or moral issue—it's a bottom-line problem. Dyann shares that only 16% of today's workforce is actively engaged, and uncivil behavior is a top driver of disengagement and turnover. Building a respectful, civil culture is non-negotiable for organizational success.Curiosity and Civil Discourse Matter: One of the most compelling parts of the discussion was the urgency to bring back curiosity and civil discourse. Dyann advocates for workplaces where difficult conversations happen with empathy and openness, rather than judgment or division. “If we're not opening up the conversation, then we're not advancing.”Key Moments04:12 DEI's Future Post-Election Analysis06:31 "Glasses and Unfair Blame"10:33 Generational Privilege and Education13:20 Debate Over Wilson School Naming17:20 Reevaluating Affirmative Action Beliefs19:41 Misconceptions About DEI22:32 "Curiosity Deficit's Societal Impact"27:42 "Six-Second Rule in Decision-Making"29:20 Rise in Workplace Misconduct Cases34:33 "Superstars' Behavior Excused at Work"35:39 Leadership's Impact Flows Downward44:50 Owning Mistakes with Grace45:44 Empowering Employees Against Microaggressions48:55 "Empowering Employees Through Constructive Dialogue"52:45 "Understanding Emotional Intelligence"55:54 "Leaning In to Listen and Learn"59:11 "Divine 3 AM Mosaic Vision"Dyann McDowell is a powerhouse in the world of Human Resources and Training. As the President and HR Business Partner at Training Marbles, Inc., a company revolutionizing HR Consulting and training. With a mission to elevate conversations and exceed...

Like so many domestic violence survivors, author A.E. Lee never thought it would happen to her. She stopped in to share how writing her books “One of the Lucky Ones” and “Always” helped her and her children to heal. Learn more on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

Musk ditches DOGE & blasts Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” amid their feud! Plus, find out what Europeans really think of us. AND: A Chinese scholar caught smuggling a pathogen from UMich – the CCP's war on civilization is real. Wake up, America! Watch now!" Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: andrey3dp; BinzariFilms; Hanna Tor; keisi_melc; NatureBoy; Sotisare; Media Whalestock; berkerdag; MadMadBoy; ProCartoon; VitApSwF; vidoc; Capsule; vidoc; Relative Media; Kycheryavuy; Abdulkadir Sal; Marykor; FynneFilms; Raven production; DanHanscom; DCStudio; Marco Livolsi; y yanmednias; videokot; SeventyFour; videophilia; francescosgura; DragonImages; Anatolii Mazhora; Evgeniy Shkolenko; Art Allure Animations; mlinnikov; IconsX; ntl-studio; Solstice Studios; copperpipe; Roroiisha; LUNAMARINA

Senator Booker's 25-hour "April Fool's Day" speech wasn't just a waste of OUR money; reports suggest his campaign was soliciting funds DURING it! That's a direct violation of Senate ethics rules separating official duty from campaign cash. This isn't just politics; it's about integrity and respecting American taxpayers. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: CuteDesigns; Silverman Media Services, LLC; Natural Wonder; RenderX; Art Allure Animations; AeMachine

Curious about how HR and finance teams can work together to drive real change in the workplace? In this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with Vrinda Sasidhar, Vice President - HR Consulting at HSBC and a seasoned HR leader with 15 years of experience across banking, tech, and process outsourcing. Vrinda shares what she's learned about building bridges between people and numbers—from using psychology to engage employees, to staying ahead in a world where AI handles the grunt work. Tune in for Vrinda's practical tips on staying curious, continuously growing your skills, and navigating the challenges of today's rapidly evolving finance landscape. If you're interested in how modern HR and finance teams can collaborate for success—and you want advice that's as real as it is actionable—this candid conversation is worth a listen. Sponsor:Today's episode is brought to you by U.S. Bank. U.S. Bank is a trusted financial partner for our clients, businesses and communities. We believe in doing the right thing and putting people first. It's an honor to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute for the tenth consecutive year. From commercial credit cards and program management tools to innovative payment technologies and transportation offerings, U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems has the right solution to help your organization reduce payment costs, enhance control and streamline your entire payment processing function. We'll partner with you to uncover your challenges and provide smart, clear and honest guidance to help you meet the financial goals for your business. Visit usbank.com/corporatepayments to learn more.

