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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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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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Episode 81: Right Sizing vs Layoffs | Lead with Integrity or Panic Like Everyone Else

The real test of leadership isn’t how fast you grow - it’s how you show up when growth slows. Most leaders panic. They downsize in a frenzy, hide behind vague language like ‘restructuring,’ and leave their teams in the dark. But right sizing? That’s different. That’s stewardship. That’s intentional. And if you're not planning your workforce like you plan your marketing, you're already behind.

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Episode 61: Leadership Strategies for Modern Higher Education Institutions

"Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking the right questions and being willing to grow." In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, host Kerri Roberts sits down with Dr. Sue Thomas, the 17th president of Truman State University, to discuss leadership, risk-taking, and the evolving role of higher education. They dive into the challenges women face in leadership, the power of self-reflection, and why authenticity is key to success. Plus, they explore how AI and lifelong learning are shaping the future of work and education.

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