My Worst Memory
My Worst Memory
Podcast Description
My Worst Memory: a workplace safe space is a podcast hosted by Robin Cohen, CEO of Happier Office and operations expert. Each week, Robin sits down with industry leaders to unpack the professional moments they’ll never forget—from chaotic reorgs to culture clashes and everything in between. It’s honest, a little messy, and full of lessons they don't teach in b-school. Come for the drama, stay for the takeaways. My Worst Memory is your crash course in leadership, resilience, and the chaos of being a human at work.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of leadership, workplace culture, and resilience, with episodes discussing topics such as the challenges of performance reviews, diversity, equity, inclusion, and the impact of effective communication on employee experience. Specific episodes include 'The Unexpected Review', which explores the significance of honesty and transparency in DEIB initiatives, and 'The Competitive CEO', where the dynamics of competition and support in leadership are analyzed.
My Worst Memory: a workplace safe space is a podcast hosted by Robin Cohen, CEO of Happier Office and operations expert. Each week, Robin sits down with industry leaders to unpack the professional moments they’ll never forget—from chaotic reorgs to culture clashes and everything in between. It’s honest, a little messy, and full of lessons they don’t teach in b-school. Come for the drama, stay for the takeaways. My Worst Memory is your crash course in leadership, resilience, and the chaos of being a human at work.
From “Hunger Games” Interviews to People-First Leadership with Jon Beck, VP of People at ButcherBox
In this episode of My Worst Memory: A Workplace Safe Space Podcast, host Robin Cohen (Founder of Happier Office) talks with Jon Beck, VP of People at ButcherBox, about one of the most infamous hiring processes of his career — and the leadership lessons it sparked.
What starts as a “Hunger Games–style” interview story quickly unfolds into a conversation every executive should hear: how candidate experience shapes brand reputation, why values-based leadership is non-negotiable, and how people strategy directly drives business performance.
Together, Robin and Jon explore:
• Why candidate experience is as important as customer experience for your brand.
• How values-based hiring creates long-term ROI and retention.
• The case for authenticity and vulnerability as executive leadership traits.
• Onboarding as a strategic lever for productivity and cultural alignment.
• Why investing in benefits, flexibility, and people-first practices is not a cost center but a competitive advantage.
Whether you’re scaling a startup or leading an established enterprise, this conversation challenges you to rethink how hiring and culture directly impact growth.
• Every interview is a brand moment. Poor processes turn top talent away.
• Culture is strategy. Values alignment beats technical skills for long-term performance.
• Onboarding is leadership. First 90 days define engagement and retention.
• Authenticity scales. Vulnerable leaders build trust and unlock stronger teams.
• People investment fuels growth. Benefits and flexibility create loyalty that compounds.
If you’re leading through growth, restructuring, or cultural transformation — this episode will change the way you think about people strategy.
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