Why is being a versatile leader so important to your career success How can you develop and scale future ready leaders for your organization? My guest on this episode Is Rob Kaiser, Leadership Development Expert and President, Kaiser Leadership Solutions During our conversation, Rob and I discuss: Why being a leader today is more challenging than in the past How leaders can develop empathy and why it matters Why the best leaders “check in, before they check on” How to improve your leadership ver...
Mar 07, 2023•48 min•Ep. 26
What role does HR play in helping your company succeed in the marketplace? Why should you take an “outside-in” approach to building your talent strategy? My guest on this episode Is Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group During our conversation, Dave and I discuss: Why HR is not about HR Why your talent strategy needs to start with the one simple question Dave’s advice to next-gen HR leaders on how get promoted f...
Feb 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 25
What differentiates high performing teams from low performing teams? How can you build highly effective teams that deliver results? My guest on this episode Is Gordy Curphy, Leadership & Team Effectiveness Expert; Managing Partner at Curphy Leadership Solutions During our conversation, Gordy and I discuss: Why team leaders are the biggest barriers to effective teamwork and what to do about it? Why only 20% of teams are high performing? Why most teams are “hybrids” that must have individual g...
Feb 21, 2023•41 min•Ep. 24
How can you be more innovative and stop relying on yesterday’s playbook? Why is it important that you define the future of work for your organization, and your organization alone? My guest on this episode Is Greg Till, Chief People Officer, Providence Health System During our conversation, Greg and I discuss: Why he attributes his early career success to being “outcome” focused What he learned about leadership and culture during the pandemic Why he believes flexibility is the new engagement capi...
Feb 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 23
What does “staying true to yourself” mean to you? How can you balance a demanding career and thrive as a working parent? My guest on this episode is Daisy Dowling, Founder & CEO of Workparent and author “Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True to Yourself, and Raising Happy Kids” During our conversation, Daisy and I discuss: Why she went into HR after getting her Harvard MBA What she learned about coaching leaders while at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Blac...
Feb 07, 2023•42 min•Ep. 22
When it comes to culture change, why is it important to be thinking renovation and not transformation? What role do influencers, energizers, and detractors play in culture change? My guest on this episode is Kevin Oakes, CEO and Co-Founder of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and author of “Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company” During our conversation, Kevin and I discuss: Why defining “culture” is less important than taking action to change it ...
Jan 31, 2023•36 min•Ep. 21
How can you build a human-centered tech-enabled work culture? Why should your talent strategy always come before your tech strategy? My guest on this episode is Larry McAlister, three-time Head of HR and #1 International Best Selling Author of “The Power to Transform: A Field Guide to Building a Human-Centered, Tech-Enabled Work Culture” During our conversation, Larry and I discuss: His advice on how to interview and select your future boss What HR leaders are getting wrong about HR technology H...
Jan 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 20
How can HR think more like the business leaders they support? How can thinking outside the box be a game changer for your career? My guest on this episode is Lisa Buckingham, former Chief People, Place & Brand Officer at Lincoln Financial Group During our conversation, Lisa and I discuss: How owning functions outside of HR changed her approach to HR Why every CHRO should think of themselves as a Chief Talent Officer Why mentoring early career talent is so important Her advice for next-gen HR...
Jan 17, 2023•43 min•Ep. 19
How can you measure your personal brand? What behaviors have the most impact on your Personal Brand? My guest on this episode is Sergey Gorbatov, Talent Executive, Professor, and Author During our conversation, Sergey and I discuss the following: How his mindset on growth and taking risks has impacted his career Why building a personal brand is not for everyone The three factors that determine how much your personal brand is worth How you can make your personal brand stand out while still fittin...
Jan 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 18
How can you build a long term relationship with an executive recruiter? What makes a candidate standout from the crowd? My guest on this episode is Justin Hirsch, Chief Executive Officer and HR Executive Search Lead at JobPlex, a DHR company During our conversation, Justin and I discuss the following: What makes a candidate standout from the crowd His advice on what to do if you think you are being ghosted by a recruiter How to build a long term relationship with an executive recruiter The numbe...
Jan 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 17
The “Best of 2022” episode features the don’t miss moments from eleven HR executives and thought leaders… So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode? Ken Keener, former CHRO turned Executive Coach Holly Tyson, Chief People Officer at Cushman & Wakefield Marc Effron, President of Talent Strategy Group Molly Nagler, SVP & Chief Learning Officer, PepsiCo Angela Lane, VP Global Talent AbbVie Allen Church, former SVP Global Talent, PepsiCo Suzanne Myers, CHRO at Arcosa Jim Shanley, ...
Dec 27, 2022•46 min•Ep. 16
How is technology shifting employee expectations? How will employee experience management impact the future of work? My guest on this episode is Steven Hunt, PhD, Chief Expert, Work & Technology, SAP and author of Talent Tectonics During our conversation, Steve and I discuss the following: How demographic shifts and technology is impacting the future of work Why employee experience is much more than just “engagement & retention” Why you need to assess your employee experience and how to ...
Dec 20, 2022•46 min•Ep. 15
How can you define success on your terms? Why is it so important to invest and bet on yourself? My guest on this episode is Sohee Jun, PhD, Leadership Coach, Bestselling Author, and Leadership Development Expert During our conversation, Sohee and I discuss the following: Why she left her corporate leadership role and started her own business Why “Launch, Learn, and Iterate” should be your personal innovation philosophy How to master your inner game and define success on your terms How to manage ...
