HR Superstars

We're all figuring out what we want to be when we “grow up”. Katie Burke, HubSpot’s Chief People Officer, shares that sometimes in order for us to create a different future, we have to be willing to recreate what will get us there. In this episode, we discuss creating a culture that normalizes growth and development, and why listening is one of our greatest superpowers. Katie shares how to think about listening at scale and holding firm to core values in a large and diverse organization. Listen in for Katie’s hard-won wisdom from her tenure at Hubspot, a consistent Best Places to Work award winner. Join us as we discuss: [03:00] Embracing your failures [05:00] Handling feedback and staying current [11:00] Becoming a good listener [19:00] Balancing saying “no” with fostering a positive culture [24:00] Approaching conflict with empathy [29:30] Connecting with purpose at work [36:00] The future of HR [40:30] Navigating change over time For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in at 15Five.com/podcast. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. HR Superstars is presented by 15Five, holistic performance and engagement solutions for today's HR leaders. To win a pair of Sony noise-canceling headphones in June 2022 and access an extended 4-week trial of 15Five, visit 15five.com/trial-podcast. Signups for a trial must be completed by June 30th, and existing customers or those already in a buying cycle are not eligible. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community at community.15five.com! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

One of the most undervalued yet critical aspects inside modern organizations is the ability to effectively help people grow and develop. Sarah Haggard, CEO and Founder of Tribute, shares that mentorship programs are an easy and highly effective way to integrate growth and development into your company culture. In this episode, Sarah shares her journey as a first-time founder, some of the key moments of her own mentorship, and why she is so passionate about bringing modern mentorship to the world. As you listen, you’ll learn the power of this type of connection and how to get started with mentoring in a way that fits your daily life. Download Tribute's Definitive Guide to Modern Mentorship at tributementorship.com/ Join us as we discuss: [03:45] Defining modern mentorship [07:00] The role of HR in mentorship [10:30] Solving problems with relationships [15:00] The importance of community [17:30] The power of storytelling [22:00] Taking non-traditional paths [29:45] How to start finding mentors and mentees [32:00] Gaining wisdom through lived experiences For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in at 15Five.com/podcast. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. HR Superstars is presented by 15Five, holistic performance and engagement solutions for today's HR leaders. To win a pair of Sony noise-canceling headphones in June 2022 and access an extended 4-week trial of 15Five, visit 15five.com/trial-podcast. Signups for a trial must be completed by June 30th, and existing customers or those already in a buying cycle are not eligible. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community at community.15five.com! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

Creating an inclusive culture involves much more than trite phrases and modernizing policies. Cara Pelletier, Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at 15Five, shares how building an inclusive culture takes multiple building blocks. Some of those blocks are cultivating traits like humility, curiosity, and vulnerability. Others are very tactical, like using intentional language, incorporating neurodiversity, and embracing healthy conflict. Cara also explains how inclusive companies experience more than just safe working environments; they also see measurable returns on the investment they make in their people. We finish our conversation with a teaser for a DEIB course Cara created, which is part of 15Five's Transform offering. Part of that course, which deals with neurodiversity is detailed in this blog post. Join us as we discuss: [01:00] Embracing multiple perspectives [08:00] The business value of diversity, equity, and inclusion [09:30] Using inclusive language [12:00] Navigating the professional world as a woman with autism [25:00] Developing disability inclusion [38:00] Becoming a great leader and follower 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. HR Superstars is presented by 15Five, holistic performance and engagement solutions for today's HR leaders. To win a pair of Sony noise cancelling headphones in June 2022 and access an extended 4-week trial of 15Five, visit 15five.com/trial-podcast. Signups for a trial must be completed by June 30th, and existing customers or those already in a buying cycle are not eligible. 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.*

