Inspiring the next generation of HR Leaders

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

What is the best way to motivate and drive individual performance?How can we redesign performance management to be more effective?My guest on this episode is Tami Rosen, Chief People Officer at PagayaDuring our conversation Tami and I discuss: Why she thinks of her career in four phases and why you should tooWhat she learned being the first Chief People Officer at three different companiesHow she has replaced performance management with a “continuous learning cycle” that focuses on learning from successes and failuresHow being open to receiving feedback can positively impacted your careerWhy she believes we have changed “where” we work, but not “how” we workConnecting with Tami Rosen:Connect with Tami Rosen on LinkedIn

Why do some leaders consistently outperform their peers? What is it that differentiates the most effective leaders from the rest? My guest on this episode is David Dodson, the author of “The Manager’s Handbook: The Five Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition” In addition to being an accomplished author, David is a faculty member at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, a successful serial entrepreneur, a board member of more than 40 companies, and an active investor in over 100 businesses. During our conversation David and I discuss: His research on the five must-have skills from people who get things doneWhy you should be hiring based on outcomes, not likabilityWhy he believes “Instant Performance Feedback” is so powerful and how to do itHow the most effective leaders find an additional 80 minutes a day without working longerWhy being good at seeking and taking advice is a competitive advantageHis advice to HR on how to improve the quality of leaders at your companyConnecting with David Dodson: Connect with David Dodson on LinkedIn or learn more on his website Read or buy: “The Manager’s Handbook: The Five Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition”

What does building people capability mean to you? Why is building people capability critical to the success of your organization?My guest on this episode is Mel Steinbach, Chief People Officer at MasterClassDuring our conversation Mel and I discuss: How she transitioned from an executive search leader to a Chief People OfficerWhat she learned working for multinational companies as well as fast growing start-upsWhy building people capability is so critical to the success of a businessWhy she believes LinkedIn has fundamentally impacted how people manage their careersWhy learning that is educational and entertaining is more engaging and impactfulConnecting with Mel Steinbach:Connect with Mel Steinbach on LinkedInLearn more about MasterClass

This week we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes as our listeners have almost doubled in the past few months. The “Best of 2022” episode features the don’t miss moments from eleven HR executives and thought leaders…So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode? Ken Keener, former CHRO turned Executive CoachHolly Tyson, Chief People Officer at Cushman & WakefieldMarc Effron, President of Talent Strategy GroupMolly Nagler, SVP & Chief Learning Officer, PepsiCoAngela Lane, VP Global Talent AbbVieAllen Church, former SVP Global Talent, PepsiCoSuzanne Myers, CHRO at ArcosaJim Shanley, The Shanley GroupJames Fripp, Chief Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Officer at Yum BrandsAnne Gotte, VP Global Talent, General MillsDr. Steven Hunt, Chief Work, Technology at SAP and author of Talent Tectonics

How can HR become more a decision science? Why are decision frameworks just as critical has having good data?My guests on this episode are Dr. John Boudreau & Pete RamstadDuring our conversation we discussed: The partnership that led to their classic book, “Beyond HR”Why HR needs to be a decision scienceWhy making good decisions requires having the right mental model for the situationWhy information is most valuable when it corrects decisions that if made would have been wrongWhy HR should be using data to measure the quality of decisions that our line managers are makingConnect with Dr. John Boudreau & Pete Ramstad:Connect with Dr. John Boudreau on LinkedInLearn more about Dr. John Boudreau and his websiteConnect with Pete Ramstad on LinkedIn

What characteristics separate the best HR leaders from the rest? My guest on this episode is Paige Ross, Global Head of Human Resources at BlackstoneDuring our conversation Paige and I discuss: The importance of a “key question” and the role it can play in assessing talent and potential Why she went against her mentors advice in making a big career decision and how it paid off Why she believes you make better hiring decisions when candidates interview with more people, not less Why she believes HR leaders need to balance courage and humility The promise she makes to the senior leaders that she supports

How do you know when a role is a wrong fit or a right fit for you?My guest on this episode is Andre’ Martin, Founder of Shift Space and author of “Wrong Fit, Right Fit - Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever”During our conversation Andre’ and I discuss: The three things that determine if a role is a right fit or a wrong fit Why we should be asking ourselves, does my current company appreciate who I am and how I work? Why you shouldn’t judge a company by it’s career page What he believes HR is getting wrong when it comes to the employee experience Why he believes a powerful career starts with understanding if you about the company, a craft, or a cause Connecting with Andre’ Marin:Connect with Andre’ Martin on LinkedInLearn more about Andre’ and his new book, “Wrong Fit, Right Fit”