Afleveringen
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How do you get certain in an uncertain world?
Why is seeking out variance in your life the key to personal and professional growth?
My guest on this episode is the one and only Dave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group
In our conversation, Dave opens up about his personal journey and shares insights that have guided his influential career as we discuss...
How his parents' values shaped his view that work is an opportunity, not a burdenWhy a pivotal college course redirected him from law to a groundbreaking career in HRThe importance of building on existing knowledge rather than reinventing HR conceptsHis personal motto "the best is yet to come" and how it drives continuous learningWhy embracing variance in thinking leads to personal growth and innovation in HR practicesConnecting with Dave:
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How does the combination of pressure and power impact a leaderâs behavior?
What can HR leaders do to help their managers to be better bosses?
My guest on this episode is Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and author, âYou're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)â
During our conversation Sabina and I discuss:
Why pressure, not power alone, makes leaders behave poorly and what leaders can do about itSimple ways to set healthy work limits even when bosses expect too muchWhy communication breakdowns happen and practical ways to fix themHow the "shut up exercise" helps leaders listen more and talk less, leading to better team resultsWhy the skills that got you promoted might be seen differently once you're in a leadership roleConnecting with Sabina:
Connect with Sabina Nawaz on LinkedIn
Learn more about her book: You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)
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How do we want our leaders, our organizations, and HR to be augmented by AI?
Why is generative AI an historic opportunity for HR leaders to shape the future of work and leadership?
My guests on this episode are Bob Johansen, Distinguished Fellow at Institute for the Future (IFTF), Gabe Cervantes, Director, Scalable Foresight, IFTF, and Jeremy Kirshbaum, CEO, Handshake, a generative AI consultancy who go deep into their new book, Leaders Make the Future: 10 New Skills to Humanize Leadership with Generative AIâ
During our conversation Bob, Gabe, and Jeremy and I discuss:
How "future-backed thinking" helps leaders craft bold 10-year visions for their organizations.The shift from a VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) to a BANI future (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible), and its implications for leaders.What early aviation's breakthroughs can teach us about managing AI innovation today and tomorrow.The rise of "smart mobs and agentic swarms" and how these new team structures will blend AI and human talent at scale. How HR can shape an AI-enabled workplace that keeps humans at the center.Connecting with Bob, Gabe and Jeremy:
Connect with Bob Johansen on LinkedIn
Connect with Gabe Cervantes on LinkedIn
Connect with Jeremy Kirshbaum on LinkedIn
Learn more about âLeaders Make the Future: 10 New Skills to Humanize Leadership with Generative AIâ
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How can you embrace an Agile HR mindset?
Why is Agile HR a better approach to delivering value than our traditional methodologies?
My guest on this episode is Riina Hellström, Founder, Agile HR Community
During our conversation Riina and I discuss:
How Agile HR can revolutionizing HR's approach to value deliveryHow small-scale pilots before full rollouts leads to better HR solutions that actually stick.Why cross-functional teams are the secret sauce for transforming everything from onboarding to performance management.How co-creating HR programs with employees dramatically boosts both buy-in and results.How HR can shift from traditional metrics to product-focused KPIs that showcase real impact.Connecting with Riina:
Connect with Riina Hellström on LinkedIn
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How do the most effective leadership teams really make decisions?
Why do traditional approaches to team effectiveness often fail?
My guests on this episode are Wanda Wallace, Managing Partner of Leadership Forum and Darren Overfield, EVP, Coaching & Consulting at Kaiser Leadership Solutions
During our conversation Wanda, Darren and I discuss:
Why traditional ideas about executive team effectiveness often fail in the real world.The surprising discovery that âcliquesâ and subgroups in executive teams can actually help, not hurt, team effectiveness.Why transparency is critical to reducing conflict and improving team dynamics. How effective top teams âzoom in and zoom outâ to encourage collaboration and healthy debates.How HR leaders can guide their leaders in creating natural âhubsâ that result in high-performing teams.Connecting with Wanda & Darren:
Connect with Wanda Wallace & Darren Overfield on LinkedIn
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How can you create a culture that embraces change?
