How can you shift your leaders mindset from employee engagement to employee experience? My guest on this episode is with Seb Girard, SVP, Chief People Officer at CommonSpirit Health CO/KS/UT Division.During our conversation Seb and I discuss: How he made a mid career transition from operations to HR The workforce trends that are impacting healthcare organizations Why he believes that increasing productivity through technology is an imperative in the healthcare industry Why asking “how does this ...
Oct 03, 2023•32 min•Ep. 56
Are you clear on your purpose? How can you align your career with your values, passion, and purpose? My guest on this episode is with Dean Carter, Chief People and Purpose Officer, Guild During our conversation Dean and I discuss: How he found his passion and purpose to be an HR leader What he learned about leadership, culture and a purpose during his time as Patagonia’s Global Head of People, Culture, and Shared Services? Why he believes you should identify what makes your culture unique and go...
Sep 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 55
How can HR foster a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging? What common myths or beliefs are holding us back from transforming our workplaces? My guest on this episode is with Mita Mallick, Chief Diversity Officer, Top LinkedIn voice, Podcast Host, & Author of “Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace”During our conversation Mita and I discuss: Why she felt early in her career that she was chasing inclusion Why organizations must work to debunk 13 common myths ...
Sep 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 54
What makes someone a great “on the spot” communicator? How can using simple communications structures make you more persuasive, clear, and compelling My guest on this episode is with Matt Abrahams, a Stanford lecturer on strategic communications, host of the popular “Think Fast, Talk Smart” podcast, and author of his latest book, “Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot”During our conversation Matt and I discuss: Why he believes learning spontaneous comm...
Sep 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 53
Why is it important for HR leaders to have an area of expertise? How can leading with expertise increase your impact and accelerate your career? My guest on this episode is with Cary Friedman, Global Head of Human Resources at Jefferies.During our conversation Cary and I discuss: How developing his expertise in executive coaching accelerated his career What he learned from being part of the team that established the Pine Street Leadership Group at Goldman Sachs His key learnings as he transition...
Sep 05, 2023•38 min•Ep. 52
What is fact and what is fiction when it comes to generational differences? How do generational differences impact how we communicate and collaborate? My guest on this episode is Jean Twenge, Professor San Diego State University and author of Generations The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents and What they Mean for America’s Future.During our conversation Jean and I discuss: Why technology changes over time are the biggest driver of generational differences W...
Aug 29, 2023•33 min•Ep. 51
Why is so important that your organization has a “Fair Pay” model? How can HR leaders lean into compensation design and execution? My guest on this episode is David Buckmaster, Total Rewards leader and author of “Fair Pay: How to Get a Raise, Close the Wage Gap, and Build Stronger Businesses”During our conversation David and I discuss: Why he wishes more HR leaders would question if their current bonus plan is worth it Why he believes that the more transparent a company is about pay, the more fo...
Aug 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 50
How does clarity create capacity in an organization? Why is the future of work about culture and connection, not policies and programs? My guest on this episode is Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work expert, executive coach, and HR start-up advisorDuring our conversation Wagner and I discuss: Why he believes the future of work is about culture and connection, not programs and policies Why he believes HR is becoming more of a business driver and less of a support function His perspective on the promis...
Aug 15, 2023•42 min•Ep. 49
What do business leaders expect from their HR business partners? What four competencies do all successful leaders have in common? My guest on this episode is Jay Parker, Founder and CEO of Mentorforce and former President Dell, Personal Computing GroupDuring our conversation Jay and I discuss: What he learned from time as a senior executive at Dell and Lenovo The four competencies that all successful leaders have in common Why he started Mentorforce and his vision to rethink leadership developme...
Aug 08, 2023•40 min•Ep. 48
How has career development changed over the years? What really matters when it comes to retaining and engaging your team? My guest on this episode is Bev Kaye, best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Bev K & Company.During our conversation Bev and I discuss: The research that led to her classic book, “Up is Not the Only Way” Why she believes career development is the integrating force for all HR processes Why growing in your current role is underrated and often overlooked Why each of us...
