Podcasts about hr consulting

Podcast Show Notes Summary Episode: Three Years into HR Consulting with Ambra Parisi In this episode, Sarah Hamilton-Gill catches up with Ambra Parisi, three years after Ambra launched her HR consultancy business following a 15-year corporate HR career. Ambra shares her honest reflections on moving from an HR Director role into consultancy after redundancy in 2022. Rather than being driven purely by financial goals, Ambra explains that her decision came from a desire to return to the heart of HR: adding real value to businesses and supporting leaders with practical, people-focused solutions. She talks openly about the first year in business being a testing period, where she had to build confidence, develop commercial skills, understand her market, and learn how to position her services beyond her technical HR expertise. Ambra now works with small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the healthcare, dentistry and retail sectors. Her consultancy offers bespoke HR support, including compliance, operational HR, people development and practical guidance for business owners who need senior HR expertise without adding to their permanent headcount. A key theme of the conversation is clarity. Ambra explains how she has shaped her 2026 strategy around three clear business pillars. Sarah and Ambra also discuss the importance of word-of-mouth referrals, listening to client feedback, adapting your services, and staying committed during the early stages of consultancy when the path can feel uncertain. This episode is a valuable listen for HR professionals considering the leap into consulting, as well as existing consultants who are refining their niche, services and business model. Key Takeaways Ambra's journey shows that the first year of consultancy is often about testing, learning and building business confidence. Technical HR expertise is important, but consultants also need commercial awareness, positioning, marketing and relationship-building skills. Clarity around your services and ideal client base makes it easier to attract the right opportunities. Word-of-mouth referrals remain one of the most powerful routes to new business. A strong LinkedIn profile can help consultants showcase their credibility, services and client outcomes. About Ambra Parisi Ambra Parisi is an HR consultant supporting small and medium-sized businesses with practical, bespoke HR services. With a 15-year background in corporate HR, she now works with clients across sectors including healthcare, dentistry and retail, helping business owners strengthen compliance, develop their people and build more effective teams. Connect with Ambra You can connect with Ambra Parisi on LinkedIn. To Register Your Interest in Getting a Ticket for our HR Consultancy Festival 2027 click here To find out more about our Summer Sales Programme For HR Consultants click here

Saving America just interviewed Paulette J. Buchanan, author of "Fighting for Justice" and expert on religious cults & abusive litigation. We discussed new laws helping victims of abusive litigants, how cult leaders weaponize digital spaces to silence dissent, and tactics to turn the tables on harassers! 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 the Leap into HR Consulting podcast, Sarah Hamilton-Gill explains why experienced HR consultants and coaches can still struggle to attract clients, even when they have strong expertise. The central message is simple: stop selling HR support or coaching sessions, and start showing the business outcome. Sarah explores how many consultants describe what they do in terms of services, such as policies, retainers, coaching, psychometrics or leadership development. However, business owners are usually focused on more immediate challenges: people issues taking up too much time, managers avoiding difficult conversations, senior teams lacking alignment, or growth creating risk and chaos. The episode shares three practical ways consultants and coaches can strengthen their positioning: Lead with the outcomeExplain the value your work creates, such as reducing risk, improving leadership confidence, supporting growth, creating clarity or helping managers deal with issues earlier. Be known for something specificMove away from being too general. Choose clear themes or problems you want to be associated with, so people can remember, refer and recommend you more easily. Create a clear next stepAvoid vague endings like “let me know if I can help.” Instead, guide the conversation towards a practical next step, such as an HR priorities review, leadership coaching programme, manager confidence support or facilitated team session. Sarah reassures listeners that struggling to talk about their own value is very common, especially for those moving from corporate HR or in-house coaching into consultancy. The answer is not to become pushy or salesy, but to become clearer, more confident and more commercially relevant. In this episode, Sarah also speaks with Briana Mascaro, a former labour and employment attorney from Florida who has recently made the move from corporate life into entrepreneurship. Briana shares her journey from legal practice into corporate HR, including her time at Disney managing union contracts, employee relations, investigations and complex workplace challenges during major periods such as #MeToo and COVID-19. She explains how this experience has now shaped her new business, where she combines executive coaching, HR consulting and employment law expertise to support smaller businesses with people-related challenges. A key theme of the conversation is the move from corporate certainty to entrepreneurial freedom. Briana talks openly about how coaching became a passion project, how she prepared financially before making the leap, and why building a network and client base before leaving corporate life helped her transition with confidence. Sarah and Briana also explore the importance of outsourcing workplace investigations, particularly for smaller businesses that need independent, credible and objective support. Briana highlights how her legal, HR and employee relations background gives her a strong foundation for handling sensitive and complex investigations. The episode also covers the practical realities of starting a consultancy, including setting up systems such as a CRM and accounting software, using AI tools, managing workload, choosing the right clients and setting realistic goals. Briana shares honest reflections on work-life balance, breaking old corporate habits and creating more time with her daughter. For anyone considering a move from corporate HR or employment law into consulting, this conversation is full of grounded advice, encouragement and practical insight. In this episode, we cover: Briana's transition from employment law to corporate HR and consulting Her experience at Disney with unions, employee relations and complex investigations Why executive coaching became the catalyst for starting her own business The benefits of outsourcing workplace investigations How to prepare financially and practically before leaving corporate life The importance of systems, networking and realistic goal-setting Building a consultancy around your strengths, niche and values Creating better work-life balance as a business owner Listen in if you are thinking about making the leap into consulting, building a coaching practice, or using your corporate expertise to create a more flexible and fulfilling career. Please connect with Briana via her LinkedIn profile and let her know you listened to the podcast! https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-mascaro-/ For more information on all of our services: www.leapintoconsulting.com To find out more about our summer sales programme contact: Sarahhg@globushrconsulting.co.uk