What started as a simple favor - answering a CEO's question - turned into a writing gig, then a speaking opportunity, and ultimately a thriving consultancy. With roots in a family of General Motors workers and a background in psychology and employment law, Diane Faulkner, Founder of Human Resources, Made Easy, has become a trusted partner for small businesses navigating the complexities of people management. Unlike the scripted responses of corporate HR hotlines, Diane brings something refreshingly different: decades of hands-on HR expertise, empathy grounded in real-world experience, and a sharp eye for compliance. In a wide-ranging discussion on the A Better HR Business podcast, Diane and I talked about: ✅ Her journey from corporate HR executive to founder of Human Resources Made Easy, and what it really takes to go independent. ✅ How writing and public speaking became powerful tools to grow her consulting business. ✅ The most common HR compliance misconceptions small business owners face. ✅ Why tasks like I-9 audits, employee handbooks, and contractor classifications often trip up small businesses. ✅ How Diane's hands-on experience sets her apart from larger, impersonal HR call centers. ✅ The role of networking (both in-person and on LinkedIn) and content creation in building a client base. ✅ Her book “Don't Get Sued, Get Smart” and the critical HR laws small business owners often don't know they don't know. ✅ And much more! You can find the podcast discussion on the Get More HR Clients website. You can also find the 'A Better HR Business' podcast on all the main podcast players, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Feel free to tag in or share the show with any friends who are busy growing an HR-related business (recruitment, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, HR admin, etc). Website: www.humanresourcesmadeeasy.com and www.fullcirclepress.net LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/diane-faulkner-freelance-writer-hr-tech-editor-health-book-ghostwriter/ For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast  HR BUSINESS GROWTH RESOURCES Get the new book - Grow A Successful HR Business Your Way Consulting Services For HR Software And Consulting Firms: Consulting Services. VISIT GET MORE HR CLIENTS Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? Visit the Get More HR Clients website for articles, newsletters, podcasts, videos, resources, and more.

A federal court struck down the DOL's overtime rule increasing minimum annual salaries for exempt employees! This means the higher thresholds are out, at least for now. Businesses, stay tuned! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - chromadreamcoat; KurArt; Pressmaster; Silverman Media Services, LLC; NatureBoy

Why aren't Americans protesting Putin bombing Ukrainian civilians? Has Seattle finally gone off the deep end? What are the courts saying now about Trump's tariffs? Find out on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: FynneFilms; Evgeniy Shkolenko; francescosgura; Art Allure Animations; Visual Vortex; Marykor; Kycheryavuy; memodji; Arthur Cauty; RomanS24; Sotisare; CuteDesigns; Highway_motion; Aemachine; SVZUL; IconsX; Valery Vasilyeu; Silverman Media Services, LLC; 3000ad; Benchart-Store; SeventyFour; Photobeps; PD-Media; ONEINCHPUNCH; Magiclantern; alchera; DeanielMegias; AnnaStills; Katecat; Mykola_Kondrashev

Arguing about the discovery process in a lawsuit is rarely headline-making, but all the rules flew out the window when TwitterX sued Media Matters. Learn more this week on Business Law 101!!Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - cgitechnology; KurtArt; SVZUL; AnnaStills

This week Tomohiko Taniguchi - a former advisor to the Japanese Prime Minister- dropped by. He weighed in on Japan's electoral system, their newly elected PM, and how the international community views America's politics and presidency. Listen to it on Saving America!    Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

Mitch McConnell has spent an almost unbelievable 49 years in politics, and far too many of those have been spent bumbling around Washington long after he should have gone home. He's absolutely the poster child for why we need term limits! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: CuteDesigns; Aemachine; Tromeur; Art Allure Animations

A serial litigator argued the judge in his case was biased against his industry because of a novel she published. Learn more about recusing a judge this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - AnnaStills; DragonImages; ivandalyb

You started your HR consultancy for freedom—so why does it feel like you're working more than ever? In this episode, I explore the fine line between being driven and becoming a workaholic. We'll unpack:

In a truly bizarre case, a handful of angry executives and employees from California-based EBay decided to cross the country to harass, stalk, and vandalize the home of a Michigan couple. Learn more this week on Business Law 10! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Tekoew; DCStudio; Laricha; AnnaStills; SVZUL; OlegDoroshin; videophilia; motiondesigns2D; ONEINCHPUNCH; DragonImages; CreativPixl