Dec 13, 2022•31 min•Ep. 14
How can human-centered design improve your employee experience? Why is wellness important in enabling high performance? My guest on this episode is John Foster, ex-Hulu & IDEO, CHRO and Founder Gamut Labs During our conversation, John and I discuss the following: Why HR leaders need to think like architects Why you should prototype your HR solutions The four key elements of human-centered design and how to apply them to your organization Why he believes wellness is the foundation for human p...
Dec 06, 2022•36 min•Ep. 13
What characteristics define the best leaders? How can you lead with purpose and passion? My guest on this episode is Anne Gotte, VP Global Talent Management, Bumble Inc. During our conversation, Anne and I discuss the following: Why she believes early in your career “you have everything to learn” but nothing to prove The four capabilities that differentiate the best talent management leaders Why it is important to align your career decisions with your values What makes Bumble’s culture different...
Nov 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 12
How do you build authentic relationships that lead to trust? Why is it more important to be effective, than right when it comes to equity and inclusion? My guest on this episode is James Fripp, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Yum! Brands During our conversation, James and I discuss the following: Why you should seek out mentors who are different, not similar to you How to build authentic relationships that lead to trust and a culture of belonging Why he is a business partner first and an equ...
Nov 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 11
How can you become a talent scout? How do you develop a point of view on how you identify and assess talent? My guest on this episode is Jim Shanley, The Shanley Group During our conversation, Jim and I discuss the following: The seven leaders who influenced his talent philosophy and his leadership style Why the best leaders are talent scouts and how to become one The “five question test” he uses to make a hiring decision…and why it works every time How to go farther and faster in your HR career...
Nov 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 10
How do you learn to become more resilient? What is the right and wrong way to think about setbacks in your career? My guest on this episode is Suzanne Myers, CHRO at Arcosa During our conversation, Suzanne and I discuss the following: How being a talent acquisition leader prepared her to become a CHRO Why your employer value propositions should have three layers How to be resilient and overcome career setbacks Why communication skills are the foundation for career success...
Nov 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 9
Why is defining potential so difficult to do? What are the three types of potential and when should you use them? My guest on this episode is Allan Church, PhD, former SVP, Global Talent Management for PepsiCo. During our conversation, Allan and I discuss the following: Why the job you think is the “worst” might actually be the “best” for you The three types of potential: why they matter and when to use them PepsiCo’s GREAT5 leadership model and how it applies at different stages of your career ...
Nov 01, 2022•51 min•Ep. 8
How can taking initiative accelerate your career? Why is experimenting the key to learning? My guest on this episode is Humera Malik Shahid During our conversation, Humera and I discuss the following: Why you should follow your passion and not be afraid to take risks How to land your dream job in the tech Why you should evaluate your personal and professional goals every year Her advice for aspiring Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officers...
Oct 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 7
What is your reputation and how it is impacting your career? How can you be a positive networker, especially early in your career? My guest on this episode is Angela Lane, VP Global Talent, AbbVie During our conversation, Angela and I discuss the following: What Angela learned pivoting from a generalist into a specialist role Angela’s Career Edge model and how to leverage it for success How to manage your reputation to achieve your career goals How to network when you are early in your career Ho...
Oct 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 6
Why are your skills and experiences more important than your college degree? How is technology transforming the future of learning? My guest on this episode is Molly Nagler, Chief Learning Officer, PepsiCo. During our conversation, Molly and I discuss the following: Molly’s non-traditional career path from copy editor to Chief Learning Officer How technology is transforming learning and development functions Why Chief Learning Officers of the future will be both anthropologists and technologists...
Oct 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 5
What differentiates the best HR leaders from the rest? Why it isn’t enough to “know the business, you must love the business My guest on this episode is Marc Effron, President, Talent Strategy Group. During our conversation, Marc and I discuss the following: Marc’s career journey and what led him to co-author One Page Talent Management The unforgettable advice that Marshall Goldsmith gave to Marc The one question that will help advance your career What differentiates the best HR leaders from the...
Oct 03, 2022•44 min•Ep. 4
Why is it important that we speak truth to power? How can you redesign your current role to super charge your career? My guest on this episode is Holly Tyson, Chief People Officer at Cushman & Wakefield. During our conversation, Holly and I discuss the following How and when you should speak truth to power Holly’s advice for aspiring Chief People Officers How to redesign your current role and why it will accelerate your career growth Why you need many mentors throughout your career...
Oct 03, 2022•41 min•Ep. 3
Why is being intellectually curious so important to your career success? How can you identify, analyze and solve business problems like a consultant? My guest on this episode is Aaron Sorensen, Partner and Chief Behavioral Scientist at Lotis Blue Consulting. During our conversation, Aaron and I discuss the following The skills and capabilities required to be a successful consultant The most common misconceptions about being a consultant How to improve your critical thinking skills Why the next g...
Sep 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 2
Why do some HR leaders have more influence and impact than others? How do you develop the skills and mindset to be a trusted advisor? My guest on this episode is former NiSource, CHRO turned Executive Coach, Ken Keener. During our conversation, Ken and I discuss the following: How he got his start in HR The importance of HR leading, not managing change The steps he took to prepare and become an executive coach. Ken’s Book Recommendations: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Five Dysfunctions of a ...
Aug 29, 2022•40 min•Ep. 1