Aug 01, 2023•38 min•Ep. 47
What is the best way to motivate and drive individual performance? How can we redesign performance management to be more effective? My guest on this episode is Tami Rosen, Chief People Officer at PagayaDuring our conversation Tami and I discuss: Why she thinks of her career in four phases and why you should too What she learned being the first Chief People Officer at three different companies How she has replaced performance management with a “continuous learning cycle” that focuses on learning ...
Jul 25, 2023•41 min•Ep. 46
Why do some leaders consistently outperform their peers? What is it that differentiates the most effective leaders from the rest? My guest on this episode is David Dodson, the author of “The Manager’s Handbook: The Five Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition” In addition to being an accomplished author, David is a faculty member at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, a successful serial entrepreneur, a board member of more than 40 co...
Jul 18, 2023•45 min•Ep. 45
What does building people capability mean to you? Why is building people capability critical to the success of your organization? My guest on this episode is Mel Steinbach, Chief People Officer at MasterClassDuring our conversation Mel and I discuss: How she transitioned from an executive search leader to a Chief People Officer What she learned working for multinational companies as well as fast growing start-ups Why building people capability is so critical to the success of a business Why she ...
Jul 11, 2023•38 min•Ep. 44
This week we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes as our listeners have almost doubled in the past few months. 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 Angel...
Jul 03, 2023•45 min•Ep. 43
How can HR become more a decision science? Why are decision frameworks just as critical has having good data? My guests on this episode are Dr. John Boudreau & Pete RamstadDuring our conversation we discussed: The partnership that led to their classic book, “Beyond HR” Why HR needs to be a decision science Why making good decisions requires having the right mental model for the situation Why information is most valuable when it corrects decisions that if made would have been wrong Why HR sho...
Jun 26, 2023•37 min•Ep. 42
What characteristics separate the best HR leaders from the rest? My guest on this episode is Paige Ross, Global Head of Human Resources at BlackstoneDuring our conversation Paige and I discuss: The importance of a “key question” and the role it can play in assessing talent and potential Why she went against her mentors advice in making a big career decision and how it paid off Why she believes you make better hiring decisions when candidates interview with more people, not less Why she believes ...
Jun 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 41
How do you know when a role is a wrong fit or a right fit for you? My guest on this episode is Andre’ Martin, Founder of Shift Space and author of “Wrong Fit, Right Fit - Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever”During our conversation Andre’ and I discuss: The three things that determine if a role is a right fit or a wrong fit Why we should be asking ourselves, does my current company appreciate who I am and how I work? Why you shouldn’t judge a company by it’s career page What he believes HR is ...
Jun 13, 2023•36 min•Ep. 40
Why do the best leaders seek out and demand to be surrounded by truth tellers My guest on this episode is Ola Snow, CHRO, Cardinal HealthDuring our conversation Ola and I discuss: Her journey from regional HR Director to become the CHRO of Cardinal Health Why she believes it is important to tell leaders what they need to hear, not what they want to hear Why she believes being an authentic leader is the secret to building trust Why you can’t just rely on engagement surveys to understand your empl...
Jun 06, 2023•35 min•Ep. 39
Why is it important that you learn to lead outside of your area of expertise? My guest on this episode is Wanda Wallace, Managing Partner of Leadership ForumDuring our conversation Wanda and I discuss: The common leadership beliefs that she passionately disagrees with Why she believes people get promoted past their level of expertise and what to do about it The importance of executive transitions and why expecting that “execs will figure it out” is a recipe for failure Why it is so important tha...
May 30, 2023•38 min•Ep. 38
Why is transparency so important to building a culture of trust?How can HR enable a culture of transparency? My guest on this episode is Sam Hammock, EVP & CHRO at VerizonDuring our conversation Sam and I discuss: Why she believes you can build a career while being remote Her advice on how to be intentional with your networking The importance of transparency in building a culture of trust How Verizon is building transparency in their talent systems Why career conversations are the most impor...
