You've Got People Problems
Melissa Ortiz, Talent Optimization Expert
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About This Podcast
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.
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Recent Episodes
Building an Award Winning Culture in a Remote Environment | Ep 38 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by Amber Bardon to discuss how artificial intelligence is already changing work inside organizations and what leaders need…
Navigating the Layoff Landscape | Ep 37 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by author and speaker Steve Jaffe to explore layoffs from a perspective that is rarely discussed openly: the human…
Businesses and Life: A Constant Rebalancing Act | Ep 36 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by leadership advisor and author Carol Enneking for a candid conversation about the constant rebalancing act required in…
Inserting AI Into the Org Chart | Ep 35 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by organizational leader Amy Perenon to explore how artificial intelligence is already changing leadership, management, and…
Do we Need a Partner or a Person? The FT/PT/Fractional Debate | Ep 34 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by organizational consultant Michelle Scribner to explore one of the most common, and costly, leadership questions: when to…
Executive Functioning in the Workplace | Ep 33 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz talks with Sarah Seitz and Kate Mathalone from The Enrichery, an organization dedicated to helping students discover how they learn, grow,…
Clarity & Accountability: A Recipe for Success at Marco Technologies | Ep 32 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Dustin Bonn, VP of Operations at Marco Technologies, to talk about the power of clarity and accountability in…
One Great Tool for Protecting Retention & Building Loyalty | Ep 31 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Jenna Dillon, CEO of Visionology Coaching, to talk about self-awareness, blind spots, and how leaders can unlock the…
When Companies and People Don’t Grow Together | Ep 30 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz welcomes Katie McConnell-Olson, Founder of GrowthWise Search Partners, to talk about what it really means to have the right recruiting…
Beyond the Office: Kotman's First Remote Hire Journey | Ep 29 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Luke Ross, CEO of Kotman Technologies, to talk about the evolution from an office-first culture to a hybrid and remote…
Outside Eyes & Quick Impact | Ep 28 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Mike Drolet of Six Degrees to talk about what it takes to step into a new organization and quickly chart a path…
Beat Burnout & Prime Productivity | Ep 27 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with David Satterwhite to talk about one of the most pressing leadership challenges today: how to beat burnout and prime…
Square Pegs, Round Holes | Ep 26 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Jennifer Guidry, founder and CEO of Solomon Advising, to talk about what it really takes to build well-rounded teams—and…
BEWARE Interview Bias | Ep 25 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Philip Samuel Raj, founder and CEO of TechJs, to talk about the intersection of AI, culture, and leadership. With a mission…
People Problems or System Problems: Why We Tend to Blame the Wrong One | Ep 24 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Octavia “Tav” Treadway, founder and Chief Greatness Officer of You’re Carrying Something Great, to explore why leaders so…
Engaging Employees in the Trades | Ep 23 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Mary Akioka to talk about how leaders can better engage and retain the skilled trades workforce. These are the “industrial…
Why We Shouldn’t Care So Much About Degrees & Qualifications | Ep 22 | You've Got People Problems
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…
Who Not How | Ep 21 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz talks with Lauren Fisher, Senior HR Business Partner at Tru HR Solutions, about the game-changing leadership concept Who, Not How. They…
Laying the Groundwork for Recruitment, Selection, & Onboarding | Ep 20 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa sits down with William Uranga to dig into the real-world talent acquisition challenges that growth-focused companies face. From the very first…
From Chaos to Clarity: Leading Through Alignment | Ep 19 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Paisley Coxsey to talk about what happens when leaders finally stop trying to carry the whole business themselves—and start creating alignment across…
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You've Got People Problems has published 38 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
You've Got People Problems is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 48m.
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