Don't miss my interview with Tyler O'Neil, author of the new book "Woketapus!" He dives into his conservative journey, exposes the truth about the SPLC, & unmasks the dark money behind the woke agenda in government. Essential listening for conservatives!  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

Episode 244 of the Transition Drill Podcast explores the power of working backwards from a goal for veterans and first responders navigating the complexities of career shifts. You'll hear retired Navy Commander and helicopter pilot Jeremy Vellon on overcoming the friction of being an outsider, and what it takes to build a successful post-service life by finding your people.Jeremy's journey started in Brooklyn, inspired by a trip to the movies with his father to see Top Gun. That moment sparked a lifelong commitment to naval aviation. His father didn't just offer support; he laid out a clear roadmap of the grades, athletic milestones, and leadership skills required to reach the Naval Academy. Jeremy took that advice to heart, spending his youth working backwards from that singular objective despite being younger and smaller than his peers.Throughout his twenty-year career in the Navy, Jeremy leaned into the discipline of setting preconditions for success. Set to deploy on September 19, 2011, his unit was one of the first to go active after 9/11; deploying immediately to Afghanistan. He faced the harsh realities of service, including the loss of friends, which grounded his professional outlook in the gravity of the mission. This mindset of service and sacrifice was a family legacy, shared with his father who served during the Vietnam era.After retiring in 2018, Jeremy transitioned into a new chapter that prioritized his family and individual growth. Building on his military experience and his MBA from the University of Michigan, he embarked on a new Human Resources career, with a stop at Amazon, he was building his own HR Consulting company. But while he was focused on his career, he was not focused on himself. Then one day he struggled physically to get out of bed. With his wife's prompting and the need to help care for his son, who has Cerebral Palsy, he realized he needed to put focus back on his personal fitness. That caused a new career pivot, and he and his wife are now owners of a Burn Bootcamp Fitness center. CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Blue Line RoastingGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://bluelineroasting.comPromocode: Transition10Frontline OpticsGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://frontlineoptics.comPromocode: Transition10

Dr. Katharine Neill Harris is an expert in drug policy and treatment. She dropped by the Saving America studio to chat about the addiction crisis in America, how we can do better dealing with substance abuse issues, and the drug policy bills being discussed in 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.

Dr. Samantha Gordano, founder of Dead Canary HR Consulting, discusses why librarians are a great fit to work in human resources roles. during our conversation, Dr. Gordano mentioned The Wounded Workforce, People Geeks and Transform.

Dr. Mark Clifford helped run a major pro-democracy daily newspaper in Hong Kong but was forced to flee the city's takeover by the CCP. He dropped by the studio to share the story of the city he loves, the friends he left behind, and their collective fight for freedom with 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.