The International Criminal Court (ICC) discredited itself entirely when it issued an arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister. Netanyahu was protecting his country and his religion from repeated terrorist attacks. They must be allowed to defend themselves. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: eSky Studio; francescosgura; Binzari Films; Laricha

The lawsuit against President Trump filed by his former attorney, Michael Cohen, has finished winding its way through the courts. Find out what happened this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - KurtArt; Girish; ProCartoon; IconsX; Jordan Hatfield; videophilia; Kycheryavuy; Silverman Media Services, LLC

Is the trade war with China finally over? Is the invasion by Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua being covertly facilitated by their government? Does the demise of the Chevron Doctrine mean a potential windfall for the USA? Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: MarinaTR; gnepphoto; Marco Livolsi; michelangeloop; SNeG17; Laricha; Grzegorz Gill; uralbear; Valery Vasilyeu; ntl-studio; Fynne Films; Pitchlook; Hanna Tor; MadMadBoy; Pressmaster; Visual Vortex; Petrunine; CuteDesigns; Nadia Grapes; ShotHappens; keisi_melc; FinFrameStudio; AnnaStills; Pitchlook; StockHolm; Shumi; Saicle; Sergey Grbanoff; SVZUL; SeventyFour; stockaerial; eSkyStudio; DragonImages; Made360; Alejandro Campollo; OxyMotion

Constructive discharge cases are notoriously hard to prove. Find out why this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - ntl-studio; AnnaStills; DCStudio; KurArt; DragonImages

Can social media companies be forced to give the courts information while prohibited from notifying the user – even if the user is the President? Learn more this week on Business Law 101! #BusisnessLaw101 Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Kycheryavuy; AnnaStills; IconsX; KurtArt; thevisual; Girish; Silverman Media Services, LLC

Professor Amy Wax recently grabbed the national spotlight when her comments about minority students went viral. We sat down this week to talk about affirmative action, her being rebranded a racist, and how UPenn first attacked and then tried to silence her.   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

Ever heard of La Gordiloca? She was arrested for violating an “unconstitutionally vague” law and set off a firestorm of legal arguments over civil rights and qualified immunity. Learn more this week on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - AliceCam; KurArt; MafMafBOy; Silverman Media Services, LLC; CuteDesigns; Mikko; AnnaStills

Why is UW's new building unusable? Should we still be dignifying Pulitzer Prizes? Why is stopping gain-of-function research altogether a terrible idea? Find out this week on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: MarinaTR; Valery Vasilyeu; CuteDesigns; videophilia; DCStudio; Pressmaster; Vink_Fan; Motionium; Magiclantern; Raven production; Visual Vortex; Kycheryavuy; Laricha; Marco Livolsi; eSky Studio; Evgeniy Shkolenko; Rukaveshka; francescosgura; Claudio Diviza; ATW Stock; Stockbusters; IVZ; AnnaStills; MA; magicmore; spc01; Creuxnoir; VadymLoginov; so.ni.ka; Photobeps; VNStock; 2ragon; AeMachine; Danilo Sanino; ndanko; Matteo Ermeti; Jordan Hatfield; Nature Boy

In this episode, Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD gets real about the challenges HR consultants face during the summer months — from juggling childcare to dealing with slower client response times — and reveals why now is not the time to take your foot off the gas. She shares proven strategies to help you build visibility, have better discovery calls, and attract more clients (even if you only have a few hours a week). Sarah also introduces the brand-new 6-Week Summer Sales Coaching Programme, which replaces the usual July Bootcamp to focus on what consultants need most right now: sales momentum. This episode is packed with practical tips, relatable insights, and a game plan to help you make the most of your summer — and head into September with a solid pipeline.

Do you know what to do if a police officer or government official come to your office? If they want to speak to someone? Poke around? Attorney David Schein suggests some ground rules, this week on Business Law 101! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: - Motionium; Nardavarstory; stockyana; DragonImages; ONEINCHPUNCH; SeventyFour; Stockbusters; cgmotion; DCStudio

The papal conclave ended with the surprise election of the first ever American Pope, Leo XIV, who is variously described as a probable centrist and as likely to continue in the fashion of Pope Francis. Hear more on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: Capsule; Jeff Whyte Photography; Vaivirga; Grzegorz Gill; ManManStudio; v_creative; AntonioGravante; Grigor Yepremyan