Why is it critical to build leaders at levels of your organization?
My guest on this episode is Monique Herena, Chief Colleague Experience Officer at American Express.
During our conversation Monique and I discuss:
Monique's philosophy on taking career leaps and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.Why American Express refers to their team members as colleagues and invests in improving the âcolleague experienceâ each and every day.Why their framework for winning is the north star for their business strategy and cultureHow American Express is building enterprise leaders at all levels of the organization.Why next-gen HR leaders should embrace change and adopt a mindset of continuous learning and improvement.Connecting with Monique:
Connect with Monique Herena on LinkedIn
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How can we make work more fair?
Why should fairness be embedded in all core HR processes?
My guest on this episode is Siri Chilazi, Leading Gender Equality & DEI Researcher, Co-Author of 'Make Work Fairâ
During our conversation Siri and I discuss:
Why fairness in the workplace creates better outcomes for both the organization and the individual.Why it's more effective to focus on changing behaviors and systems rather than attempting to debias people.Why fairness is a collective responsibility, not just for HR professionals.The importance of fairness should be embedded in every core HR process.Why transparency is a key enabler of ensuring fairness in the workplace.Connecting with Siri:
Connect with Siri Chilazi on LinkedIn or visit her Siriâs website
Learn more about her new book, Making Work Fair
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What does it mean to be an âEssential Leaderâ in the future of work?
What is a âgray collarâ job and why are they the future for many industries?
My guest on this episode is Kelly Monahan, Managing Director, Research Institute @ Upwork, Christie Smith, Founder of The Humanity Studio
During our conversation Kelly, Christie, and I discuss:
Why designing "unicorn jobs" is hurting both candidates and organizations - and what to do instead.The rise of "gray collar" jobs jobsâa blend of white and blue-collar skills and what this means for the future of work.Why employee agency and autonomy are non-negotiable elements for building high-performing cultures in today's workplace.Why leaders need to spend more time identifying the work that needs to be done by a human and what work should be done with AIWhy âEssential Leadersâ of the future will have to focus on their teams, not themselves.Connecting with Kelly and Christie:
Connect with Kelly Monahan and Christie Smith on LinkedIn
Learn more about their new book, Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership
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How can you build a culture where employees feel valued and heard?
Why is acting on feedback critical to building trust and improving business performance?
My guest on this episode is Carolyn Roach, Chief Human Resources Officer, XPO
During our conversation Carolyn and I discuss:
How XPO aligns its HR strategy to support and drive business strategy.Why XPO's approach to listening, actioning, building trust, and recognition creates a culture where employees feel valued and heard.How XPO translates employee feedback into concrete action plans, creating a culture where team members know their voices drive real organizational change.How XPO is leveraging communications and recognition to strengthen their company culture.Carolyn's advice to HR leaders whose organizations are undergoing transformational change.Connecting with Carolyn:
Connect with Carolyn Roach on LinkedIn
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How will AI shape the future of hiring from a candidate and company perspective?
How can AI to help us assess skills and human potential in the hiring process?
My guest on this episode is Lindsey Zuloaga, Chief Data Scientist, HireVue
During our conversation Lindsey and I discuss:
Why she calls herself a techno-realist and what that means.Why it is a misconception that AI, not humans make the final hiring decisionsHow evaluating and testing AI tools can prevent falling prey to overhyped, ineffective solutions.The potential of AI to remove traditional biases in the hiring process.How focusing on potential and assessing skills over past experience can transform hiring practices.Connecting with Lindsey:
Connect with Lindsey Zuloaga on LinkedIn
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The âBest of 2024â episode features sixteen donât miss moments from HR executives and thought leaders...
So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode?
