Future of HR

What does it mean to connect talent to value?How can you create “Click” for your most critical roles?My guest on this episode is Sandy Ogg, Founder CEO.works & Hein Knaapen, Managing Partner, Europe, CEO.worksDuring our conversation Sandy, Hein, and I discuss:Why the best leaders focus on the fewest things that can make the biggest difference Why companies can’t just improve their way to success, instead they must always be transforming to winWhy companies must look beyond the traditional hierarchy to identify the roles that create valueWhy focus and the conviction to say “no” are the keys to managing complexity How organizations can create “Click” by aligning the role, the work, and the right level of resources with the right talentConnecting with Sandy & HeinConnect with Sandy Ogg on LinkedInConnect with Hein Knaapen on LinkedInLearn more about CEO.worksEpisode Sponsor: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

What trends will have the most impact on the future of work?How will AI impact both white collar and blue collar roles?My guest on this episode is Kelly Monahan, Managing Director, Research Institute at UpworkDuring our conversation Kelly and I discuss:The key trends that will impact the future of work over the next few years.Why leaders of the future must shift towards building trust and developing others.Why organizations need to shift from rewarding individuals to rewarding teams.Why AI will create a skill imbalance where it will create new jobs, but there will be a shortage of talent to fill these roles.Why the skills-based organization movement is stuck in the theory phase and the challenges it faces in implementation.Connecting with Kelly MonahanConnect with Kelly Monahan on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor:Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

What does the research say when it comes to developing leaders?Why is there a “knowing-doing” gap when it comes implementing talent management practices?My guests on this episode are three well known HR thought leaders: Dave Ulrich, Bob Eichinger, and Allan Church. During our conversation Dave, Bob, Allan and I discuss:Why skills-based organizations are an incomplete method of talent management.How to think about and define leadership potential?Why HR leaders need to asking what leadership do we need to have to be successful in the future?The reasons why organizations struggle to develop a leadership bench. How talent management professionals can elevate their impact. Connecting with Bob, Dave and AllanConnect with Bob Eichinger on LinkedIn or his company, TalentTelligentConnect with Dave Ulrich on LinkedIn Connect with Allan Church on LinkedInResources and Articles Mentioned in this Episode: Dave Ulrich’s Weekly LinkedIn NewsletterPepsiCo’s Formula for Leadership Potential by Allan Church & Sergio EzamaWhy Talent Management and Succession Bench Building Aren’t Working Today: As Least Not as Well as They Could! by Dave Ulrich, Allan H. Church, Bob Eichinger, and Roger Pearman Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning HappensDeeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

Why do leaders need to earn the right to lead?How can you be more intentional in building your company’s culture?My guest on this episode is Adam Holton, Chief People Officer for AmedisysDuring our conversation Adam and I discuss:What being a Marine and a basketball coach has taught him about leadershipThe four factors that can make or break an organization’s cultureHow focusing on and reinforcing core behaviors builds a high-performance cultureWhy he believes that people analytics is the most important skill set for both current and future CHROsHow Generative AI will impact HR leaders in the short and long term. Connecting with Adam HoltonConnect with Adam Holton on LinkedInAdam’s Book - Why They Served: Click here to read Chapter 7 and the rest of this powerful bookEpisode Sponsors: BizLibrary - Where Learning HappensDeeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

Why is having the right mindset critical to career success?How can you use obstacles to become stronger and more resilient? My guest on this episode is Andy Storch, Consultant, Coach, Speaker, and Author, “Own Your Career Own Your Life.”During our conversation Andy and I discuss:What capabilities make a great talent development professional The skills that will be the most valuable in the future and whyWhy next-gen HR leaders need to build relationships with people who are doing what they want to be doing in the futureWhat he learned during his battle to overcome cancerWhy asking the right questions is the key to breaking out of your comfort zoneConnecting with Andy StorchConnect with Andy Storch on LinkedInLearn more about or work with Andy Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Why should you treat your employees like you treat your customers?Why should Chief People Officers think of themselves as Chief Performance Officers? My guest on this episode is Francisco Sorrentino, Chief People Officer at DigitalBridge and I discuss how HR can drive performance and organizational effectiveness. During our conversation Francisco and I discuss:Why you should treat your employees like you treat our customersWhy working in an early stage start-up can drive exponential development and professional growth especially early in your career.What he has learned from working with early stage company founders and CEOsHow he assess talent and determines if someone is a fit for a role or the organizationConnecting with Francisco SorrentinoConnect with Francisco Sorrentino on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

