People Management in Entrepreneurial Firms with Kurt Wilkin

Good Morning, HR

In episode 149, Coffey talks with Kurt Wilkin about people leadership in entrepreneurial firms.

They discuss the premise behind Kurt's book "Who's Your Mike," which focuses on the different kinds of workplace personalities encountered as an entrepreneurial firm matures; the evolution of HR in entrepreneurial businesses; common misconceptions that entrepreneurs have about people practices; what HR professionals often misunderstand about working in entrepreneurial firms; finding the balance between tactical and strategic HR; and the keys to building a successful culture in a growing firm.

Mentioned in the episode:

Kurt’s book, Who's Your Mike?: A No-Bullshit Guide to the People You'll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey: https://a.co/d/4BgnGch

Exceprt from Who’s Your Mike?: HR Rhoda: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hydaddz5jfo84znstzd2w/12.-Who-s-Your-Mike_-HR-Rhoda.pdf?rlkey=52au278hhaevml73lesm7182d&e=1&dl=0

All-In Podcast Episode 168: https://youtu.be/-Am0vMW3fA0?si=LeH5WLnE8mO4CA77&t=1855

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About our Guest:

Kurt Wilkin is a gifted connector—of dots, ideas, and people.

For the past 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as Chairman of HireBetter and Managing Partner of Bee Cave Capital.

He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their own companies.

Kurt Wilkin can be reached at:

https://www.HireBetter.com

https://www.WhosYourMike.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-wilkin

https://twitter.com/KurtWilkin

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.

Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.

Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the evolution of the role of HR as entrepreneurial businesses grow.

2. Identify common people challenges entrepreneurial organizations face.

3. Learn strategies for balancing tactical and strategic HR to build a successful culture.