Achtung (Werbung in eigener Sache):  Jetzt mein neues Buch (in Co-Produktion mit Prof. Dr. Johanna Bath): "Die perfekte Employee Journey & Experience" kaufen (erschienen im Oktober 2025): Springer: https://link.springer.com/book/9783662714195 Amazon: https://bit.ly/44aajaP Thalia: https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1074960417 Dieses Fachbuch stellt die wichtigsten Elemente der Employee Journey vor – vom Pre-Boarding bis zum Offboarding – und erläutert, wie Verantwortliche in Unternehmen eine gelungene Employee Experience realisieren und nachhaltig verankern können.   Mein Gast: Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer  Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer ist Professorin für Human Resource Management & Business Psychology an der Europäischen Fernhochschule Hamburg (Euro-FH), wo sie mehrere Master-Studiengänge wie Human Resource Management, Talent Management und Wirtschaftspsychologie lehrt und mitgestaltet. Miriam ist Diplom-Psychologin und verbindet in ihrer Arbeit tiefes wissenschaftliches Wissen mit praktischer Erfahrung aus Beratung, Coaching und Hochschullehre. Sie forscht und arbeitet zu Themen wie gesundheitsorientiertem Personalmanagement, Führungskräfteentwicklung, betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement und zukunfts- und wettbewerbsfähigen HR-Konzepten. In ihren Publikationen und Lehr- und Beratungsprojekten beschäftigt sich Miriam u.a. mit gesundheitspsychologischen Fragestellungen, Prozess- und Organisationsaspekten sowie Handlungsansätzen, die eine wirkungsvolle, ressourcenorientierte und gesunde Führung und Arbeitsgestaltung ermöglichen.   Das Thema In der GainTalents-Podcastfolge 446 habe ich mit Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer (Professorin für Human Resource Management & Business Psychology an der Europäischen Fernhochschule Hamburg) über das Theme "Gesunde Führung" gesprochen! Viele neue Erkenntnisse und spannende Einsichten von Miriam für mich und hoffentlich auch für Euch. Herzlichen Dank an Miriam für die vielen guten Tipps zum Thema. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören!    Was ist gesunde Führung? Verantwortung für die eigene (als Führungskraft) und für die Gesundheit der Mitarbeitenden übernehmen systematisch und nicht nur punktuell Rahmenbedingungen dafür schaffen (Strukturen und Prozesse) Mehrere Ebenen, die zu berücksichtigen sind: Salutogene Unternehmensführung (Salutogenese: ist ein gesundheitswissenschaftliches Modell, das fragt, wie Gesundheit entsteht und erhalten bleibt, anstatt sich nur auf die Entstehung von Krankheit (Pathogenese) zu konzentrieren) Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement Hilfe bei Erkrankungen der Mitarbeitenden Raus aus punktuellen und rein in einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz Bewusstsein auf oberster Führungsebene muss da sein, dass Gesundheit ein sehr wichtiger Wert ist (vielleicht sogar der wichtigste…) Führungskräfte müssen als Multiplikatoren eingesetzt werden Raum für psychologische Sicherheit bieten (Kritik zulassen, etc.) Gesunde Selbstführung  (Selbstfürsorge) auf Führungsebene ist wichtig wer andere gesund führen will, muss sich erst einmal für sich selbst reflektieren Selbstreflexion - was sind Antreiber, was sind Herausforderungen in der Führungsrolle, weitere spezifische Stressoren (Erreichbarkeit, Ergebnisse, etc.) Feedback einholen zum Status Quo (im Unternehmen - in der Führung und bei den Mitarbeitenden) Ein gesundes Unternehmen ist produktiver, zukunfts- und leistungsfähiger! #GainTalentsPodcast #GesundeFührung #HumanResourceManagement #Gesundheitsmanagement #Leadership #Organisationsentwicklung #Führungskräfteentwicklung   Shownotes Links - Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer Website: hhrconsulting.de – Hägerbäumer HR Consulting // https://hhrconsulting.de/ LinkedIn-Profil:  Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer | LinkedIn // https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-miriam-h%C3%A4gerb%C3%A4umer-535a3913a/ Euro-FH-Profil: Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer // https://www.euro-fh.de/ueber-uns/praesidium-professoren/haegerbaeumer/ ResearchGate-Profil: Miriam Hägerbäumer // https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Miriam-Haegerbaeumer Publikationen Gesunde Führung: Wegweisende Konzepte, Praxisbeispiele und Handlungsansätze für gesunde Mitarbeitende und salutogene Unternehmen | Springer Nature Link // https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-658-50375-8 Future Skills in Human Resource Management und Corporate Learning: Neue Perspektiven durch Analytics, EdTech und KI | Springer Nature Link // https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-658-46481-3 Risikofaktor Präsentismus: Hintergründe und Auswirkungen des Arbeitens trotz Krankheit | Springer Nature Link // https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-658-17457-6   Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky:  Website: https://www.gaintalents.com/podcast und https://www.gaintalents.com/blog Podcast: https://www.gaintalents.com/podcast Bücher: Neu (jetzt überall zu kaufen): Die perfekte Employee Journey und Experience https://link.springer.com/book/9783662714195 Erste Buch: Die perfekte Candidate Journey und Experience https://www.gaintalents.com/buch-die-perfekte-candidate-journey-und-experience LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaintalents XING https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/

