People Managing People

What do good leaders do? How do they motivate, create efficiencies and connect the dots to paint a clear, big picture for their employees and fellow leaders within an organization? In this episode, host David Rice is joined by Bob Sutton—Organizational Psychologist & New York Times Bestselling Author—to talk about the concept of good and bad friction in the workplace, the importance of talk th...

Have you ever considered the hurdles that highly skilled immigrants face upon entering Canadian job markets? Ayo Owodunni, the author of "Inclusive Leadership - The Immigrant View," joins us for a deep dive into the paradox of immigrant professionals and the underutilization of their talents. Through poignant stories, including those of former high-ranking executives, our conversation un...

Struggling to navigate the corporate world as a Gen Z professional? In this episode, host David Rice is joined by Mei Phing Lim—Corporate Career Coach & Mentor at The Corporate Survivor™—to talk about the framework for career development, the challenges young people are facing in the workplace, and what leaders can do to create memorable workplace experiences for them. Support the show

Ready to have your perspectives on job training and workforce planning transformed?  We're talking apprenticeships, but not as you know them. Our eye-opening conversation with Ryan Craig—Managing Director at Achieve Partners—will redefine your understanding of apprenticeships as more than mere training programs—they're actual jobs, complete with built-in training and wage increments. We...

Meet the new host of the People Managing People podcast, David Rice! David—Senior Editor at People Managing People and a seasoned journalist in HR, DEI, and leadership—dives into how HR is changing in our tech-savvy world, especially with all the buzz around AI and remote work.  David also teases upcoming episodes where he'll chat with HR, People & Culture, and leadership experts about ev...

What if your organization could foster a truly inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Dr. Randal Pinkett—Chairman and CEO at BCT Partners, LLC—to talk about the importance of putting people at the heart of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. They'll cover the role of data, challenges organizations face, and practi...

How can managers avoid falling into the micromanagement trap, build trust, and empower their team members? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Lia Garvin—Founder & CEO at The Workplace Reframe—to talk about micromanagement, why it happens, and how to break free from its clutches. Support the show

What does inclusive leadership look like? And how can we bridge the gap between intention and action? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Jennifer Fong—VP of People at Customer.io—to talk about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, its impact on decision making and innovation, and the challenges organizations face. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion...

What's the secret to hiring the right people for the right role? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Traci Austin—Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting—to talk about what it means to be fit to role, how to strike a balance between hiring for skill fit versus culture fit, and how to utilize general cognitive ability metrics and the predictive index in your process. Su...

Is there a world where AI tools can be used for relationship building? To help you become a better manager or leader? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by CheeTung Leong—Co-Founder at EngageRocket—to talk about how AI technology can help human resources, managers, and leaders build better human connections at work. Support the show

What can leaders do to step up to the plate and start building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace cultures? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Judith Germain—Leadership Consultant at The Maverick Paradox—to talk about the common challenges that organizations face when implementing DE&I initiatives, how leaders can create cultures of belonging, and what companies can do t...

Studies have found that managers are more likely to give kind but generic feedback when it's directed to a woman. This unconscious bias is causing women to miss out on valuable learning and development opportunities. So what can we do about it? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Dr. Rosina Racioppi—President & CEO at WOMEN Unlimited, Inc—to talk about how to identify and rem...

How can organizations ensure that their efforts to bridge these skill gaps are both effective and inclusive to all their employees? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Kristy McCann Flynn—Co-Founder & CEO at SkillCycle—to explore the advantages of upskilling, strategies for identifying emerging roles and fostering employee development, the drawbacks of annual performance reviews,...

What does it mean to truly humanize the workplace? And how can leaders play a pivotal role in making it a reality?  In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Phil Burgess—Co-Founder & Managing Partner at WITHIN Business—to talk about how he helped rebuild a sinking company culture into one that his employees loved, strategies for growing psychological safety, and what leaders can do to...

In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Albrey Brown—VP of Strategy & General Manager of New York at Joonko—to talk about how implementing AI technology can help you attract and hire underrepresented talent. Support the show

In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Rachel Glick—Director of Consulting & Team Enablement at LifeLabs Learning—to talk about the importance of establishing a thriving culture of learning, how to create one at your own organization, and how to effectively measure its success. Support the show

Host Becca Banyard is joined by Keri Ohlrich—CEO at Abbracci Group—to share what the role of HR really is, how leaders can empower and support HR managers, and how HR professionals can use something called the CHARGE framework to drive business impact. Support the show

In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Jen Dary—Founder of Plucky—to share her own journey of finding career fulfillment, how she helps her team do the same, and the lessons she learned along the way. Support the show

Host Becca Banyard is joined by Jen Hope—an Executive and Leadership Coach—to dive into the topic of imposter syndrome, what it is, how to overcome self-doubt, and how to use data to identify your strengths and competencies as a leader. Support the show

Host Becca Banyard is joined by Rameez Kaleem—Founder and Director at 3R Strategy—to talk about how pay transparency can help build a culture of trust in the workplace. Support the show

In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Tara Adams—Founder of Abridge Consulting—to discuss how organizations can create suicide safer environments: workplaces that promote wellbeing, prevent harm, and are prepared in the case of an emergency or crisis. Support the show

Host Becca Banyard is joined by Rita Wittek—the Director of People at Homerun—to share her recent experience of successfully implementing a four-day work week at Homerun, how she did it, what she learned, how she measured success of the initiative, and the positive implications that this has had on the lives of Homerun's employees. Support the show

Almost 50% of top talent will leave an organization within two years. What’s worse, some data suggests that a lot of them would choose to stay if they were given the right learning and growth opportunities. Host Becca Banyard is joined by Alexandra Levit—Founder and CEO of Inspiration at Work—to discuss how to utilize artificial intelligence to lower employee turnover, avoid layoffs, and empower y...

Is your talent development program simply a large database of videos that you hope people will watch? In this episode, Tim Reitsma is joined by Renée Safrata—CEO and founder of Vivo Team—to talk about the foundational methodology that you can take to your organization to transform learning and development. Support the show

Be honest…do you run from conflict or hit it head on? Maybe you aspire to navigate conflict in a productive way but things still go sideways.  In this episode, host Tim Reitsma is joined by Marlene Chism—a seasoned speaker, coach, consultant, author, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and an expert on the topic of conflict—to talk about a framework on how to navigate conflict. Support the show