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Best Practices in Human Resources

Best Practices in Human Resources

By Brenda Neckvatal

Brenda Neckvatal is a best-selling author, HR Strategist, and culture hacker. Her mission is to pour into her listeners giving them the tan outrageous success. She brings in incredible guests and talks about winning, leadership, influence, some current HR topics, news, and trends impacting businesses of all sizes.

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EP 76: Ask w/ Mark Victor Hansen & Crystal Dwyer Hansen

Best Practices in Human ResourcesSep 02, 2020

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EP 124 In the Winner's Circle with Jessie Lee Ward

EP 124 In the Winner's Circle with Jessie Lee Ward

Winning means something different to everyone and imagine what it would take and be the #1 in the WORLD at something. Have you ever met the #1 at anything person? Seriously, someone who is the #1 person in the WORLD at something. Buckle up buttercups because today you get to meet...no, wait....experience Jessie Lee Ward, otherwise known as #bosslee. 

We talk about being the #1 in the WORLD, Jessie Lee isn't for the faint of heart! She's a young and successful entrepreneur and carving the path with Pruvit as now the #1 overall MLM representative in the WORLD. That's right, in the WORLD. 

Being #1 means there's a lot to overcome - mostly in yourself. Jessie Lee drives it home about what it means to win, how to get to #1, and how the world reacts to your victories. 


Jan 11, 202240:52
EP 123 The HR Hangover
Jan 05, 202237:21
EP 122: The Greatest HR Challenge You'll Ever Face

EP 122: The Greatest HR Challenge You'll Ever Face

I was inspired to record this topic from a Clubhouse discussion last week.

Dec 22, 202144:22
EP 121: Answering HR Question on Mandating the Vaccine w/ Guest Suzanne Lucas

EP 121: Answering HR Question on Mandating the Vaccine w/ Guest Suzanne Lucas

This week is a look into what recommendations Brenda and Suzanne (the Evil HR Lady) share around questions they get pertaining to mandating the COVID vaccine.

Sep 22, 202150:01
EP 120: Your Story

EP 120: Your Story

This week Brenda talks about how to move forward through the power of your story.

Sep 01, 202149:49
EP119 When the Boss is Wrong

EP119 When the Boss is Wrong

How do you cope and collaborate when the boss has made a significant or small mistake? Listen to Brenda's solution and work the problem vs the problem working you.

Aug 20, 202136:07
EP 118: What's Going on with Vaccination Mandates

EP 118: What's Going on with Vaccination Mandates

New news coming our of the Department of Justice and Brenda gives a quick update to help keep you on track.

Aug 11, 202121:12
EP 117: Own It

EP 117: Own It

Most people want to squash your confidence and the amazing things you do because that's what average people who live in their own envy and ego do. So how do you live an extraordinary life in the face of what Ryan Stewman calls "the force of average"? Tune in and listen how you can live the most amazing life while winning in HR. 

Aug 05, 202130:12
EP 116: Recovering from a Crash

EP 116: Recovering from a Crash

Burnout is a real thing in HR and when you experience extreme highs and lows with little middle, you will crash.

Jul 14, 202140:27
EP 115: That's a Raging Employee Mess!

EP 115: That's a Raging Employee Mess!

This week Brenda talks about the unfolding events at WWJ-TV in Detroit and the actions taken on behalf of April Moss, reporter and Chuck Davis, Chief Engineer.

Jun 23, 202147:26
EP 114: Non Competes Under Fire

EP 114: Non Competes Under Fire

This week Brenda talks about the support for eliminating protective covenants

Jun 16, 202157:22
EP 113: Imposter Syndrome

EP 113: Imposter Syndrome

This week Brenda talks about batteling imposter syndrome and how it impacts HR pros.

Jun 09, 202127:12
EP 112: It's No Longer a Matter of If w/ Guest US Navy SEAL Hector Delgado

EP 112: It's No Longer a Matter of If w/ Guest US Navy SEAL Hector Delgado

It's Brenda's annual look at the country's active shooter status in the US and she is joined with Hector Delgado, retired US Navy SEAL, from ASR Alert Systems.