Rhonda Morris, CHRO, ChevronJeffrey Pfeffer, Professor Stanford University and Author of 16 books including the â7 Rules of PowerKerrie Peraino, Chief People Officer at VerilyKevin Wilde, Executive Leadership and Talent Development Expert & AuthorKelly Monahan, Managing Director, Research Institute at UpworkDave Ulrich, Bob Eichinger, and Allan ChurchLybra Clemons, a C-Suite executive with experience leading talent, culture, and DEIShaun Mayo, Chief People Officer, Arizona Cardinals Football ClubAmy Kates, Organization Design Expert, Consultant, Educator, and Author of Five BooksKevin Cox, Founder and President of LKC Advisory & Anthony Nyberg, Director, Center for Executive Succession at University of South CarolinaJordana Kammerud, SVP & CHRO, CorningLucien Alziari, EVP and CHRO of Prudential Financial, IncGinger King, CHRO, Kohler Co.Tim Richmond, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, AbbVieStephanie Lilak, EVP & Chief People Officer, Mondelez InternationalPrasad Setty, Lecturer, Stanford GSB, Advisor, Former VP at Google, People Ops and WorkspaceEpisode Sponsor:
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Why do HR leaders need to be talent mavens, employee advocates, and company defenders?
How can you shift from a cost mindset to a return on investment mindset?
My guest on this episode is Jackson Lynch, CHRO at Sunnova and founder of the âTalent Sherpaâ newsletter
During our conversation Jackson and I discuss:
Why you need to meet the business where it is and not where you wish it would be.Why CHROs and CEOs need to be aligned on 'what good looks like' for an effective partnership.The three essential 'hats' HR leaders must wear: Talent Maven, Employee Advocate, and Company Defender.The role of business acumen in enabling HR leaders to predict outcomes and shape future work strategies.Why HR leaders need to shift from a cost to a return on investment mindset.Connecting with Jackson:
Connect with Jackson Lynch on LinkedIn
Learn more or subscribe to Jacksonâs newsletter, Talent Sherpa
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How can HR advocate and support their front-line leaders?
Why is it a smart investment to develop your front-line leaders and team members?
My guest on this episode is Monica Rothgery, Friend of the Frontline Leader, Speaker and Author of âLessons from the Drive-Thru.â
During our conversation Monica and I discuss:
Monica's unique career journey at Yum Brands, progressing from restaurant manager to training leader to Chief Operating Officer for KFC in Thailand and the U.S.Her mission to help elevate, support, and develop front-line leaders across the worldThe importance of organizations developing management training programs that emphasize leadership, decision-making, and team empowermentThe critical role of face-to-face training and mentorship for frontline leadersHow HR leaders can ensure frontline leaders' voices are heard, even when they are not in the room.Connecting with Monica:
Connect with Monica Rothgery on LinkedIn
Learn more about Monica and her work elevating front-line leaders
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How can you balance the three roles of being an HR leader?
What does it mean to be a servant HR leader?
My guest on this episode is Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO, Board Director, AAPI Champion, & Keynote Speaker
During our conversation Angela and I discuss:
How Angela transformed an experience early in her career into a lifelong leadership lesson.Why she believes the best HR leaders are technical experts, business focused and change agents.Her vision for "hyper-personalization" in employee experiences and how HR can practically implement this.Why she is passionate about paying it forward and helping others in their careers.Connecting with Angela:
Connect with Angela Cheng-Cimini on LinkedIn
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Are you flourishing at work, or could you be languishing?
What creates true wellbeing in the workplace?
My guest on this episode is Corey Keyes, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Emory University and Author, âLanguishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down.â
During our conversation Corey and I discuss:
How "languishing" represents a state between depression and flourishing, characterized by feelings of emptiness and emotional numbnessThe six domains of human excellence and their role as foundations for flourishingWhy actively engaging in the "Five Vitamins of Flourishing" is essential for mental wellbeingThe critical role of quality workplace relationships in preventing invisibility and promoting flourishingHow leaders can create conditions that support wellbeing and flourishing in the workplaceConnecting with Corey:
Learn more abut Corey Keyes and his book, Languishing
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How can your organizationâs purpose drive culture change?
