You've Got People Problems
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.
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You've Got People Problems
Businesses and Life: A Constant Rebalancing Act | Ep 36 | You've Got People Problems
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In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by leadership advisor and author Carol Enneking for a candid conversation about the constant rebalancing act required in both business and life.
Drawing from Carol’s decades of experience across corporate and entrepreneurial environments, the conversation explores why leaders struggle with priorities, decision-making, and clarity, even when they are capable, driven, and well-intentioned. Rather than chasing the idea of “work-life balance,” Melissa and Carol focus on agility, tradeoffs, and the ongoing process of rebalancing as conditions change.
Throughout the episode, they discuss how leaders often overload themselves and their teams by treating everything as important, and how that lack of focus shows up as stress, misalignment, and stalled execution.
Key topics covered in this episode include:
- Why “balance” is less realistic than continuous rebalancing
- How unclear priorities create pressure for leaders and teams
- Why leaders struggle to name what matters most right now
- The connection between personal overwhelm and organizational overload
- How decision-making improves when leaders get honest about tradeoffs
- Why leadership requires letting go, not just doing more
This episode is especially valuable for founders, executives, and leadership teams who feel stretched thin or overwhelmed by competing demands. Rather than offering quick fixes, the conversation provides perspective on how clarity, focus, and intentional decision-making reduce both personal and organizational strain.
If you’re leading a business and feeling pulled in too many directions at once, this episode offers a grounded reminder that leadership is not about perfect balance, but about making conscious choices in each season.