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HR.Salon Podcast

Andrew Biernat

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Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 107

The salons of 17th and 18th century Europe emerged as intimate gatherings of diverse thinkers who exchanged ideas freely outside the constraints of formal institutions and hierarchies.

HR.Salon carries this tradition into our modern professional context. Just as historical salons fostered movements that shaped culture and politics, we believe our conversations can meaningfully influence the evolution of workplace practices and human resources philosophy.

Join host Andrew Biernat as we explore the future of work, innovative organizational practices, and HR strategies you can apply today.

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E12 | Stop Throwing Managers in the Deep End | Ron Klinger on HR.Salon Podcast

Thursday, July 30, 2026 • Duration 52:22

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In this episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Ron Klinger, a Houston-based consultant who helps organizations win by unlocking the power of their people. Ron and Andrew — with matching energy and gusto — dig into why so many organizations are stuck at historic lows in engagement, and why the fix isn't a pizza party or a ping pong table.

Ron and Andrew compare frameworks for defining engagement before zeroing in on the real lever for organizational change: the middle manager. Ron makes the case that mid-management is the glue holding companies together — the conduit between executive vision and frontline execution — and that most organizations set new managers up to fail by promoting their best individual contributors without ever training them to lead people.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why nearly two-thirds of the global workforce is disengaged — and why that hurts the engaged one-third the most
Why middle managers are the most critical (and most neglected) layer in any organization
The danger of turning technical superstars into managers without training ("you just killed their career")
Why the word "subordinate" should be banned from every manager's vocabulary
How generational differences — up to six generations in one workplace — complicate management today
A simple framework for effective one-on-ones: engagement score, workload check, and priority alignment
Why self-awareness is the first domino in becoming a better manager or leader
The "help me help you" approach to managing up and protecting your team from C-suite chaos
Why career pathing (not just paychecks) is key to closing the purpose gap between frontline workers and executives
Ron's bottom-line philosophy: "Take care of your people, and they'll take care of your business"

Ron Klinger helps organizations win through the power of employee engagement, retention, and people-first management. Connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronklinger/ or visit his site at mtran.com.

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E11 | Sometimes it's better to be ignorant | Alan Gregerman on HR.Salon Podcast

Monday, June 8, 2026 • Duration 45:34

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Today's guest Alan Gregerman wrote the book The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovation in an Uncertain World. Often we seek to be the smartest or most knowledgeable person in the room. In this episode, Alan challenges that pursuit and shows us the high value that not being in the know can have on a company and on a team.

This discussion changed the way I see new hires and opened my mind to the possibilities and potential that most organizations overlook.

Check out Alan's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJJSXVGV

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E3 | Stop Waiting for the Unicorn | Alyssa Wrobel on HR.Salon Podcast

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • Duration 39:58

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In this episode of HR.Salon, Andrew sits down with Alyssa Wrobel, Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist at Quality Vision International, to unpack what it really takes to hire and retain great people in 2026. From navigating layoffs and shifting candidate priorities to mastering the art of consistent employer branding, Alyssa shares practical insights from the frontlines of recruiting in a market that’s equal parts cautious and competitive.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why candidates crave growth and stability—and how to design roles that actually deliver both.
How to use hiring tools without losing your human judgment, and the one story that proves data is never the full picture.
The secret to standing out at job fairs and online: market your company like you’re recruiting future fans, not just employees.

As recruiters and HR teams adapt to a shrinking pipeline and changing workforce values, the winners will be those who stay creative, curious, and connected to what people truly want from work. It’s not just about filling roles—it’s about telling the right story, to the right people, at the right time.

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We continue with former Wal-Mart executive Bob Connolly as he covers branding, imagination, and execution for small business

Thursday, September 16, 2021 • Duration 23:22

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One of the most exciting things about being in business is the ability to create something from nothing, to see ideas come to life, and to solve problems that were previously unsolvable. Bob talks about how entrepreneurs are often long on imagination and short on execution.

We discuss the idea of a brand and a brand promise and how execution is key to bringing your ideas (imagination) to life.

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Former Wal-Mart executive Bob Connolly shares why every small business has clients - not customers - and how to leverage relationships in a way that big companies can't

Thursday, September 9, 2021 • Duration 25:44

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Bob spent many years as an executive at Wal-Mart as they became an omnipresent market force. He headed up many aspects of merchandising and has a keen eye for what it takes for small businesses to succeed when the big boys come to town.

In our first episode with Bob (episode 2 coming next week) we dive into a small detail that makes a world of difference: how you define and interact with your ideal clientele. Many businesses have customers. Bob argues that small businesses need to think of their patrons differently in order to serve them best, and ultimately build a thriving business.

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Kristen Fragnoli shows us that we all need a little extra help and lays out some criteria for picking your next coach

Thursday, September 2, 2021 • Duration 31:45

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Kristen Fragnoli is a Life and Leadership Coach who specializes in working with emerging leaders who are looking to improve their performance, expand their impact, and become more joyful and balanced in their career and life.

We talk about how each person can benefit from coaching, even if you "don't need it." And she shares some great insight into what to look for in a coach that can take your game to the next level.

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Kim Porter shares her story of rallying an all female brew team to create a beer whose sales provide help to victims of sexual assault

Thursday, August 26, 2021 • Duration 16:32

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When Kim Porter found out that people who went through a sexual abuse forensic exam had their clothes taken as evidence, and went home in a hospital gown and hospital underwear, she knew she had to do something about it. Kim led an all female brew team to create IMPACT IPA, a beer which will help fund the purchase of undergarments and clothing for those who go through sexual assault forensic exams.

She shares her thoughts on the brewing industry and where she sees it heading.

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HR Executive Michelle Pedzich shares tips on building a positive work culture through transparency and how to be a master networker

Thursday, August 26, 2021 • Duration 26:52

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Michelle Pedzich of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust discusses how leaders can practice transparency and vulnerability in ways that build employee morale and create a positive work culture. She discusses the nuances of networking and some best practices you can implement today.

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Tourism expert Valerie Knoblauch shares how to work with your co-op-etition so that everybody wins

Thursday, August 26, 2021 • Duration 31:10

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Valerie Knoblauch is the President of the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, an organization dedicated to the advancement of the Finger Lakes region, specifically in the realm of commerce and tourism.

Valerie generously shares her advice on leadership during the pandemic, how locals can have an outsized impact on tourism, and how working with your "competition" may be your best answer for finding success in the marketplace.

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The Spirit of the Salon

Episode 1

Monday, August 23, 2021 • Duration 02:54

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In the 17th and 18th centuries, salons were where thinkers, artists, and dreamers gathered to challenge ideas and reinvent culture. Today, HR.Salon carries that same energy into the world of work.

In this opening episode, host Andrew invites you into a modern-day salon — a place where curiosity meets capability, and conversations with forward-thinking HR pros spark new ways of leading, listening, and helping people thrive.

Because the best ideas about work don’t come from policy binders — they come from great conversations.

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