Love Your People Podcast

What happens when a high-stakes sales executive takes over the CHRO seat of a global enterprise? And how do you avoid the dreaded "manager tax" when scaling new HR technologies like AI? In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Keith Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer for AT&T International, shares his unconventional journey from sales leadership into the world of human resources. L...

How do you bridge the gap between high-tech fintech innovation and high-touch human connection at a scale of 7,000+ associates?  In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Holly Novak shares her journey of leading the "One Jack Henry" cultural transformation, exploring how putting people first can drive business success. Holly unpacks practical strategies and real-life examples that dem...

How can you transform human potential into a genuine competitive advantage?  In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Lars Minns, CHRO of Mercedes-Benz USA, shares his journey of moving the HR function from a back-office support role to a strategic catalyst for business transformation. Lars unpacks the "Reshape, Reskill, Recharge" framework and explores how one of the world's most rec...

In this special episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Brent Vander Waal, President and CEO of ITA Group, joins host John Duisberg to pull back the curtain on how a 60-year-old agency walks the talk of its own "people first" philosophy. Brent shares his journey from Controller to CEO and unpacks the tangible strategies ITA Group uses to create a culture of ownership—including the unique "v...

On today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Julian Lute, Insights and Innovation Strategist at Great Place to Work. Julian brings over 15 years of experience as an innovative operational leader and global trusted advisor, helping to connect the dots between superior business performance and a best-in-class employee experience. You’ll learn how to define and create a high-trust cul...

On today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Crystal Hanlon, Senior Vice President of Culture and Values at The Home Depot. Crystal’s own journey is a powerful testament to their culture—she started with the company 40 years ago as a part-time cashier and has risen through the ranks to her current executive role, leading culture for over 450,000 associates. Crystal shares how...

How do you create a culture where every employee believes in their own breakthrough? In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Bettina Deynes, Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Carnival Corporation, shares her inspiring journey from immigrant janitor to C-suite executive, and how she now leads HR strategy for more than 160,000 employees across eight cruise brands. Bettina offers a tra...

In today’s episode, John Duisberg dives into the power of leadership, franchising, and building a thriving culture in business with Mike McFall, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Biggby Coffee. Mike shares his incredible journey from barista to CEO, revealing how Biggby Coffee’s franchise model isn’t just about business growth—it’s about empowering franchisees, fostering commu...

What does it take to align employee engagement with measurable business success? In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Mark Hickman, Chief Human Resources Officer at FirstBank, and Jerrold Hill, Vice President and Head of HR at Fiserv, share their transformative leadership journeys. Together, they explore how prioritizing people-first strategies not only enhances employee engagement but...

The Cooleaf Podcast is now the Love Your People Podcast! How do you operationalize purpose and values to empower your frontline team? In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Kelly Costanza , Chief People Officer at CAVA , to explore how her leadership has transformed the employee experience for over 10,000 team members nationwide. From championing CAVA’s Mission, Values, and C...

The Cooleaf Podcast is now the Love Your People Podcast! How do you maintain a people-first culture while scaling a global organization to over 41,000 employees across 50 countries? In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Joe Cronin , Chief Human Resources Officer at ICON , to explore how ICON has grown from a small team of five in Ireland in 1990 to a global leader in clinical rese...

The Cooleaf Podcast is now the Love Your People Podcast! In today’s live-recorded episode, we're joined by Sonya Tolson, Global Chief People Officer at McLarens. Sonya brings more than 20 years of experience and expertise in HR strategy, talent management, compliance, learning and development, and culture enhancement, serving in leadership roles at companies such as SunTrust Bank, Olympus Co...

The Cooleaf Podcast is now the Love Your People Podcast! In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Priti Patel, Chief People Officer at G2. Priti leads all aspects of G2’s employee success function including diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as defining the company's business and talent strategy. In this episode, Priti shares how G2 measures and redefines employee experi...

Dive into a transformative discussion originally presented in a recent expert-led session. This episode focuses on the critical influence of HR in advancing both employee welfare and business objectives as we approach 2024 and beyond. John Duisberg hosts our panel of experts who share their insights on harmonizing business growth with fostering a positive organizational environment.   Featured Spe...

Today, John Duisberg sits down with Seth Bartholomew, the Head of Employee Experience at Chronosphere. With a rich background in People leadership roles at top companies such as Huly, Disney, and FabFitFun, Seth has a unique perspective on how to create thriving company cultures and empower employees to truly flourish. Discover how Chronosphere operationalizes company values across different geogr...

Ever wondered how a LinkedIn co-founder approaches trust in the world of remote work? Dive into an intimate conversation between John and Eric Ly, a tech entrepreneur who transitioned from co-founding one of the world's most influential networking platforms, LinkedIn, to redefining background checks with his new venture, KarmaCheck. In this episode, John and Eric explore the heart of organizationa...

Dive into the heart of modern corporate culture with Shane Jackson, President of Jackson Healthcare—a multi-billion dollar giant. This episode unravels the unique, purposeful strategies driving Jackson Healthcare's success in an age where employees have an abundance of choices. Shane shares firsthand insights into the challenges and opportunities of returning to the office post-pandemic and how th...

How do you maintain a sense of culture in a university of more than 40,000 students across over 180 programs, as well as with the faculty and staff? In today’s episode, John sits down with Karen McDonnell, Chief Human Resources Officer at Kennesaw State University (KSU). KSU started 60 years ago as a two-year community college. Today, it is a doctoral university with approximately 43,000 students....

Imagine having a clear path to your very own 'Emerald City', a shared vision that motivates and inspires every single member of your team. On today’s episode, we sit down with Ron Daugherty, President and CEO of Daugherty Business Solutions, as he reveals just how this can be achieved.   Daugherty Business Solutions has achieved remarkable recognition as a top workplace, ranking 2nd in the nation...

How does a company with more than 13,000 people create a thriving workplace culture across multiple locations? Today, John Duisberg sits down with Linda Matzigkeit, Chief Administrative Officer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Children’s diverse workforce of over 13,000 people work across three hospitals, eight urgent cares, and many other ambulatory locations across metro Atlanta. Children’s...

In today’s episode, John Duisberg chats with Demetris White Cheatham, Chief of Staff to the CEO at GitHub. Discover how GitHub's innovative approach to open sourcing knowledge and building a vibrant community is revolutionizing the tech industry's approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Demetris shares insights into GitHub's transition to a fully remote company and how it contributes t...

What happens when a company goes from a single office to a team of more than 300 employees covering more than half the country, during a pandemic? How do you maintain a strong company culture during such an incredible journey? Today, John sits down with Whitney Hoffman-Bennett, Senior Vice President of People and Culture at CallRails. During the pandemic, CallRails saw significant growth on its te...

Businesses are often looking for ways to increase revenue while keeping costs low. For many companies, payroll can make up 30% or more of your gross revenue. So how can investing in exceptional individuals drive sustainable growth for a company? In today’s episode, I sit down with Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart to talk about that and more. Norhart  is revolutionizing the construction industry and ta...

What does it take to create a progress-based culture in the workplace? In this episode of The Great Retention, I sit down with Tanisha Tulloch, Chief People Officer at EZRA Coaching, to discuss the key components of building a progress-driven organization. Tanisha is a successful executive-level Human Resources Leader, Consultant, and Advisor with skills in developing and implementing strategic HR...

Are you struggling to keep your remote team connected and engaged? Do you want to know how to create a positive employee experience that leads to a more engaged workforce? In today’s episode of The Great Retention, John Duisberg speaks with Angelique Hamilton, Vice President of People at Circulo Health and Founder of HR Chique Group, about how to navigate remote work and build a thriving workplace...