What is the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our organizations?My guest on this episode is Lybra Clemons, a C-Suite executive with experience leading talent, culture, and DEI initiatives across Fortune 500 companies and I go deep on the current state of DEI and how workplace expectations have shifted over the past few years. During our conversation Lybra and I discuss:Why she believes you should constantly be growing as a professional and in your career.The evolving role of the Chief People Officer and why many former Chief Diversity Officers are transitioning into this position.Her perspective on the current state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2024 and beyond. Why investing in talent and developing leaders will be crucial for organizations in the next five years.How shifts in workplace expectations are redefining how people view work, their purpose, and how they think about work-life balanceConnecting with Lybra ClemonsConnect with Lybra Clemons on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Why should you aspire to be a business person, not a business partner?How can having a leadership philosophy make you more effective HR leader?My guest on this episode is Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group, Fortune 100 CHRO, Author, & Board Member and I go deep on what really matters when it comes to developing HR leaders.During our conversation Ian and I discuss:Why the best HR leaders courageously push back against misguided ideas and advocate for the right ones, even if unpopularWhy the best HR leaders are clear on their leadership philosophyWhy being a great coach is all about the “art of the question”His recommendations for CHROs on how they can develop their next-gen HR talentHis advice for next-gen HR leaders on how they can invest in and develop themselvesConnecting with Ian ZiskinConnect with Ian Ziskin on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

This is a very special episode in partnership with the Institute for Corporate Productivity, also known as i4cp where I had the opportunity to attend their annual “Next Practices Now Conference” in Scottsdale Arizona.Over three days, 500 HR leaders came to Scottsdale, where they were treated to over 25 different presentations and key notes by thought leaders and HR practitionersI was fortunate to be able sit down to interview seven of those amazing speakers and bring their insights to you.So who are those amazing speakers….:Prasad Setty, Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business & former VP, People Ops and Workspace, GoogleCharlene Li, Bestselling Author & Founder & CEO, Quantum Networks GroupDiane Gherson, former IBM CHRO, Board member of Kraft Heinz, Centivo and TechWolfMonica Pool Knox, who is a 2x CHRO, HR Tech Advisor, Board DirectorSal Falletta, Professor for Human Resource Leadership and Organizational Science, Drexel University and author of “Creepy Analytics: Avoid Crossing the Line and Establish Ethical HR Analytics for Smarter Workforce Decisions”Elliott Masie, Chair, MASIE Learning FoundationKevin Oakes, CEO, i4cpEpisode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

How have employee attitudes about work shifted since the pandemic?Why it is even more important than even that we build human-centric organizations?My guest on this episode is Kate Bravery, Mercer’s Global Talent Trends Author and Ilya Bonic, President of Mercer's Career Business and Head of StrategyDuring our conversation Kate, Ilya and I discuss:How to build a winning organization in what they are calling the “People Age”Why you should think of employees as contributors instead of workersHow AI will amplify our intelligence and increase our productivityWhy HR needs to lead the way on building an AI first culture and driving it’s adoptionExamples of three companies that are implementing different innovative skills-first initiativesConnecting with Kate Bravery & Ilya BonicConnect with Kate Bravery on LinkedInConnect with Ilya Bonic on LinkedInLearn more about “Work Different: 10 Truths For Winning in the People Age”Episode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Why does it mean to be a built to last company, like Johnson and Johnson?How can you build a talent pipeline that produces a deep bench of leaders?My guest on this episode is Peter Fasolo, CHRO and Micheal Ehret, Head of Global Talent Management at Johnson & JohnsonDuring our conversation Peter, Michael and I discuss:The power of J&J’s Credo and how it has served as the organization’s north star for over 135 years.How CHROs and Heads of Talent can partner to create value for their organizationsWhy talent leaders need to have a point of view on the top 100+ leaders in their organization.Why every HR professional needs to think about their job in terms of the outcomes they deliver.How J&J is personalizing career journeys and using skills as the foundation for their mentoring programs.How Generative AI and the digital transformation of work will impact every organization’s people strategiesConnecting with Peter Fasolo & Michael EhretConnect with Peter Fasolo on LinkedInConnect with Michael Ehret on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

