Inspiring the next generation of HR Leaders

What is the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our organizations? My guest on this episode is Lybra Clemons, a C-Suite executive with experience leading talent, culture, and DEI initiatives across Fortune 500 companies and I go deep on the current state of DEI and how workplace expectations have shifted over the past few years. During our conversation Lybra and I discuss: Why she believes you should constantly be growing as a professional and in your career.The evolving role of the Chief People Officer and why many former Chief Diversity Officers are transitioning into this position.Her perspective on the current state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2024 and beyond. Why investing in talent and developing leaders will be crucial for organizations in the next five years.How shifts in workplace expectations are redefining how people view work, their purpose, and how they think about work-life balance Connecting with Lybra Clemons Connect with Lybra Clemons on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Why should you aspire to be a business person, not a business partner? How can having a leadership philosophy make you more effective HR leader? My guest on this episode is Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group, Fortune 100 CHRO, Author, & Board Member and I go deep on what really matters when it comes to developing HR leaders. During our conversation Ian and I discuss: Why the best HR leaders courageously push back against misguided ideas and advocate for the right ones, even if unpopularWhy the best HR leaders are clear on their leadership philosophyWhy being a great coach is all about the “art of the question”His recommendations for CHROs on how they can develop their next-gen HR talentHis advice for next-gen HR leaders on how they can invest in and develop themselves Connecting with Ian Ziskin Connect with Ian Ziskin on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

This is a very special episode in partnership with the Institute for Corporate Productivity, also known as i4cp where I had the opportunity to attend their annual “Next Practices Now Conference” in Scottsdale Arizona. Over three days, 500 HR leaders came to Scottsdale, where they were treated to over 25 different presentations and key notes by thought leaders and HR practitioners I was fortunate to be able sit down to interview seven of those amazing speakers and bring their insights to you. So who are those amazing speakers….: Prasad Setty, Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business & former VP, People Ops and Workspace, Google Charlene Li, Bestselling Author & Founder & CEO, Quantum Networks Group Diane Gherson, former IBM CHRO, Board member of Kraft Heinz, Centivo and TechWolf Monica Pool Knox, who is a 2x CHRO, HR Tech Advisor, Board Director Sal Falletta, Professor for Human Resource Leadership and Organizational Science, Drexel University and author of “Creepy Analytics: Avoid Crossing the Line and Establish Ethical HR Analytics for Smarter Workforce Decisions” Elliott Masie, Chair, MASIE Learning Foundation Kevin Oakes, CEO, i4cp Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

How have employee attitudes about work shifted since the pandemic? Why it is even more important than even that we build human-centric organizations? My guest on this episode is Kate Bravery, Mercer’s Global Talent Trends Author and Ilya Bonic, President of Mercer's Career Business and Head of Strategy During our conversation Kate, Ilya and I discuss: How to build a winning organization in what they are calling the “People Age”Why you should think of employees as contributors instead of workersHow AI will amplify our intelligence and increase our productivityWhy HR needs to lead the way on building an AI first culture and driving it’s adoptionExamples of three companies that are implementing different innovative skills-first initiatives Connecting with Kate Bravery & Ilya Bonic Connect with Kate Bravery on LinkedIn Connect with Ilya Bonic on LinkedIn Learn more about “Work Different: 10 Truths For Winning in the People Age” Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Why does it mean to be a built to last company, like Johnson and Johnson? How can you build a talent pipeline that produces a deep bench of leaders? My guest on this episode is Peter Fasolo, CHRO and Micheal Ehret, Head of Global Talent Management at Johnson & Johnson During our conversation Peter, Michael and I discuss: The power of J&J’s Credo and how it has served as the organization’s north star for over 135 years.How CHROs and Heads of Talent can partner to create value for their organizationsWhy talent leaders need to have a point of view on the top 100+ leaders in their organization.Why every HR professional needs to think about their job in terms of the outcomes they deliver.How J&J is personalizing career journeys and using skills as the foundation for their mentoring programs.How Generative AI and the digital transformation of work will impact every organization’s people strategies Connecting with Peter Fasolo & Michael Ehret Connect with Peter Fasolo on LinkedIn Connect with Michael Ehret on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

When it comes to Learning & Development, why are we so focused on new bright shiny objects? How can you improve the Return on Investment from L&D initiatives? My guest on this episode is Noah Rabinowitz, VP Talent Development at Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Brian Hackett, Founder, The Learning Forum During our conversation Noah, Brian and I discuss: Why L&D needs to stop being driven by trends and start being driven by common standardsHow HR leaders need to rethink the “value of time” when it comes to investing in learningWhy “skill surging” is an faster and better alternative to implementing a skills-based organizationWhy you should be refining, not reinventing your L&D governance modelNoah’s advice to next-gen L&D leaders who want to increase their influence and impact Connecting with Noah Rabinowitz and Brian Hackett Connect with Noah Rabinowitz on LinkedIn Connect with Brian Hackett on LinkedIn Learn more about the CLO LIFT and The Learning Forum Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

How can you master your mindset? Why should you embrace and lean into the mantra “Do it Afraid”? My guest on this episode is Sohee Jun, PhD, a premier leadership coach for successful women executives, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, leadership development expert and Amazon best-selling author During our conversation, Sohee and I discuss the following: What she learned from researching successful women in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’sWhy having the right mindset is so powerful in overcoming challenges and achieving successHow to build a “board of advocates” that will challenge and support you over the course of your careerWhy imposter syndrome impacts all of us and how to move past itWhat organizations can do to invest in and develop their female leadersHer advice for next-gen HR leaders who want to accelerate their career Connecting with Sohee: Sohee Jun, PhD on LinkedIn Sohee’s website Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

What does it take to create a championship culture? How can you create a compelling employee experience that drives engagement? My guest on this episode is Shaun Mayo, Chief People Officer, Arizona Cardinals Football Club During our conversation Shaun and I discuss: How he was “drafted” into an HR role early in his careerWhat it is like to be a Chief People Officer in the NFL?How the organization is working to instill a championship culture on and off the fieldHow they are redefining their values and what it means to be a CardinalHis advice for HR leaders who want to redefine their values and cultureWhy believes in creating a compelling employee experience is critical high performance and employee engagement Connecting with Shaun Mayo Connect with Shaun on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

What makes someone a powerful communicator? Why does every HR leader need to master the art of communication? My guest on this episode is Gabe Zichermann entrepreneur, public speaker, gamification expert, and author of “The A-HA! Method: Communicating Powerfully in a Time of Distraction” During our conversation Gabe and I discuss: How the power of effective communication skills can help your careerWhy more is not better when it comes to communicating powerfully and effectivelyWhy effective communication now requires a different skill set due to the daily distractions of technologyHow to create “AHA” moments in your presentationsHow gamification will help people develop the soft skills to be successful in the future of workWhy friendships at work can be a foundation for high performance and employee engagement Connecting with Gabe Zichermann Connect with Gabe on LinkedIn Learn more about Gabe’s speaking engagement, coaching, and books Learn more about The A-HA! Method

What skills will be essential in the new workplace? How can you and your organization adapt to the future of work? My guest on this episode is Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work Expert and Author of “Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace,” Executive Coach, and HR start-up Advisor, During our conversation Wagner and I discuss: Why he believes awareness, acceptance, and accountability are the keys to success in life and your careerWhat a personal success profile is and how it can help accelerate your careerWhat he calls the five D’s of the new workplace and why they matterWhy he believes we should move away from performance management and move towards “project assessments”His “disruptive” coaching model and how to apply it Connecting with Wagner DeNuzzo Connect with Wagner on LinkedIn Learn more about Wagner and Leading to Succeed.