Achtung (Werbung in eigener Sache):  Jetzt mein neues Buch (in Co-Produktion mit Prof. Dr. Johanna Bath): "Die perfekte Employee Journey & Experience" kaufen (erschienen im Oktober 2025): Springer: https://link.springer.com/book/9783662714195 Amazon: https://bit.ly/44aajaP Thalia: https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1074960417 Dieses Fachbuch stellt die wichtigsten Elemente der Employee Journey vor – vom Pre-Boarding bis zum Offboarding – und erläutert, wie Verantwortliche in Unternehmen eine gelungene Employee Experience realisieren und nachhaltig verankern können.   Mein Gast: Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer  Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer ist Professorin für Human Resource Management & Business Psychology an der Europäischen Fernhochschule Hamburg (Euro-FH), wo sie mehrere Master-Studiengänge wie Human Resource Management, Talent Management und Wirtschaftspsychologie lehrt und mitgestaltet. Miriam ist Diplom-Psychologin und verbindet in ihrer Arbeit tiefes wissenschaftliches Wissen mit praktischer Erfahrung aus Beratung, Coaching und Hochschullehre. Sie forscht und arbeitet zu Themen wie gesundheitsorientiertem Personalmanagement, Führungskräfteentwicklung, betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement und zukunfts- und wettbewerbsfähigen HR-Konzepten. In ihren Publikationen und Lehr- und Beratungsprojekten beschäftigt sich Miriam u.a. mit gesundheitspsychologischen Fragestellungen, Prozess- und Organisationsaspekten sowie Handlungsansätzen, die eine wirkungsvolle, ressourcenorientierte und gesunde Führung und Arbeitsgestaltung ermöglichen.   Das Thema In der GainTalents-Podcastfolge 446 habe ich mit Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer (Professorin für Human Resource Management & Business Psychology an der Europäischen Fernhochschule Hamburg) über das Theme "Gesunde Führung" gesprochen! Viele neue Erkenntnisse und spannende Einsichten von Miriam für mich und hoffentlich auch für Euch. Herzlichen Dank an Miriam für die vielen guten Tipps zum Thema. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören!    Was ist gesunde Führung? Verantwortung für die eigene (als Führungskraft) und für die Gesundheit der Mitarbeitenden übernehmen systematisch und nicht nur punktuell Rahmenbedingungen dafür schaffen (Strukturen und Prozesse) Mehrere Ebenen, die zu berücksichtigen sind: Salutogene Unternehmensführung (Salutogenese: ist ein gesundheitswissenschaftliches Modell, das fragt, wie Gesundheit entsteht und erhalten bleibt, anstatt sich nur auf die Entstehung von Krankheit (Pathogenese) zu konzentrieren) Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement Hilfe bei Erkrankungen der Mitarbeitenden Raus aus punktuellen und rein in einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz Bewusstsein auf oberster Führungsebene muss da sein, dass Gesundheit ein sehr wichtiger Wert ist (vielleicht sogar der wichtigste…) Führungskräfte müssen als Multiplikatoren eingesetzt werden Raum für psychologische Sicherheit bieten (Kritik zulassen, etc.) Gesunde Selbstführung  (Selbstfürsorge) auf Führungsebene ist wichtig wer andere gesund führen will, muss sich erst einmal für sich selbst reflektieren Selbstreflexion - was sind Antreiber, was sind Herausforderungen in der Führungsrolle, weitere spezifische Stressoren (Erreichbarkeit, Ergebnisse, etc.) Feedback einholen zum Status Quo (im Unternehmen - in der Führung und bei den Mitarbeitenden) Ein gesundes Unternehmen ist produktiver, zukunfts- und leistungsfähiger! #GainTalentsPodcast #GesundeFührung #HumanResourceManagement #Gesundheitsmanagement #Leadership #Organisationsentwicklung #Führungskräfteentwicklung   Shownotes Links - Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer Website: hhrconsulting.de – Hägerbäumer HR Consulting // https://hhrconsulting.de/ LinkedIn-Profil:  Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer | LinkedIn // https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-miriam-h%C3%A4gerb%C3%A4umer-535a3913a/ Euro-FH-Profil: Prof. Dr. Miriam Hägerbäumer // https://www.euro-fh.de/ueber-uns/praesidium-professoren/haegerbaeumer/ ResearchGate-Profil: Miriam Hägerbäumer // https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Miriam-Haegerbaeumer Publikationen Gesunde Führung: Wegweisende Konzepte, Praxisbeispiele und Handlungsansätze für gesunde Mitarbeitende und salutogene Unternehmen | Springer Nature Link // https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-658-50375-8 Future Skills in Human Resource Management und Corporate Learning: Neue Perspektiven durch Analytics, EdTech und KI | Springer Nature Link // https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-658-46481-3 Risikofaktor Präsentismus: Hintergründe und Auswirkungen des Arbeitens trotz Krankheit | Springer Nature Link // https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-658-17457-6   Links Hans-Heinz Wisotzky:  Website: https://www.gaintalents.com/podcast und https://www.gaintalents.com/blog Podcast: https://www.gaintalents.com/podcast Bücher: Neu (jetzt überall zu kaufen): Die perfekte Employee Journey und Experience https://link.springer.com/book/9783662714195 Erste Buch: Die perfekte Candidate Journey und Experience https://www.gaintalents.com/buch-die-perfekte-candidate-journey-und-experience LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansheinzwisotzky/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaintalents XING https://www.xing.com/profile/HansHeinz_Wisotzky/cv Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GainTalents Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gain.talents/

