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The HR Life Podcast: Podcast interviews on HR strategies, employee engagement, solid recruiting practices and expert hiring tips as your grow your organization.

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A More Beautiful Question

A More Beautiful Question

A More Beautiful Question

Close-up of two book covers titled 'A More Beautiful Question' by Warren Berger.

One of Steve's favorite books by Warren Berger includes valuable insights on employee engagement and effective HR strategies, making it a must-read for anyone looking to refine their recruiting practices. It also features expert hiring tips that resonate well during podcast interviews.

The Compassion Advantage

A More Beautiful Question

A More Beautiful Question

The Compassion Advantage book by Andrea Hollingsworth, PHD

Andrea Hollingsworth elaborates on how compassion is one of the most sought-after traits in business, particularly in the context of HR strategies and improving employee engagement. In her podcast interviews, she shares expert hiring tips that highlight the importance of fostering a compassionate workplace culture as a critical component of effective recruiting practices.

The Layoff Journey

A More Beautiful Question

The New Science of Radical Innovation

Book and Kindle image of 'The Layoff Journey' by Steve Jaffe.

Did you enjoy the episode about The Layoff Journey by Steve Jaffe, where he discussed valuable HR strategies for enhancing employee engagement and shared expert hiring tips during podcast interviews that delve into effective recruiting practices?

The New Science of Radical Innovation

The New Science of Radical Innovation

The New Science of Radical Innovation

Book cover of 'The New Science of Radical Innovation' by Sunnie Giles.

Tony often discusses Sunnie Giles and her transformative book, which has fundamentally changed his approach to podcast interviews and improved his overall recruiting practices. By applying her insights on employee engagement, he has also developed effective HR strategies and expert hiring tips that enhance his interview process.

Good to Great

The New Science of Radical Innovation

Good to Great

Red book titled 'Good to Great' by Jim Collins.

One of the first business books that Steve read when he began his recruiting career was by Jim Collins, where he learned valuable HR strategies and expert hiring tips that would shape his approach to employee engagement and effective recruiting practices throughout his journey, including insights shared in podcast interviews.

Dare to Lead

The New Science of Radical Innovation

Good to Great

Book titled 'Dare to Lead' by Brené Brown on a wooden table.

Steve loves to mention Brené Brown and her book, which really helped him understand conversations in the workplace, especially in the context of employee engagement. He often shares expert hiring tips derived from her insights during podcast interviews, emphasizing effective HR strategies and modern recruiting practices.

Man's Search for Meaning

Man's Search for Meaning

Man's Search for Meaning

Book "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl.

Steve read this book years ago by Viktor Frankl at BYU as part of one of his classes, which often discussed HR strategies related to employee engagement through effective recruiting practices. The insights he gained could align well with expert hiring tips shared in various podcast interviews.

The Gratitude Habit

Man's Search for Meaning

Man's Search for Meaning

Book cover titled The Gratitude Habit by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton.

Probably the most popular book by Chester Elton, focusing on employee engagement, was highlighted at the 2025 Work Elevated Conference in Utah, where expert hiring tips and innovative HR strategies were also discussed through engaging podcast interviews and effective recruiting practices.

Be Where Your Feet Are

Man's Search for Meaning

Be Where Your Feet Are

Book "Be Where Your Feet Are" by Scott M O-Neil as referenced by Andrea Hollingsworth on her episode.

In Andrea Hollingsworth's episode, she highlighted a book by Scott O'Neil, emphasizing the importance of being intentional when communicating with others. This aligns with the best HR strategies for employee engagement and offers valuable expert hiring tips that can improve recruiting practices in organizations.

The Culture Engine

The Lord of the Rings

Be Where Your Feet Are

Book called "The Culture Engine" by S. Chris Edmonds is recommended on how to create a vision, mission, core values

The Culture Engine by S. Chris Edmonds is Tony's recommendation that explores effective HR strategies for enhancing employee engagement by creating a clear vision, mission, and core values. In addition, it offers expert hiring tips to improve recruiting practices, which are often discussed in various podcast interviews.

The Platinum Rule

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings

In the Platinum Rule, Tony Alessandra and Michael O'Connor argue the Golden Rule may be outdated...

In the Platinum Rule, Tony Alessandra and Michael O'Connor argue that the Golden Rule may be outdated, especially when considering modern employee engagement practices. They suggest that applying effective HR strategies can lead to improved organizational culture and performance. Additionally, integrating expert hiring tips into recruiting practices can enhance team dynamics. This perspective was further discussed in their podcast interviews, where they explored how tailored approaches can foster a more inclusive work environment.

