Lars' People People Starter Pack
A curated collection of operator and adjacent HR, people, talent, recruiting handles to follow.
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@larsschmidt.com
@bsteinbe1.bsky.social
Silicon Valley start-up lover Hiking, nature, California, tennis and mostly my puppy, Matzoh Ball
@realmegbear.bsky.social
Inventing the Future. Disruptive Technologist. Change Agent. Software Executive. Board Member. Investor. Advisor. TEDster. Wife + Mom. 1st gen college. 5th gen Bay. Always Curious.
@mfaulkner.bsky.social
Just another disillusioned person on social media. Also, my dog is the best.
@jennifermcclure.bsky.social
Keynote Speaker | Global expert on the Future of Work, strategic Leadership and innovative People Strategies | CEO of Unbridled Talent and DisruptHR
@bradgalin.bsky.social
K-12 #HR Director; side gig Allegro HR; speaker, #leadership consultant/coach, fractional #CHRO, MBA, SPHR; Graduate Indiana University Go #IU #K12Talent
@lance.fm
Mostly PNW, sports (WSU, PDX, SEA, LFC), politics, tech, work, and craft beer. Usually not in any order. The one and only @thelance on the bird app. Ignoring Google Maps directions since 2008. https://www.lance.fm/links
@trishsteed.bsky.social
Pro speaker📢 💡writer📝 HR Analyst/podcaster 🎤🎧 Mom to👸🏻🤴🏻twins watercolorist 🎨🖌️ HCM, neurodiversity, AI, tech researcher #TravelsWithTrish and H3hr.com
@shizron.bsky.social
Put your whole self in, take your whole self out. Put your whole self in, and you shake it all about. Do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around, that’s what it’s all about!
@jamesmayes.bsky.social
I do stuff with events, community, product. Author: https://amzn.eu/d/bQGmUNK LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmayes Last gig: Co-founder & CEO Mind The Product. Next is Rodeo. 🤠
@akabruno.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Business Administration at St. Norbert College
@paulinraincity.bsky.social
Stage lV colorectal cancer guy. Failed academic. Comics, illustration, old books, old music. www.readingdoonesbury.com
@mattalder.bsky.social
Scotland based, write, speak and podcast on the future of work, talent and recruiting www.mattalder.com #Neurodiverse
@sharlynlauby.bsky.social
I'm the author of HR Bartender and an HR consultant. My personal goal is to find the best cheeseburger on the planet.
@randomrecruiter.bsky.social
Headhunter for Tech Pros. Billed over $18M and made 700+ tech placements in “non-tech” companies. The intersection of recruiting, hiring, job search, and careers. https://linktr.ee/randomrecruiter
@tincup.bsky.social
Editor, Analyst, Advisor & Host @ WRKdefined If you don't know me by now, you will never, never, never know me. But you should try.
@kimminnick.bsky.social
Comedian trapped inside of HR ❤️ Brunch, circus, doggos 🎙️ Journey Lines Pod
@kylecupp.bsky.social
Daedric Prince of HR. I write about grief, mental health, and the workplace. Words in USA Today, Fast Company, Daily Beast, and elsewhere. Selected works in the link below. He/him https://linktr.ee/kylecupp
@ttara.bsky.social
Writer. Storyteller. Equitable space champion and practitioner. Hiring veteran. #blacksky www.equityactivations.com
@kimskitchensink.bsky.social
I drink soy milk so I can eat more cheese. People & Parenting, HR & Home icaretoomuch.substack.com patchworkportfolio.com
@perrytimms.bsky.social
Chief Energy Officer of PTHR - A Certified BCorp I 6x HR Most Influential Thinker (No 1 in 2022) I 3x Author I 2x TEDx Speaker I 4x Guest Professor I LinkedIn Learning Instructor I Northern Soul I Northampton Town I Detroit Lions
@rhonab.bsky.social
🎬 Content Creator 💼 Talent Acquisition Leader 🎙️Podcaster & Keynote Speaker. I teach recruiters how to create videos that get them noticed & attract QUALIFIED talent. https://www.throwouttheplaybook.com/
@andyspence.bsky.social
🌆 Trying to build a better #FutureOfWork 🇵🇹 Live in Lisbon ✍️ Activist Advisor Speaker etc 📢🎙 📨 Publishes Work 3 Newsletter on Substack https://wrk3.substack.com/
@victorio.bsky.social
He/Him. NYC based freelance photographer. I focus on the beauty and humanity inherent in the people and places I take photos of. #ChaosPhotos #SupportArtists www.creativechaosphotography.com/Quick-Links
@hrgalfriday.bsky.social
Please share: dog pics, book recs & PNW 8b gardening tips. 💙🇺🇸🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️⚧️ No DMs, please. (She/her)
@johnnynyk.bsky.social
Yeah…I just got here from the other place. I’m tired. I help our #FIUBusiness students navigate the world of work by leading the Office of Business Career Management. #FIU #HireFIUBiz #SlavaUkraini
@ashleighaa.bsky.social
3x Head of Talent who builds dream teams and makes work meaningful. Off the clock, I’m cooking, collecting art, or cheering on the Clemson Tigers. I bring creativity, energy, and people-first leadership—because life’s better when it’s fun.
