Inspiring the next generation of HR Leaders

How do you build authentic relationships that lead to trust? Why is it more important to be effective, than right when it comes to equity and inclusion? My guest on this episode is James Fripp, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Yum! Brands During our conversation, James and I discuss the following: Why you should seek out mentors who are different, not similar to you How to build authentic relationships that lead to trust and a culture of belonging Why he is a business partner first and an equity and inclusion practitioner second His advice for how new Chief Equity and Inclusions Officers can make an impact in their first six months

How can you become a talent scout? How do you develop a point of view on how you identify and assess talent? My guest on this episode is Jim Shanley, The Shanley Group During our conversation, Jim and I discuss the following: The seven leaders who influenced his talent philosophy and his leadership style Why the best leaders are talent scouts and how to become one The “five question test” he uses to make a hiring decision…and why it works every time How to go farther and faster in your HR career

How do you learn to become more resilient? What is the right and wrong way to think about setbacks in your career? My guest on this episode is Suzanne Myers, CHRO at Arcosa During our conversation, Suzanne and I discuss the following: How being a talent acquisition leader prepared her to become a CHRO Why your employer value propositions should have three layers How to be resilient and overcome career setbacks Why communication skills are the foundation for career success

Why is defining potential so difficult to do? What are the three types of potential and when should you use them? My guest on this episode is Allan Church, PhD, former SVP, Global Talent Management for PepsiCo. During our conversation, Allan and I discuss the following: Why the job you think is the “worst” might actually be the “best” for you The three types of potential: why they matter and when to use them PepsiCo’s GREAT5 leadership model and how it applies at different stages of your career Why communicating potential ratings will increase, not decrease employee engagement Books & Resources Discussed: The High Potential's Advantage: Get Noticed, Impress Your Bosses, and Become a Top Leader by Jay Conger & Allan Church Think Outside the 9 Box by Allan Church, PhD Connecting with Allan: Allan Church, PhD on LinkedIn

How can taking initiative accelerate your career? Why is experimenting the key to learning? My guest on this episode is Humera Malik Shahid During our conversation, Humera and I discuss the following: Why you should follow your passion and not be afraid to take risks How to land your dream job in the tech Why you should evaluate your personal and professional goals every year Her advice for aspiring Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officers

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