Is there trouble for Trump's economic goals 100 days in?  What upsetting new record has consumer debt set? Who is the teenager who fell from the sky and lived to tell the tale? Find out this week on Saving America!  Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: Photology80; Salman Qedirov; Valery Vasilyeu; FinFrameStudio; Hamidreza Bekrani; barsrind; Marco Livolsi; Highway_motion; Kycheryavuy; Todor; Visual Vortex; Stockbusters; memodji; Media Whalestock; Nature Boy; Denis Lunyakin; ivandalyb; Alen Tkalcec; Marykor; zheleznova; copperpipe; dubassy; Pressmaster; Bardhok Ndoji; mediame.pro; Mahbubur Rahman; Laricha; Mr.Heisenberg; StockHolm; Evgeniy Shkolenko; CuteDesigns; berkerdag; AnimixDesign; Filipe Samora; Gurbuz; Igor Tichonow; Photobeps; Alejandro Campollo; Giraffe Stock Studio; DCStudio; SeventyFour; Baldasaridstock

Text me!Have you ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes going from working in corporate to entrepreneurship to community building? Well you are in for a treat with this one! In this conversation, Jada Willis shares her entrepreneurial journey from leaving a corporate HR job to starting her own consulting firm, Willis HR, which she grew to a seven-figure business before selling it. She discusses the importance of community building, particularly through her Grow Forward Community for women, and emphasizes the significance of workplace culture and leadership in retaining employees. Jada also highlights the challenges of entrepreneurship and the need for support and mentorship for CEOs.takeawaysIn 2016, she left her six-figure corporate job to start Willis HR.She grew my business to a seven-figure company and sold it in 2022.She focuses on growth coaching for passionate leaders.She helps leaders change people to evolve their culture.She started the Grow Forward Community for professional women.There was a gap in the market for hands-on HR consulting.She built her business through speaking engagements and referrals.Self-leadership is crucial for entrepreneurs.Workplace culture impacts employee retention and growth.Leaders need to appreciate employees on an individual level.Connect more with Jada HEREThanks for listening! Support the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow your LinkedIn account HERE ABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned LinkedIn Expert & Entrepreneur. I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help women how to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business on LinkedIn. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Feminine Founder Podcast and in 2025 I launched my LinkedIn Digital Marketing Agency. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Connect with me on LinkedIn HERE and follow the podcast page HERE IG @cpennington55 Buy ChilledVino HERE I'm so happy you are here!! Thanks for listening!!!

This week I sat down with political refugee turned political candidate Claudio Gutierrez to discuss his history, how that shaped his political ideology, and what he hopes to accomplish in the Texas legislature.   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

How should Trump's first 100 days be graded? Why do people assume conservatives hate the environment? Are you entitled to a college degree? Find out on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: bestmotion; Elada; Creux noir; Dzianis Vasilyeu; StockHolm; motionium; Kycheryavuy; 3000ad; FinFrameStudio; CuteDesigns; Anatolii Mazhora; Boltion Graphics; Denis Lunyakin; barsrind; Silverman Media Services, LLC; Alex_Aerial; designprojects; KurtArt; Magiclantern; Filipe Samora; YUKI FILM; urzine; OrlowskiDesigns; SeventyFour; Todor; StockHolm; VinkFan; DCStudio; Vladislav Kasintsev; Action14; Laricha; Volv; Javanni; Hamidreza Bekrani; Stockbusters; keisi_melc; RelativeMedia; michelangeloop; Pitchlook; stasylionet

