The Corporate Bartender

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Today's show is fantastic! We are so excited to have Bob Kohlhepp on the program! Bob is the former CEO and CoB for Cintas Corporation and the author of the new book, "Build A Better Organization." Bob is one of those guys who's been there, done that, got the t-shirt and wrote the book on it! I think you're gonna love this one.

Show Notes

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Today's show is fantastic! We are so excited to have Bob Kohlhepp on the program!

If you don't know Bob, it's a good thing you're here.

Bob Kohlhepp joined Cintas Corporation in July 1967 as the controller. Over a span of 50 years with Cintas, he did an iconic thing and worked his way up to the top, ultimately reaching the CEO slot! He then went on to serve as Chairman of the Board of Cintas until retiring in 2016. 

Bob is also the author of the new book, Building a Better Organization. And today we're gonna talk about culture, about engagement, and about what it takes to be a great leader.

Bob is one of those guys who's been there, done that, got the t-shirt and wrote the book on it! I think you're gonna love this one.

If you want to skip straight to the interview, 12:47 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open
1:12 - Kickoff 
4:20 - TCB Merch
5:01 - HR News You Can Use
12:47 - Bob Kohlhepp Interview
56:20 - Funny Things, Good Feels, SemiQuarantine Cocktail & Wrap

Website: https://robertkohlhepp.com/
Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Build-Better-Organization-Leadership-High-Performance/dp/B09HSTLFLJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZX6KZ9W293X9&keywords=build+a+better+organization&qid=1644335446&sprefix=build+a+better+organization%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1

What is The Corporate Bartender?

The Corporate Bartender is where people leaders come to think out loud.

Hosted by Eric and Lori Spencer, this long-running show is part podcast, part professional community, and part midweek reset for HR, Talent, L&D, and business leaders navigating the human side of work.

Each episode features thoughtful conversations with trusted experts and guest “bartenders” on timely leadership and workplace topics — from culture and burnout to organizational change, psychological safety, and what’s actually working right now.

It’s smart, practical, and intentionally human… with just enough humor to remind us we’re all still people.

Pull up a stool — there’s always an open seat at the bar.