HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guests Steve Winkel VP, People and Culture at Inspira Marketing and Amy Leschke-Kahle of The Marcus Buckingham Company, an ADP Company to discuss what it takes to get your company on board with a strategy centered on the power of data, strengths, and attention.Episode Highlights[03:24] - What challenge was Inspira facing?[05:17] - We're you considering other solutions, what attracted you to TMBC?[06:27] - How does TMBC differentiate themselves to offer Solutions?[08:08] - Steve shares how focusing on things other than performance leads to an increase in it[09:27] - What did the conversation with the leadership team look like when seeking buy-in?[12:09] - A look at the StandOut assessment[14:59] - Three questions you can ask to build engagement[16:13] - What's been the feedback from the managers?[18:51] - Why success is not always what you can do now, it's what you can stop doing[21:41] - How Steve avoided the time, cost and headache of implementing a traditional HR system[23:05] - What's been the impact on your people in regards to engagement especially remote workers?[27:33] - How TMBC enabled insights that otherwise wouldn't have been available during this crisis[30:40] - How the access to these insights has changed how Inspira make business decisions[36:24] - Steve and Amy's paring advice for youSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by my guest Karoline Raets, Chief People Officer at Itiviti.Episode highlights[01:10] - What does the return to work look like at Itiviti?[05:28] - How are you staying up to date with COVID rules in each location?[07:19] - How are you aiding the return to work and what changes can employees expect?[09:27] - Karoline's unconventional journey into HR[13:10] - Converting back-office HR to a front-facing function[15:59] - How did the HR team react to your new role?[17:26] - How Karoline's vulnerability and supportive team led to her success[19:10] - Advice for others looking to start a role in HR[20:18] - Qualifications or experience: what's more important?[22:05] - How Karoline's focus changed with the acquisition[24:39] - Karoline's hopes for new and better systems from the acquisition[26:35] - How Karoline built the system she needed but not without challenges[30:28] - What was the personal impact of laying off employees early in your career?[36:06] - How did your previous experience in business help you in your role as a CHRO?[38:57] - HR Leaders Quick Fire Round[45:10] - Karoline's parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by my guest Emma Woodthorpe, SVP & CHRO at Mercury Systems.Episode highlights[02:27] - How change & transformation is at the heart of Mercury Systems DNA[05:45] - How are you managing culture integration?[09:09] - HR is often not included in due diligence[10:45] - No playbook for your people...[12:34] - The difference between formal and informal culture?[13:32] - What are some of the challenges in the early days of an acquisition?[14:41] - The importance of integration leaders[16:14] - Are surveys anonymous?[17:51] - How do you effectively measure change?[20:33] - A brief look at Mercury Systems leadership programs[22:43] - How are your leaders caring for their people[27:35] - How the return to office will not be work as we know itEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by my guest Gabrielle Botelho, HR Director, South America at CGG.Episode highlights[02:22] - Can you share the inspiration behind your well-being articles?[04;49] - How to implement a well being guide[14:09] - How to communicate and effectively engage employees remotely[17:09] - Why we must take care of ourselves and realise that we are vulnerable[19:09] - How to build culture remotely[22:36] - Why health & fitness initiatives won't work without the right mindset[23:53] - Connection is stronger now than it's ever been[26:02] - Why we may never return to the workplace fully[29:48] - Gabrielle's parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by my guest Mike Rude, SVP & CHRO at Option Care Health.Episode highlights[03:10] - Mike's passion for culture and transformation[05:15] - How do you define culture?[07:11] - Examples of cultural pain points[08:50] - Why you should try and align doing good with your companies purpose[13:08] - How to instil culture when remote on boarding[18:03] - How mental wellness will be a challenge for companies going forward[20:32] - What is the "5% Jerk Rule"?[34:50] - What skills had you picked up from other transformations that are helping during this crisis[39:51] - Mike's advice for other leaders going through this crisisEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by, my guest Barbie Winterbottom, Former Chief HR Officer and CEO at Talent Tribe.Episode highlights[05:37] - 5 Imperatives for HR Leaders to Tackle the Future of Work[06:46] - 1. Be a business leader first and a HR leader second[07:44] - 2. Agile and adaptive[08:13] - 3. Inform and influence[08:47] - 4. Find practical solutions: How HR tends to over complicate issues[09:27] - 5. Doing the above is not easy and it requires you to be courageous[10:33] - How do imperatives 4 & 5 link back to current events?