@thisischrislong.bsky.social
🏗️ Founder of Elev8 🌐 Digital HR Strategy Advisor 🎯 Operations, Enablement & Technology 🎤 Keynote Speaker & Host
@traciespon.bsky.social
Chief People Officer turned Advisor & Consultant for Distribution. 🎤Keynote speaker ✈️Travel as much as I can wherever I can
@joshbersin.bsky.social
Industry analyst, HR, leadership, recruiting, and HR technology. More at www.joshbersin.com and www.bersinacademy.com
@kevinwgrossman.bsky.social
I run the ERE Candidate Experience (CandE) Benchmark Research and Awards Program. I’m a grateful dad, husband, writer, and aspiring drummer who celebrates critical thinking, empathy, mindfulness, levity, and love. #BhivePower #TheCandEs
@elevatewithshannon.bsky.social
🚀 AI Powered Workplace Strategist & Mindfulness Presence Coach 🎤 Speaker, Writer, Entrepreneur ❤️Passionate about designing flourishing organizations where people and purpose align to drive extraordinary business results. www.ShannonTeixeira.com
@thecarriecorbin.bsky.social
Wife, Mom, Shit-Stirrer & Co-Founder @hopeleighmarketing | Former Fortune 10 HR & Brand Marketing Exec @delltechcareers @americanair @lifeatatt
@anita.bsky.social
Future of Work, HR, Payroll and Technology. It’s going to be great! Check out my books at https://anitalettink.com/books 🙏
@katrinakibben.bsky.social
Job post writing expert. Keynote speaker. Blog about practical innovation for #recruiting teams and life lessons. I don't fight with people on the internet. I block them. #trans #nonbinary They/Them
@katrinacollier.com
📗 Memoir: The Damage of Words - out May 27! 🧠 Braincamp: Feb 5 in London 🧰 Recruitment/CandEx workshops 🌍 Keynote Speaker 📚 The Robot-Proof Recruiter | Reboot Hiring KatrinaCollier.com | TheDamageOfWords.com
@robinschooling.bsky.social
HR Realist | People-Centered, Tech-Literate | @drivethruhr.bsky.social host | Speaker | System Nudger | In the Work, Not on the Sidelines
@mattstaney.bsky.social
VP of Community at HIGHER Leaders Network | Musician | Yogi | Recruiting Technology Geek | Neurodivergent | Formerly @Twilio @Glassdoor @SAP @VMware
@mattcharney.bsky.social
Editor in Chief, Recruiter.com. I cover the intersection of talent acquisition, technology & labor economics.
@richardrosenow.bsky.social
Anything People Analytics, AI in HR, Future of Work, and Social Science.
@laurieruettimann.com
Workplace expert. • Author and podcaster on self-leadership and well-being. • Board member. • Long-distance runner. • Mom to Roxy and Spicy. 🐈⬛ 🌶️
@larsschmidt.com
💼: Founder, Amplify Talent ✍️: Words: @fastcompany, Redefining HR 🎧: Host, Redefining Work Podcast ✌🏼: Mojo: Good vibes, Optimist, Techie