“What Works: Developing HR Leaders” with Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group, a Human Capital Coaching and Consulting Firm and a Former, Fortune 100 CHRO, Author, & Board Member.
Apr 23, 2024
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Ian Ziskin, former Fortune 100 CHRO, shares insights on developing HR leaders. He discusses the importance of pushing back against misguided ideas, having a clear leadership philosophy, and the art of coaching. Ziskin offers advice for CHROs on developing next-gen HR talent and self-investment for HR leaders.
Having a personal leadership philosophy enhances credibility and effectiveness in helping others succeed.
CHROs need to focus on multidisciplinary challenges, collaboration, technology, and business outcomes for success.
Great coaching involves asking insightful questions, balancing truth with feedback styles, and fostering trust through inclusion.
Deep dives
Importance of Developing a Personal Leadership Philosophy
Understanding oneself as a leader, defining what one wants to be known for, and bridging the gap between aspirations and perceptions by others is crucial. Having a personal leadership philosophy that is openly shared enhances credibility and effectiveness in helping others succeed.
Evolving Role of CHROs in the Past 10 Years
CHROs now face multidisciplinary, complex challenges requiring collaboration across functions and proficiency in technology and data analytics. The need for faster, more agile approaches underscores the shift towards a strategic, externally savvy focus.
Key Traits of Successful HR Leaders
Courage, the ability to push back on misguided ideas, advocate for the right ones, and prioritize doing the job over keeping it are common traits. Developing robust business acumen and focusing on business outcomes are also critical for success.
Effective HR Coaching and Advice
Great coaching entails primarily asking insightful questions to stimulate introspection in individuals. Balancing truth with timing, context, and the preferred receiving style of feedback ensures impactful communication. Engaging team members in the coaching process fosters trust and inclusion.
Strategic HR Team Development and Individual Growth
Investing in pivotal talent rather than uniformly spreading resources enhances team capabilities. Empowering HR professionals to understand external business environments equips them to align people strategies with business goals. Encouraging personal curiosity and continuous learning outside the immediate work environment is vital for individual growth.
Future of HR: Reimagine, Reposition, Reinvent
Remaining relevant in the changing workforce landscape requires HR to reimagine its role, reposition its practices, and reinvent its capabilities. Adapting to emerging trends and evolving workforce dynamics is essential to staying impactful and essential within organizations.
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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 about the “art of the question”
His recommendations for CHROs on how they can develop their next-gen HR talent
His advice for next-gen HR leaders on how they can invest in and develop themselves