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The H.I.T. Podcast
by Tobias Kennedy
The H.I.T. Podcast curates the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. The Podcast is powered by Montage Insurance Solutions.
Episodes
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No Tricks, Just Treats! Celebrating Halloween at Work | The HIT Podcast, Episode 183
We're bringing back a Halloween favorite from The H.I.T. Podcast! In this special episode, we explore creative ways to celebrate Halloween in the workplace while keeping festivities fun, professional, and inclusive. From office costume contests and team activities to seasonal treats and...
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Ep. 182, Part Two | Unlock Your Team's Full Potential | A HIT-chat with Tom Reynolds & Bryan Powell
Is your team performing at its full potential—or is something holding it back? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, host Toby Kennedy continues his conversation with executive coaching experts and authors **Tom Reynolds and Bryan A. Powell** about their book, "The Efficient Frontier of…
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Ep. 181: What Makes a High-Performing Team? | A HIT-chat with Bryan Powell & Tom Reynolds Part One
What separates a team that simply gets results from one that consistently performs at its best? On this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, host Toby Kennedy welcomes executive and team coaching experts Bryan A. Powell and Tom Reynolds for a conversation about what it really takes to build and sustain...
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Ep. 180 | Rebuilding the Story of Work: Leadership, Purpose & Responsibility | Jonathan Lewis, PT. 2
What separates leaders who simply manage people from those who inspire them? The ability to tell a story people want to be part of. In Part 2 of Toby Kennedy’s conversation with Jonathan Lewis, President of McKee Wallwork, they explore storytelling, identity, responsibility, and what today’s...
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Ep 179: Why the Old Story of Work No Longer Works | A HIT-chat with Jonathan Lewis (Part One)
What if the biggest workforce challenge isn’t compensation, benefits, or flexibility—but the story employees are being asked to believe about work? Toby sits down with Jonathan Lewis, President of McKee Wallwork, to discuss what their national workforce research reveals about the changing...
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How Employers Can Save Big on Prescription Drugs | A HIT-chat with Louis Gallucci, CEO of Limitless Consulting Group (Part 2)
What if your company could significantly reduce prescription drug costs without changing its pharmacy benefit manager or taking medications away from employees? In Part 2 of The H.I.T. Podcast, host Toby Kennedy continues his conversation with Louis Gallucci, CEO of Limitless Consulting Group,...
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Ep. 177: The Real Reason Your Pharmacy Costs Are So High | A HIT-chat with Louis Gallucci
Prescription drug costs are climbing—but the medication itself may not be the biggest problem. It may be how and where you're buying it. On this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy welcomes longtime friend Louis Gallucci, CEO of Limitless Consulting Group, for a deep dive into one of the...
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50% of Employees Are Struggling — What Can Employers Do? | A HIT-chat with Andrea Notch Mayzeles
Employee mental and physical health aren't separate issues—and both can have a major impact on the workplace. In Part 2 of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy continues his conversation with Andrea “Andy” Notch Mayzeles, Workforce Health Consultant at Kaiser Permanente, about the realities of…
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How to Build a Workplace Wellness Program That Actually Works | A HIT-chat with Andrea Notch Mayzeles
Workplace wellness is about much more than step challenges, gym memberships, and occasional health initiatives. The everyday employee experience matters. On this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Andrea “Andy” Notch Mayzeles, Workforce Health Consultant at Kaiser...
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Ep. 174 | The Leadership Development Formula That Actually Works | A HIT-chat with Maren Perry
Great leadership isn't developed in a single training session—it takes insight, action, repetition, and real-world application. On this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Maren Perry, Founder and President of Arden Coaching, to discuss how organizations can develop…
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The Trust Circle: Why Great Leaders Don’t Lead Alone | A HIT-chat with Daniel Hallak (Part Two)
Great leaders don't have to be great at everything—they need to know what they're great at and surround themselves with people who make them better. In Part 2 of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy continues his conversation with Daniel Hallak, author of The Trust Circle, about leadership…
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Ep. 172 (Part One): Why Leadership Can Be So Lonely | A HIT-chat with Daniel Hallak
Leadership can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also be incredibly isolating. In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, host Toby Kennedy sits down with Daniel Hallak, partner at the Sage Group and author of the upcoming book The Trust Circle, for a conversation about trust, leadership, feedback,...
