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
Building an Award Winning Culture in a Remote Environment | Ep 38 | You've Got People Problems
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In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Amber Bardon, founder and CEO of Parasol Alliance, to discuss what it really takes to build a strong company culture in a remote environment.
Remote work is now a reality for many organizations, but creating connection, accountability, and engagement across a distributed team remains one of the biggest leadership challenges. Amber shares how she built Parasol Alliance into an award-winning workplace while operating remotely, and the intentional leadership practices that made it possible.
They explore the difference between simply allowing remote work and truly designing a culture that supports it. From leadership transparency to structured communication and team connection, this conversation offers practical insights for leaders who want remote teams that actually perform.
If you lead a remote or hybrid team, this episode will help you think differently about culture, engagement, and the systems required to support both.
In this episode, we discuss:
• What leaders often get wrong about remote culture
• The systems required to keep remote teams aligned
• How intentional communication drives engagement
• Building trust and connection across distributed teams
• Leadership behaviors that strengthen remote organizations
• What award-winning culture actually looks like in practice
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