When it comes to Learning & Development, why are we so focused on new bright shiny objects?How can you improve the Return on Investment from L&D initiatives?My guest on this episode is Noah Rabinowitz, VP Talent Development at Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Brian Hackett, Founder, The Learning ForumDuring our conversation Noah, Brian and I discuss:Why L&D needs to stop being driven by trends and start being driven by common standardsHow HR leaders need to rethink the “value of time” when it comes to investing in learningWhy “skill surging” is an faster and better alternative to implementing a skills-based organizationWhy you should be refining, not reinventing your L&D governance modelNoah’s advice to next-gen L&D leaders who want to increase their influence and impactConnecting with Noah Rabinowitz and Brian HackettConnect with Noah Rabinowitz on LinkedInConnect with Brian Hackett on LinkedInLearn more about the CLO LIFT and The Learning ForumEpisode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

How can you master your mindset?Why should you embrace and lean into the mantra “Do it Afraid”?My guest on this episode is Sohee Jun, PhD, a premier leadership coach for successful women executives, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, leadership development expert and Amazon best-selling authorDuring our conversation, Sohee and I discuss the following: What she learned from researching successful women in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’sWhy having the right mindset is so powerful in overcoming challenges and achieving successHow to build a “board of advocates” that will challenge and support you over the course of your careerWhy imposter syndrome impacts all of us and how to move past itWhat organizations can do to invest in and develop their female leadersHer advice for next-gen HR leaders who want to accelerate their careerConnecting with Sohee: Sohee Jun, PhD on LinkedInSohee’s websiteEpisode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

What does it take to create a championship culture?How can you create a compelling employee experience that drives engagement?My guest on this episode is Shaun Mayo, Chief People Officer, Arizona Cardinals Football ClubDuring our conversation Shaun and I discuss:How he was “drafted” into an HR role early in his careerWhat it is like to be a Chief People Officer in the NFL?How the organization is working to instill a championship culture on and off the fieldHow they are redefining their values and what it means to be a CardinalHis advice for HR leaders who want to redefine their values and cultureWhy believes in creating a compelling employee experience is critical high performance and employee engagementConnecting with Shaun MayoConnect with Shaun on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

What makes someone a powerful communicator? Why does every HR leader need to master the art of communication?My guest on this episode is Gabe Zichermann entrepreneur, public speaker, gamification expert, and author of “The A-HA! Method: Communicating Powerfully in a Time of Distraction”During our conversation Gabe and I discuss:How the power of effective communication skills can help your careerWhy more is not better when it comes to communicating powerfully and effectivelyWhy effective communication now requires a different skill set due to the daily distractions of technologyHow to create “AHA” moments in your presentationsHow gamification will help people develop the soft skills to be successful in the future of workWhy friendships at work can be a foundation for high performance and employee engagementConnecting with Gabe ZichermannConnect with Gabe on LinkedInLearn more about Gabe’s speaking engagement, coaching, and booksLearn more about The A-HA! Method

What skills will be essential in the new workplace?How can you and your organization adapt to the future of work?My guest on this episode is Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work Expert and Author of “Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace,” Executive Coach, and HR start-up Advisor,During our conversation Wagner and I discuss:Why he believes awareness, acceptance, and accountability are the keys to success in life and your careerWhat a personal success profile is and how it can help accelerate your careerWhat he calls the five D’s of the new workplace and why they matterWhy he believes we should move away from performance management and move towards “project assessments”His “disruptive” coaching model and how to apply itConnecting with Wagner DeNuzzoConnect with Wagner on LinkedInLearn more about Wagner and Leading to Succeed. 