Matt McFarlane, Founder of FNDN, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about how to build a successful HR consulting business, why niching down and strong branding matter, and how to create sustainable growth through content, community, and a portfolio career.----  Sponsor Links:

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!If something in your life or work is asking for space, you can learn more about the Creative in Residence experience at the Phineas Wright House here.Get Liz's Spring Equinox Meditation here.In this episode, Wendy sits down with Vivian Okeke, HR consultant and entrepreneur, who helps solopreneurs build the systems and culture they need before they hire their first employee. After losing her older brother suddenly last year, Vivian made a decision: stop overthinking, stop waiting for perfect, and start saying yes to opportunities that add value—even when they feel uncomfortable.They explore:Why you need standard operating procedures (SOPs) before your first hire, and how to create them without it feeling overwhelmingHow to redirect the "can I pick your brain?" conversation and start charging what you're worthWhy entrepreneurship doesn't have to be lonely when you build community and collaborate with other business ownersThis is a conversation about stepping out of your comfort zone, valuing your expertise enough to charge for it, and building the infrastructure for your business now, before you think you need it. What if the knowledge you've spent years acquiring deserves to be valued, not given away?Connect with Vivian:Instagram @vivian_c_okekeLinkedInGet Her Book: Beneath the CornerstoneVivianOkeke.comProSupportHR.CA Referenced in this Episode:Living in Alignment: The Elevation Era Starts Now | Eva KennedyHow to Build a Team That Actually Stays | Erin KruegerLiz McHutcheon's Episodes: Saying Yes to Being PresentThe Camino Pt. 1The Camino Pt. 2________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Republicans and Democrats alike agree that the education system in the United States is broken, but how do we fix it? Erika Donalds is a nationally recognized expert in education policy and school choice, and she stopped by to discuss closing the Department of Education, the impact that would have on special education programs, and how school choice could be the answer we're looking for. 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.

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Debunking climate "hysteria" and calling for a return to common-sense environmentalism. Saving America is seeking sponsors and guests! Email DrDaveSavesAmerica@gmail.com.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, Facebook & Instagram @AuthorDavidSchein, and YouTube @DrDaveSavesAmerica). 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: designprojects; MadMadBoy

From SCOTUS tariff shockers & Trump's $5B bank lawsuit to the fall of El Mencho. Plus: The 2026 Winter Olympics, DC's infrastructure mess, and why your morning coffee might just save your brain.Saving America is seeking sponsors and guests! Email DrDaveSavesAmerica@gmail.com.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: Aulendil; Silverman Media Services, LLC

Conservative voices are increasingly sidelined and marginalized at American colleges and universities as liberal extremism is encouraged to thrive and spread. Drs. Zachary Marschall and Matthew Garrett of Campus Reform join me as we ponder how best to fight this epidemic. 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.

