HR Superstars

What are your people passionate about? Are they engaging those passions in their jobs today? Unfortunately, most managers don’t know because they don’t have regular 1-on-1s with their people. But Bonnie Curtis is here to change that. She recently completed research on frontline managers and their relationships with their bosses. The findings are painfully obvious: as leaders, we need to ensure the basics are happening in our companies but we’re dropping the ball far too often. From career conversations to translating company goals into clear plans for teams, people on the frontlines aren’t getting the support they need to succeed. Bonnie joins the show to remind us of the basics we’re neglecting, share how we can support frontline managers, and encourage self-leadership. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] Supporting frontline managers [07:00] Creating opportunities for engagement [11:00] Operationalizing role clarity [15:00] Developing self-leadership [21:30] Becoming a transformational manager [26:00] Practicing empathy as a leader [30:45] Forging a win-win dynamic [33:30] Partnering with frontline managers 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. 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.*

Whether we’re being picky eaters as kids refusing to eat our broccoli, or as grown-up employees pushing back on back-to-office rules, as humans, we resist mandates. That’s why, rather than taking a top-down authoritarian approach, Karen Mangia, VP of Customer and Market Insights at Salesforce and author of Success From Anywhere, encourages us to lead by finding shared values. Karen joined Shane for this live podcast recording at Thrive, our annual gathering of HR leaders that recently took place in Austin, Texas. Listen to hear them discuss leading by values, creating meaning at work, and how to make your company a community where people find belonging. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] Gathering with a purpose [06:15] Aligning organizational and personal values [09:00] Learning what matters to your people [14:00] Differentiating between authentic needs and entitlement [19:00] Getting unstuck and discovering possibilities [22:00] Coaching vs. managing [24:30] Finding more ways to win [28:00] Allowing people to be honest about what they want and need [32:30] Moving from tolerance to consciousness [34:45] Developing companies into communities 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. 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.*

Christine Maxwell, VP of People at Rippling, knows a thing or two about growth, as her organization has grown from 200 to 1600 in less than two years. She joins the show to share how she helps set her people up for success when they first join the team and beyond. She emphasizes the importance of intentional onboarding, using cultural rituals to reinforce company values, and humanizing executive leadership. Christine shares practices you can incorporate to cultivate strong leaders, communicate clearly, and preserve your cultural “secret sauce” even as you grow. Join us as we discuss: [03:30] The neurobiology of belonging [06:30] Providing significant opportunities for your team [09:30] Empowering an influx of employees to be successful [14:30] Making new hires feel cared for with thoughtful onboarding [19:00] Practices for building great managers [22:30] Reinforcing culture with company rituals [27:00] The critical role CEOs play in setting cultural tone [34:00] The impact of communicating business priorities effectively 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.*

Being a manager today is like taking a master class in self-development. More than any external practice, your own self-awareness and emotional intelligence are key to both your individual success and your organization’s success. When we intentionally grow in these areas, work can be a win-win paradigm where we bring our best selves to work and invite others to do the same. This all sounds great, right? But how do we actually make it happen? Jon Greenawalt, SVP of Customer Transformation at 15Five, shares how tech is making coaching more accessible, and how it can bring about lasting change. In this episode, Jon dives into the core competencies of a modern leader, how to create learning programs that work, and how to show the return on your investment in personal development. Join us as we discuss: [08:00] Continuous education and training [10:00] Integrating learning and development with HR [14:30] Translating ideas to action through software [16:30] Turning survey data into an actionable strategy [23:00] Where the ed tech industry is going [27:00] Measuring learning outcomes [30:00] What healthy psychological safety looks like [36:00] Why strengths-based development works [38:30] The importance of self-awareness as a leader 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 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.*