Employment lawsuits in the U.S. remain a problem. A recent survey found that 37% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) had faced an employee lawsuit in the past year. While large corporations have legal teams at the ready, small businesses often depend on a single, dedicated HR professional juggling everything. That's why Adam Daines, Founder and CEO of ADDA, didn't just observe the AI revolution in HR - he and his team created MyHRAlly: a secure, closed AI platform built specifically to empower HR teams in small and mid-sized businesses. AI isn't here to replace people. It's here to relieve HR teams from the flood of administrative tasks, so they can focus on what truly matters: fostering trust, driving innovation, and enabling growth within their organizations. In a wide-ranging discussion, Adam and I talked about: ✅ The challenge of pricing HR consulting, especially with unpredictable employee relations. ✅ How employees today are more aware of their rights, thanks to online resources and legal advertising. ✅ The complexity of delivering HR services across multiple states with different employment laws. ✅ MyHRAlly, the AI-driven HR platform Adam and his team developed. ✅ Why AI in HR should support - not replace - the human element. ✅The role of strategic partnerships in scaling MyHRAlly. ✅ And much more. You can find the podcast discussion on the Get More HR Clients website and on the Podcast: A Better HR Business LinkedIn page. You can also find the 'A Better HR Business' podcast on all the main podcast players, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Feel free to tag in or share the show with any friends who are busy growing an HR-related business (recruitment, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, HR admin, etc). Website: www.addainfusion.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adam-daines-0b83291b/ For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast  HR BUSINESS GROWTH RESOURCES Get the new book - Grow A Successful HR Business Your Way Consulting Services For HR Software And Consulting Firms: Consulting Services. VISIT GET MORE HR CLIENTS Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? Visit the Get More HR Clients website for articles, newsletters, podcasts, videos, resources, and more.

Even now I'm horrified that the illegal immigrant who murdered Laken Riley didn't even get the death penalty. I lay it out this week on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: CuteDesigns; IVZ; MadMadBoy; IconsX; AeMachine; NatureBoy; Visual Vortex

Who's really in charge of the Panama Canal? Why do the Dumbocrats still let Biden speak? Is it finally open season on Letitia James? Find out this week on Saving America!  Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: CuteDesigns; Visual Vortex; eSky Studio; Evgeniy Shkolenko; Marco Livolsi; AnnaStills; stasylionet; keisi_melc; ShotHappens; ntl-studio; Petrunine; Valery Vasilyeu; mscreativevideo; SeventyFour; Kycheryavuy; DragonImages; Pressmaster; vectorwin; Todor; ankabala; ndanko; ONEINCHPUNCH; Silverman Media Services, LLC; thevisual; Girish; MA; BinzariFilms; Laricha; Andriy; IconsX; Stephen Johnson; Render X; Oksana_Kumer; trahko; Filipe Samora

My guest this week is John Gardner, who went from high school dropout to major manufacturing entrepreneur. Listen in as we chat about his journey, the problem of offshoring labor, and his book “Manufacture Local: How to Make America the Manufacturing Superpower of the World.”   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

How is the government swinging back at woke universities? Is Jill Biden why Trump won in 2024? Why did SCOTUS vote to bring back a deported alleged gang member? Find out on Saving America!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo Credits: Highway_motion; chromadreamcoat; Marco Livolsi; barsrsind; ABCreative; Valery Vasilyeu; Djsapa; gnepphoto; francescosgura; RelativeMedia; Dzianis Vasilyeu; Anatolii Mazhora; CuteDesigns; StockHolm; stasylionet; KurtArt; Shumi; ProCartoon; AnnaStills; Blagvadim; Art Allure Animations; Silverman Media Services, LLC; Arthur Cauty; bydronevideos; ShotHappens; michaelangeloop; eSky Studio; Laricha; Tatiana; Jane Vershinin; videophilia; OlegDoroshin

The Los Angeles City Council and LA School Board both put out empty gestures affirming that they'd rather protect illegal immigrants than the safety of their legal, tax- paying residents. Find out more this week on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: Hanna Tor; LUNAMARINA; OrlowskiDesigns; RomanS24; Solstice Studios; Kycheryavuy; AeMachine

Tune in on TALRadio English on Spotify and Apple Podcast for a special interview with Dr. T.V. Rao, Chairman of T.V. Rao Learning Systems Pvt Ltd, as he joins host Sandy to share his journey, the evolution of HR, and expert insights into modern workforce challenges. From launching his consulting firm to tackling “quiet quitting” and remote culture, Dr. Rao offers powerful takeaways for HR professionals and leaders alike. Don't miss Insights on Modern Workforce Challenges, Leadership, and the Future of HR Consulting.Host : SandyGuest : Dr.TV.Raoyou can reach TV.Rao @raotalam@gmail.com#TALRadioEnglish #HRLeadership #TVRao #WorkforceTrends #LeadershipInsights #ModernHR #HRConsulting #FutureOfWork #EmployeeEngagement #QuietQuitting #RemoteWorkCulture #PeopleStrategy #TouchALife #TALRadio

