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The HRart of It

The HRart of It

By Samm Smeltzer

This is The HRart of It Podcast, where we chat about what’s at the hrart of our workplace cultures -- energy. It’s time to recognize the physical, emotional, and spiritual energy that creates our cultures, and as HR, we are being called to care for it all. Our organizations need us now more than ever. They need the healing only we can provide as HR Practitioners… let’s do this.
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Top 5 Episodes of 2022

The HRart of ItDec 26, 2022

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Top 5 Episodes of 2022
Dec 26, 202201:08:32
Burnout, Disengagement and Fear: A Transformative Experience of Finding Myself
Nov 28, 202201:07:27
When Left Turns Lead to Happiness
Nov 07, 202240:36
Healing with Humor
Oct 17, 202245:06
Bridging the Gap Between Spirituality and Energy
Sep 19, 202247:10
The Art of Unconditional Support
Sep 05, 202254:57
Leadership and Lightworkers
Aug 15, 202242:28
Find Something to Care for Your Energetic Body
Aug 01, 202201:02:33
The Significance of the Great Resignation

The Significance of the Great Resignation

To date the Great Resignation has driven millions of people to quit their jobs, so what is the actual cause of this historic shift? On this episode of the HRart of It podcast, Samm interviews repeat guest Jeff Harry who explains that this problem has been fueled by organizations that continue to fall back into old ways of thinking. Numerous factors including burnout, toxic masculinity and leadership only focused on short term gains are just a few of the major factors at the heart of this crisis.

Organizations need to step up and show they truly care for their employees or be left behind in this new working world that is demanding respect, flexibility and genuine joy. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.

Jul 11, 202241:25
A Fresh Perspective in HR
Jul 05, 202255:11
Facilitation Through A Father's Eyes
Jun 20, 202250:29
An Unexpected Pathway to Purpose
Jun 07, 202252:47
Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) and the Ego
May 16, 202256:00
The New Retention Landscape
May 02, 202254:07
It Begins With Self Leadership

It Begins With Self Leadership

Great leadership begins with self leadership. On this episode of the HRart of It podcast, Samm interviews Megan Warren about the importance of self leadership and the impact these learnable skills can have on our ability to lead others well. Megan and Samm even make some interesting connections between cultivation in Qigong and the type of cultivation needed in leadership development.

For those listeners who may be feeling too overwhelmed to start on this path, Megan shares some very practical steps to help you remove yourself from the burnout cycle so you can start from a place of clarity. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.

Apr 25, 202244:06
Awakening Your Intuitive Guidance

Awakening Your Intuitive Guidance

Awakening your intuitive guidance means recognizing your intuition and then following it. Sounds easy, right? Well, not necessarily. On this episode of the HRart of It podcast, Samm and Dave talk about this growing process in depth. Sometimes listening will be easy, but other times, you'll experience a situation that is a lot more complicated and presents you with a decision that makes it a lot harder to follow that little voice. Tune in to learn more about this process of awakening your intuition and how the results of listening can sometimes be downright magical. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.

Apr 18, 202201:06:27
Energy Is All Around
Apr 04, 202248:28
Moving Forward As People-Driven Leaders

Moving Forward As People-Driven Leaders

It’s hard to go anywhere nowadays without seeing a “now hiring” sign. The other day I pulled into a drive thru at a local Burger King, where a now hiring sign was posted on the intercom begging customers to be patient and kind to the staff that was working. It begs the question, why do these employees show up while others have been abandoning their positions all together? Could it have anything to do with their manager’s leadership style? It seems like a no-brainer - we’ve talked about leadership styles for decades. However, our discussions have typically been from a more theoretical perspective, and now is the time to talk about them from a survival perspective. Who must we be as leaders to cultivate an organizational culture that is worthy of the energy being expended by all parties needed. In this episode, I am joined by leadership expert, Jodi Woelkerling to discuss the three types of leaders and why people-driven leaders are the way forward. Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.

Mar 07, 202246:31
Technology for the HR Department of One
Feb 21, 202244:58
Intuitive Leadership

Intuitive Leadership

Intuition is a game-changing leadership skillset, but what is intuition exactly and how does it manifest in the workplace? We kick off Season 3 of the HRart of It podcast with this conversation all about intuitive leadership. Samm is joined by the literal voice of The HR Intuitive, Dave Chiaverini, to discuss the intuitive leaders they've encountered as well as the newest workforce generation and how they tap into their intuition. Could it be that the workforce to come is perhaps more attuned intuitively than generations before? And, when it comes to recruiting and hiring for culture fit, isn’t it intuition driving those decisions? Join us for this episode of the HRart of It podcast! Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.

