Make or Break

In this episode of Make or Break Hot Takes, powered by C2IQ, Mo Berkner Boyt sits down with Laurel Haller from West Monroe for a candid conversation live from ACMP Change Orlando. This fast fresh conversation explores what really makes change work, and why so many transformation efforts fail when leaders overlook the human side. Laurel shares sharp insights on what change leaders often get wrong,...

In this episode of Make or Break, Mo Berkner Boyt is joined by Dr. Alexis Fink for an insightful conversation about organizational transformation, AI activation, and the critical role of systems thinking in navigating disruptive change. Together, they unpack what it really takes to lead through transformation in a way that is practical, human-centered, and sustainable. Dr. Fink shares how leaders...

Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer at Sapient Insights Group joins Mo Berkner Boyt in the newest episode of Make or Break Hot Takes, powered by C2IQ. This fast fresh episode brings you the trends, challenges, and strategies for leveraging AI effectively in HR to improve outcomes and drive strategic value. Most HR leaders are missing out on the real impact of AI and overlooking strategies that c...

In this episode of Make or Break, Mo Berkner Boyt is joined by Betsy Summers, a principal analyst at Forrest. Together, they delve into the transformative trends that are redefining human resources and the future of work. By sharing insights into HR's historical evolution, current disruptions, and practical frameworks, they provide HR leaders with the tools needed to navigate and lead effectiv...

In this episode of Make or Break, Mo Berkner Boyt is joined by Sondra Kiss, Managing Partner at Kissinger Group, for a grounded and practical conversation about leading through the “greatest hits” of disruption. Together, they unpack the three pillars of disruption and change in enterprises:  structural change  ways of working technology transformation They delve into why each of these change type...

In this episode of Make or Break, Mo Berkner Boyt is joined by Matt Poepsel, PhD, the “Godfather of Talent Optimization”, for a thoughtful conversation on why human connection has become the scarcest resource in today’s world of work. Together, they explore how modern convenience, rapid technological change, and rising pressure are quietly pulling people apart and what leaders can do to intentiona...

In this rapid-fire episode of Make or Break, we sit down with Steve Nunn, CEO of Intista, for a fast, candid conversation on what really makes or breaks M&A integration. We unpack why up to 70–90% of acquisitions fail, how trust and communication shape the first 90 days, and why the integration of new employees is where deals are truly won or lost. From practical insights on how to merge two c...

Most mergers and acquisitions don’t fail because the strategy was flawed or the numbers didn’t add up. They fail because post-deal transitions disrupt the people critical to keeping the business running. Uncertainty spikes, roles shift, and employees start asking themselves: “Where do I fit in now?” In these moments, trust becomes the stabilizing force that determines whether people stay engaged,...

Workplace change is accelerating and it’s burning everything in its path. Most change initiatives fail, costing millions, not because the strategy was wrong, but because the people side goes wrong. People make or break transformations. There’s nothing ‘soft’ about the human side of change.  I’m Mo Berkner Boyt, founder of C2IQ, and I’ve seen what happens when change goes sideways. This podcast is...