{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"251: The People Side of Business with Sarah Hermanson","description":"In this episode of The Found Podcast, Molly sits down with Sarah Hermanson, founder of One Above HR, pumpkin farmer, and people-first leadership expert. With over 30 years of experience in human resources and recruiting, Sarah has seen firsthand what makes businesses thrive and what causes them to struggle. And here\u2019s the truth she keeps coming back to: it\u2019s not just the product, the service, or the strategy\u2026it\u2019s the people. Together, Molly and Sarah explore what it really looks like to build a business rooted in care, communication, and culture, and why those \u201csoft skills\u201d are actually the most powerful drivers of performance, retention, and long-term success. From practical ways to build connection in your workplace, to the surprising impact of nonverbal communication, to the often-avoided (but incredibly important) topic of succession planning, this conversation is full of grounded wisdom you can apply right away. And in true Found Podcast fashion, you\u2019ll also hear how Sarah\u2019s story weaves together entrepreneurship, family legacy, and a 46-year-old pumpkin farm in rural Iowa.   What You\u2019ll Hear in This Episode  Why \u201cjoy at work\u201d isn\u2019t fluffy, it\u2019s foundational to business success How to build connection with your team in just 5\u20138 minutes a day The concept of \u201cadvanced communication\u201d (and why words aren\u2019t enough)  Simple body language shifts that can transform how you\u2019re perceived Why founders need to think about succession planning sooner than they think How Sarah transitioned from corporate HR to entrepreneurship  Lessons from taking over a multi-generational family pumpkin farm What it really means to lead with care, culture, and communication    Key Quotes  \u201cWe don\u2019t achieve any of our goals if we aren\u2019t approaching them with care.\u201d \u201cI can teach you how to do something. I can\u2019t teach you how to care.\u201d  \u201c90,000 hours of our lives are spent at work. Those should be joy-filled hours.\u201d    Resources &amp;amp; Links   Connect with Sarah: sarah@oneabovehr.com  Website: One Above HR  Sherman's Pumpkin Farm (Manchester, Iowa)  Follow Sarah on LinkedIn  ","author_name":"The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mollyknuthmedia.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41131500\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201560950"}