Jun 02, 202142:14
EP 111 He Said What!?! W/ Tomas Keenan

EP 111 He Said What!?! W/ Tomas Keenan

Brenda and Tomas Keenan talk shop and his book how to Unf*ck Your Business.

May 26, 202101:02:02
EP 110 How to Pivot & Slay with Guest Jessica Dennehy

EP 110 How to Pivot & Slay with Guest Jessica Dennehy

Want to crush & slay the day when the day wants to crush & slay you? Listen to my girl Jessica (get her best-selling book Pivot & Slay) on how you can change the direction of whatever is going on in your world and come out a victor!

May 19, 202137:20
EP 109 Doing the Mundane

EP 109 Doing the Mundane

Doing the mundane is what keeps you successful. Listen in as Brenda talks about how keeping to the basics makes you highly proficient.

May 12, 202146:32
EP 108: Make Good Decisions w/ Guest Marc Zalmanoff

EP 108: Make Good Decisions w/ Guest Marc Zalmanoff

Brenda brings on Amazon Best Selling Author Marc Zalmanoff to talk about how making good decisions impacts the quality of your life

May 05, 202144:06
EP 107: Are You Ready for the Storm? Because its Coming!

EP 107: Are You Ready for the Storm? Because its Coming!

Brenda shares a broadcast from a Clubhouse session she gave which addresses some unique and challenging changes coming that will impact the company culture, how our managers manage, and how CEOs can protect proprietary information.

Apr 21, 202153:36
EP 106: Facing the Boss's Reaction

EP 106: Facing the Boss's Reaction

Giving the boss bad news is never fun. Listen in and see what Brenda recommends and be a successful partner with a seat at the table.

Apr 14, 202122:45
EP 105: Believe Me, You're Worth The Investment

EP 105: Believe Me, You're Worth The Investment

If you're walking into a room of managers and leaders, and believe that you're not in the right place, then you need to listen to this podcast.

Apr 07, 202136:44
EP 104: Premarital Sex and Terminations

EP 104: Premarital Sex and Terminations

A little saucy...but great information Brenda shared last week in Clubhouse. Check it out!

Mar 31, 202151:29
EP 103: Attributes w/ US Navy SEAL Rich Diviney

EP 103: Attributes w/ US Navy SEAL Rich Diviney

This week Brenda meets up with a Fellow from the first East Coast graduating class with The Honor Foundation, Rich Diviney. Rich talks about his new book, Attributes, and individual high performance.

Mar 24, 202151:19
EP 102: Crush the Day w/ Drewbie Wilson

EP 102: Crush the Day w/ Drewbie Wilson

Brenda interviews Drewbie Wilson, Amazon Best Selling Author, on crushing the day and building the most for your future.

Mar 17, 202147:39
EP 101: The New Age of Social Change & Leadership Development

EP 101: The New Age of Social Change & Leadership Development

Have you run into a situation where people's passion for changing social circumstances has made your employees feel uncomfortable? What do you say? How do you handle it? Listen in as Brenda talks about some of the dos and don'ts.

Mar 10, 202144:16
EP 100: When CEOs and HR Come Together w/ Guest Bedros Keuilian

EP 100: When CEOs and HR Come Together w/ Guest Bedros Keuilian

Bedros Keuilian is founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, listed three times on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 500 fastest growing franchises in the world. He’s also the author of the Wall Street Journal Best Seller, Man Up, and is known as the hidden genius behind many of the top businesses, entrepreneurs and thought leaders who turn to him when they want to create highly profitable brands and businesses.   An immigrant from a communist country turned hugely successful entrepreneur and peak performance coach, Bedros uses the stage, TV, and social media to share his Immigrant Edge and American Dream story to help inspire audiences worldwide reach their fullest potential in business and in life.   

Bedros has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc.com Fox, a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine, and his business is ranked on Inc’s 5,000.   