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Ep. 171: "It Begins With You... But It's Not About You" | Leadership Lessons from Cora Tellez
"It begins with you, but it's not about you." That may have been my favorite quote from this conversation—but when you're sitting down with a true healthcare legend like Cora Tellez, it's nearly impossible to pick just one. In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy talks with Cora…
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New HSA Limits, ICHRAs & MERPs Explained (2027 Update)
Looking for smarter ways to manage employee health benefits while controlling costs? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy explores emerging healthcare funding strategies, the latest 2027 HSA updates, and innovative benefit trends that employers should have on their radar. From...
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The Blueprint for Better Workplace Culture | Scott McInnes (Episode 169, Part Two)
Culture isn’t defined by the words on the wall—it’s shaped by the behaviors leaders model, reward, and tolerate every day. ???? In Part 2 of The H.I.T. Podcast, host Toby Kennedy continues his conversation with Scott McInnes, Founder of Inspiring Change, to explore what it really takes to…
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The Blueprint for Building a Winning Workplace Culture | Scott McInnes (Episode 168, Part 1)
Every organization has a culture—but is yours intentional? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Scott McInnes, Founder and Director of Inspiring Change, to discuss what it really takes to build a thriving workplace culture. Scott explains why culture should never be...
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The Secret to a Strong Workplace Culture (That Actually Lasts) | A HIT-chat with Lauren Sweeney
Great workplace culture doesn't happen by accident—it requires intention, accountability, and consistent leadership. In Part 2 of Toby Kennedy's conversation with Lauren Sweeney, they dive into why company values should be more than words on a wall, how leaders can use shared values to improve...
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The Rise of "Soft Complaints" | What HR Needs to Know
Not every workplace complaint requires a formal investigation—but ignoring the small ones can have big consequences. In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Lauren Sweeney, Chief Growth & Impact Officer at Riviera Group Consulting, to discuss the "soft complaints" that…
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Ep. 165: Employees Don't Use Benefits They Don't Understand | A HIT-chat with Cindy Washburn
Are your employees truly getting value from their benefits — or are they forgetting about them until open enrollment rolls around? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Cindy Washburn from TruHu to discuss why consistent, intentional communication may be the missing...
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Ep. 164: How Great Leaders Navigate Change | A HIT-chat with Magalie René
Change is inevitable. The question is: how do great leaders respond to it? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with returning guest Magalie René, speaker, consultant, and expert in compassionate leadership and change management. Together, they explore how leaders can...
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Ep. 163: The Future of Talent Development | A HIT-chat Angela Finlay (Part Two)
What if the skills your organization needs are already sitting inside your company? In Part 2 of this conversation, Angela Finlay joins The H.I.T. Podcast to discuss skill stacking, talent architecture, and how organizations can better identify, develop, and leverage the talent they already have....
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Ep. 162: Have More Skills Than You Realize | A HIT-chat with Angela Finlay (Part One)
What if your greatest career advantage isn't your job title—but the unique combination of skills you've built throughout your life? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Angela Blum-Finlay, senior HR executive, author, and "CHRO on demand," to discuss her book Skill...
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Ep. 161: How Trust Impacts Performance | Dr. Rob McKenna (Part Two)
What happens when employees stop trusting leadership? In Part 2 of this conversation on The H.I.T. Podcast, Dr. Rob McKenna returns to discuss the real-world impact of trust on culture, leadership, performance, and retention. Drawing from his research and book Whole Leaders, Wild Trust, Dr.…
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Ep #160: Do Your Employees Trust You? | The Science of Workplace Trust with Dr. Rob McKenna (Pt 1)
What does trust actually look like inside an organization — and can it be measured? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with Dr. Rob McKenna, founder of Wild Leaders and author of the USA Today bestselling book Whole Leaders, Wild Trust. Dr. McKenna explains why trust is...