How can you align your personal purpose with your values? Why is “putting people first” not only the right thing to do, but also a great business strategy?My guest on this episode is Sara Kelly, Chief Partner Officer, StarbucksDuring our conversation Sara and I discuss:How her “personal purpose”has served as her north star throughout her careerWhy she believes that putting people first is critical to business successWhy she believes you should be open to new opportunities and the power of saying “yes.”How Starbucks co-created their new values with input from their partnersHer advice to HR leaders who are updating their organization’s valuesWhy co-creation and an effective listening strategy is helping them to evolve their industry leading benefit offeringsConnecting with Sara KellyConnect with Sara Kelly on LinkedIn

What does it mean to be a coachable leader?How can being a coachable leader future-proof your career? My guest on this episode is Kevin WildeDuring our conversation Kevin and I discuss:Why believes that “leaders teaching leaders” is critical to successful leadership development programsWhy coachable leaders have a different mindset than less coachable leadersWhy being coachable decreases as we age and advance in our careersHow to overcome the seven faulty assumptions that low coachable leaders make How Kevin’s “two question” technique helps leaders seek out feedbackHow to seek out and find a truth teller who can give you candid feedbackWhat most people are doing wrong when receiving feedback and what you should do insteadConnecting with Kevin WildeConnect with Kevin Wilde on LinkedInLearn more about the The Coachable Leader and Kevin’s research

Why is friction both good and bad for your organization How can leaders identify and reduce bad friction?My guest on this episode is Bob Sutton who is an organizational psychologist, professor emeritus at Stanford, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker.During our conversation Bob and I discuss:Why you should think like a “friction fixer” regardless of your positionWhen and how to apply “good friction” to slow things down for better decision makingHow to identify good and bad friction in your organizationWhy empathetic leaders seek out the “friction” in their organizations and then work to reduce itHow to play the “subtraction game” and how it can help your organizationConnecting with Bob SuttonConnect with Bob Sutton on LinkedInLearn more about Bob and his latest book, “The Friction Project”

Why can you ask for a mentor, but you must earn a sponsor?How do you create a culture where leaders invest in mentoring and sponsoring talent?My guest on this episode is Kerrie Peraino, Chief People Officer at Verily, an Alphabet company bringing the promise of precision health to everyone, every day.During our conversation Kerrie and I discuss:The role sponsorship has played in her careerWhy she believes “you can ask for a mentor, but you must earn a sponsor”What she learned from participating in the “the sponsorship effect” research projectWhy sponsorship is one of the greatest retention levers that organizations haveHer advice on creating a culture where leaders invest in mentoring and sponsoring talentHer advice for next gen HR leaders on how to find a mentor and grow that relationship into sponsorshipConnecting with Kerrie Peraino:Connect with Kerrie Peraino on LinkedInLearn more about the Sponsorship Effect: Breaking Through the Last Glass Ceiling

Why is the single biggest barrier to having power…ourselves?How can you, as an HR professional step into your power?My guest on this episode is Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University and Author of 16 books including his latest one the “7 Rules of Power - Surprising But True Advice on How to Get Things Done and Advance Your Career”During our conversation Jeffrey and I discuss:Why he believes the single biggest barrier to having power is ourselvesWhy it is important that we own and tell our story, not let others tell it for usWhy he believes that being authentic and/or modest is terrible leadership advice Why networking is a super power and how to do it wellWhy he believes HR needs to raise the bar and step into their powerHis advice on how to deal with difficult leaders in positions of powerConnecting with Jeffrey PfefferConnect with Jeffrey Pfeffer on LinkedInLearn more about the Jeffrey’s books, research, podcast and more

How do you build a leadership pipeline?Why is leadership about jobs to be done and not hierarchy?My guests on this episode are Steve Drotter, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board and Kent Jonasen, Co-Founder and Global CEO, The Leadership Pipeline Institute During our conversation Steve, Kent and I discuss:The original research that led to the writing of the “Leadership Pipeline” bookWhat differentiates the leadership pipeline framework from traditional competency based leadership models Why leadership is not about leadership, but rather the specific job that needs to be doneThe common traits shared among senior executives who are not chosen for CEO rolesHow the leadership pipeline model can be applied in smaller organizationsThe most common mistakes companies make when implementing the leadership pipeline modelConnecting with Kent Jonasen and Steve DrotterConnect with Kent Jonasen and Steve Drotter on LinkedInLearn more about the Leadership Pipeline Institute Buy the Leadership Pipeline: Building Leaders in the Digital Age

