Season 2 Finale Special: From Transactional to Transformational Talent with Marie & Randy
Are you paying for people or investing in potential?
In this final episode of Season 2, Marie Ampeloquio and Randy Lobiano challenge traditional hiring mindsets and close out the season with a bold call to rethink how we value talent. They unpack what it really means to hire for readiness, not just replace roles.
From walking away from culture-misaligned clients to redefining “value” in talent, this episode exposes the hidden costs of attrition and short-term decisions. Plus, the duo tackles how companies can move beyond perks to build psychological safety and real well-being proving that healthy leaders build healthy businesses.
Key Highlights:
The hidden cost of replacing people versus investing in growth
Why companies must calculate retention as a strategic metric
“Find talents their home, not just an office” how purpose transforms recruitment
The real ROI of readiness and transformational talent
Lessons from Radix HR’s new “Business Transformation Analyst” role
How redefining roles can drive long-term organizational relevance
Why mental well-being isn’t a perk—it’s a leadership responsibility
Actionable insights on creating cultures that sustain talent longevity
Radical Thoughts from the Episode:
Marie Ampeloquio (Host)
“Are you paying for people or investing in potential?” - Marie Ampeloquio
“A healthy leader can only build a healthy business.” - Marie Ampeloquio
“We don’t want to be a conduit for companies that don’t fix their culture.” - Marie Ampeloquio
“ It will be happy to sit down with them as well and craft some roles that we feel will probably end up Helping out their company in their growth transformation.” - Marie Ampeloquio
“It’s not about filling a role, it's about creating relevance.” - Marie Ampeloquio
Randy Lobiano (Co-host)
“We find talents at their home, not just an office.” - Randy Lobiano
“I’d rather invest in transformational talent than settle for transactional performance.” - Randy Lobiano
“More than culture and KPIs, a healthy leader is the real measure of success.” - Randy Lobiano
“If the roots are healthy, the fruits will follow.” - Randy Lobiano
“Companies that only chase numbers miss the real value in their people.” - Randy Lobiano
