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A top-rated HR + leadership podcast with 80%+ listener retention.

A top-rated HR + leadership podcast with 80%+ listener retention.

Hosted by Kerri M. Roberts - HR consultant, leadership coach, and straight-talk strategist helping you lead with clarity in business and life.

New episodes weekly. Listen on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

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Real Conversations. Real Growth.

Leadership isn’t clean - it’s chaotic, complex, and deeply human.
Each week, I sit down with entrepreneurs, executives, and experts to talk about the moments that tested them most - and what they learned from the mess.

You’ll hear candid stories, practical strategies, and the kind of conversations that make you rethink how you lead, work, and live.

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Don’t Waste the Chaos was built on the belief that our hardest seasons can become our greatest teachers.

We feature bold leaders, HR pros, and entrepreneurs who bring raw, real stories of:

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  • Resilience, rebuilding, and clarity

  • Faith, purpose, and meaning

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EP 107: Are You Leading or Just Reacting? Why Your Team Feels Confused

Most teams aren’t disengaged - they’re unclear. When only 38% of employees say they understand what’s expected of them, confusion becomes a leadership risk. This post breaks down the three dimensions of leadership clarity (purpose, expectations, communication) and a simple weekly reset to restore alignment, momentum, and trust.

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EP 97: The Death of Employee Loyalty (And How HR Can Fix It)

Employee loyalty isn’t dead—we slowly killed it with broken promises, bad policies, and missing conversations. In this episode recap, HR and leadership consultant Kerri M. Roberts breaks down how trust eroded and the simple, low-lift systems any business can use to rebuild loyalty through real relationships, not just policies.

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EP 96: How to Lead with Devotion & Discernment (Part 2)

In Part 2 of Devotion & Discernment, Kerri moves from revelation to application. She breaks down the weekly rhythm of Structure, Stewardship, and Spirit—and how it helps leaders stop over-functioning, protect their calling, and make decisions from peace instead of pressure. If you’ve been craving practical “handles,” this is the episode where devotion becomes direction.

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EP 88: Stop Underpaying Yourself: The Hidden Cost Every Entrepreneur Must Face

Are you consistently putting your team or mission ahead of your own paycheck? You’re not alone - 26% of small business owners don’t pay themselves at all. In this episode, Kerri Roberts dives into the real impact of underpaying yourself: from burnout and financial stress to setting the wrong precedent for your team. Learn why fair owner compensation is leadership, not selfishness, and how to reframe loyalty to build a healthier, more sustainable business.

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