The People Strategy Podcast

The theme for this month is looking at and reflecting on what we have done and accomplished this past year—and planning for the next one. In this 100th episode of the podcast, Traci discusses how you can reflect on your own year in key ways, such as aligning output and outcome. Listen in to learn effective ways to preview future performance and set yourself and others up for success in the coming...

Which relationships move the needle in your business? Jamie Shibley is the Founder and CEO of The Expressory, a strategic gifting agency that serves business leaders by helping them maintain the human connection in what they do. Jamie joins the show today to talk about the ROI of showing gratitude to all the relationships in your business, from leads to clients to staff, and everyone in between. Y...

Do you welcome feedback, or do you shy away from it out of fear of what you might hear? Sarah Gibson is an Executive Coach, Vistage Chair, and Communication expert, and she joins the show today to talk about gratitude in a very specific way: how to look at feedback as a gift that can accelerate meaningful change within your organization. You can find show notes and more information by clicking her...

Did you know that, according to a recent Inc . magazine article, 79% of employees quit because they did not feel appreciated at work? Gratitude is definitely one of those things that we want to share with others, and in this episode we're sitting down with Katie Wheelock, Program and HR Director at Community Action, to discuss how to incorporate diverse gratitude into your organization. You can fi...

With November being the unofficial month of gratitude in the United States, we're talking all about gratitude today! Not only are we diving into how we can show ourselves gratitude on a daily basis, but we're also circling back to last month's theme of culture and discussing how we as HR professionals can foster a culture of gratitude in our organizations. You can find show notes and more informat...

Whether we realize it or not, we create culture by the behaviors and energy that we bring to the office, to Zoom meetings, or to whatever else we might be doing every single day in our organization. Lisa Even, a speaker, facilitator, coach, and joy connoisseur, is here today to continue our conversation on culture. Listen in as we dive into the ripple effect and all the many ways it can tie into o...

We all know that people don't quit their jobs—they actually quit their bosses . In this episode, we're continuing our conversation on organizational culture with John Broer and Sara Best of Real Good Ventures and diving into how to create a great culture by preventing 'bossholes.' Listen in as we break down why culture is not a thing that you aim to create, but rather who you are at the core level...

Continuing our conversation on culture this month, we are joined by Tanya Hanson, HR Director at Paradigm, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a really great organizational culture in a hybrid world. In this episode, we're diving into how the pandemic has changed the way in which organizations approach culture, how to navigate culture-building, and tips on how to build a really...

When you look at the culture inside of your organization, how are you supporting folks in quietly quitting? This means you are allowing your staff to stop doing the things they said they were going to do. In this episode, we'll dive into how your organization's culture actually plays a significant role in how your staff navigates their responsibilities, including the decisions that lead them to qu...

Today we are talking all about culture and how culture plays into talent pathway planning for women. Jenny Moebius is a top marketing executive and leader with a track record of building powerful brands and categories, generating demand, and creating mission-driven cultures. She joins us on this episode to discuss how to rock the boat with integrity, how remote work has impacted talent pathways fo...

Stress around finances can hinder our employees' self-confidence, making it hard for their unique talents to shine through in work and life. So, how can we help them gain financial security so that they can show up as their best selves every single day? Jeanne de Cervens, Director of The AgingWell Hub, joins the show to share her advice regarding financial wellness, including what people seem to b...

How do you ensure that you're moving people forward in your organization in a way that meets their needs, as well as the needs of the organization? That's what we're talking about today with Nchopia Nwokoma, the Principal Assessment and Succession Consultant at Korn Ferry. Listen in as we paint a picture of what internal talent pathways are, how we lay them out, and how we utilize the resources at...

Having both the strategic and tactical components of HR is the key to attracting and retaining the talent necessary to grow and run a successful organization. But what is the distinction between strategic and tactical HR—and how do we know when to use each of these elements? Here to help us discuss this topic is Kimeran Johnson, Chief People Officer at Studer Family of Companies. Listen in to lear...

One of the key issues for many leaders is succession planning, particularly when it comes to backfilling roles from outside their organization. How can you maintain the company culture that you've worked so hard to create when you are hiring from the outside? That's what we're diving into today as we look at the importance of culture when it comes to planning talent pathways. You can find show not...

When looking at your organization, do your staff understand exactly what they need to do in order to move to the next position that may be on the horizon for them? Do they have a clear understanding of what is expected of them? It's important for our staff to know what they are responsible for and to have processes in place to give them effective feedback when they are not performing up to standar...

Keeping our employers and employees happy and supported throughout their careers is essential to the success of our organizations. So, how can we support our staff and organizations through financial wellness? And what does financial wellness entail as it relates to the workplace? Surya Kolluri, Managing Director of Retirement Research & Insights for Bank of America, will be joining the show to di...

Going into the 4th quarter, most (if not all) of us are getting ready to close out the year in a really amazing way—and one way to do that is to plan out your talent pathway planning in your organization. In this episode, I'm joined by Patrick Casola, the Marketing Intern at Elevated Talent Consulting, and we're talking all about internships. Listen in to hear how they can help your organization f...

Can you remember back to your childhood and the newness and excitement of the 'back to school' season? Have you wondered how you could harness that 'back to school' mindset as an adult? In this episode, I'm sharing one way to cultivate that mindset in your professional life and use the momentum it creates to make a significant impact within your organization. You can find show notes and more infor...

Every business problem is a people problem. So how do you diagnose people problems within your organization so you can work to solve your business challenges? Nate Larson is an HRIS Analyst, and he joins the show today to talk about how you can leverage analytics in your business to solve people problems, and at the same time, solve your business problems. You can find show notes and more informat...

How do you know when things are going great in your business? And on the flip side, how do you know when they're not? David Princeton is the Principal Consultant at Advocate Claim Service LLC, and he joins the show today to discuss some good, honest risk management advice, including key tips and tricks to diagnose gaps in your insurance coverage. He also covers the top things to pay attention to a...

One of the things we know with certainty is that every single business problem in an organization is a people problem. So how do we diagnose areas of our organization that are not working so well, and also celebrate the areas that are? Andrew Bartlow has been in HR for 25 years working with organizations in many different industries, is the co-author of Scaling For Success , and leads Series B Con...

Do you really understand what your employees need? When we have our finger on the pulse of what is really going on in our organization, we can meet the needs of our staff and address challenges head-on. In this solo episode, Traci shares how to diagnose what is happening in your organization and how to use that data to build trust with your employees. You can find show notes and more information b...

What does it mean to have a people strategy? And how does this strategy affect business results? Danielle Diel is a member of the Elevated Talent team, and she's here to share how to design your organization around your people so you can meet organization goals and have fun at the same time. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3QQHxVl

How often do you utilize LinkedIn to really build your network? Joe Apfelbaum joins the show today to talk about putting LinkedIn to use in the most effective ways. Highly experienced in business and networking, he is the author of High Energy Networking , and he joins us today to share how to level up your LinkedIn and turn those connections into something much greater. You can find show notes an...

We all want to see our organizations grow and scale, and HR professionals have a unique opportunity to affect that growth by developing the people within their organizations. Barbara Rea is the COO at Arden Logistics Parks and Founder of Rea Advisory Group, and has built and scaled several businesses, both from within and through consulting as a third party. She joins the show today to share her t...