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Lessons from a Scotland Yard Detective | Negotiation Secrets (Part 2)
In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, we sit down with Scott Walker, former Scotland Yard detective, kidnap-for-ransom negotiator, bestselling author, and negotiation expert. After handling more than 300 high-stakes cases around the world, Scott shares practical communication strategies that…
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Ep 158: How a Kidnap Negotiator Thinks | Lessons from a Scotland Yard Detective (Part 1)
What can a Scotland Yard hostage negotiator teach us about business, leadership, and everyday conversations? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, we sit down with Scott Walker, a former Scotland Yard detective and kidnap-for-ransom negotiator who spent nearly 20 years handling over 300...
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Ep. 157: What happens when AI starts thinking for us instead of with us? | Part 2
In Part 2 of this conversation on The H.I.T. Podcast, Joe Van Brussel returns to go deeper on the real implications of AI in the workplace—and what leaders need to get right moving forward. This episode moves beyond hype and into the human side of AI adoption. We explore: Why companies are…
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Ep. 156: AI Is Changing Everything | A Conversation with Joe Van Brussel
What is AI actually doing to the way we think and work? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, host Toby Kennedy sits down with Joe Van Brussel—creative director, writer, and philosopher—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, decision-making, and professional work. With...
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Ep. 155: Flipping The Script, Pt 2 - Why Great Clients Always Have Options
Back at it again, with Joshua Barrows interviewing Toby Kennedy! Here's the HOT question: What does it take to keep a great client? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Joshua Barrows shares a memorable analogy—comparing a valuable client to a “beautiful wife.” The idea is simple: when…
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Ep. 154: We FLIPPED the Show | Host Becomes Guest on The H.I.T. Podcast
We flipped the show completely on its head for this one… Joshua Barrows—payroll and HRIS guru—steps in as HOST… and I’m in the guest chair. That’s right—roles reversed. (Yes… there may or may not be some jiu jitsu references) In this special “backwards day” episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, we dive...
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The People Are the Fuel | Scaling Companies with Kevin Lawrence
Welcome back to the HIT (Human Resources, Insurance, and Technology) podcast! This week, host Toby Kennedy is joined by world-renowned business consultant and author Kevin Lawrence for a deep dive into the strategies that separate stagnant companies from high-growth organizations. With over 30...
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Ep #152: Why Trust Is the Most Important KPI | Insight from Kim Bohr
In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, host Toby Kennedy sits down with Kim Bohr, CEO of Spark Effect, to break down the latest research on organizational trust—and why it may be one of the most important (and overlooked) drivers of performance. This conversation moves beyond theory and into...
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Ep #151: Supporting Families at Work | A HIT-chat with Kelly Ellison (Vesta for Families)
What does it actually take to build and lead companies that scale? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, entrepreneur, executive, and author Glenn Poulos joins the show to share lessons from nearly four decades of building, leading, and selling successful businesses. Glenn discusses how moving...
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Ep #150: Structure First: Leadership Lessons from Glenn Poulos
What does it actually take to build and lead companies that scale? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, entrepreneur, executive, and author Glenn Poulos joins the show to share lessons from nearly four decades of building, leading, and selling successful businesses. Glenn discusses how moving...
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Ep #149: What Are We Actually Chasing? | Redefining Success with Dr. Brandi Stankovic
What are we actually chasing? Likes? Applause? Recognition? Or real impact? In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Dr. Brandi Stankovic, Ed.D. joins us fresh off her recent TED talk to challenge the modern definition of “success” — especially the kind fueled by online praise and performative…
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Ep #148: Enforcing Rules Builds Culture | A Leadership Reality Check with Tommie Jo Bode
What do rules and expectations have in common? You shouldn’t set them if you’re not willing to enforce them. Unenforced standards make bad performers worse—and they quietly drain the motivation of your best people when they see inconsistency. In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of…
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Ep #147: What Is a TPA? | Health Insurance Explained with Nick Buratti
What exactly is a TPA (Third-Party Administrator)—and why does it matter in the world of health insurance? In this episode, Nick Buratti from Allied Benefit Systems joins me for a clear, practical conversation about how TPAs operate, what they’re responsible for, and where they fit into the…
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Ep #146: Smart Hiring & EOS Explained | Building High-Performance Teams with Chris Hallberg
What does it really take to build a high-performing, low-drama team? In this episode, we break down the real-world strategies behind employee management, intentional turnover, and aligning teams with mission, vision, and values—including practical lessons from the Entrepreneurial Operating System...
