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Hosted by Michael Grubich · business · EN-US
Join our team of leadership and culture experts as we examine the approach that successful companies are taking to attract, develop and retain their talent.Our goal is to help leaders and organizations create a diverse pipeline of talent and become the employer of choice in the markets they serve.
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OpenMike is hosted by Michael Grubich. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Impact of A.I. on People and Jobs In The Workplace" (26 February 2026, 13 minutes), "At The Office - Handling Workplace Disputes" (26 February 2026, 14 minutes), and "Hiring Landscape in 2026" (30 January 2026, 14 minutes).
OpenMike publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for OpenMike is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. OpenMike requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. OpenMike's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for OpenMike are Business & Management Consulting. OpenMike has a business audience.
Michael Grubich hosts OpenMike, a business podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Episode #6
AI is changing how work gets done—and what it takes to succeed in nearly every role. This show breaks down what AI means for jobs, teams, and leadership, with a clear focus on practical takeaways. We explore how...
Episode #5
Workplace conflict is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to be toxic or personal. In this podcast, we break down how to handle disputes in the office with clarity, confidence, and respect. You’ll get practical tools to...
Episode #4
Time to go back into the office! What does the hiring landscape look like in 2026? LAK Group President Mike Grubich joins the show to talk about national hiring numbers and the outlook of different industries that look...
Episode #4
Today we’re connecting two things that are shaping modern work in real time: what people post online, and why so many people are staying put . First, social media . The workplace doesn’t stop at the office door...
Episode #1
“Imagine you land the job you’ve been chasing for months. Great title. Great pay. Great team. Then HR calls and says, ‘One more thing—we received a letter from your previous employer.’ That letter? It claims you’re...
Episode #2
Gen Z isn’t “lazy” or “anti-ambition.” They’re calling out something a lot of organizations don’t want to admit: in many companies, the manager job has become high stress, low authority, and not worth the trade. That...
Episode #3
“Welcome to At The Office —the podcast from LAK Group where we talk about what’s really happening at work, why it’s happening, and what leaders can do about it. Today we’re tackling two things that are showing up...
Episode #2
“Welcome to At The Office —the podcast from LAK Group where we cut through the noise and talk about what’s actually changing in work and culture. Today’s episode is a 2026 trends briefing for HR leaders —and it all...
Episode #1
It’s 2026 , and the job market has a very specific feel: not a free-for-all, not a collapse—more like a cautious, tight runway. We’re seeing slow hiring coming out of 2025, with December adding about 50,000 jobs and...
Episode #3
Today we’re talking about desk hoteling in the office —sometimes people say it fast and it comes out like ‘deck hotelling’ —but the idea is simple: no permanent desks, and you reserve a workspace when you’re coming in...
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Episode #5
In this episode, Robin Mottern, General Manager Talexes and Anthony Pantaleone, Vice President Sales Talexes and I discuss how organization can find great talent that other organizations are dismissing during workforce...
Episode #4
In this episode, Robin Mottern, General Manager Talexes and Anthony Pantaleone, Vice President Sales Talexes and I discuss the impact changes in the C-Suite can cause disruptions to sustaining a diverse talent pipeline...
Episode #3
The attraction and retention of talent can weigh heavily on the flexibility of the workplace. In this episode, Mike, Robin and Anthony discuss the continuous evolution of the workplace and the sustainability of the...
Episode #3
On our latest Podcast of "OpenMike - Career Stories " we feature the real career journey of Samara "Sammie" Lancia , Senior Project Manager at Amalie Trade Compliance Consulting LLC . Her story is one of resilience...
Episode #2
This is Flavia's story, so far. Flavia shares the ups and downs as she has navigated an international move to follow her dreams here in the United States. Hers is a story of resilience and determination. She may be...
Episode #4
Meet Mark’s Arnhoelter. In this episode, Mark shares the ups and downs as he has navigated from a long and fruitful engineering career to being thrust into figuring out the purpose of work in his life. His is a story of...
Episode #1
Meet Andy Wendling. Listen to the story of how a fierce competitor, turned leader has leveraged his training as an Olympic athlete to drive his own business results. Andy's zest and love for life is second only to his...
Episode #2
In this episode, Robin Mottern, General Manager Talexes and Anthony Pantaleone, Vice President Sales Talexes and I discuss a key topic for organization committed to becoming an employer of choice in the markets they...
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