What the latest with the Trump Tariffs and the Trade War? Is there a way around the 22nd amendment for Trump – and should there be? Why is defunding NPR and PBS on the table? Find out on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo Credits: Render X; ONEINCHPUNCH; Pressmaster; Mr.Heisenberg; Valery Vasilyeu; ndanko; copperpipe; 3000ad; urzine; DCStudio; Valentyn; Pressmaster; Selimmax; CuteDesigns; AnnaStills; Action 14; gnepphoto; StockHolm; videophilia; Pitchlook; Kalinicheva Elena; BSD; SeventyFour; keisi_melc; VitApSWF; BinzariFilms; Hanna Tor; Kycheryavuy; Tromeur; Andriy; v_creative; Render X; AliceCam; nicartoon; OrlowskiDesigns; dubassy; ProCartoon; Evgeniy Sckolenko; so.ni.ka; Mahbubur Rahman; Usoltsev_Kirill; Sergey Grbanoff; GarnaVutka; ndanko; IconsX; Salman Qedirov; ivandalyb; NatureBoy; Hamidreza Bekrani; memodji; YauheniK

This week I met up with Mandy Gunasekara, who was Chief of Staff at the EPA under Trump, to talk about why America needed to pull out of the Paris accord, the problem of the Deep State, and the solutions she suggests in her new book “Y'all Fired: A Southern Belle's Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the Swamp.”   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

How was SignalGate even a possibility? Why would anyone want to keep the Department of Education around? Isn't it time to rethink the racist Voting Rights Act? Think about it this week on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo Credits: RelativeMedia; Art Allure Animations; 3000ad; Kycheryavuy; motiondesign2D; magicmore; CuteDesigns; stacylionet; DCStudio; VFX_Angpao; FynneFilms; keisi_melc; Salman Qedirov; BSD; VlinkFan; VitApSWF; Motionium; copperpipe; Space Stock Footage; Visual Vortex; Marco Livolsi; Mykola_Kondrashev; eSkyStudio; Andrei Gorshkov; FinFrameStudio; Render X; Evgeniy Shkolenko; v_creative; Silverman Media Services LLC; Pressmaster; Media Whalestock; Polonio Video; soc01; Solstice Studios; Ami Bornstein; saicle; Andrey Zhuravlev; converse; bartamagraphic; DragonImages; Petrunine; barsrsind; Valery Vasilyeu ; alexdndz; SNeG17; okanakdeniz; SeventyFour; PhotoMuse; KurArt; OrlowskiDesigns; Kmeel; Arthur Cauty; MA; ankabala; ivandalyb; Johnathan; Pressmaster; AnnaStills; Zozulinskyi; Magiclantern; SeniaDm; MadMadBoy; KanaStudio; Action 14

The iconic convenience store chain 7-11 is closing hundreds of North American news – but buried in this news item is a perverse bit of good news. Find out more on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: motiondesign2D; barsrsind; Salman Qedirov; Action 14; Valery Vasilyeu ; Art Allure Animations; alexdndz; SNeG17

Are the tariff wars still dragging on? How are rabid judges the real problem in America? Why is Newsom's Medicaid bailout a ridiculous ask? Find out on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: BinzariFilms; Art Allure Animations; Shumi; FynneFilms; Visual Vortex; Abdulkadir Sal; Kycheryavuy; Pitchlook; conceptualmotion; LUDmyla; LucaGandCo; videokot; Marco Livolsi; Valery Vasilyeu; ntl-studio; ProCartoon; ivandalyb; Photology80; saicle; Magiclantern; IconsX; AnnaStills; Laravich; StockHolm; Cloudyew; Render X; Aemachine; Kmeel; CuteDesigns; Alex_Aerial; Stanislav Rassolov; Elada; Raven production; bartamagraphic; Tane4ka; magicmore; VadymLoginov; berkerdag; ATW Stock; RelativeMedia; videophilia; KurArt; Grzegorz Gill; SharkMedia; MAD_Productions; Silverman Media Services, LLC; vlad_star; DCStudio; Anatolii Mazhora; ONEINCHPUNCH; Pressmaster; Action 14; SeventyFour