In evolving your culture, how can you honor the past while embracing the future?
My guest on this episode is Stacey Hoin, CHRO of Guardian Life who discusses why your company's purpose should be your north star and how it drives success.
During our conversation Stacey and I discuss:
How Stacey's willingness to bet on herself shaped her career trajectoryWhy Guardian defined its purpose as "Inspiring Well-Being" and how it drives their successHow Guardian invests in their customers' and colleagues' mental health and well-beingHow Guardian evolved its purpose, values, and leadership behaviors to honor its past while embracing its futureWhy empathy and compassion are core success factors for their colleagues' behaviorConnecting with Stacey:
Connect with Stacey Hoin LinkedIn
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What does it mean to be an AI-powered organization?
How can AI help you to be a more strategic HR leader?
My guest on this episode is Prasad Setty, Lecturer, Stanford GSB, Advisor, Former VP at Google, People Ops and Workspace.
During our conversation Prasad and I discuss:
How people analytics has evolved over the years and whatâs nextWhat it really means to become an AI-powered organizationWhy you should view AI as your thought partner, not as your replacementReal life examples of how AI is helping HR to deliver more value to their organizationsWhy the future of HR will center on scaling human judgment, not replacing itConnecting with Prasad:
Connect with Prasad Setty LinkedIn
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How can OKRs increase transparency and drive performance?
What makes OKRs different than traditional goal setting?
My guests on this episode are Melissa Huntley, VP, Global Head of Talent Management, Visa & Aaron Monroe, Global Head Agile Center for Enablement, JPMorgan Chase & Co
During our conversation Melissa, Aaron, and I discuss:
What OKRs are and what makes them different than traditional goal setting processesHow OKRs increase transparency, collaboration, and agility in organizationsHow the quarterly goal setting in OKRs helps managers to be better people leadersWhy OKRs can work for organizations of all sizes and complexityHow performance management is integrated into the OKR processThe role that HR leaders can play in implementing OKR processes into an organizationConnecting with Melissa and Aaron:
Connect with Melissa Huntley LinkedIn
Connect with Aaron Monroe LinkedIn
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How do you make your company a great place to work year after year?
Why is investing in and developing people leaders essential to building a great culture?
My guests on this episode is Tim Richmond, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, AbbVie
During our conversation Tim and I discuss:
Why creating a strong organizational culture starts with the goal of being known as a great place to workHow AbbVie's innovative "Ways We Work" framework equally weights and rewards both performance and behavioral metricsHis advice to HR leaders on how to build trust and credibility with the business leaders they supportThe central role and importance of people leadership in driving business outcomesWhy he believes the future of HR demands equal focus on strategy, leadership development, and talent managementConnecting with Tim:
Connect with Tim Richmond on LinkedIn
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How can teams overcome collaboration overload?
Why are the three components of trust critical to building an effective team?
My guest on this episode is Rob Cross, Senior Vice President of Research at i4cp and Katheryn Brekken, Senior Research Analyst at i4cp
During our conversation Rob, Katheryn, and I discuss:
Why eight out of ten teams actually underperform due to collaborative dysfunctions.How common collaborative dysfunctions, such as misalignment and priority overload, hinder team performance, and what to do about it. How companies like Roche and Supercell are using innovative practices to dramatically improve team collaboration.How HR can play a pivotal role in supporting effective team collaboration across an organization. Why combining âprecision collaborationâ with a high-trust environment is critical to increase team effectiveness.Connecting with Rob and Katheryn:
Connect with Rob Cross on LinkedIn
Connect with Katheryn Brekken LinkedIn
Learn more about i4cp and team network effect
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