The People Strategy Podcast

In this episode, Traci Austin will be discussing the importance of getting to know your people incredibly well and creating an environment that allows them to thrive. We'll explore how implementing systems and processes can sometimes hinder productivity instead of enhancing it, and why building strong relationships and trust within your organization is crucial. Join us as we uncover key strategies...

On this episode, Traci Austin , Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting joins Nikki to discuss the importance of fulfilling work and the ripple effect it has on individuals and communities. Together, they break down the concept of "holding space" as a coaching skill and how it empowers individuals to problem-solve on their own. Traci also shares four powerful levers for creating fulfill...

  Matt Poepsel is known as "The Godfather of Talent Optimization." Vice President of Partner Growth for The Predictive Index,  Matt has a very interesting background in becoming a people leader in organizations, which led him to creating the framework of "talent optimization." Today he joins the show to explain what talent optimization is and how to implement this strategy into your business. You...

The People Strategy Podcast provides an ongoing coaching experience that the C-suite can leverage to align their people to more effectively execute the business strategy. The show challenges leaders to create a talent strategy roadmap that will increase profits and boost employee engagement.  Host, Traci Austin , invites purpose-driven leaders to join her for deep-dive conversations on present cha...

We speak on the subject of talent optimization within organizations quite often on this podcast, and this is something we often help other organizations implement, as well. The use of proper talent optimization within a company can make a huge difference in its success. So, in this episode, we will be speaking with April Moldenhauer, Human Resources Director at Amwood Homes, about her experience i...

To grow a business, there's no way around delegation. If you hold all of the responsibility in your own hands, you can't scale at a desired rate. In order to grow your business and see the success you are working towards, you need to help your employees play on their strengths and take some responsibility. No one knows this topic better than Mike Zani, CEO at The Predictive Index. Today he joins t...

Turnover Problems in the first 90 days?  On today's show we talk about the importance of slowing down to speed up in hiring and retaining the right staff in the first 90 days of employment.  There is an impact on supervisors and staff when turnover in the first 90 days is extremely high.  When this problem is fixed, Human Resources gains credibility as well as becoming a partner with organizationa...

What's really important about gratitude? It's sharing very specifically what it is that another has done that you you're grateful for. H ere's a couple of statistics, 93% of employees who reported feeling valued so that they are motivated to do their best work.   Feeling valued comes from that gratitude from others. 88% of employees who reported feeling valued said that they are engaging in their...

W hen w e talk about the story of how we got to where we are right now , s o many was by accident but we found that thing that we liked, and we kept going.   When we can get folks excited about what they love to do and have that heart, that passion for it, because what we know is that when we're passionate about something, and we understand the why behind it, we're much more likely to do it and do...

What we're specifically digging into within this specific conference is, how do we hire in a way that allows us to bring in the best quality candidates? And how do we ensure that we keep them over the long term.   Understand the Job Role: Every job has a need. Yet, not every leader in the organization is on the same page for what the job is and what winning looks like in that job. When we understa...

When your stress levels are very low, the cortisol in your bloodstream is low. We actually perform really poorly and it means that we don't do very well with remembering things or problem solving or thinking creatively.   But if you don't have enough pressure, when it comes to a particular application in life, if there's not enough at stake, if we don't care enough about something, if we don't hav...

Andrew Wegner, Senior HR Generalist, defined talent pathway as everything that you use to initially source talent up, through bringing it on board and then cultivating that talent once  you've brought the person on board. It's both procedural and personal, and it's essentially everything you do to attract and maximize the growth of the right people who you want to run your organization.   You have...

Consciousness serves as a mechanism for alignment, enabling us to establish harmony within ourselves, our connections, the workplace, and our alignment with our company's vision and mission. In this process of alignment, various tools play pivotal roles, among them are the guiding principles of values, truth, and honesty. By embracing and embodying these principles on both individual and organizat...

Fostering a fun atmospher e that aligns with desired business outcomes isn't achieved solely by exerting effort and labor. Instead, it stems from cultivating a culture and establishing frameworks that empower individuals to embrace their true selves and contribute authentically.   What are some of those key items that you've seen that really has an individual go from being a bad manager into stepp...

W e put a talent plan around the number one issue that really limits our growth, and where we spend most of our time . T alent planning works upstream to resolve and really take advantage of people related issues or opportunities before they impact your business , not afterwards. Talent planning really helps you be proactive, and not reactive .     T alent planning includes succession , i t includ...

How can I design a really great people experience?   It's the mind shift that makes the difference. That people experience doesn't have to be anything, fancy, it can be as simple as listening to your people. But you have to influence yourself first. So, there's a real mindset shift that's required.    Are you looking at your job, getting up and thinking like I've got this mountain of paperwork I h...

How do we inspire people from different generations, especially Gen Z? Diversity in the work force is causing leaders to be challenged , one of which is generational diversity. Gen Z , they are unique , there are different things they are looking for to stay engaged, to stay motivated and perform at their best.       Encourage, equip and empower your people, that's different that directive leaders...

An offer makes it impactful as w e're offering an individual an opportunity to make an impact and add value to you as an organization .  You want to tie the offer back to what is important to them as an in dividual : their wel l-being and what is important to grow in their career.   Making an offer is fun: it is giving something to someone t hat they want and that also serves you . It's a win-win....

How do we inspire people to perform? And how do we also inspire ourselves as we align with the mission, vision and values of our organization, and really use that as a litmus test? If we're going to inspire people to perform, we need to be on the same page as to what the expectations are. The next point that we really had around inspiring our people to perform with those is looking at, what are ou...

Pre-boarding is what happens between when the offer is made and when the individual starts. We want to ensure that the applicant journey into the employee journey is something that they imagined and hoped for...that's when Preboarding becomes impactful. We want to connect during this Preboarding process, that the individual feels 'belong' and brought in as they feel part of the organization. You c...

We have been chatting so much about the hiring process, and how important it is to hire the right people for the role . We also have a great renegotiation t aking place in regard to what people want when they come to work. T oday I am once again joined by Dr. Mandolen Mull . Listen in as we talk about the great renegotiation and the impact that it has when it comes to hiring new folks into our org...

Do you feel like your organization suffers when you or your staff are going through a season of life? Ensuring your organization is supported during these seasons of life is crucial for developing a culture that is built on trust. I am joined today by the fantastic Shari Simpson, who is host of HR Mixtape and one of the key leaders at paylocity. Listen in as we discuss the seasons of life and how...

Having a process and training our team on that process make it better for the applicant journey, employee journey, and you as the HR leader.  If you have a system where the interviews are scheduled, and you can automate some of the follow up, do so. Yet, ensure you have the personal touch. If you meet them in person - make sure they get a personal follow-up call, email etc. Handwritten notes go a...

Do you feel like your organization is suffering from turnover? The reason why may surprise you! Identifying great candidates is easier said than done, yet it is one of the keyways to ensure a great team . Join me in today's episode as we talk about what defines a great candidate and how a great hiring process can get the results we need. You can find show notes and more information by clicking her...

What determines your success ? Your preparation . Yet, this is oftentimes the most time consuming and is not seen . In bringing in the best people to fill your roles, that time spent before the interview will save time and money on the back end. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://hrinnovates.me/TO126