Why should HR take more calculated risks?How can taking calculated risks increase HR’s impact?My guest on this episode is with Rhonda Morris, Chief Human Resources Officer at ChevronDuring our conversation Rhonda and I discuss:What she learned from her time owning a P&L and how it made her a better HR leaderThe importance of asking for help and not believing you have all the answersHow she leverages her own personal board of directors to continue to learn and develop as a leaderWhy she believes HR needs to take more calculated risksThe question every HR leader should ask before trying gain the buy-in of their business leadersWhy HR leaders need to practice “other thinking” to increase their impactConnecting with Rhonda MorrisConnect with Rhonda Morris on LinkedIn

How do managers create value and impact?How do the best managers reduce friction and create capacity for their teams?My guest on this episode is with with Dave Kline who teaches leaders the codified management playbook to build great teams & level up their careerDuring our conversation Dave and I discuss:Why he and his wife launched the management accelerator program and what makes it uniqueWhy he believes that the role of a manager is to deliver impact and why he created the impact equationWhy the best leaders focus on reducing friction and cycle time for their teamsHow new leaders can build trust with their teams by identifying and making a meaningful change on something that matters to themWhy leaders who are afraid to give feedback in the moment often drop what he calls the “synthesis bomb” and it how it negatively impacts trustThe six fears (rational and irrational) that stop leaders from delegating to their teams and how to overcome themConnecting with Dave KlineConnect with Dave Kline on LinkedInLearn more about MGMT Accelerator on MavenSubscribe to Dave’s weekly newsletter MGMT Playbook

The “Best of 2023” episode features sixteen don’t miss moments from HR executives and thought leaders who…So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode? Lisa Buckingham, former Chief People, Place & Brand Officer at Lincoln Financial GroupDave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL GroupMatt Breitfelder, Head of Human Capital and Partner at Apollo Global ManagementMiriam Ort, EVP & CHRO at C&S Wholesale Grocers & SymboticSam Hammock, EVP & CHRO at VerizonOla Snow, CHRO, Cardinal HealthAndre’ Martin, PhD, Founder of Shift Space and author of “Wrong Fit, Right Fit”Tami Rosen, Chief People Officer at PagayaJay Parker, founder and CEO of Mentorforce Cary Friedman, Global Head of Human Resources at JefferiesMatt Abrahams, a leading expert in communication and author of “Think Faster, Talk Smarter”Mita Mallick, Chief Diversity Officer & Author of “Reimagine Inclusion”Nick Bloom, WFH expert & Professor of Economics at Stanford UniversityAnne Gotte, VP Global Talent, General Mills & Joe Garbus, EVP Global Head of Talent, PVH Corp.Peter Block, author of Flawless Consulting and Partner at Designed LearningChris Scalia, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Hershey Company

How does your “operating culture” impact your employee experience?What are the best ways to co-create your culture using data and the voice of your team members?My guest on this episode is with Heidi Manna, Chief People Officer at Jazz PharmaceuticalsDuring our conversation Heidi and I discuss:Her advice for candidates on how to assess in the interview if an organization values HRWhy a mentor’s direct and honest feedback was a turning point in her careerHow your “operating culture” impacts your employee experienceWhy they have relied on “principles” and team leaders judgement in developing their future work model “Jazz Remix”How data on employee preferences, commute times, and percentage of distributed teams helped inform their future work model “Jazz Remix”How she engaged and collaborated with the senior leadership to gain alignment and ownership for “Jazz Remix”Connecting with Heidi MannaConnect with Heidi Manna on LinkedIn

Why should all HR leaders be “systems thinkers”How are processes, practices, and behaviors the building blocks of culture change?My guest on this episode is with Melissa Daimler, Chief Learning Officer at Udemy and Author of ReCulturing: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success”During our conversation Melissa and I discuss:Why she is so passionate about building great cultures?Why “systems thinking” is so important for HR leadersWhy a shift in business strategy likely means you need to make a shift in your cultureWhy you should look for four common gaps when diagnosing cultureWhy behaviors, processes, and practices all must work together to drive culture changeWhy she believes culture change is not an HR initiativeConnecting with Melissa DaimlerConnect with Melissa Daimler on LinkedInLearn more about Melissa and ReCulturing