[16:09] - Why companies need to ask their people “what can I do to support you?”[18:24] - Has COVID accelerated the future of work?[24:10] - Why it’s important to lead with trust during the crisis[32:54] - HR Leaders Quick Fire Round[40:53] - Barbie’s parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by, my guest Amy Leschke-Kahle, VP Performance Acceleration at The Marcus Buckingham Company, an ADP Company.Episode highlights[01:34] - How did you get started in talent acquisition?[02:35] - What inspired you to join TMBC?[04:58] - Why is engagement more important now than ever?[06:35] - What are you hearing from and how are you supporting Leaders through this crisis?[09:54] - What is the secret sauce to keeping teams engaged?[12:42] - Why it’s important to look at our people through a strengths lens[14:19] - A brief look at how the solution works[16:34] - How are you quantifying the work that you do with data?[21:15] - Why attention is the accelerant to engagement[24:29] - Examples of companies that have shifted their cultures[28:56] - How CHRO’s are raising the same challenges just faster[31:05] - Why we need to re-evaluate performance management[34:19] - How to align employee aspirations with company vision?[35:39] - Amy’ parting advice and thoughts for the futureEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by, Maya A. Bordeaux Senior Advisor at OrgShakers & Former CHRO and David Fairhurst, Founder of OrgShakers & Former Global Chief People Officer.Episode highlights[02:57] - 4 Pillars for employees returning to work[08:56] - What is the workforce cliff?[11:40] - Why organisations must look through the D&I lens when re-engaging the workforce[13:28] - David's thoughts on the potential of the ageing workforce[15:28] - The rise of job crafting[18:37] - Why David's reluctant to view this crisis as the new normal[23:14] - How the crisis has allowed the workforce to reassess their careers[26:02] - Advice for other leaders during these times[26:33] - 1. Leaders need to be prepared for constant transformation[27:06] - 2. Focus on "middle earth" when driving culture change[28:01] - 3. We need leaders that can lead today "and" the future[29:17] - To take care of your people and to continually transform; you need to care for yourself[30:32] - Why emotional intelligence is the key to better employee well-being[32:14] - How your performance system directly affects employee engagement[39:21] - Parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by, Andrew Kakabadse, Best selling author and Professor of Governance and Leadership at Henley Business School.Episode highlights[01:15] - Andrews research on leadership paralysis[04:01] - Only 18% of companies have a strategy[05:02] - Whats HR's role in all this? How can they help?[07:46] - If we know the issue's why isn't enough being done to fix it[09:51] - 100% of leaders know the solution, only 37% speak up[11:52] - It's during times of discomfort when leaders need to step up[13:12] - What are the 5Q's?[14:11] - 1. IQ (cognitive intelligence): a leader's ability to acquire deductive abilities and draw together contrasting strands of information;[15:58] - 2. EQ (emotional intelligence): a leader's ability to understand and manage both their own emotions and those of others[16:27] - 3. PQ (political intelligence): a leader's ability to navigate a way forward through diverse stakeholder agendas while ensuring continued engagement with critical players[17:13] - 4. RQ (resilience quotient): the capacity of a leader to emotionally sustain high performance under continued pressure and adversity[19:17] - 5. MQ (moral intelligence): a leader's ability to understand their own value system and draw on this to determine the moral boundaries of individuals, teams and the organisation[23:35] - Parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by, Michael Bungay Stanier, #1 thought leader on coaching, Author & Top-rated Leadership Keynote Speaker.Episode highlights[03:17] - Michael’s journey to this day[07:07] - How do we remain curious?[08:31] - Three reasons why your advice doesn't work[11:11] - Practical steps you can take to become a better leader[13:59] - Don't try to be coach-like with everyone, start small[15:48] - This isn't a rant against advice, still give advice but...[17:04] - Questions you can ask to give better advice[24:30] - What was the inspiration behind your latest book?[31:19] - Michael’s thoughts on how leaders are responding to this crisis[34:12] - Advice for managing remote meetings[38:20] - Parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.