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Ep #145: Leadership That Gets Results | Chris Hallberg (The Business Sergeant)
That advice we all know we need to hear—delivered in a no-nonsense, get-it-done way. In this episode, we’re joined in studio by Chris Hallberg, aka The Business Sergeant—one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts, published author, and personally trained by Gino Wickman,...
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Employee Engagement That Actually Works | HR Insights with Mark Dunahoo
We’re excited to welcome Mark Dunahoo, President & COO of TruHu, into the studio for a thoughtful conversation on employee engagement and feedback. In this episode, we dive into TruHu’s mission, how organizations can better listen to their people, and what HR leaders should be thinking about as...
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Top 3 Legal Compliance Issues Still Tripping Up HR | A HIT-chat with Brian Koegle
Following up on our 2026 employment law update, employment attorney Brian Koegle is back with a highly practical breakdown of the top three legal compliance issues that continue to trip up HR teams—even experienced ones. In this episode, we cover: Recordkeeping do’s, don’ts, and common pitfalls…
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Ep #142: 2026 Employment Law Updates | What HR Leaders Need to Know
Employment law continues to evolve—and staying ahead of it is critical for HR leaders and employers. In this episode, employment attorney Brian Koegle joins me in studio to break down the most important legal updates impacting the workplace in 2026. We cover what’s already in effect, what’s...
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“Do Better. Somehow.” | Why Most Professional Goals Fail
“Do better. Somehow.” That’s how a lot of professional goals are set — and it’s exactly why they fail. Most goals don’t collapse because people lack motivation. They fail because they’re too vague, unowned, and impossible to measure once real work, real calendars, and real pressure show up. In…
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What Is The H.I.T. Podcast? | Our Best Moments of 2025!
Curious what The H.I.T. Podcast is all about? This episode is the perfect place to start. We’ve pulled together a hand-picked collection of our favorite moments—10 short clips stitched into one episode—to give you a true feel for the conversations, insights, and energy that define the show. Real...
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Ep #139: HRIS Confusion Is Real | Let’s Fix That
“We’re thinking about switching HRIS…” Famous. Last. Words. This episode is all about how HRIS platforms actually differ—and why so many teams end up frustrated after implementation. If you’ve sat through five demos that all felt exactly the same, this will help you ask better questions before…
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Ep #138: Weird FSA Purchases | What’s Actually Covered
It’s that time of year… when HR gets absolutely flooded with FSA questions. Yes — your FSA can buy some pretty weird stuff. Oura rings? Massage guns? DNA tests? Yep. All real. In this episode, we break down unusual (but legit!) FSA purchases, clarify what actually qualifies, and help employees…
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Looking for a GREAT benefit for your part-time or hourly team?
This episode features an awesome conversation with Shane Foss, CEO of Hooray Health, about a super affordable and high-value option your employees will actually use and love. We break down a benefit designed specifically for part-time and hourly staff, offering: Low co-pays A large national...
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Ep #136: The Power of Giving Tuesday | Why Corporate Giving Matters
Some of you know my story, and some of you don’t — but growing up on the run from a violent household, spending time in battered women’s shelters, and even living through a kidnapping are all parts of what shaped me. They’re also why I care so deeply about doing good in this world… and why I’m so...
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Ep #135: Holiday Party Planning for HR | 9 Key Things You Must Think About
The holiday season is officially underway… which means holiday party planning is in full swing! But before you hit send on those invites, this episode breaks down the 9 essential things HR and employers need to consider — the details that can truly make or break your event. We cover: Alcohol or…
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Ep #134: Gag Clause Attestation Explained | What Employers Need to Know
There’s a fairly new(ish) legislative mandate that’s catching some employers off guard — the Gag Clause Attestation requirement tied to your company’s health insurance plan. In this quick, informative episode, we break down: What the Gag Clause Attestation actually is Who needs to file it (and…
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The H.I.T. Podcast curates the top news and information to deliver a brief, high impact overview designed specifically for the Human Resources professional, business person, and company executive. The Podcast is powered by Montage Insurance Solutions.
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