Future of HR

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 Wilde During our conversation Kevin and I discuss: Why believes that “leaders teaching leaders” is critical to successful leadership development programs Why coachable leaders have a different mindset than less coachable leaders Why being coachable decrease...

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 position When and how to appl...

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 career Why...

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 Ca...

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” book What diff...

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 Chevron During our conversation Rhonda and I discuss: What she learned from her time owning a P&L and how it made her a better HR leader The importance of asking for help and not believing you have all the answers How s...

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 career During our conversation Dave and I discuss: Why he and his wife launched the management accelerator program and what makes it uniq...

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 Group Dave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group Matt Breitfelder, Head of Human Capital...

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 Pharmaceuticals During our conversation Heidi and I discuss: Her advice for candidates on how to assess in the interview if an organization values HR Why a mentor...

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 ab...

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 Blackstone During our conversation Randy and I discuss: What early career experiences were most helpful in preparing him to become a CHRO The differences be...

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 dri...

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, Orgnostic During our conversation Cole and I discuss: Why people analytics is much more than just dashboards Why he believes people analytics is team sport What “organizationa...

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 Company During 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 clarit...

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...

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...

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 done Ho...

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 it Why you sh...

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” research The real reason “work from home” has increased over the past few years...

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 p...

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, Cul...

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...

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 P...

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...

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...