Today on Saving America, we're looking at a wave of senseless violence: from the heartbreaking kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's mother to the devastating school shooting in British Columbia and the ongoing terror in Nigeria. But the crisis doesn't stop at our borders. We're diving into the economic confusion as the government and private sector fight over conflicting jobs reports, while our public schools spend record-breaking amounts only to see student outcomes plummet. Plus, is the “miracle” weight-loss drug GLP-1 actually bringing back a 17th-century pirate disease? We're breaking down the SAVE Act, the future of the Democratic party, and the simple vitamin fix you need to hear about. Stay tuned—we're saving the country, one story at a time.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: Art Allure Animations; ABCreative; MA; copperpipe; LUNAMARINA; Motionium; DanielMegias; CuteDesigns; Claudio Divizia; Filipe Samora; shutterstock; designprojects

Today on Saving America, we're exposing a critical threat to our legal immigration system. The Department of Justice's new "interim final rule" for the Board of Immigration Appeals—the BIA—is a game-changer. Despite my tough stance on illegal immigration, I'm a fierce advocate for legal pathways, especially as our nation faces a critical labor shortage. But this new rule, effective March 2026, will summarily dismiss many legitimate appeals, reducing deadlines from 30 days to a mere 10, eliminating full briefings, and dramatically lowering success rates for immigrants already vetted for criminal behavior. Is this truly about efficiency, or is it a "hammer approach" denying legal immigrants their day in court? We'll also dive into the controversial crackdown on H-1B visas and propose a smarter solution than simply throwing out the baby with the bathwater. Don't miss this crucial report on the future of legal immigration in 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.

The “Strategic Reset” has officially arrived, and it's hitting the pockets of the D.C. elite. From the staggering collapse of the Washington Post newsroom to Senator Joni Ernst's new DISPOSAL Act targeting $3 billion in federal real estate waste, the message is clear: the days of unchecked bloat are over. Today, we're breaking down why legacy media is imploding, how the DOGE mission is reclaiming your tax dollars from “ghost town” government buildings, and the surprising electoral shift in Texas that should be a massive wake-up call for the GOP. We're cutting through the noise and getting to the truth. Let's get started.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: Action14; Valentyn; Laricha; Silverman Media Services, LLC

Author Kim Lengling dropped by Saving America this week and shared how struggling to face a trauma and fight PTSD taught her the value of spreading kindness and inspired her book “Nuggets of Hope.” Listen to the interview here! 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.

ICE agents in the crosshairs, a 'fake martyr' with an automatic weapon, and a nurse fired for a shocking plot to poison federal officers. Today on Saving America, we're pulling back the curtain on the chaos in Minneapolis and the 'ICE Derangement Syndrome' sweeping the nation. From the death penalty being stripped from the Brian Thompson case to the truth behind the Kroger and Saks closures—we're covering the stories the mainstream media won't touch. Stick around, because the fight for the soul of this country just got a lot more dangerous.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.

Patti Katter, the host of “Wake Up with Patti Katter,” dropped by the studio this week to talk about her early foray into podcasting to connect military families and how her life was upended when her husband returned from active duty with a Purple Heart and a traumatic brain injury. Learn 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.

Is America finally turning the corner, or are we just seeing the calm before a different kind of storm? Today on Saving America, we're breaking down a historic week: the largest murder rate drop in U.S. history is proving that law and order works, while the Pentagon takes a 'sledgehammer' to DEI contracts. But as the national debt ticks past $39 trillion at a staggering $71,800 per second, we have to ask—is the 'beautiful bill' enough? Plus, the Clintons face contempt charges over Epstein, and RFK Jr. flips the food pyramid on its head. It's a packed episode you can't afford to miss.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.

When a Sunday morning worship service in St. Paul becomes a target for 'terrorist' tactics, the line between protest and criminal conduct has officially vanished. Today, we break down the shocking invasion of Cities Church, the federal indictment of Don Lemon under the 1871 KKK Act, and the silence of the local clergy. From ICE confrontations to the truth behind the 'seized 5-year-old' headlines, we're looking at why Minnesota is becoming ground zero for the decline of American law and order.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.