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings

New Lord of the Rings Books illustrated by Alan Lee

Tony reads it every year, and if you are a fan of the movies, the books will astound you! Just like effective HR strategies that enhance employee engagement, discovering expert hiring tips can elevate your recruiting practices. Listening to podcast interviews with industry leaders can provide invaluable insights as well.

Courageous Career Change

Courageous Career Change

Courageous Career Change

This is the book "Career Change: Fearlessly Earn the Executive Role you Deserve" by Amy Adler

One of Steve's favorite books by Warren Berger includes valuable insights on employee engagement and effective HR strategies, making it a must-read for anyone looking to refine their recruiting practices. It also features expert hiring tips that resonate well during podcast interviews.

How We See Ourselves

Courageous Career Change

Courageous Career Change

This is the book How We See Ourselves, by Ben Eden

Andrea Hollingsworth elaborates on how compassion is one of the most sought-after traits in business, particularly in the context of HR strategies and improving employee engagement. In her podcast interviews, she shares expert hiring tips that highlight the importance of fostering a compassionate workplace culture as a critical component of effective recruiting practices.

Quiet

Courageous Career Change

Quiet by Susan Cain - The power of introverts in the world that can't stop talking

Did you enjoy the episode about The Layoff Journey by Steve Jaffe, where he discussed valuable HR strategies for enhancing employee engagement and shared expert hiring tips during podcast interviews that delve into effective recruiting practices?

The Secure Leader

The Power of Attachment

The Secure Leader, by Dr. Jaime Goff

Tony often discusses Sunnie Giles and her transformative book, which has fundamentally changed his approach to podcast interviews and improved his overall recruiting practices. By applying her insights on employee engagement, he has also developed effective HR strategies and expert hiring tips that enhance his interview process.

The Power of Attachment

The Power of Attachment

The Power of Attachment

The Power of Attachment by Dianne Poole Heller

One of the first business books that Steve read when he began his recruiting career was by Jim Collins, where he learned valuable HR strategies and expert hiring tips that would shape his approach to employee engagement and effective recruiting practices throughout his journey, including insights shared in podcast interviews.

Workplace Attachments

The Power of Attachment

The Power of Attachment

Workplace attachments book by James Grady, Victoria Grady, Patrick McCreesh, and Ian Noakes

Steve loves to mention Brené Brown and her book, which really helped him understand conversations in the workplace, especially in the context of employee engagement. He often shares expert hiring tips derived from her insights during podcast interviews, emphasizing effective HR strategies and modern recruiting practices.

Make Waves

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Image of the book cover of Make Waves by Theresa Hummel-Krallinger

Steve read this book years ago by Viktor Frankl at BYU as part of one of his classes, which often discussed HR strategies related to employee engagement through effective recruiting practices. The insights he gained could align well with expert hiring tips shared in various podcast interviews.

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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

As discussed by Elisa Garn on her episode and the impact to her role today

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Deliberate Discomfort

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Deliberate Discomfort

Deliberate Discomfort by Jason Van Camp, also mentioned as a new Silicon Slopes training program

Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.

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For Starters

For Starters

Deliberate Discomfort

Cover of For Starters by Heather Jo Kennedy

For Starters is an inspirational leadership book exposing six overlooked principles of productivity. Beginning with Gratitude, then moving through Identity, Team, Action, Giving, and Finishing

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The Bus Has No Driver

The Bus Has no Driver Book Cover, by Ryan Kohler

One of Steve's favorite books by Warren Berger includes valuable insights on employee engagement and effective HR strategies, making it a must-read for anyone looking to refine their recruiting practices. It also features expert hiring tips that resonate well during podcast interviews.

Welcome to The HR Life Podcast!

With your Hosts: Tony Benjamin and Steven J. Smith

Are you ready to elevate your HR game and gain valuable insights from some of the brightest minds in the industry? The HR Life Podcast is your go-to resource for expert conversations, real-world HR strategies, and fresh perspectives that will inspire and empower you to transform the way you approach hiring, leadership, and employee engagement. 


Each episode features exclusive podcast interviews with HR professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts who share their experiences, challenges, and expert hiring tips. Whether you’re a hiring manager, HR leader, or business owner, you’ll walk away with practical advice to improve your recruiting practices, making your processes more efficient, inclusive, and impactful.


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HR Life Podcast cover with hosts Tony Benjamin and Steven Smith.

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