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HR entrepreneur Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP engages thought leaders about the strategic, psychological, legal, and practical implications of bringing people together to create value for shareholders, customers, and the community.

18/11/2025

Are your job descriptions unintentionally shutting out great candidates?

In this episode teaser, Mike and Christy discuss how vague language, acronyms, and insider jargon in job postings can create barriers for neurodiverse applicants. Many candidates have the skills—what they don’t have is the cryptic terminology we sometimes assume they know.

Christy Close is the owner of HR Solid Foundation, a Business & HR Consultant, and an HR instructor for UT Austin, UT Arlington, and the University of Houston. She also supports veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce and has a 97% first-time pass rate among her HR Certification Prep students.

Make sure you follow Good Morning, HR on your preferred podcast platform. This episode will be eligible for a half hour of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals. Good Morning, HR is sponsored by and —bulletproof background checks with fast and friendly service.

16/11/2025

In this episode, Mike and Pam Boyd discuss how disengagement often starts in meetings that lack energy, direction, and purpose—and how leaders can transform those sessions into passionate, productive conversations that build real culture.

Pam Boyd has presented in seven countries and all fifty states. She’s the author of six books and three screenplays, with a background in theater, pre-med, and a BBA from Northwood University.

Bernie Beck has thirty years of experience in business leadership and more than four thousand consulting, executive coaching, and training hours. He earned his BBA at Gonzaga University, Coaching credentials from UTD School of Management, and is a PCC from the ICF.⁠

Watch the full episode here: https://goodmorninghr.com/episode-226-building-a-drama-free-workplace-with-pam-boyd-and-bernie-beck/

For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here 👉 https://goodmorninghr.com/EP226

This episode is eligible for a half hour of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals. Good Morning, HR is sponsored by — bulletproof background checks with fast and friendly service.

13/11/2025

Mike Coffey sits down with Pam Boyd and Bernie Beck to explore why so many leaders avoid confrontation—and how that avoidance creates toxic workplace drama. Learn how to build a culture of courage and candor. Watch the full episode now at goodmorninghr.com.

Pam Boyd has presented in seven countries and all fifty states and has written six books and three screenplays. She studied theater and pre-med at the University of Oklahoma and has a BBA from Northwood University.

Bernie Beck has thirty years of experience in business leadership and more than four thousand consulting, executive coaching, and training hours. He earned his BBA at Gonzaga University, Coaching credentials from UTD School of Management, and is a PCC from the ICF.

Make sure you follow Good Morning, HR on your preferred podcast platform. This episode will be eligible for a half hour of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals. Good Morning, HR is sponsored by and —bulletproof background checks with fast and friendly service.

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is an HR entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Imperative—a background investigations firm helping employers make informed decisions with confidence. He’s a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and an active leader in the Texas SHRM community.

For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation.
Download it here 👉 https://goodmorninghr.com/EP226

13/11/2025

Something New!
For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP226

In episode 226, Coffey talks with Pam Boyd and Bernie Beck about creating drama-free workplaces and eliminating wasted emotional energy from organizations.

They discuss how workplace drama differs from ordinary conflict; the cost of toxic employees and fear-based leadership; strategies for accountability and courageous conversations; the “C-R-E-A-T-E-D” framework to create cultures that thrive; using emotional intelligence and personal development plans to improve team culture; how to replace confrontation anxiety with consistent coaching; and how leaders can operationalize emotional intelligence to build healthier, more productive organizations.

Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative - Bulletproof Background Screening. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.

If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.

About our Guest:

Pam has presented in seven countries and all fifty states and has written six books and three screenplays. She studied theater and pre-med at the University of Oklahoma and has a BBA from Northwood University.

Bernie Beck has thirty years of experience in business leadership and more than four thousand consulting, executive coaching and training hours. He earned his BBA at Gonzaga University, Coaching credentials from UTD School of Management, and is a PCC from the ICF.

Pam and Bernie can be reached at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-boyd-8b193b1/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/berniebeck/

Pam and Bernie’s book, The Drama-Free Business: From Inception to Succession: https://a.co/d/hrF6nDZ

Pam’s firm, Dramatic Conclusions: www.dramaticconclusions.com

About Mike Coffey, SPHR:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher.

In 1999, he founded Imperative - Bulletproof Background Screening, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year, and is accredited by Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW Inc.. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.

Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas SHRM State Council, where he serves Texas’ 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber, where he is chair of the Talent Committee.

Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week.

Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.

11/11/2025

We all deal with conflict at work — but what happens when it turns into drama?

Pam Boyd and Bernie Beck join Mike Coffey to talk about why some workplaces drain your energy while others drive collaboration, and how to lead with clarity and calm when emotions run high.

Pam Boyd has presented in seven countries and all fifty states and has written six books and three screenplays. She studied theater and pre-med at the University of Oklahoma and has a BBA from Northwood University.

Bernie Beck has thirty years of experience in business leadership and more than four thousand consulting, executive coaching and training hours. He earned his BBA at Gonzaga University, Coaching credentials from UTD School of Management, and is a PCC from the ICF.

Make sure you follow Good Morning, HR on your preferred podcast platform.

This episode will be eligible for a half hour of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals.

Good Morning, HR is sponsored by Imperative - Bulletproof Background Screening and PFC Caregiver & Household Screening — bulletproof background checks with fast and friendly service.

09/11/2025

Missed it? Catch up on Episode 225

Something New!
For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP225

In this episode, Mike and Monica Lloyd dive into the difference between true culture and surface-level initiatives. They discuss how acknowledging fear, vulnerability, and imperfection can actually strengthen leadership and create resilient teams.