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America, we're under attack on multiple fronts! In this urgent 'Saving America' update, we're exposing the shocking truth the mainstream media is hiding. First, we're diving deep into the escalating war on our ICE agents, where criminal illegals are getting more protection than the very officers defending our borders – I'm talking about kill shots needed here. Then, we'll reveal the industrial-level fraud looting billions from your taxpayer dollars in Minnesota's Medicaid system, with direct links to foreign entities and alleged political cover-ups. We'll also break down the Department of War's unprecedented move against Senator Mark Kelly for his 'seditious' comments, and how Trump is slashing drug prices while forcing big pharma to build factories HERE in America. Plus, we'll expose the absurdity of Europe's 'justice' system and deliver a critical update on Iran where Trump's threats are making terrorists back down. This is the truth about what's happening in our country, and how we fight back to save 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.

Stanley K. Ridgley, friend of the show and expert in pervasive leftist radicalization in higher education, dropped by Saving America this week to chat about his new book “DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education” 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.

As we enter 2026, we reflect on a year of "Tears and Violence." From the Bondi Beach Hanukkah tragedy to the slaughter of 50k+ Christians in Nigeria, the world is at a crossroads. Can Trump's focus on domestic issues turn the tide?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.

Send us a textWork Slop: Why AI Shortcuts Are Costing Teams More Than They SaveEver get an email, doc, or deck from someone and instantly think, “This is… not it”? In this episode, we're digging into the rise of work slop—the vague, messy, low-quality output that shows up when AI is used as a replacement for thinking instead of a tool for support.Kendra sits down with Sue Justice, founder of Emory HR, to talk about why this isn't just an AI problem—it's a performance, communication, and leadership problem that businesses can't afford to ignore. We explore:What “Work Slop” Is (and Why It's Growing)How AI-generated work becomes unclear, incorrect, or incompleteWhy “slapping something together” shifts work to the next personThe difference between using AI as an assistant vs. letting it do the job This Isn't a Tool Issue—It's a Behavior IssueHow people have always “phoned it in,” but AI makes it faster and more visibleWhy audiences and teammates can sense when work lacks human touchThe real question leaders must ask: workload problem or character problem?What Leaders Should Do About ItWhen to coach and when to treat it as a performance issueWhy a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) matters before cutting tiesHow industry risk, trust, and legal exposure shape your response Where AI Helps—and Where It Shouldn't LeadUsing AI for brainstorming or templates vs. high-stakes decisionsWhy contracts and policies need human tone, context, and accountabilityThe risk of letting AI output become “authority” without review Sue's Biggest Marketing LessonWhy business owners shouldn't try to do everything themselvesHow doing the wrong work wastes more time than it savesThe sustainability link between delegation and quality Whether you're leading a team, outsourcing work, or using AI in your own business, this episode is a clear reminder: AI can save time, but only if humans own the standard. If the quality drops, the cost doesn't disappear—it just lands on someone else. “AI is meant to be an assistant… not the end-all ‘I'll do it for you' solution.” – Sue Justice 00:00:00 Introduction to Sue Justice and why HR belongs in this conversation 00:02:06 What “work slop” is and how it shows up at work 00:03:39 Why AI misuse is really a people/performance issue 00:06:53 Skill gap vs. character flaw: how to tell the difference 00:09:57 When work slop becomes a firing-level problem 00:13:05 Transparency, AI policies, and setting clear standards 00:19:01 AI adoption is everywhere—whether companies admit it or not 00:23:04 Sue's biggest marketing lesson as a business ownerConnect with Sue Justice:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanajustice/Website: https://emeryhr.com/ Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage?Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I've got all your AI curiosities covered. It's the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here

World-class scientist Catherine Schein dropped by Saving America this week to chat about proteins being toxic, toxins being used for good, and how the Blues Brothers figure into nutrition in her new book “Conditionally Toxic Proteins.”  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.

It's time to end the tax on local commerce!

Eti Lazarian of insignia, LLC dropped by this week to discuss how serving in Israel's military prepared her for a career overseeing real estate ventures, her passion for philanthropy, and how her company uses their real estate ventures to meet the needs of their community.   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.

