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 unpopular Why the best HR leaders are clear on their leadership philosophy Why being a great coach is all ..read more

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 &a ..read more

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 workers How AI will amplify our intelligence and increase our productivity Why HR needs to lead the way on ..read more

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 standards How HR leaders need to rethink the “value of time” when it comes to investing in learning Why “skill surging” is an faster and better alternativ ..read more

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’s Why having the right mindset is so powerful in overcoming challenges and achieving success How to build a “board of advocates ..read more

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 career What 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 field How they are redefining their values and what it means to be a Cardinal His advice for HR leaders who want to redefine their values ..read more

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 career Why more is not better when it comes to communicating powerfully and effectively Why effective communication now requires a different skill set due to the daily distractions of technology How ..read more

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 career What a personal success profile is and how it can help accelerate your career What he calls the five D’s of the new workplace and why they matter Wh ..read more

How can you align your personal purpose with your values?  Why is “putting people first” not only the right thing to do, but also a great business strategy? My guest on this episode is Sara Kelly, Chief Partner Officer, Starbucks During our conversation Sara and I discuss: How her “personal purpose”has served as her north star throughout her career Why she believes that putting people first is critical to business success Why she believes you should be open to new opportunities and the power of saying “yes.” How Starbucks co-created their new values with input from their partners Her adv ..read more

What does it mean to be a coachable leader? How can being a coachable leader future-proof your career?  My guest on this episode is Kevin Wilde During our conversation Kevin and I discuss: Why believes that “leaders teaching leaders” is critical to successful leadership development programs Why coachable leaders have a different mindset than less coachable leaders Why being coachable decreases as we age and advance in our careers How to overcome the seven faulty assumptions that low coachable leaders make  How Kevin’s “two question” technique helps leaders seek out feedback How to s ..read more