He’s my guest on the 100th episode and very gracious gentleman, leader , and guest at that. You can find the Best Practices in Human Resources podcast on Apple, Stitcher, and now iHeart Radio Podcasts. Don’t miss this episode!

Mar 03, 202158:09
EP 99: HR Is Not A Put The Pickle Here Function

EP 99: HR Is Not A Put The Pickle Here Function

Join Brenda as she talks about some of the great points of HR and how to stay on task, not get overwhelmed with complexity, and how to find the root cause in any situation.

Feb 24, 202129:53
EP 98: Just a Little HR Chat w/ Guest Corey Davis

EP 98: Just a Little HR Chat w/ Guest Corey Davis

Two HR Pros meet in Clubhouse and all sorts of great things happen!

Feb 17, 202133:15
EP 97: What the Data Tells Us w/ Guest Jeff Wald

EP 97: What the Data Tells Us w/ Guest Jeff Wald

This week Brenda invites Jeff Wald on to talk about what the HR data is really telling us about the COVID work environment.

Feb 10, 202139:34
EP: 96 My Story

EP: 96 My Story

Everyone has a story, and they are all filled with great moments, defeats, victories, and failures. In this episode, hear Brenda's story as she sits for an interview with Peter Lorton and the Fire in the Belly podcast.

Feb 03, 202101:46:17
EP 95: Questions About Mandating COVID Vaccines at Work

EP 95: Questions About Mandating COVID Vaccines at Work

This week Brenda shares with you insights into many aspects of mandating COVID vaccinations.

Jan 27, 202154:19
EP 94: A Biden-Harris Administration - What to Expect in 2021

EP 94: A Biden-Harris Administration - What to Expect in 2021

This week Brenda discusses changes to watch as the shift occurs in the Oval Office.

Jan 20, 202155:40
EP 93: Lead the Change w/ Kelly Cooper

EP 93: Lead the Change w/ Kelly Cooper

This week Brenda speaks to Kelly Cooper about change, diversity & inclusion, and 2021.

Jan 13, 202101:03:11
EP 92: People Matter w/ Guest Laurie Ruettimann

EP 92: People Matter w/ Guest Laurie Ruettimann

Brenda and Laurie kick off a much needed topic for 2021!

Jan 06, 202158:20
EP 91: Improve the Quality of Your Questions

EP 91: Improve the Quality of Your Questions

This week Brenda talks about how you can increase your effectiveness through access to information and minimize miscommunication.

Dec 30, 202039:03
EP 90: Don't Rely on Fast Answers

EP 90: Don't Rely on Fast Answers

This week Brenda talks about the hazards of making decisions quickly without really digging into the details.

Dec 16, 202035:26
EP 89: Five Key Things to Being an HR Pro

EP 89: Five Key Things to Being an HR Pro

This week Brenda talks about building a mindset around these 5 elements to be a successful HR pro
Dec 09, 202045:15
EP 88: Know What to Do and Why

EP 88: Know What to Do and Why

This week Brenda talks about how to upskill your skills on understanding why we do what we do in HR.

Dec 02, 202031:39
EP 87: Battling Limiting Self Beliefs w/ Guest US Navy SEAL John MacLaren

EP 87: Battling Limiting Self Beliefs w/ Guest US Navy SEAL John MacLaren

Special guest John MacLaren, US Navy SEAL, speaks with Brenda about how to fight the battle as a veteran and civilian against limiting self beliefs.

Nov 24, 202001:23:01
EP 86: How to Hire an Elite Warrior w/ Guest Janie Livesay

EP 86: How to Hire an Elite Warrior w/ Guest Janie Livesay

This week Brenda and Janie Livesay talk about how companies can hire an eliete warrior, capitalize on their strengths, and how to support their integration into the company.

Nov 18, 202001:31:28
EP 85: Kris "Tanto" Paronto & I Talk - Honoring Our Veterans

EP 85: Kris "Tanto" Paronto & I Talk - Honoring Our Veterans

This week Brenda speaks with the ONE AND ONLY Kris "Tanto" Paranto - Veteran US Ranger, CIA Security Contractor, Author, and the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack hero as depicted in the movie 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi - on how employers can support the Veteran workforce and community.

