You've Got People Problems
Let’s be honest. People problems aren’t just HR problems. They’re business problems.
They show up as missed goals, unclear accountability, hiring mistakes, disengaged teams, and leaders carrying more than they should. Over time, they slow growth, create frustration, and make running a business feel harder than it needs to be. And they aren’t solved by another policy, personality test, or quick fix.
Business would be simple… if it weren’t for people.
That’s the reality behind You’ve Got People Problems, a podcast focused on the human side of running a business. Each episode explores how leadership behavior, hiring decisions, role clarity, engagement, and organizational structure directly impact performance, culture, and results.
Through honest conversations with business owners, operators, HR leaders, EOS Implementers, and consultants, the show tackles real issues leaders face every day: why the “right hire” still isn’t working, how teams outgrow roles, when full-time isn’t the answer, why accountability breaks down, and what actually drives engagement beyond perks and pay.
This isn’t about HR checking a box or leadership theory. It’s about helping leaders slow down, recognize patterns earlier, and make more intentional people decisions that support both the business and the people inside it.
If you’re leading a team, building an organization, or trying to get out of the day-to-day firefighting that comes with people problems, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe, listen, and start making sense of the people side of your business.
You've Got People Problems
Being Open and Honest When it Comes to People Issues | Ep 5 | You've Got People Problems
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In Episode 5 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Randy McDougall—an expert in building strong team dynamics across industries like architecture and law. Together, they unpack what it really takes to foster a culture rooted in trust, ownership, and accountability—without relying on shame or blame.
They discuss:
- How avoiding tough conversations makes leadership harder, not easier
- Why self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership
- Tools and strategies to align your team and improve performance
- How to reframe accountability as empowerment, not punishment
If you’ve ever struggled with people issues in your business, this episode will give you the strategies and mindset shifts you need to lead with confidence.