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
Why We Shouldn’t Care So Much About Degrees & Qualifications | Ep 22 | You've Got People Problems
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In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa sits down with Ajay Malik—founder of StudioX and former leader at Google and Cisco—to explore why degrees and formal qualifications shouldn’t be the gatekeepers for great talent. Ajay shares how his own hiring experiences have proven that skill, creativity, and problem-solving matter far more than what’s listed on a diploma.
You’ll learn how to:
- Recognize the limits of résumés and degrees in predicting success
- Spot potential and capability in unconventional candidates
- Shift your hiring lens to focus on skills, adaptability, and problem-solving
- Build stronger, more innovative teams by broadening who you consider
Whether you’re leading a fast-growing company or rethinking your approach to hiring, this conversation will challenge assumptions and give you practical ways to unlock overlooked talent.
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