Future of HR

What is the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our organizations? My guest on this episode is Lybra Clemons, a C-Suite executive with experience leading talent, culture, and DEI initiatives across Fortune 500 companies and I go deep on the current state of DEI and how workplace expectations have shifted over the past few years. During our conversation Lybra and I discuss: Connecting with Lybra Clemons Connect with Lybra Clemons on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Why should you aspire to be a business person, not a business partner? How can having a leadership philosophy make you more effective HR leader? My guest on this episode is Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group, Fortune 100 CHRO, Author, & Board Member and I go deep on what really matters when it comes to developing HR leaders. During our conversation Ian and I discuss: Connecting with Ian Ziskin Connect with Ian Ziskin on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

This is a very special episode in partnership with the Institute for Corporate Productivity, also known as i4cp where I had the opportunity to attend their annual “Next Practices Now Conference” in Scottsdale Arizona. Over three days, 500 HR leaders came to Scottsdale, where they were treated to over 25 different presentations and key notes by thought leaders and HR practitioners I was fortunate to be able sit down to interview seven of those amazing speakers and bring their insights to you. So who are those amazing speakers….: Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

How have employee attitudes about work shifted since the pandemic? Why it is even more important than even that we build human-centric organizations? My guest on this episode is Kate Bravery, Mercer’s Global Talent Trends Author and Ilya Bonic, President of Mercer's Career Business and Head of Strategy During our conversation Kate, Ilya and I discuss: Connecting with Kate Bravery & Ilya Bonic Connect with Kate Bravery on LinkedIn Connect with Ilya Bonic on LinkedIn Learn more about “Work Different: 10 Truths For Winning in the People Age” Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Why does it mean to be a built to last company, like Johnson and Johnson? How can you build a talent pipeline that produces a deep bench of leaders? My guest on this episode is Peter Fasolo, CHRO and Micheal Ehret, Head of Global Talent Management at Johnson & Johnson During our conversation Peter, Michael and I discuss: Connecting with Peter Fasolo & Michael Ehret Connect with Peter Fasolo on LinkedIn Connect with Michael Ehret on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

When it comes to Learning & Development, why are we so focused on new bright shiny objects? How can you improve the Return on Investment from L&D initiatives? My guest on this episode is Noah Rabinowitz, VP Talent Development at Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Brian Hackett, Founder, The Learning Forum During our conversation Noah, Brian and I discuss: Connecting with Noah Rabinowitz and Brian Hackett Connect with Noah Rabinowitz on LinkedIn Connect with Brian Hackett on LinkedIn Learn more about the CLO LIFT and The Learning Forum Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

How can you master your mindset? Why should you embrace and lean into the mantra “Do it Afraid”? My guest on this episode is Sohee Jun, PhD, a premier leadership coach for successful women executives, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, leadership development expert and Amazon best-selling author During our conversation, Sohee and I discuss the following: Connecting with Sohee: Sohee Jun, PhD on LinkedIn Sohee’s website Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

What does it take to create a championship culture? How can you create a compelling employee experience that drives engagement? My guest on this episode is Shaun Mayo, Chief People Officer, Arizona Cardinals Football Club During our conversation Shaun and I discuss: Connecting with Shaun Mayo Connect with Shaun on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

What makes someone a powerful communicator? Why does every HR leader need to master the art of communication? My guest on this episode is Gabe Zichermann entrepreneur, public speaker, gamification expert, and author of “The A-HA! Method: Communicating Powerfully in a Time of Distraction” During our conversation Gabe and I discuss: Connecting with Gabe Zichermann Connect with Gabe on LinkedIn Learn more about Gabe’s speaking engagement, coaching, and books Learn more about The A-HA! Method

What skills will be essential in the new workplace? How can you and your organization adapt to the future of work? My guest on this episode is Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work Expert and Author of “Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace,” Executive Coach, and HR start-up Advisor, During our conversation Wagner and I discuss: Connecting with Wagner DeNuzzo Connect with Wagner on LinkedIn Learn more about Wagner and Leading to Succeed.

How can you align your personal purpose with your values? Why is “putting people first” not only the right thing to do, but also a great business strategy? My guest on this episode is Sara Kelly, Chief Partner Officer, Starbucks During our conversation Sara and I discuss: Connecting with Sara Kelly Connect with Sara Kelly on LinkedIn

What does it mean to be a coachable leader? How can being a coachable leader future-proof your career? My guest on this episode is Kevin Wilde During our conversation Kevin and I discuss: Connecting with Kevin Wilde Connect with Kevin Wilde on LinkedIn Learn more about the The Coachable Leader and Kevin’s research

Why is friction both good and bad for your organization How can leaders identify and reduce bad friction? My guest on this episode is Bob Sutton who is an organizational psychologist, professor emeritus at Stanford, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. During our conversation Bob and I discuss: Connecting with Bob Sutton Connect with Bob Sutton on LinkedIn Learn more about Bob and his latest book, “The Friction Project”

Why can you ask for a mentor, but you must earn a sponsor? How do you create a culture where leaders invest in mentoring and sponsoring talent? My guest on this episode is Kerrie Peraino, Chief People Officer at Verily, an Alphabet company bringing the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. During our conversation Kerrie and I discuss: Connecting with Kerrie Peraino: Connect with Kerrie Peraino on LinkedIn Learn more about the Sponsorship Effect: Breaking Through the Last Glass Ceiling

Why is the single biggest barrier to having power…ourselves? How can you, as an HR professional step into your power? My guest on this episode is Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University and Author of 16 books including his latest one the “7 Rules of Power - Surprising But True Advice on How to Get Things Done and Advance Your Career” During our conversation Jeffrey and I discuss: Connecting with Jeffrey Pfeffer Connect with Jeffrey Pfeffer on LinkedIn Learn more about the Jeffrey’s books, research, podcast and more

How do you build a leadership pipeline? Why is leadership about jobs to be done and not hierarchy? My guests on this episode are Steve Drotter, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board and Kent Jonasen, Co-Founder and Global CEO, The Leadership Pipeline Institute During our conversation Steve, Kent and I discuss: Connecting with Kent Jonasen and Steve Drotter Connect with Kent Jonasen and Steve Drotter on LinkedIn Learn more about the Leadership Pipeline Institute Buy the Leadership Pipeline: Building Leaders in the Digital Age

Why should HR take more calculated risks? How can taking calculated risks increase HR’s impact? My guest on this episode is with Rhonda Morris, Chief Human Resources Officer at Chevron During our conversation Rhonda and I discuss: Connecting with Rhonda Morris Connect with Rhonda Morris on LinkedIn

How do managers create value and impact? How do the best managers reduce friction and create capacity for their teams? My guest on this episode is with with Dave Kline who teaches leaders the codified management playbook to build great teams & level up their career During our conversation Dave and I discuss: Connecting with Dave Kline Connect with Dave Kline on LinkedIn Learn more about MGMT Accelerator on Maven Subscribe to Dave’s weekly newsletter MGMT Playbook

The “Best of 2023” episode features sixteen don’t miss moments from HR executives and thought leaders who… So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode?

How does your “operating culture” impact your employee experience? What are the best ways to co-create your culture using data and the voice of your team members? My guest on this episode is with Heidi Manna, Chief People Officer at Jazz Pharmaceuticals During our conversation Heidi and I discuss: Connecting with Heidi Manna Connect with Heidi Manna on LinkedIn