What makes an HR leader successful in a PE backed company?What are the key differences between PE backed and public companies? My guest on this episode is with Randy Patterson, Managing Director of Human Capital, Portfolio Operations Group at BlackstoneDuring our conversation Randy and I discuss:What early career experiences were most helpful in preparing him to become a CHROThe differences between being a CHRO at a private equity backed company versus a public companyHow he assess potential candidates experiences, capabilities and fit for the CHRO roleWhat makes a 1st time CHRO successful in a private equity backed companyHow Blackstone's innovative Career Pathways program is supporting the advancement of underrepresented talentConnecting with Randy PattersonConnect with Randy Patterson on LinkedInLearn more about Blackstone’s Career Pathways program

What does it mean to have “career agility” and how can you build this important skill?My guests on this episode are Antoine Tirard and Claire Harbour who co-authored the book “Disrupt Your Career: How to Navigate Uncharted Career Transitions and Thrive” and co-host their popular “Disrupt Your Career" podcast.During our conversation Antoine, Claire and I discuss:The three key trends that are driving a new career paradigmWhat they have learned in researching successful career transitionsHow to leverage their 4E career framework to find the right role for youWhy “career agility” is so important and how to build this important skillWhy career management is both an art and a science.What companies and HR can do to better support career developmentConnecting with Claire and AntoineConnect with Claire Harbour on LinkedInConnect with Antoine Tirard on LinkedInLearn more about their “Disrupt Your Career” bookListen or subscribe to their “Disrupt Your Career” podcast

How can HR use people analytics insights to drive business results?How will AI impact not only people analytics, but HR?My guest on this episode is with Cole Napper, Vice President, People Analytics & Chief Evangelist, OrgnosticDuring our conversation Cole and I discuss:Why people analytics is much more than just dashboardsWhy he believes people analytics is team sportWhat “organizational network analysis” is and how it can diagnose breakdowns in collaboration and communication within teamsThe potential value and use cases of Generative AI tools in HR How AI will impact the future of people analyticsConnecting with Cole NapperConnect with Cole Napper on LinkedIn Check out his podcast “Directionally Correct” or subscribe to his Substack to read his articles

Why is talent the ultimate value creator?How can you unlock the capacity of your people and a high performance culture?My guest on this episode is Chris Scalia, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Hershey CompanyDuring our conversation Chris and I discuss:Why he believes talent is the ultimate value creator Why it is important that your organization have a strategic narrative that drives clarity and purpose for your workforceWhy the most effective employee listening capabilities give team members a direct voice in shaping strategies and how the business operatesWhy he believes every high performing team is composed of visionaries, pragmatists, and geeksWhy he believes a strong employee value proposition can build trust, increase organizational agility and foster inclusion.His advice for future CHROs on how to be successful in the roleConnecting with Chris ScaliaConnect with Chris Scalia on LinkedIn Learn more about the Milton Hershey School

Why is it important that all new leaders have a learning plan to help them navigate and onboard successfully? What is HR’s role in accelerating the successful transition of new leaders into their organization?My guest on this episode is Michael Watkins, Leadership Transition Expert and Best-Selling Author of “The First 90 Days” During our conversation Michael and I discuss:How organizations can accelerate the transition of new leaders into their roles How remote and hybrid work has impacted leadership transitionsWhy it is critical that new leaders come in with a “learning plan” and how to create oneWhy he believes “integration” is more important than “orientation”Why organization’s need to be more clear on who owns leadership transitionsWhy he believes that people can develop “strategic thinking” skillsConnecting with Michael WatkinsConnect with Michael Watkins on LinkedInLearn more about Michael’s consulting company, Genesis

In this episode, we flip the script as I am become the guest and I turn over the hosting duties to two past guests, Mel Steinbach, Chief People Officer at MasterClass and Justin Hirsch, CEO and HR Executive Search Lead at JobPlex, a DHR company.During our conversation Mel, Justin and I discuss:Why differentiating your skills, a variety of experiences, and building deep relationships are critical to career successHow and why I started the Future of HR podcastWhat I have learned after interviewing over 50+ HR leaders and experts in our fieldHow CEOs can better leverage their HR leadersThe key phrase that I believe will define the Future of HRConnecting with JP Elliott Connect with JP Elliott on LinkedIn