A Deep Dive into HR Consulting and OutsourcingIn this episode, we spoke with Jim Cichanski, founder and CEO of Flex HR, about the evolving landscape of HR consulting and outsourcing. Jim shared his extensive experience in the industry, highlighting how Flex HR has grown over the past 25 years to become the largest HR consulting and outsourcing firm in the Southeast. Flex HR provides a comprehensive range of services, including employee onboarding, payroll management, and compliance oversight, helping businesses navigate the complexities of HR as they scale. Jim emphasized that professional HR support becomes essential as startups grow, enabling leaders to focus on core operations while ensuring compliance and employee satisfaction.Jim also discussed the increasing impact of technology and AI in the HR space. While automation can streamline processes like payroll and benefits management, he stressed the importance of maintaining a human touch in HR interactions to build trust and engagement. Flex HR serves companies with 50 to 500 employees, offering tailored solutions for both small and larger organizations. With a team of 50 consultants across the country, Flex HR is committed to mentoring and supporting HR professionals, ensuring businesses develop strong HR practices and maintain compliance with evolving regulations.As the episode concludes, Jim highlights the value of trust and transparency in leadership, underscoring the importance of clear communication and consistent follow-through. Flex HR also offers webinars, training sessions, and other resources to empower HR professionals and business leaders. For those interested in enhancing their HR functions and fostering a positive work environment, Flex HR provides the expertise and tools needed to ensure long-term success.About Jim Cichanski:Jim, the Founder and CHRO for Flex HR has 50+ years' experience in human resources, holding senior level positions in companies that were privately held, pre-IPO, foreign owned, joint venture, Fortune 50 and one labeled the “fastest growing F1000 in America.” He has a solid background in high tech, manufacturing, services and management.His background in human resources includes organizational process evaluation and improvement, labor laws, integration of businesses, cost reduction, organizational development, and all functional areas of human resources. These include but are not limited to Benefits, Compensation, Staffing, Diversity, ERISA, DOL Compliance, Immigration, Learning & Development, Stock Administration, Executive Compensation, Employee Relations, and over 350 Mergers & Acquisitions. Jim's experience includes operational HR management knowledge globally in 32 countries and has transitioned companies from 30 to 67,000 employees worldwide. Companies he has worked for include Unisys, Novell, Premiere Technologies and PaySys International. Jim is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt.Jim also spent 27 years in the Army National Guard achieving the rank of Colonel, was inducted into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, and received numerous awards including the Legion of Merit. Jim holds a BA in Applied Behavioral Sciences, is a graduate of the Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Institute, has served on the board of HealthSource of Georgia, recently served on the Board of Directors for HomeStretch and was an inside board member of 17 companies. He is an active member of many HR professional organizations.Flex HR has been named one of the “Top 25 Most Promising HR Outsourcing Service Providers” in Outsourcing Gazette Magazine in October 2015. In September 2008, 2012 and 2013 INC Magazine recognized Flex HR as an Inc 5000 “Fastest GrowingAbout Flex HR:Flex HR is co-located in the...

My guest this week is Ken Peterson of Churchill & Harriman, who sat down with me for a chat about why cybersecurity risks need attention, the biggest threats we'll see in the late 2020s, and how you might work cyber risk management into your career path. Check it out on Saving America!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you!   As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with independent compensation consultant Scott Trumpolt about growth-driven compensation strategies for startups and business leaders. We explore how a company's compensation philosophy impacts its success and evolves over time, highlighting the importance of building flexibility into pay structures. Scott shares insights on market-based pay, the balance between fixed and variable compensation, and how to link salaries to career architecture and job classification systems. We also discuss pay transparency methods and the key principles behind an effective compensation strategy. Tune in to learn how to design a pay system that supports business growth while attracting and retaining top talent.

Are Trump's tariffs really to blame for the recent stock market woes? Why was getting the budget CR passed both good and bad for America? Has the Day of Reckoning finally come for antisemitic universities? Find out on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: Action 14; Lisevich; memodji; Photology80; DCStudio; ntl-studio; Raven production; Usoltsev_Kirill; Shuto4ka; Grigor Yepremyan; gnepphoto; Pitchlook; Selimmax; Biscuit; MadMadBoy; Kycheryavuy; magnunaStudio; CuteDesigns; ABCreative; Art Allure Animations; VInkFan; Silverman Media Services, LLC; Icons X; Binzari Films; 2ragon; Valentyn; Todor; ndanko; Magiclantern; sezerakdeniz; Dzianis Vasilyeu; Hanna Tor; VitApSwF; Arthur Cauty; Mykola Kondrashev; VadymLoginov; Korbut82; Pixel Factory; Marco Livolsi; Rinika; Animix Design; KurArt; Kalinicheva Elena; Natural Wonder; BTStock; localradio; VadymLoginov; Mahbubur Ramen; videophilia; 4kmotionworld; DanielMegias; Lifemorning; SeventyFour; Render X; Mikko; Standret; Vectorcharm; AnnaStills; Evgeniy Shkolenko; VIA Films; Kmeel; francescosgura; DragonImages; Pressmaster; Denis Lunyakin; memodji; Laricha; DanHanscom; NatureBoy; saicle; salajean; Valery Vasilyeu; okanakdeniz; MA; Anatolii Mazhora; Dmitro2009; Stephen Johnson; Stockbusters; Mapping Theory; PhotoBeps; Vladislav Kasintsev; mandriapix; Matthew Williams of Ellis Photography

