Business Resources One
Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in today’s ever-evolving workplace. The Business Resources One podcast empowers business leaders with the tools and insights they need to thrive. Whether you’re looking to attract top talent, retain your best employees, or boost engagement across your team, we’ve got you covered. Each episode explores the strategies and solutions that drive success. We'll share actionable tips and real-world examples. Business Resources One (BR1)—on a mission to provide solutions that give business leaders an unfair competitive advantage.
Hosted by Mike Voories, entrepreneur, author, and Founder / CEO of BR1.
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Struggling to Find Good People? It’s NOT the Labor Market
Stop blaming the economy. Stop blaming the "younger generation." And stop blaming the labor market. If your competitors are fully staffed with A-players while you are struggling to find a pulse, the problem isn’t out there—it’s inside your building. In this episode, Mike delivers a hard dose of reality: the labor market is just the weather. You can’t change it, but you can dress for it. If you aren't attracting top talent, it usually comes down to three uncomfortable reasons that have nothing to do with the economy and everything to do with your leadership. What We Discuss: The Hard Truth: Why top performers are ignoring your job ads (and why they should). The "Active" Trap: Why relying on Indeed and ZipRecruiter means you’re only fishing for people who are desperate or unemployed. Panic Hiring: How treating recruiting like a fire extinguisher guarantees you’ll keep getting burned. The Fix: How to build a "dimmer switch" recruiting engine that runs year-round. Ready to Build a Stronger Team? If you’re tired of the excuses and ready to fix your recruiting culture, we can help. Connect with BR1: https://BusinessResourcesOne.com (00:00) Struggling to Find Good People? It's NOT the Labor Market (01:09) You Are Not Their Best Option (02:58) You Are Only Fishin' in the Shallow End (04:45) You Treat Recruiting Like a Fire Extinguisher (06:26) The Real Solution: Look in the Mirror (07:15) BR1 Can Help You Build It.png)
The Missing Half of Your Hiring Assessment
In this episode, Mike Voories from BR1 discusses a major oversight in how companies use personality assessments like DiSC during the hiring process. While many organizations focus on evaluating candidates, they often neglect to assess the managers and existing team dynamics. Mike underlines the importance of understanding the interaction between a new hire and their future team to prevent friction and enhance collaboration. He emphasizes that knowing both the candidate's and the team's profiles helps in making strategic hiring decisions, ultimately leading to higher performance and reduced workplace conflict. For companies looking to improve their hiring process, BR1 offers comprehensive support in running and interpreting assessments to build stronger, more cohesive teams. 00:00 The Missing Half of Your Hiring Assessment 01:41 The "One-Sided" Trap 03:03 You Have to Assess the Leader 04:30 The "Same-ness" Mistake 05:51 Turning Conflict Into Collaboration 07:10 This Is About ROI, Not Just HR 08:31 BR1 Can Help https://BusinessResourcesOne.com.png)
Why Your Team Hates Your Morning Huddle (And How to Fix It)
Join Mike Voories from BR1 as he discusses the importance of morning huddles for creating a motivated and effective team. Learn the key reasons why your team might dread these meetings and discover actionable tips to turn your huddles from a drain on productivity to a source of daily momentum. Mike covers the pitfalls of negative feedback sessions, problem-solving debates, and lengthy monologues, providing practical solutions like starting with positive news, implementing the parking lot rule, and keeping meetings short and engaging. Improve your team's execution and morale with these expert insights. Check out episode 22 | Wake up and win with morning huddles: https://businessresourcesone.com/blog/wake-up-and-win-with-morning-huddles BR1 Website: https://BusinessResourcesOne.com Chapters: 00:00 Why Your Team Hates Your Morning Huddle (And How to Fix It) 01:36 Reason #1: It's a "Beat Down" Session 02:54 Reason #2: It's a "Solving" Session Instead of a "Reporting" Session 04:06 Reason #3: The "Monologue" Huddle 05:14 Reason #4: It Drags On Too Long 06:31 The Structure That Actually Works 07:37 Why This Matters for Culture 08:28 BR1 Can Help!.png)
Your Employee Value Proposition is Showing Up in Your Hiring Results
The Importance of Employee Value Proposition (EVP) in 2026 In this episode, Mike discusses the crucial role of Employee Value Proposition (EVP) in recruitment. He explains how EVP is not merely a corporate statement but a real, lived experience shaped by leadership behaviors, day-to-day interactions, and communication styles. Mike emphasizes that candidates in 2026 are more informed and selective, choosing environments and leadership over flashy perks or compensation. He also highlights the common misconceptions organizations have about EVP, the importance of leadership in shaping it, and how an organization's hiring success hinges on the alignment between internal reality and external messaging. Mike concludes by offering insights into how BR1 can help companies build stronger teams by clarifying and improving their EVP. 00:00 Your Employee Value Proposition is Showing up in Your Hiring Results 00:48 EVP Isn't a Statement. It's an Experience. 01:47 Why EVP Has Become a Deal Breaker in 2026 03:04 The Most Common EVP Misunderstanding 04:03 What Actually Shapes an EVP 06:16 Candidates Already Know Your EVP 06:56 How to Tell if Your EVP is Helping or Hurting You 08:13 EVP is a Leadership Issue, Not an HR Project 09:03 What This Means Going Into 2026 https://BusinessResourcesOne.com.png)