Future of HR

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...

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 H...

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 success...

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 fo...

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...

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 Universit...

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 g...

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 Effr...

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 i...

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...

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 wh...

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 i...

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...

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...

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 he...

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 fr...

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...

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 manager...

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...

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 the...

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 Ho...

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 br...

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 the...

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...

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...