Inspiring the next generation of HR Leaders

What is your reputation and how it is impacting your career? How can you be a positive networker, especially early in your career? My guest on this episode is Angela Lane, VP Global Talent, AbbVie During our conversation, Angela and I discuss the following: What Angela learned pivoting from a generalist into a specialist role Angela’s Career Edge model and how to leverage it for success How to manage your reputation to achieve your career goals How to network when you are early in your career How to give feedback and why it is an important skill for HR professionals Books & Resources Discussed: The Edge You Need - Angela Lane and Sergey Gorbatov’s excellent website that will help you get an edge in your career, performance, and culture The Ten Behaviors of the “Positive Networker”

Why are your skills and experiences more important than your college degree? How is technology transforming the future of learning? My guest on this episode is Molly Nagler, Chief Learning Officer, PepsiCo. During our conversation, Molly and I discuss the following: Molly’s non-traditional career path from copy editor to Chief Learning Officer How technology is transforming learning and development functions Why Chief Learning Officers of the future will be both anthropologists and technologists Molly’s advice on how to make a successful career pivot outside of your industry Why skills and projects, not pedigree or roles will define the future of HR

What differentiates the best HR leaders from the rest? Why it isn’t enough to “know the business, you must love the business My guest on this episode is Marc Effron, President, Talent Strategy Group. During our conversation, Marc and I discuss the following: Marc’s career journey and what led him to co-author One Page Talent Management The unforgettable advice that Marshall Goldsmith gave to Marc The one question that will help advance your career What differentiates the best HR leaders from the rest Books & Resources Discussed: 7 Rules of Power: Surprising--But True--Advice on How to Get Things Done and Advance Your Career by Jeffrey Pfeffer 8 Steps to High Performance: Focus On What You Can Change (Ignore the Rest) by Marc Effron One Page Talent Management: Eliminating Complexity, Adding Value by Marc Effron & Miriam Ort Talent Management Institute Talent Quarterly Connecting with Marc: Marc Effron on LinkedIn Talent Strategy Group

Why is it important that we speak truth to power? How can you redesign your current role to super charge your career? My guest on this episode is Holly Tyson, Chief People Officer at Cushman & Wakefield. During our conversation, Holly and I discuss the following How and when you should speak truth to power Holly’s advice for aspiring Chief People Officers How to redesign your current role and why it will accelerate your career growth Why you need many mentors throughout your career

Why is being intellectually curious so important to your career success? How can you identify, analyze and solve business problems like a consultant? My guest on this episode is Aaron Sorensen, Partner and Chief Behavioral Scientist at Lotis Blue Consulting. During our conversation, Aaron and I discuss the following The skills and capabilities required to be a successful consultant The most common misconceptions about being a consultant How to improve your critical thinking skills Why the next generation of HR pro’s must be digital natives to stay relevant Aaron’s Book Recommendations: Understanding Michael Porter: The Essential Guide to Competition and Strategy by Joan Magretta The Minto Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing, Thinking, & Problem Solving by Barbara Minto Connecting with Aaron: Aaron Sorensen on LinkedIn Lotis Blue Consulting

Why do some HR leaders have more influence and impact than others? How do you develop the skills and mindset to be a trusted advisor? My guest on this episode is former NiSource, CHRO turned Executive Coach, Ken Keener. During our conversation, Ken and I discuss the following: How he got his start in HR The importance of HR leading, not managing change The steps he took to prepare and become an executive coach. Ken’s Book Recommendations: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni One Page Talent Management by Marc Effron & Miriam Out Performance Coaching by Dana Gaines Robinson & James C Robinson What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith Connecting with Ken: Ken Keener on LinkedIn Keener Advisors