From the disastrous legacy of Obamacare to the "lawfare" failing in Georgia, the truth is finally winning! We're seeing stalling jobs, "Blue Slip" judicial gatekeeping, and dangerous criminals released onto our streets by leaders like Pritzker—while BLM leaders are exposed for million-dollar fraud. It is time to end the nonsense, secure the border, and put American safety and national security over corporate profits! ⚖️

The Presidential Library system is officially broken. Obama's $850M park grab is an insult, and the Biden "bookmobile" shows the era is ending. It's time to end the federal maintenance racket and move all presidential records to a central, efficient Smithsonian model. Stop the perpetual taxpayer funding of political ego! 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.

New "Saving America" ALERT!

Tracy Cram Perkins dropped by this week to discuss her experiences with home dementia care, and how they led to her developing a book and webcast to help others navigate their own journeys.   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.

This week on Saving America: An unvetted Afghan National murders a brave National Guard member in DC. Plus: Boko Haram's Christian genocide, Dem Rep. Plaskett texting Epstein, and China's AI attacks! SCOTUS gives conservatives a HUGE win in Texas! Tune in for the truth the liberal media ignores! 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: Mykola_Kondrashev; Matthew Williams-Ellis Photography; Cute Designs; Ami Bornstein; FractalPicture; Anatolii Mazhora; ConceptCafe

874. In a world defined by change, what are the human elements of work that remain constant? We look at this question with JP Elliot, founder of Future of HR Consulting. He identifies the three fundamental needs employees will always demand from their work experience: to get along, get ahead, and find meaning. Learn why anchoring your leadership strategy on these principles is the key to creating an engaged, high-performing team, regardless of technological shifts like AI. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Horrific violence targeting African Christians: Over 125,000 Christians and 60,000 Muslims not siding with extremists have been slaughtered by Boko Haram & others. 19,000+ churches burned. 16M+ have fled their homes. Why is this ignored? 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: Jordan Hatfield; Azhorov; Capsule; Yuki Film

Trump cuts food tariffs, but it's time to pay the debt, not hand out checks! Meanwhile, Dems launch a full-on "insurrection" against our military's chain of command—unacceptable! Plus, the UN climate conference is a ghost town, the NYC exodus, Woke universities, and the attack on your reward cards! 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: OlScher; eSky Studio; FynneFilms; francescosgura; Pressmaster; SeventyFour; RenderX; v_creative

AI isn't the silver bullet they promise. It's a national security & educational crisis in the making. Cybercriminals are targeting hospitals & schools, and the 'green' grid can't power the data centers. We must secure our power & demand accountability 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: Natural Wonder; Raven production; Evgeniy Shkolenko; v_creative; Yavor Yanakiev

The Woke Left's losing hand is falling apart!

Former foreign service officer and academic Simon Hankinson stopped by the studio this week to discuss his recent research on citizenship & birth tourism, border security & terrorism, and the increasing threat of the gang Tren de Aragua. 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.

The fascinating Jorge Fernandez stopped by the studio this week to talk about the political intricacies of his adopted home of Puerto Rico, as well how his companies BitStop and GoldATM are changing the landscape of cryptocurrency and free banking.   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.

A strong HR foundation in small business isn't just about compliance - it's about retention. When employees feel valued throughout their journey, your business and culture grow. Too often, small businesses hand HR to office managers, leaving critical practices to chance. Real expertise ensures a positive, compliant, and trust-filled workplace. Handled well, tricky situations are de-escalated, protecting both team culture and your reputation. I recently spoke with Sarah Chang, CEO of Clearwater HR Consulting, a firm helping small businesses across the US navigate the complexities of HR. Here are some of the topics from our conversation: ✅ Clearwater HR's services, team, and focus on small businesses. ✅ Common HR challenges, from infrastructure to employee relations. ✅ Mistakes owners make handling HR in-house and value of guidance. ✅ The evolving HR landscape: social media, awareness, and legal issues. ✅ Building a successful HR consulting business and aligning HR with goals. ✅ Advice for improving workplace culture, retention, and growth. ✅ And much more. Most small business owners want to build great teams and cultures - they just need the right support. By partnering with proven HR experts like Sarah Chang and Clearwater HR Consulting, they can minimize risk while unlocking the real benefits of a healthy workplace. Website: www.clearwaterhrconsulting.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-chang-77825411 About The A Better HR Business Podcast The A Better HR Business shares strategies, tactics, success stories, and more about marketing for HR consultancies and marketing for HR tech companies, and how to get more clients. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss future episodes. For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast