On this show you get to hear from truly stellar people leaders and how they think about running extraordinary companies and cultures. While Shane occasionally shares some of his ideas alongside them, we thought we’d switch things up a bit and give you a glimpse into how he thinks about the world of progressive HR, people operations, and doing business a little differently than it's ever been done before. In this episode, Shane shares his opinion on compensation philosophies and what it takes to retain top talent. You’ll learn: Compensation can’t be done in a vacuum; it requires collaboration Why comp programs aren’t just revenue opportunities, they are opportunities to retain and attract top talent How we're all partners in the business when it comes to accomplishing goals

What’s the People Leadership paradox? HR, the people tasked with driving outcomes via all the other individuals at the company, are often set up for failure. Employees are an organization’s largest expense and also the most important driver for achieving your goals. Shouldn’t companies be empowering HR to succeed? Helping employees thrive within the confines of a budget, performance standards, and compensation parameters is a paradox many people leaders face, and Julie Rogers joins the show to discuss performance in the context of the evolving employee engagement landscape. She also dives into challenges people leaders face, how to build trust between your people and organization, and best practices for developing lasting engagement. Join us as we discuss: [05:00] The evolution of employee engagement [08:00] Understanding the value of people data [10:30] Defining employee engagement [13:00] The paradox of people leadership [17:30] Acknowledging the two-way business relationship [21:00] Building employer-employee trust [28:00] Leading with clarity and kindness [32:00] Iterating on your people lifecycle [37:30] Why semantics matter [42:00] Setting expectations and communicating about perks For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Join us at Thrive 2022 with your fellow HR leaders and their teams for an unforgettable experience of community-building, learning, and inspiration! We’ll have some fascinating panels and key notes where you’ll learn how to drive action that fuels higher performance, create more engaged humans, and how to build an HR team that unlocks the potential of managers and is in alignment with executives. We’ll also be recording a special episode of the HR Superstars podcast, live at the event. Go to 15Five.com/Thrive to register and get special early bird pricing until September 23rd. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

On this show you get to hear from truly stellar people leaders and how they think about running extraordinary companies and cultures. While Shane occasionally shares some of his ideas alongside them, we thought we’d switch things up a bit and give you a glimpse into how he thinks about the world of progressive HR, people operations, and doing business a little differently than it's ever been done before. In this episode, Shane shares why he’s taking a sabbatical and why 15Five created a sabbatical program in the first place. You’ll learn: The power of making space to just be a human being How time off inspires innovation and creativity Why companies should think about giving employees time to be 

There are a lot of taboo topics these days. But some of the most moving experiences happen when we muster up the courage to talk about the things we aren’t supposed to talk about. Kathleen Ragelis, Head of People at Komodo Health, joins the show to share her experience with the power of vulnerable conversations and how they translate to business results. She also walks us through how to build an environment that balances high-performance with high-care. She shares three practices her team uses to stay in touch with the rest of their company, and the role of managers in cultivating healthy culture. Join us as we discuss: [13:00] The power of storytelling in navigating tough topics [20:30] How intentional conversations translate to business results [25:00] The role of managers in cultivating a high-performance and high-care culture[27:30] The importance of the ability to coach as a people partner[33:00] Helping people partners understand business context[38:00] Showing the outcomes your people team brings to the business[40:00] Staying curious and open to feedback[43:30] Fighting imposter syndrome For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Join us at Thrive 2022 with your fellow HR leaders and their teams for an unforgettable experience of community-building, learning, and inspiration! We’ll have some fascinating panels and key notes where you’ll learn how to drive action that fuels higher performance, create more engaged humans, and how to build an HR team that unlocks the potential of managers and is in alignment with executives. We’ll also be recording a special episode of the HR Superstars podcast, live at the event. Go to 15Five.com/Thrive to register and get special early bird pricing until September 23rd. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

On this show you get to hear from truly stellar people leaders and how they think about running extraordinary companies and cultures. While Shane occasionally shares some of his ideas alongside them, we thought we’d switch things up a bit and give you a glimpse into how he thinks about the world of progressive HR, people operations, and doing business a little differently than it's ever been done before. So here it is. Your first sneak peek into Shane's brain and his take on the power of believing. You’ll learn: How we shape other people at the same time they shape us The value of external championing, especially in the form of mentorship Why recognition gives you the push to give your gifts 

How many times have you taken a personality assessment only to forget all about it a few days later? Ann Herrmann-Nehdi, Chair of the Board and Chief Thought Leader at Herrmann, believes it’s time to make assessments usable on a daily basis. Hermann uses a proprietary Whole Brain® Thinking approach (not a personality assessment) to make it easy to build alignment, engagement, and agility across your organization.  Ann’s on a mission to help leaders and teams change their thinking and leverage each others’ strengths. She joins the show to discuss neurodiversity, retraining your brain, and becoming a human-centered leader. We dive into practical ways to take ownership of your mind and build a stronger team by understanding yourself and others more deeply. Join us as we discuss: [03:00] Defining cognitive diversity and neurodiversity [05:30] How the brain develops over time [09:00] How to change your brain [12:30] Becoming a human-centered leader [19:30] Beginning the journey of self-awareness [26:15] Using assessments effectively [35:30] The importance of recognizing our differences For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. The HR leaders who join our show share deep insights about keeping employees engaged and fostering high performance. 15Five’s Perform product gives people leaders the tools they need to help run strategic end-to-end performance management. It allows for unbiased performance measurement so you can make fair and accurate compensation decisions and ensure every employee is growing in their roles, their careers, and their lives. Head over to 15five.com/perform and try 15Five free for a couple of weeks or request a demo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

We’re about to launch our new season of HR Superstars in September, so we wanted to give you a sneak peek at which amazing guests you can expect to hear from. First, we kick off with brain science. Ann Herrmann-Nehdi, shares how Herrmann’s HBDI Brain Dominance Instrument assessment differs from personality assessments, using a proprietary Whole Brain Thinking approach to make it easy to build alignment, engagement, and agility across your organization. Next, Kathleen Ragelis, Head of People at Komodo Health, shares her experience with the power of vulnerable conversations and storytelling and how they translate to business results. And we’re really excited to share the interview with advisor and Chief People Officer, Julie Rogers. People leaders have a lot on their plate, and Julie and Shane talk about how unfortunate it is that despite all they do, people leaders are often set up for failure. Shane also catches up with Jon Greenawalt, who leads Transform, 15Five’s coaching and manager training solution. And finally, we wrap the season by talking to Christine Maxwell, Chief People Officer at Rippling, one of the most innovative HRIS companies around. You won’t want to miss this season of HR Superstars. For the entire episode, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

A people-first approach to work sounds great, but is it really a winning strategy? Diane Adams, Chief Culture and Talent Officer at Sprinklr, is here to say it is, and she has the numbers to prove it. In just over a year, her team reduced attrition by 44%, even in the midst of a hot labor market. She joins the show to share her perspective on work-life integration, the power of believing in people, and balancing authenticity with performance. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] The value of work-life flexibility [07:45] Why people-first work is a winning strategy [12:00] The power of believing in your people [17:30] Showing up authentically through loss [26:15] Balancing authenticity with achieving results[30:15] Managing performance and employee delight [40:30] Supporting your people’s dreams and strengths For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. The HR leaders who join our show share deep insights about keeping employees engaged and fostering high performance. 15Five’s Perform product gives people leaders the tools they need to help run strategic end-to-end performance management. It allows for unbiased performance measurement so you can make fair and accurate compensation decisions and ensure every employee is growing in their roles, their careers, and their lives. Head over to 15five.com/perform and try 15Five free for a couple of weeks or request a demo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

If you want to be a strategic HR leader, you need to master compensation. And then remaster it again and again. Andrea Morales, VP of People Rewards, Data, and Operations at Affirm, shares insights from her experience, as well as principles for creating a compensation strategy that accomplishes business goals and retains high performers. Buckle up for a great conversation that’s part therapy and part strategy. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] How collaboration with total rewards helps achieve business goals [04:00] Current employee expectations of compensation [09:00] Handling the emotional labor of HR [12:30] Collaborating with your executive team [17:30] How to design an effective compensation philosophy [21:00] Educating employees and creating transparency [30:00] The importance of understanding business context in total rewards For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website, 15Five.com/podcast. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. The HR leaders who join our show share deep insights about keeping employees engaged and fostering high performance. 15Five’s Perform product gives people leaders the tools they need to help run strategic end-to-end performance management. It allows for unbiased performance measurement so you can make fair and accurate compensation decisions and ensure every employee is growing in their roles, their careers, and their lives. Head over to 15five.com/perform and try 15Five free for a couple of weeks or request a demo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

Becoming a teammate with the rest of the leadership team is critical to building a successful HR function. Kate McKinnon, Head of HR at Playfly Sports, knows this firsthand and has developed strategies that allow her to serve her form a partnership with the C-Suite from day one at an organization. In this episode, Kate and Shane discuss what it looks like to partner with your people, find creativity in HR, and unify around a shared mission. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] Forming a partnership with your C-Suite [03:50] Making room for gray areas and creativity in HR [07:15] Balancing boundaries with servant leadership [12:30] Finding your dream job [20:00] Rallying around a shared mission [25:00] Uncovering organizational needs [29:00] The importance of C-level buy-in [31:30] Bringing connectivity to HR [34:00] The future of work culture For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. The HR leaders who join our show share deep insights about keeping employees engaged and fostering high performance. 15Five’s Perform product gives people leaders the tools they need to help run strategic end-to-end performance management. It allows for unbiased performance measurement so you can make fair and accurate compensation decisions and ensure every employee is growing in their roles, their careers, and their lives. Head over to 15five.com/perform and try 15Five free for a couple of weeks or request a demo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*