How can you build an authentic and trusting relationship with your business leaders? Why is it important that we see our role as helping our leaders live out their own intentions?My guest on this episode is Peter Block, author of Flawless Consulting and Partner at Designed LearningDuring our conversation with Peter and I discuss:Why relationships are the delivery systems of how work gets doneHow decisions are often driven by relationships, emotions, and other factors rather than rational thinking Why he believes the feedback is overratedWhy is critical that HR speaks authentically and addresses what is happening in the momentHow HR leaders can handle resistance and why overcoming it is about uncovering a leader’s doubts, not providing more evidenceWhy asking your key stakeholders, “what about our relationship do you find valuable” is one of the most effective ways to builds trustWhy HR needs to stop waiting for a seat at the table and become the tableConnecting with Peter Block Connect with Peter Block on LinkedInLearn more about Peter and his workLearn more about Designed Learning

What makes a Talent Review successful? Why is it important that your talent review be “action oriented” and deliver outcomes for the business My guest on this episode is Anne Gotte, VP Global Talent, General Mills & Joe Garbus, EVP Global Head of Talent, PVH Corp.During our conversation Anne, Joe, and I discuss:Why your talent review needs to be “smart and simple” and how to do itWhy you should think of talent reviews as a diagnostic and planning toolWhy talent reviews should focus on development, not just assessing performance and potentialWhy establishing consistent and shared definitions for evaluating and differentiating talent is critical to a successful talent reviewWhy the best talent reviews are “action-orientated” and result in tangible plans, outcomes, and progress.Connecting with Anne & Joe: Connect with Anne Gotte & Joe Garbus on LinkedIn

How can you best design and optimize your remote or hybrid work practices to increase productivity, collaboration and culture?My guest on this episode is Nick Bloom, WFH expert & Professor of Economics at Stanford UniversityDuring our conversation Nick and I discuss:How he became the expert on “Working From Home” researchThe real reason “work from home” has increased over the past few years (hint: it is not just the pandemic)Why people working from home are more likely to log hours at night or on the weekendsWhat the research really says about productivity and “remote / hybrid work”Why organized hybrid work schedules are becoming more popularWhy he believes a strong performance management system is critical to successful hybrid/remote work workplacesWhy he believes work from home will increase like a Nike swoosh over the next ten yearsConnecting with Nick: Connect with Nick Bloom on LinkedIn

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 HRThe workforce trends that are impacting healthcare organizations Why he believes that increasing productivity through technology is an imperative in the healthcare industryWhy asking “how does this make someone feel” is the key to creating great employee experiencesHow talent acquisition drives the employee experience and can increase retentionConnecting with Seb: Connect with Seb Girard on LinkedIn

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, GuildDuring our conversation Dean and I discuss:How he found his passion and purpose to be an HR leaderWhat 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 after it in a big wayWhy did he add “Purpose” to his Chief People Officer title at Guild?How he used “first design principles” to redesign the roles with his HR organization at GuildWhy he launched a community for CHRO’s called “CHRO Compass”His advice for CHROs who aspire to be on an organization’s board of directorsConnecting with Dean: Connect with Dean Carter on LinkedInLearn more about Guild’s CHRO Compass

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 inclusionWhy organizations must work to debunk 13 common myths about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingHow to engage and respond to a leader who says, “I am all for diverse talent as long as they are good”Why she believes the best way to change the stereotypes in our heads is to expand our social circlesWhy we should be reimagining the role and impact that Chief Diversity Officers can have on an organizationThe questions a Chief Diversity Officer should ask the CEO before accepting a job offerConnecting with Mita: Connect with Mita Mallick on LinkedInLearn more about “Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace”

What makes someone a great “on the spot” communicator?How can using simple communications structures make you more persuasive, clear, and compellingMy 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 communication is like playing a team sportWhy you should strive for mediocrity not perfection in your communicationsHis two-step approach to overcoming your anxiety when you are asked to speakHow to structure your spontaneous communications so they are clear, concise, and compelling.Why he views feedback as an invitation to problem solveHow to give better feedback using his four I’s feedback model Connecting with Matt: Connect with Matt Abrahams on LinkedInLearn more about “Think Faster, Talk Smarter” and all of Matt’s work here

