You've Got People Problems
You've Got People Problems
Podcast Description
Let’s be honest—people problems aren’t just HR problems. They’re business problems.They show up as missed goals, poor accountability, hiring headaches, and culture drift. And the fix isn’t another policy—it’s better leadership.Business would be easy… if it weren’t for people.That’s why I’m launching You’ve Got People Problems—a podcast where we talk about the real impact of leadership, hiring, accountability, and team dynamics. Because let’s be honest: HR isn’t going to save you, and avoiding people issues won’t make them go away.We’re bringing in business leaders, EOS Implementers, and hiring experts to break down the people problems that are costing companies time, money, and sanity—and more importantly, how to fix them.If you’re leading a team, hiring people, or just trying to make your business run without constant headaches, this podcast is for you. 🔊 Subscribe, listen, and let’s talk about your people problems.
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The podcast focuses on topics essential to effective leadership and team dynamics, including accountability, hiring strategies, and organizational culture, with specific episodes like How to Build a Business That Thrives Without You, which emphasizes the importance of exit planning for entrepreneurs, and Accountability Without Shame, which explores fostering a positive accountability culture within teams.
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.
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz is joined by longtime Vistage Chair Gary Schulz for a deep dive into one of the most important and overlooked dynamics in business leadership: Who really challenges the CEO, and how do peer groups create transformative accountability for business owners and executives?
Drawing on his experience facilitating CEO and key executive groups across California’s Central Valley, Gary Schulz shares the inner workings of Vistage’s confidential model, from how meetings are structured to the people problems that surface again and again. Mel Ortiz and Gary Schulz compare peer models like Vistage and EO, and highlight why outside perspectives are essential for CEOs facing isolation and major decisions.
Their conversation goes beyond process to tackle the generational, cultural, and personal obstacles CEOs must overcome—in their teams and themselves—to achieve sustained business growth.
Key topics covered in this episode include:
- How Vistage’s peer group and one-to-one model builds powerful accountability for CEOs and executives
- The four focus areas every CEO must master, and why three are all about people
- Common issues that surface including succession, generational transitions, culture, and retention
- Why the right “fit” for next-generation leaders is about more than skills—values and alignment are critical
- Strategies for handling legacy employees who may no longer align with company culture or direction
- How CEOs can evolve from being the “smartest in the room” to building strong, well-rounded leadership teams
This episode is a must-listen for CEOs, business owners, and leaders curious about how peer advisory groups really work, and why having trusted challengers is essential for both personal growth and company success.
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