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker is joined by Lauren Winans, an HR consultant and employee benefits expert, they explore the evolving landscape of employee benefits, the challenges and intentions behind Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the rapid advancement of AI technology and its implications for small businesses, and the future of remote work. The conversation emphasizes the need for balance in organizational practices and the importance of leveraging technology to enhance business operations. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weather man from Atlanta, Georgia rescued a panicking woman in a flooded car during a live broadcast. Bob van Dillen is saving America. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: VIA Films; Kmeel; NaturalWonder

How did Trump's State of the Union stack up to other recent offerings? Why is Columbia University still condoning antisemitic demonstrations? Why is a cow frolicking through the streets of Houston? Find out this week on Saving America! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. Photo credits: CuteDesigns; ZeinArt; CatsMaster; Kycheryavuy; Mr.Heisenberg; Pressmaster; MaxNadya; BSD; 21Aerials; DragonImages; Dzianis Vasilyeu; AnnaStills; Giraffe Stock Studio; Selimmax;  OrlowskiDesigns; Abdulkadir Sal; Valery Vasilyeu; BinzariFilms; Laricha; Evgeniy Shkolenko; v_creative; Creuxnoir; Elada; StockHolm; Raven production; ThomasMedia; Visual Vortex; Todor; Media Whalestock; Motionium; francescosgura; Cheryl Lee; Tromeur; KurArt; AlexMaryna; AlinStock; DanielMegias; MA; ntl-studio; Action 14; magnunaStudio; Shuto4ka; MadMadBoy; Grisha Bruev; PashaMotion; Pitchlook; Azhorov; FinFrameStudio; DubstepWar; Stockbusters; zero5four; uralbear

How Targeted HR Consulting Helps Construction & Manufacturing SME Firms - with Christian Hicks Website: www.targeted-hr.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/targeted-hr-consulting/  For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast HR BUSINESS GROWTH RESOURCES Get the new book - Grow A Successful HR Business Your Way Consulting Services For HR Software And Consulting Firms: Consulting Services. VISIT GET MORE HR CLIENTS Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? Visit the Get More HR Clients website for articles, newsletters, podcasts, videos, resources, and more.

I am so excited for my guest today, Jenn Smith. Jenn and I met in a very interesting way. Jenn was listening to the Brave Women at Work Podcast, especially the show with Heather Eck. This show was just rebroadcast as the best of 2024 episode on 12/26/2024. If you haven't listened to that one, you must go back and check it out!Jenn was intrigued by my conversation with Heather, an artist with the amazing story of owning her gift of synesthesia, or the mixing of the senses. Heather is a former HR professional who bravely left the corporate world to pursue her work as an artist and specifically to own her ability to heal with color. She intuitively sees people as colors and creates prescriptive Spirit Portraits to help her clients. My portrait is magenta, gold, and violet, and is so beautiful! After the podcast, Jenn got her own spirit portrait and asked to connect with me via Heather. And the rest is history!During my conversation with Jenn, we chatted about:What does flourishing in your career mean?What are the signs you need a career change, whether that it inside or outside your organization?What is HEART centered career planning? What does H.E.A.R.T. stand for?What is the Gathering Ground?What about the Greenhouse? What is that?What is five minutes to flourish? Jen tells us all about her treehouse and why she has themed her business with nature or growth terminology.Resources:Brave Women at Work: https://bravewomenatwork.com/The Flourish Careers Podcast Podcast - Apple PodcastsCareer Coaching, Career Change Coaching, for Professionals, and HR Consulting for Business Leaders, Flourish Careers LLCBrave Women at Work Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork