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What the HR! is an award-winning podcast. Presented by TCSHRM and hosted by Becky Lauseng, Jay Olson, and Lena Scullard. The podcast provides insights, strategies, and anecdotes that explore how to build better businesses through modern people practices and approaches. Topics covered include Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Listening Strategies, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Company Culture, Transformation, Talent, and Leadership. INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org.

  1. 4 days ago

    Episode 123: Why Influence Is HR's Greatest Superpower

    Howie Chan is the founder and chief strategist at The Behavioring Company, applying brand science and influence psychology to change human behavior for good. He has worked with Fortune 100 companies, startups and leaders over the past decade, including a $1.5 billion spinout from Merck. Howie was named the #1 LinkedIn creator worldwide in branding by Favikon in 2024. He also hosts the #1 podcast in applied influence psychology called Influence Anyone. Outside of work, he trains for 100-mile bike rides and maintains an unreasonably high number of spicy condiments. His mission is to help 1 million people share their unique gifts through the power of influence and brand. Guest: Howie Chan | Founder and Chief Strategist at the Behavioring Company Website LinkedIn Instagram Influence Style Quiz Hosts: Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/ Lena Scullard | Professional Speaker, Facilitator, Program Designer, and Consultant | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member Attend a TCSHRM Event Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.  © MMXXVI TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

  2. 8 Jul

    Episode 122: The Shift: Accelerating Your Career with Intentional Leadership

    🎙️ In this episode of What the HR!, hosts Becky Lauseng and Lena Scullard are joined by Kristin Dean, Chief People & Administrative Officer at Huntress, for an inspiring conversation on intentional leadership and career acceleration. Kristin Dean leads the company’s global People organization. She partners closely with the executive leadership team to align talent and culture to the operations strategy as the company continues its rapid growth. Prior to joining Huntress, Kristin served as Chief People Officer at Arctic Wolf, where she spent nearly eight years helping transform the organization from approximately 150 employees into a global cybersecurity leader with more than 3,500 employees. During her tenure, the company grew from roughly $20 million to more than $600 million in annual recurring revenue.    Guest: Kristin Dean - Kristin Dean | LinkedIn Email: Kristin.dean82@gmail.com Website: onthedailywithkristindean.com (executive coaching information) Instagram: onthedaily_withkd Hosts: Becky Lauseng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/ Lena Scullard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member Attend a TCSHRM Event Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.  ©MMXXVI TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

  3. 17 Jun

    Episode 121: From What If to How: Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Leading with AI

    Jenny Cotie Kangas rebuilt her life from zero after a 2020 injury erased her memory, and built a methodology out of what worked. Now she runs Whiterock Road, a Builder Coach practice for applied AI, where she builds systems alongside clients and teaches them to build the next one. From what if to how. Guest: Jenny (JCK) Cotie Kangas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcotie/ Hosts: Becky Lauseng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/ Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/ INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member Attend a TCSHRM Event Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.  ©MMXXVI TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

  4. 3 Jun

    Episode 120: A Case for Mental Health First Aid

    Nicole is the Director of Human Resources at Bauer Design Build, where she leads people strategy with a focus on building people-first workplaces that align culture with business growth. Her work sits at the intersection of culture, operational reality, and mental health, creating environments where people feel seen, supported, and safe to speak up. With experience in highly structured industries and a pivot into construction, she brings a practical, real-world perspective on what actually builds trust in tough, traditional environments, and why presence matters more than programs. Nicole is also a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and passionate mental health advocate who has trained over 40% of her organization in recognizing, responding to, and supporting coworkers in distress. She believes mental health belongs not just in benefits conversations, but as a leadership and operational priority that directly impacts culture, retention, and employee well-being. Beyond HR, Nicole is a proud mom of two (who may or may not cringe at her cheering from the sidelines), the wife of a first responder, a lover of books, sparkles, pastries, and coffee.   Guest: Nicole Van Heel | Director of Human Resources for Bauer Design Build Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-van-heel/   Contact info: Email: nicoleboerbon@gmail.com   Host: Becky Lauseng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lauseng/   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member Attend a TCSHRM Event Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.  © MMXXIII TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