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 careerWhat he learned from being part of the team that established the Pine Street Leadership Group at Goldman SachsHis key learnings as he transitioned into a CHRO role at JefferiesHis advice for early career HR professionals on how to be a success and stand out from the crowdWhy he believes organizations must invest in developing their people’s skills for the future

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 differencesWhat makes Gen Z different from other generations and what they want out of workWhy today’s young adults are taking longer than ever before to achieve adult milestonesHow millennials entering the C-Suite are changing our organizations and how we workWhy Gen Z values mental health and will expect organizations to value this as wellConnecting with Jean: Connect with Jean Twenge on LinkedInLearn more about Jean’s work and researchLearn more about Generations The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents and What they Mean for America’s Future.

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 itWhy he believes that the more transparent a company is about pay, the more formulaic their pay model tends to becomeThe four elements of his “Fair Pay” model and how you can apply it in your organizationHis tips for negotiating a pay increase or a new job offerWhy he believes it is not a good idea to share your salary expectations with a recruiterConnecting with David: Connect with David Buckmaster on LinkedInLearn more about “Fair Pay: How to Get a Raise, Close the Wage Gap, and Build Stronger Businesses”

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 policiesWhy he believes HR is becoming more of a business driver and less of a support functionHis perspective on the promise and challenge of becoming a skills based organizationWhy organizations need to invest in the leadership skills of their early career talentWhy teams, not individuals are the new unit of value creation for organizationsConnecting with Wagner: Connect with Wagner Denuzzo on LinkedIn

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 LenovoThe four competencies that all successful leaders have in commonWhy he started Mentorforce and his vision to rethink leadership developmentWhat he believes business leaders expect and want from their HR Business PartnersConnecting with Jay or Mentorforce:Connect with Jay Parker on LinkedInLearn more about Mentorforce

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 processesWhy growing in your current role is underrated and often overlookedWhy each of us should have six growth orientated career goalsWhy asking “what can I do to keep you” is the most powerful tool a manager has to retain their peopleConnecting with Bev Kaye:Connect with Bev Kaye on LinkedInLearn more about Bev K and Company

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 tooWhat she learned being the first Chief People Officer at three different companiesHow she has replaced performance management with a “continuous learning cycle” that focuses on learning from successes and failuresHow being open to receiving feedback can positively impacted your careerWhy she believes we have changed “where” we work, but not “how” we workConnecting with Tami Rosen:Connect with Tami Rosen on LinkedIn

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 companies, and an active investor in over 100 businesses. During our conversation David and I discuss:His research on the five must-have skills from people who get things doneWhy you should be hiring based on outcomes, not likabilityWhy he believes “Instant Performance Feedback” is so powerful and how to do itHow the most effective leaders find an additional 80 minutes a day without working longerWhy being good at seeking and taking advice is a competitive advantageHis advice to HR on how to improve the quality of leaders at your companyConnecting with David Dodson:Connect with David Dodson on LinkedIn or learn more on his websiteRead or buy: “The Manager’s Handbook: The Five Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition”

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 OfficerWhat she learned working for multinational companies as well as fast growing start-upsWhy building people capability is so critical to the success of a businessWhy she believes LinkedIn has fundamentally impacted how people manage their careersWhy learning that is educational and entertaining is more engaging and impactfulConnecting with Mel Steinbach:Connect with Mel Steinbach on LinkedInLearn more about MasterClass

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 CoachHolly Tyson, Chief People Officer at Cushman & WakefieldMarc Effron, President of Talent Strategy GroupMolly Nagler, SVP & Chief Learning Officer, PepsiCoAngela Lane, VP Global Talent AbbVieAllen Church, former SVP Global Talent, PepsiCoSuzanne Myers, CHRO at ArcosaJim Shanley, The Shanley GroupJames Fripp, Chief Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Officer at Yum BrandsAnne Gotte, VP Global Talent, General MillsDr. Steven Hunt, Chief Work, Technology at SAP and author of Talent Tectonics