May 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 37
Why do the most successful HR leaders focus on adding value while reducing complexity? My guest on this episode is Miriam Ort, EVP & CHRO at C&S Wholesale Grocers & SymboticDuring our conversation Miriam and I discuss: Why she believes every HR leader needs to assess their programs against the One Page Talent Management value - complexity curve How her time at PepsiCo helped prepare her to become a CHRO Why HR leaders are best positioned to help leaders diagnose and solve their most ...
May 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 36
Why should your candidate experience be high-tech and high-touch? My guest on this episode is Josh Secrest, Vice President, Marketing & Client Advocacy at ParadoxDuring our conversation Josh and I discuss: Why creativity and a passion for analytics are the perfect combination of skills for a talent acquisition leader Why you should have different candidate experiences for different types of frontline roles Why best in class companies are automating everything “before and after” the interview...
May 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 35
What makes someone a great HR leader? Why is it important that the CEO’s agenda be HR’s agenda? My guests on this episode is Matt Breitfelder, Head of Human Capital and Partner at Apollo Global ManagementDuring our conversation Matt and I discuss: Why he believes the CEO’s agenda should also be HR’s agenda The three things that define all successful CHROs Why you should be co-creating your culture with your employees input and how to do it What he learned about coaching and the importance of psy...
May 02, 2023•56 min•Ep. 34
Why are mid-year conversations so important to building a culture of high performance? My guests on this episode are Angela Lane, VP Global Talent, AbbVie and Sergey Gorbatov, Talent Executive, Professor, and AuthorDuring our conversation, Angela, Sergey, and I discuss: How mid-year reviews can impact the performance of the business The three step model that will radically improve how your managers are delivering feedback Why mid-year reviews are not about the conversation, but rather the action...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min•Ep. 33
What is a micro stress and how are they impacting you personally and professionally? What can you do to reduce micro stress in your organization and in your personal life? My guest on this episode Is Rob Cross and Karen Dillon, co-Authors of “The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems—and What to Do about It”During our conversation, Rob, Karen, and I discuss: What a micro stress is and how it is impacting us in our everyday lives How microstress is draining our cap...
Apr 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 32
What does it mean to be a trusted advisor to the business? How can HR support leaders to make better and smarter decisions? My guest on this episode Is Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHRDuring our conversation, Anita and I discuss: Why she believes every HR professional should ask themselves “what kind of HR leader do you want to be?” Why she believes HR leaders need to empower the leaders they support to make their own decisions and how to do it Why she starts her stay conversations with on...
Apr 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 31
How will AI impact you and your organization? Why will AI make emotional intelligence even more important in the future? My guest on this episode Is Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of “I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique.” During our conversation, Tomas and I discuss: His early career and how it led him to focus his research and writings on human intelligence How AI plays on our need to 1) relate to others, 2) compete with others, and 3) make sense of our worl...
Apr 04, 2023•45 min•Ep. 30
How can a culture of inclusion enables high performance? Why is data so important to understanding and measuring inclusion? My guest on this episode Is Dane Holmes, CEO & Co-Founder, Eskalera and former head of Human Capital, Goldman SachsDuring our conversation, Dane and I discuss: Why he believes organizations need to invest more in their HR professionals How inclusion activates others to bring out their best performance The biggest mistakes organizations make when thinking about inclusion...
Mar 28, 2023•45 min•Ep. 29
How does your company create value for your customers?How can you develop a talent strategy that is future-proof? My guest on this episode is Vicki Walia, Ph.D & Head of HR Business Partners for the US Insurance and Retirement, Prudential FinancialDuring our conversation, Vicki and I discuss: Her advice for next generation HR leaders on how to stay relevant with their capabilities and in their careers How do develop a dynamic talent strategy for your organization Why people leaders are pivot...
Mar 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 28
What is your “Why” and how can you bring meaning and purpose to the work you do each day? My guest on this episode is Damon Porter, CHRO, Grange Insurance During our conversation, Damon and I discuss: Why the best HR leaders have the ability to influence without authority Why it is important that HR leaders connect to their personal “why” and purpose Why he believes F.L.E.X. is the key to finding success in your career Damon’s practical advice on how to find a sponsor or mentor How to assess if ...
Mar 14, 2023•35 min•Ep. 27