  5. 21 May

    Episode 119: Slaying the Myths of Success

    Scott Mason—The Myth Slayer—is a 2x TEDx speaker, executive coach, attorney, author, and former senior New York City government and nonprofit executive. A graduate of Columbia Law School, Scott spent more than two decades leading complex, high-impact initiatives across government, legal, nonprofit, and mission-driven organizations. This included serving as second-in-command of New York City’s central administrative court and as General Counsel and head of operations for the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelters. Today, Scott translates Greek myths into practical leadership tools that help professionals name hidden patterns, lead with greater courage, and build stronger, healthier organizations. He has spoken for SHRM chapters, bar associations, nonprofits, leadership summits, and professional audiences across the country. Guest: Scott Mason: The Myth Slayer | Executive Coach for Next Chapter Leaders | 2x TEDx Speaker | Name Your Toxic Myth — Then Write a Hero Story | I Want Your Future to Be EPIC Website: https://www.MyFreedomRocks.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themythslayer/ Hosts: Jay Olson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/ Lena Scullard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member Attend a TCSHRM Event Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.  © MMXXIII TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

  6. 22 Apr

    Episode 118: From Performance to Purpose: What Alignment Really Means

    Laura King has had over 30,000 career conversations across two decades as an executive recruiter. She's sat with leaders at every level: the ones hitting their stride, the ones grinding without traction, and the ones doing everything right on paper and still falling short.   She learned that the gap between potential and performance almost always comes down to the system around people, not the people themselves.   Every transformation — especially now, with AI reshaping how work gets done — has to pass through the human layer. How people make decisions. How they take ownership. How they work together under pressure. Most organizations want to make that transition. They just haven't been given the tools to redesign it.   That insight is the foundation of UNLOK. As Co-Founder & CEO, Laura translates what she observed in 30,000 conversations into a working methodology that diagnoses the operating environment and gives organizations a path forward.   She's done listening. Now she's unlocking what organizations are actually capable of. Guest: Laura King: Executive Recruiter | Author & Speaker https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraking1/   Hosts: Jay Olson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/ Lena Scullard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member Attend a TCSHRM Event Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.  © MMXXIII TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

  7. 8 Apr

    Episode 117: The Human Advantage: Leading Through Wellbeing

    Nikki Peters is the Founder and CEO of Studio 9 to 5, a national workplace wellness company transforming how organizations support employee health, energy, and performance. With 20 years of experience in the corporate wellness sector, Studio 9 to 5 has partnered with companies across healthcare, government, finance, and commercial real estate to deliver programs that improve engagement, resilience, and workplace culture. Guest: Nikki Peters: Founder & CEO of Studio 9 to 5 Wellness https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkipeters/   Hosts: Jay Olson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/ Lena Scullard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member Attend a TCSHRM Event Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.  © MMXXIII TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

  8. 11 Mar

    Episode 116: Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Every Conversation – Even in an AI World

    Amy Jacobson is an EI and human behaviour specialist, delivering emotional intelligence programs, keynotes & workshops across Australia internationally. She is a twice Wiley-published author of 'Emotional Intelligence: A simple and actionable guide to increasing performance, engagement and ownership', and the new book ‘The Emotional Intelligence Advantage: Mastering change and difficult conversations’. Amy is a sought-after media commentator whose mission is to break down misconceptions around E.I., help people to increase their emotional intelligence and create purpose-driven teams who get results! Guest: Amy Jacobson: Emotional Intelligence Specialist https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-your-y/about/   Hosts: Jay Olson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/ Lena Scullard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources (TCSHRM): Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, our mission is to provide high quality professional development, information exchange, and networking opportunities for the Human Resource professional through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member Attend a TCSHRM Event Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.  © MMXXIII TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

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What the HR! is an award-winning podcast. Presented by TCSHRM and hosted by Becky Lauseng, Jay Olson, and Lena Scullard. The podcast provides insights, strategies, and anecdotes that explore how to build better businesses through modern people practices and approaches. Topics covered include Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Listening Strategies, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Company Culture, Transformation, Talent, and Leadership. INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org.

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  • Creator
    TCSHRM -Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    ©MMXIX - Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management
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