Burnout and inefficiency are some of the biggest challenges people leaders face today. Jennifer Christie, Chief People Officer at Bolt, shares how her team’s transition to four-day workweeks has unlocked efficiency and provides space for employees to pursue their passions outside of work. Join us as we discuss: [01:00] What inspired Bolt’s four-day workweek [06:30] Cultural changes as a result of the shift [14:00] Adjusting to a four-day workweek [28:00] Conscious.org, a movement by Bolt [36:30] The importance of trust in company 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. HR Superstars is presented by 15Five, holistic performance and engagement solutions for today's HR leaders. To learn more, visit 15Five.com. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

What does it take to be a great People Partner? Susanna Fisch, Lead of Stripe’s People Partners, is here to tell us. We dive into the best tactics for enabling teams, measuring your impact, and why managers are the linchpin of your organization. Join us as we discuss: [01:00] The role of People Partners [08:30] Leveraging leaders within your organization [15:00] What great People Partners and managers look like [21:00] Areas of people development managers should own [25:30] Measuring the impact of People Partners [28:30] The next evolution of People Partners 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. HR Superstars is presented by 15Five, holistic performance and engagement solutions for today's HR leaders. To learn more, visit 15Five.com. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

It’s no secret that life is hard. But we tend to make it harder than it needs to be. Chris Westfall, author, speaker, and business coach, has learned this the hard way and joins the show to share how to discover easier paths in all areas of life. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] Reframing your circumstances [09:30] Creating possibility at scale [16:00] Becoming a better coach [23:00] What causes stress and how to stop it 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. HR Superstars is presented by 15Five, holistic performance and engagement solutions for today's HR leaders. To learn more, visit 15Five.com. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

The days of handing your employees a 401k brochure and wishing them luck are gone. Modern employers need to support their people in making the best decisions about their finances. Will Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstar, shares why employers need to provide guidance to help their employees through the paradox of choice in personal finance. He also explains how financial wellness is about more than dollars and cents. It’s a foundation for emotional and mental wellbeing that allows employees to flourish. Join us as we discuss: - [05:30] Realistic expectations for financial wellness benefits - [07:30] The connection between financial wellness and mental health - [13:30] What a good financial benefit program looks like - [17:30] Employees’ and employers’ responsibilities in financial wellness - [20:00] Creative ways to support your employees’ financial wellness For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

Developing a compensation philosophy is no simple task, but it’s critical to your success. First Person’s CEO & Founder, Bryan Brenner, and SVP & Consultant, Paul Ashley, reveal the strategic power of getting compensation right and share their tips to help you get started. We also dive into HR trends Bryan and Paul have noticed, where total rewards fit in the HR hierarchy of needs, and how focus on mental health leads to a thriving organization. Join us as we discuss: - [01:00] Getting started with your compensation philosophy - [07:30] The HR hierarchy of needs and evolution of total rewards - [17:00] Prioritizing mental health - [30:00] Why a Chief People Officer should be your next hyper-growth hire 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. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

Karen Mangia, VP, Customer & Market Insights at Salesforce & WSJ Bestselling Author, is proof you don’t have to choose between advancing in a traditional career and building your personal brand. In fact, investing in yourself outside of your 9-5 is a win-win for employees and employers. The key to balancing it all? Living in alignment with your values. Karen joins the show to help you connect your people with their values in their day jobs and beyond to unlock their best, most fulfilling, work. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] Building your personal brand and career [09:30] Maintaining community in remote work [12:50] Connecting people with their purpose, passion, and path [19:30] Bridging the gap between employees and employers For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

How do you build a sense of community as a hybrid or fully remote organization? After multiple years of remote work, David Hassel and Shane Metcalf have learned a thing or two about creating a strong remote culture. David, CEO, and Shane, Chief People and Culture Officer at 15Five, share how they've cultivated a successful remote-first organization and managed to sustain its energy. Join us as we discuss: - [04:30] Practices for building healthy and successful remote cultures - [15:00] Listening to your people - [25:00] Holding energizing virtual events For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.