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
Elevated Brands & Experiences Through Intentional Cultures | Ep 42 | You've Got People Problems
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Host Mel Ortiz welcomes Shane Greene of SGE International for a deep-dive into elevating brands by building intentional workplace cultures that drive extraordinary customer and employee experiences. Drawing from decades in hospitality, including time at Ritz-Carlton, Shane shares practical and research-backed insights on why great managers, intentional practices, and recognition are at the heart of thriving organizations.
The conversation covers how to foster environments where employees are seen and respected, why moments of recognition matter, and how leadership presence shapes engagement and retention. Mel and Shane also discuss the evolving demands on managers, the importance of hiring for culture fit, and the science behind energizing teams.
Key topics covered in this episode include:
Why intentional employee experience drives customer and brand outcomes
The critical moments in an employee’s day that shape perception and engagement
How recognition and respect fuse to create powerful human connections
Why energy management matters as much as time management for leaders
The importance of hiring for personality, not just experience, in hospitality
How AI may reshape management, freeing leaders to focus on people
Whether you’re a leader, HR professional, or someone passionate about culture design, this episode offers actionable strategies for building authentic, high-performing teams and organizations.
If you want to learn how intentional practices, manager development, and energy management can transform your workplace, this episode is packed with insights and real-world stories from industry leaders.
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