Inspiring the next generation of HR Leaders

How can you shift your leaders mindset from employee engagement to employee experience?My guest on this episode is with Seb Girard, SVP, Chief People Officer at CommonSpirit Health CO/KS/UT Division.During our conversation Seb and I discuss: How he made a mid career transition from operations to HRThe workforce trends that are impacting healthcare organizations Why he believes that increasing productivity through technology is an imperative in the healthcare industryWhy asking “how does this make someone feel” is the key to creating great employee experiencesHow talent acquisition drives the employee experience and can increase retentionConnecting with Seb: Connect with Seb Girard on LinkedIn

Are you clear on your purpose? How can you align your career with your values, passion, and purpose? My guest on this episode is with Dean Carter, Chief People and Purpose Officer, Guild During our conversation Dean and I discuss: How he found his passion and purpose to be an HR leaderWhat he learned about leadership, culture and a purpose during his time as Patagonia’s Global Head of People, Culture, and Shared Services?Why he believes you should identify what makes your culture unique and go after it in a big wayWhy did he add “Purpose” to his Chief People Officer title at Guild?How he used “first design principles” to redesign the roles with his HR organization at GuildWhy he launched a community for CHRO’s called “CHRO Compass”His advice for CHROs who aspire to be on an organization’s board of directorsConnecting with Dean: Connect with Dean Carter on LinkedIn Learn more about Guild’s CHRO Compass

How can HR foster a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging?What common myths or beliefs are holding us back from transforming our workplaces? My guest on this episode is with Mita Mallick, Chief Diversity Officer, Top LinkedIn voice, Podcast Host, & Author of “Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace”During our conversation Mita and I discuss: Why she felt early in her career that she was chasing inclusionWhy organizations must work to debunk 13 common myths about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingHow to engage and respond to a leader who says, “I am all for diverse talent as long as they are good”Why she believes the best way to change the stereotypes in our heads is to expand our social circlesWhy we should be reimagining the role and impact that Chief Diversity Officers can have on an organizationThe questions a Chief Diversity Officer should ask the CEO before accepting a job offerConnecting with Mita: Connect with Mita Mallick on LinkedInLearn more about “Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace”

What makes someone a great “on the spot” communicator?How can using simple communications structures make you more persuasive, clear, and compellingMy guest on this episode is with Matt Abrahams, a Stanford lecturer on strategic communications, host of the popular “Think Fast, Talk Smart” podcast, and author of his latest book, “Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot”During our conversation Matt and I discuss: Why he believes learning spontaneous communication is like playing a team sportWhy you should strive for mediocrity not perfection in your communicationsHis two-step approach to overcoming your anxiety when you are asked to speakHow to structure your spontaneous communications so they are clear, concise, and compelling.Why he views feedback as an invitation to problem solveHow to give better feedback using his four I’s feedback model Connecting with Matt: Connect with Matt Abrahams on LinkedInLearn more about “Think Faster, Talk Smarter” and all of Matt’s work here

Why is it important for HR leaders to have an area of expertise? How can leading with expertise increase your impact and accelerate your career?My guest on this episode is with Cary Friedman, Global Head of Human Resources at Jefferies.During our conversation Cary and I discuss: How developing his expertise in executive coaching accelerated his careerWhat he learned from being part of the team that established the Pine Street Leadership Group at Goldman SachsHis key learnings as he transitioned into a CHRO role at JefferiesHis advice for early career HR professionals on how to be a success and stand out from the crowdWhy he believes organizations must invest in developing their people’s skills for the future

What is fact and what is fiction when it comes to generational differences?How do generational differences impact how we communicate and collaborate? My guest on this episode is Jean Twenge, Professor San Diego State University and author of Generations The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents and What they Mean for America’s Future.During our conversation Jean and I discuss: Why technology changes over time are the biggest driver of generational differencesWhat makes Gen Z different from other generations and what they want out of workWhy today’s young adults are taking longer than ever before to achieve adult milestonesHow millennials entering the C-Suite are changing our organizations and how we workWhy Gen Z values mental health and will expect organizations to value this as wellConnecting with Jean: Connect with Jean Twenge on LinkedInLearn more about Jean’s work and researchLearn more about Generations The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents and What they Mean for America’s Future.

Why is so important that your organization has a “Fair Pay” model?How can HR leaders lean into compensation design and execution?My guest on this episode is David Buckmaster, Total Rewards leader and author of “Fair Pay: How to Get a Raise, Close the Wage Gap, and Build Stronger Businesses”During our conversation David and I discuss: Why he wishes more HR leaders would question if their current bonus plan is worth itWhy he believes that the more transparent a company is about pay, the more formulaic their pay model tends to becomeThe four elements of his “Fair Pay” model and how you can apply it in your organizationHis tips for negotiating a pay increase or a new job offerWhy he believes it is not a good idea to share your salary expectations with a recruiterConnecting with David: Connect with David Buckmaster on LinkedInLearn more about “Fair Pay: How to Get a Raise, Close the Wage Gap, and Build Stronger Businesses”

How does clarity create capacity in an organization?Why is the future of work about culture and connection, not policies and programs?My guest on this episode is Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work expert, executive coach, and HR start-up advisorDuring our conversation Wagner and I discuss: Why he believes the future of work is about culture and connection, not programs and policiesWhy he believes HR is becoming more of a business driver and less of a support functionHis perspective on the promise and challenge of becoming a skills based organizationWhy organizations need to invest in the leadership skills of their early career talentWhy teams, not individuals are the new unit of value creation for organizationsConnecting with Wagner: Connect with Wagner Denuzzo on LinkedIn

What do business leaders expect from their HR business partners? What four competencies do all successful leaders have in common?My guest on this episode is Jay Parker, Founder and CEO of Mentorforce and former President Dell, Personal Computing GroupDuring our conversation Jay and I discuss: What he learned from time as a senior executive at Dell and Lenovo The four competencies that all successful leaders have in common Why he started Mentorforce and his vision to rethink leadership development What he believes business leaders expect and want from their HR Business Partners Connecting with Jay or Mentorforce:Connect with Jay Parker on LinkedInLearn more about Mentorforce

How has career development changed over the years? What really matters when it comes to retaining and engaging your team?My guest on this episode is Bev Kaye, best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Bev K & Company.During our conversation Bev and I discuss: The research that led to her classic book, “Up is Not the Only Way”Why she believes career development is the integrating force for all HR processesWhy growing in your current role is underrated and often overlookedWhy each of us should have six growth orientated career goalsWhy asking “what can I do to keep you” is the most powerful tool a manager has to retain their peopleConnecting with Bev Kaye:Connect with Bev Kaye on LinkedInLearn more about Bev K and Company