Nov 11, 202001:00:36
EP 84: Gaining Buy-in with Your CEO w/ Guest US Navy SEAL TK Eppley

EP 84: Gaining Buy-in with Your CEO w/ Guest US Navy SEAL TK Eppley

TK Eppley joins Brenda this week in the studio and they talk about what CEOs need to be successful, how they look at business needs, and it will spark ideas on how you can connect and communicate with your CEO to gain that necessary buy-in.

Oct 28, 202001:00:08
EP 83: Assessing the Assessments w/ Guest Dr. Richard Shuster

EP 83: Assessing the Assessments w/ Guest Dr. Richard Shuster

Did you know that assessments, although helpful, could get you into hot water? Brenda and Dr. Richard talk about how assessments can benefit companies and hurt them. Get in the know!

Oct 21, 202054:04
EP 82: Building a Great Internship Program in 2021 w/ Miri Rodriguez at Microsoft

EP 82: Building a Great Internship Program in 2021 w/ Miri Rodriguez at Microsoft

In this week's episode, Brenda speaks to Miri Rodriguez about the various internship programs Microsoft builds, their best practices, and how they integrate their social awareness values into their efforts.

Oct 14, 202001:01:08
EP 81: What Questions Are Your Employees Researching II

EP 81: What Questions Are Your Employees Researching II

Do you wonder what employees are looking for on the net? Are you curious about their curiosity as it pertains to their employment? Brenda goes into detail on several questions employees ask on open source Q&A boards, and provides her views and actions you can take.

Oct 07, 202051:12
EP 80: Resiliency w/ Guest Adam Markel

EP 80: Resiliency w/ Guest Adam Markel

In this week's episode, Brenda talks with Adam Markel about building resiliency as HR pros during the COVID pandemic.

Sep 30, 202024:55
EP 79: Executing Your Life & Career Strategy with Grit as an HR Pro w/ Guest Jodi Harris

EP 79: Executing Your Life & Career Strategy with Grit as an HR Pro w/ Guest Jodi Harris

In this episode, Brenda and Jodi talk about getting ahead in HR. Jodi shares some of the exceptional wisdom she passes down to her team. Another epic episode.

Sep 23, 202046:10
EP78: Sedentary Work, Stress, and the Need to Take Care of You as an HR Pro W/ Guest US Navy SEAL William Branum

EP78: Sedentary Work, Stress, and the Need to Take Care of You as an HR Pro W/ Guest US Navy SEAL William Branum

This week Brenda speaks with US Navy SEAL Will Branum and they talk about the damage of leading a sedentary worklife, the benefits of using CBD, what you need to know about CBD, and reducing your stress from trauma and the burden of "mileage" accumulated in your career.

Sep 16, 202048:39
EP77: How We Got To Where We Are & Being In A State Of Action w/ Guest Lisa Perez

EP77: How We Got To Where We Are & Being In A State Of Action w/ Guest Lisa Perez

This week Brenda and her guest Lisa share their experiences as they come up through their careers, what challenges they had to overcome, and what they are looking forward to in the future.

Sep 09, 202001:25:05
EP 76: Ask w/ Mark Victor Hansen & Crystal Dwyer Hansen

EP 76: Ask w/ Mark Victor Hansen & Crystal Dwyer Hansen

He's back and with his wife, full of laughter and sage advice. Join us as we talk about HR, business, and their new book "Ask".

Sep 02, 202001:25:20
EP75: What Does The World Really Look Like w/ Guest Charanya Kannan from PayPal

EP75: What Does The World Really Look Like w/ Guest Charanya Kannan from PayPal

It's on everyone's mind...what is really going on in the world? In this week's episode, we talk to a global strategist who looks at the current world condition under the COVID-19 pandemic and shares insights that can help us plot our course forward.

Aug 26, 202056:19