Feb 07, 202246:52
The Top 5 Episodes of 2021

The Top 5 Episodes of 2021

We are wrapping up both the end of the year and the end of Season 2 here on the HRart of It podcast! Can you believe it? For this final episode of the season, we are taking a look back at the top 5 most downloaded episodes of the entire year. Listen along as Samm shares highlights and key lessons from some of our most inspiring conversations on the podcast.

After listening to this episode, head to the show notes down below to find links to each of the full length episodes featured in this list. Thanks for a great 2021, and we'll see you next year after a short break!

Dec 06, 202132:60
Microcosmic Orbit
Nov 29, 202114:47
Releasing Anxiety
Nov 22, 202115:01
Releasing Anger
Nov 15, 202113:18
Energizing the Kidneys
Nov 08, 202110:15
Abdominal Breathing
Nov 01, 202109:13
Cultural Onboarding with Jen Thornton
Oct 25, 202101:01:26
Social Justice Parenting with Dr. Traci Baxley
Oct 18, 202144:13
Sugar and Workplace Stress with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
Oct 11, 202145:51
Corporate Culture and Wellness with Ari Gronich
Oct 04, 202101:05:44
Connected Check-In

Connected Check-In

Living in alignment with your Connected Path isn’t always easy. Samm is back in this solo episode to let you know you’re not alone in your personal growth and evolution journey. She’s giving us a connected check-in, sharing where she is on her own journey and what motivates her to keep moving forward. Yes, there are growing pains to overcome, but there is also so much joy. Join us for this episode of the HRart of It podcast! Find the show notes at www.hrartcenter.com.



Sep 27, 202131:05
Being an Empath at Work with Kara Lovehart

Being an Empath at Work with Kara Lovehart

Are you an empath or do you work with one? If so this episode of the HRart of It podcast is full of great information that may help you or that other person avoid that dreaded empath hangover. Samm interviews Kara Lovehart, a holistic intuitive medium and healer. Kara and Samm, both empaths themselves, discuss how to determine if you do indeed have these sensitivities and how to identify and support others who may be empathic. This may be especially important in the workplace, which can easily be one of the most draining and unavoidable social spaces we exist within. 

Tune in to this episode of the HRart of It Podcast all about being an empath in the workplace!

Sep 20, 202158:60
The Math Behind Valuing People with Traci Duez
Sep 13, 202155:18
Supporting Employee Mental Health with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Sep 06, 202147:13
Gallup's Clifton Strengths Assessment with Micah Lorenc
Aug 30, 202101:06:17
The Myth of the HR Role with Carol Sanford
Aug 23, 202144:19
The Next Workforce with Generation HR
Aug 16, 202101:02:32
HR and JEDIs (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) with Cassandra Rose
Aug 09, 202144:54
The HR Woo Woo Factor with Jeff Harry
Aug 02, 202147:51
Book Club Week Sixteen: Five-Element Energies Everywhere
Jul 26, 202131:10
Book Club Week Fifteen: The Five-Element Solution
Jul 19, 202154:47
Book Club Week Fourteen: The Five-Element Solution
Jul 12, 202101:09:26
Book Club Week Thirteen: Five-Element Personalities & Marriage

Book Club Week Thirteen: Five-Element Personalities & Marriage

As an introduction to our next Book Club book, host Samm Smeltzer invites her husband Josh to join her in a discussion on "The Five-Element Solution" by Jean Haner and how it relates to their relationship. Based on the traditional wisdom of the Chinese Five Elements – Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal, this book allows people to understand themselves and other people better. Get ready for some banter as Josh and Samm work their way through each other's test results to see which elements they have in common and where the differences lie.

The next several episodes of The HRart of It Podcast will be dedicated to breaking down "The Five-Element Solution" by Jean Haner, so grab your copy today, take the element test, and join us for the next episode!

Jul 05, 202147:27
Book Club Week Twelve: A New Earth
Jun 28, 202158:33
Book Club Week Eleven: A New Earth
Jun 21, 202150:45
Book Club Week Ten: A New Earth
Jun 14, 202144:42
Book Club Week Nine: A New Earth
Jun 07, 202153:34
Book Club Week Eight: A New Earth
May 31, 202151:24
Book Club Week Seven: Courageous Cultures
May 24, 202143:21
Book Club Week Six: Courageous Cultures
May 17, 202143:56