Monica Lloyd is the founder of People Forward®, a consulting firm on a mission to create workplaces people love. She’s a top-rated speaker, strategist, and Forbes HR Council contributor who challenges leaders to rethink what thriving at work really means.

Watch the full episode here: https://goodmorninghr.com/episode-225-leading-people-in-times-of-change-with-monica-lloyd/

Presented by Imperative.
Make sure you follow Good Morning, HR on your preferred podcast platform.
This episode is eligible for one hour of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals.

06/11/2025

Something New!

For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP225

In episode 225, Coffey talks with Monica Lloyd about navigating organizational change with transparency, stability, and human-centered strategies.

They discuss how AI, workforce demographics, and economic uncertainty are reshaping leadership expectations; how transparency and vulnerability build trust during change; how leaders can create stability and clear communication systems in uncertain times; how organizational values and culture can anchor teams through disruption; the impact of AI on jobs and workforce planning; rethinking career paths and talent retention in the age of automation; training middle managers to communicate consistent messages; building engagement through recognition and behavioral insight; and how HR must evolve into the science of human behavior and change management.

Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative - Bulletproof Background Screening. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.

If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for one hour of recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.

About our Guest:

Monica Lloyd is the founder of People Forward®, a consulting firm on a mission to create workplaces people love. A recognized thought leader and top-rated speaker, she’s known for blending sharp business strategy with contagious energy that inspires leaders and teams to raise their game.

As an expert contributor to the Forbes HR Council, Monica brings both credibility and a fresh perspective to the national stage, challenging audiences to rethink how work should feel and how organizations can truly thrive. Her style is equal parts strategist, motivator, and innovator who never shies away from tough conversations, but always keeps people at the center.

Whether she’s guiding executives through organizational transformation, sparking inspiration from the stage, or hosting her People Mavens podcast, Monica’s work is rooted in one simple belief: the best business strategy is people strategy.

Monica Lloyd can be reached at

https://www.peopleforward.us

https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicalloyd/

About Mike Coffey, SPHR:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher.

In 1999, he founded Imperative - Bulletproof Background Screening, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year, and is accredited by Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW Inc.. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.

Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas SHRM State Council, where he serves Texas’ 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County ; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber, where he is chair of the Talent Committee.

Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week.

Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.

06/11/2025

Episode 225 is live!

Mike Coffey talks with Monica Lloyd about how everything in the workplace is changing—from how we work to how we hire—and why organizations must prepare to upskill employees for a future without traditional entry-level roles. Watch the full episode at goodmorninghr.com.

Monica Lloyd is the founder of People Forward®, a consulting firm on a mission to create workplaces people love. A recognized thought leader and top-rated speaker, she brings a unique mix of strategy and inspiration that helps leaders and teams thrive.

Make sure you follow Good Morning, HR on your preferred podcast platform. This episode will be eligible for one hour of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals.

Good Morning, HR is sponsored by and —bulletproof background checks with fast and friendly service.

Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is an entrepreneur, HR consultant, and founder of Imperative. He’s an active member of EO Fort Worth, certified by HRCI and SHRM, and a frequent speaker at Texas SHRM events.

Something New!
For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation.
Download it here: https://goodmorninghr.com/EP225

04/11/2025

How can HR leaders adapt when funding gets tight and AI is reshaping everything?
Monica Lloyd says it all comes down to agility — building workplaces that can pivot and still put people first.

Monica Lloyd is the founder of People Forward®, a consulting firm helping organizations create workplaces people truly love. A Forbes HR Council contributor and speaker, she brings a unique mix of strategy, innovation, and inspiration to every stage and boardroom.

Make sure you follow Good Morning, HR on your preferred podcast platform. This episode will be eligible for one hour of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals.

Good Morning, HR is sponsored by and — bulletproof background checks with fast and friendly service.

02/11/2025

Missed it? Catch up on Episode 224

In this episode, Mike and Dr. Leslie Thomas discuss how artificial intelligence and rapid change are reshaping hiring and workforce development. They cover strategies for structuring interviews, comparing notes, and reducing bias.

Dr. Leslie Thomas specializes in organizational development and talent strategy, guiding companies to more effective and equitable hiring practices.

Watch the full episode here https://goodmorninghr.com/episode-224-how-ai-is-driving-the-need-for-skills-based-hiring-with-leslie-thomas/

This episode will be eligible for a three-quarters of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals. Sponsored by Imperative.

31/10/2025

Yesterday, Episode 224 dropped with Dr. Leslie Thomas!

In this episode, Mike and Dr. Leslie Thomas talk about the evolution of job roles and how AI can help professionals understand and optimize their tasks. They discuss how career expectations have remained stable historically, and what changes may be coming.

Dr. Leslie Thomas specializes in organizational development and talent strategy, helping companies and employees adapt to the changing work landscape.
Watch the full episode here https://goodmorninghr.com/episode-224-how-ai-is-driving-the-need-for-skills-based-hiring-with-leslie-thomas/

This episode will be eligible for a three-quarters of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals. Sponsored by Imperative.

30/10/2025

Episode 224 is live!

Mike and Dr. Leslie Thomas discuss how AI is changing work, the tasks humans will still own, and how roles need redesigning to stay competitive. Explore strategies for workforce development and skills-based hiring. Watch the full episode at goodmorninghr.com.

For more than 20 years, Dr. Leslie Thomas has been helping clients create assessment programs to effectively measure and evaluate professional competence.

Make sure you follow Good Morning, HR on your preferred podcast platform. This episode will be eligible for a three-quarters of recertification credit for SHRM and HRCI-certified professionals. Good Morning, HR is sponsored by and —bulletproof background checks with fast and friendly service.

Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is an HR-entrepreneur and active in , the local chapter of . He is also certified by and and is a volunteer leader and frequent conference speaker at chapters.

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