
What The HR!
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<p>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.<br /><br />INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 22, 2026
Episode 123: Why Influence Is HR's Greatest Superpower
Jay Olson and Lena Scullard interview Howie Chan, founder of The Behavioring Company, about how influence psychology is HR's most powerful tool for driving positive change.

July 8, 2026
Episode 122: The Shift: Accelerating Your Career with Intentional Leadership
Hosts Becky Lauseng and Lena Scullard interview Kristin Dean, Chief People & Administrative Officer at Huntress, about accelerating careers through intentional leadership.

June 17, 2026
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.
123 total episodes available with 9 transcripts
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- What is What The HR!?
<p>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.<br /><br />INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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