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The H.I.T. Podcast

Tobias Kennedy
Montage Insurance Solutions
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Culture
EOS (entrepreneurial Operating System)
Self-Funding
Employee Benefits
Skill Stacking
HRIS
Holiday Party
Human Resources
Trust
California
Negotiation
Flexible Spending Accounts
Truhu
Health Insurance
Employee Engagement
Glp-1
Pharmacy Benefit Manager

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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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

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 ... more

"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... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Hallak
Partner at the Sage Group; author-to-be of The Trust Circle
Sage Group; Wild Leaders (partner)
Episode: Ep. 172 (Part One): Why Leadership Can Be So Lonely | A HIT-chat with Daniel Hallak
Cora Tellez
Health-care executive and founder of Sterling HSA/ Sterling Administration; founder of Amazing Care Charitable Foundation
Sterling Administration; Amazing Care Foundation
Episode: Ep. 171: "It Begins With You... But It's Not About You" | Leadership Lessons from Cora Tellez
Scott McInnes
25-year veteran of internal comms, engagement and culture; founder of Inspiring Change
Inspiring Change
Episode: The Blueprint for Building a Winning Workplace Culture | Scott McInnes (Episode 168, Part 1)
Lauren Sweeney
Chief Growth and Impact Officer at Riviera Group Consulting
Riviera Group Consulting
Episode: The Rise of "Soft Complaints" | What HR Needs to Know
Cindy Washburn
Rep from TruHu, an internal communication software company
TruHu
Episode: Ep. 165: Employees Don't Use Benefits They Don't Understand | A HIT-chat with Cindy Washburn
Magalie René
Speaker on compassionate leadership, confidence building, reinvention, and change management
Workplace Catalyst / Montage-related engagements
Episode: Ep. 164: How Great Leaders Navigate Change | A HIT-chat with Magalie René
Angela Blum Finlay
Professor at Columbia University, CHRO at Many Many Colleges
Episode: Ep. 163: The Future of Talent Development | A HIT-chat Angela Finlay (Part Two)
Angela Finlay
CHRO on demand, author of Skill Stacking
Author; CHRO on demand
Episode: Ep. 162: Have More Skills Than You Realize | A HIT-chat with Angela Finlay (Part One)
Dr. Rob McKenna
Author and founder of Wild Leaders, author of Whole Leaders, Wild Trust
Wild Leaders / Dr. Rob McKenna
Episode: Ep. 161: How Trust Impacts Performance | Dr. Rob McKenna (Part Two)

Host

Toby Kennedy
Host of The HIT Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    Awesome host and content!

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  • Outstanding

    Easily digestible and extremely entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
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    thequotient
    United States3 years ago

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Content blends research with real-world applications, especially for HR leaders.
Hosts maintain a thoughtful, no-nonsense interview style.
Audience gets clear takeaways you can apply to leadership and culture.
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Ep. 172 (Part One): Why Leadership Can Be So Lonely | A HIT-chat with Daniel Hallak
Q: Given the years of effort, what sparked the TEDx and publishing opportunities, and how did those moments shape your book's trajectory?
A TEDx talk on chapter three led to attention from a publisher years later, which, combined with the TED feature, accelerated the publishing path and solidified interest in The Trust Circle.
Ep. 172 (Part One): Why Leadership Can Be So Lonely | A HIT-chat with Daniel Hallak
Q: First and foremost, just to maybe get me a little inside baseball, what was the process?
Hallak explains it was a 13-year project starting in grad school, with iterative writing, testing ideas through articles, and writing mostly on airplanes and during long layovers, driven by a desire to help leaders move from isolation to connection.
Ep. 171: "It Begins With You... But It's Not About You" | Leadership Lessons from Cora Tellez
Q: What core leadership principles do you rely on when mentoring managers and teams?
Her staples are resilience, team-focused culture, and the idea that leadership begins with the individual but is not about the individual; it's about the collective goals and the people you serve.
Ep. 171: "It Begins With You... But It's Not About You" | Leadership Lessons from Cora Tellez
Q: How did you navigate the challenges of starting Sterling Administration and growing it into a stable company?
Cora describes articulating a clear vision, securing capital, building a trusted team, and learning to modularize and adapt from failures to create sustainable growth.
Ep #118: How to Handle Workplace Investigations | A HIT-chat with Attorney Sherli Frank
Q: What is the role of an investigator in determining what occurred?
The investigator is a neutral fact-finder who determines what more likely than not occurred based on evidence, without applying legal terms or making judgments about legality.

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What is The H.I.T. Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers HR leadership, organizational culture, and the intersection of people, technology, and risk in modern workplaces. Across recent episodes, the conversations orbit trust as a measurable driver of performance, the psychology of negotiation and influence in business, and the implications of AI on communication, leadership, and workload. Guests span leadership researchers, crisis negotiators turned business strategists, authors on organizational behavior, and HR-tech operators, offering practical frameworks, governance tips, and real-world case studies. A recurring strength is translating high-stakes or technical expertise into actionable takeaways for HR professionals, executives, and consultants, with a consistent emphasis on... more

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2. Cora Tellez
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5. Cindy Washburn
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7. Angela Blum Finlay
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