People Strategy Forum
Sam Reeve & Char Miller & Sumit Singla
Every great leader inspires, motivates and rewards their people for performance. Welcome to the People Strategy Forum podcast, a show that guides leaders to elevate the workforce. People are at the heart of successful organizations. Team members’ well-being and career development are essential. This show discusses practical and effective leadership strategies for top executives, senior professionals, and talent managers. Aligning employer and employee objectives is a must. Every team member needs to feel fulfilled and satisfied in order to be fully productive and accountable. This show helps leaders create an engaged workforce that is happily accomplishing daily responsibilities and committed to the organization’s future success. Episodes focus on innovative and integrated talent management tools, including employee recognition, compensation, and development, as well as strategies for building a healthy workplace culture and improving the workforce experience. On a deeper level, the podcast centers around attracting, growing and retaining top talent. It addresses employee motivation, communication, performance, productivity and the genuine human connections that are essential for every successful organization. Each team member brings their own unique strengths, talents, interests, and passions. By touching on these personal areas, leaders create an environment where employees perform at their best. Sam Reeve, Howard Nizewitz, and Sumit Singla host the podcast. Sam has 20-years of diverse compensation experience at leading firms. His time at Barclays, BlackRock, and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) allowed him to see companies evolve from the startup phase to rapidly growing to mature organizations Sumit has over 15 years of talent management practice across different sectors. His expertise in organizational framework, design thinking, performance management, and business storytelling is unparalleled. He is a favorite speaker at talent management conferences and events across the country. With these three forward-thinking, passionate people professionals at the helm of the podcast, talent-centric organizations can find relevant and helpful advice. Special guest co-hosts thought-leaders impart essential tips for making every workplace inspiring and rewarding. Beyond theoretical ideas, these experts share experiences as business leaders that shed light on overcoming challenges and celebrating wins. Even with generous budgets and advanced tools, having the right team in place is crucial to achieving goals and succeeding. By putting effective programs in place, leaders can expect deeper connections that result in healthy working relationships that spell success across the organization. Join Sam Reeve, Howard Nizewitz, and Sumit Singla on the People Strategy Forum podcast and learn the keys to elevating the workforce.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 40min
Shawn Lesser - Mental Health In The Workplace
Leaders are often left behind when it comes to discussions about mental health in the workplace. But there is no shortage of stories and anecdotes of leaders simply breaking down and crumbling because of internal and external pressures. We hear one such story in this episode with Shawn Lesser, who shares how his personal mental health journey led him to become a trailblazer in mental health advocacy. Shawn is the founder of The Real Mental Health Foundation, an initiative that uses the power of conversation and community to promote mental health and wellness. Join in and learn more about Shawn’s compelling story and his equally compelling advocacy.
Jan 22, 2024 • 43min
Tom Marino and Adam Hurd - Transitioning From A Practitioner To Leader
The best practitioner is not always a great leader because some simply don't have what it takes. That's what we will dive into this episode today! Tom Marino, a distinguished executive, and Adam Hurd, the Vice Chairman of the New York Advisory Group, share their insights about transitioning from a practitioner to a leader. They discussed the different aspects a great leader should have and the job of a leader to be successful in that position. Adam explains how women's empowerment diversified ideas, which allowed everyone to be innovative. They also introduce their book, The Atomic Game Changer: Unlock the 9 Life-Changing Principles for Unparalleled Success and Fulfillment. Tune in to this game-changing episode and aim for unparalleled success and fulfillment with Tom and Adam.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Jan 13, 2024 • 45min
Claire Chandler - Growth On Purpose: How To Expand Your Business Without Losing Your Best Talent
True growth isn't about expanding numbers; it's nurturing a culture that values and retains its top talent. In this episode, talent expert Claire Chandler talks about real business growth that involves retaining your best talent. She discusses the often-overlooked yet critical link between organizational growth and talent retention. Claire explains the four main pillars necessary for a successful corporate culture: hiring the right people, keeping top performers, building trust, and sharing core values. Tune in now and learn how to foster business growth without sacrificing your most valuable asset—your talented workforce.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Jan 11, 2024 • 44min
Why Purpose-Driven Leadership Is Essential In An Uncertain Future With Holly Woods
As the future of business continues to evolve due to various digital innovations, leaders must know how to cope with such rapid changes to keep their teams efficient and intact. In this episode, the People Strategy Forum welcomes the CEO and Founder of Emergence Institute, Holly Woods, who talks about the power of purpose-driven leadership. She explains how to navigate your team toward an uncertain future by teaching them to appreciate their strengths, embrace their authentic selves, and find out the best way to collaborate for every possible scenario. Holly also discusses how to be a champion for change and speak the truth while artificial intelligence and other technological evolutions dictate the rules of the game.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Dec 21, 2023 • 40min
Understanding Answer Intelligence (AQ) With Dr. Brian Glibkowski
Business meetings are often spent on asking questions but not coming up with the right answers, leading to an endless spiral of problems and wasted time. Dr. Brian Glibkowski aims to address this through a concept he calls Answer Intelligence. Joining the People Strategy Forum hosts, he breaks down how AQ can give you greater influence, start intentional conversations, and improve a team’s brainstorming process. Brian also presents the software they have developed that goes along with the AQ philosophy, combining communication and technology into one efficient tool.
Dec 10, 2023 • 46min
Philipp Schuch - Job Descriptions, Competencies, And Technical Skills: How Generative AI Is Transforming The Gradar Solution
Artificial intelligence has the potential to change the way we create job descriptions and manage talent. gradar, an innovative AI platform, takes center stage as it dynamically adapts job responsibilities based on user responses to evaluation questions. The conversation explores the critical link between well-crafted job descriptions and motivating work environments, emphasizing the impact on employee satisfaction, performance, and retention. From navigating the complexities of job evolution to streamlining the integration of competencies with the Team Management Profile, this conversation with founder Philipp Schuch sheds light on how gradar is not just a tool but a catalyst for creating work that people genuinely love. Join in as we discuss the changing landscape of the workforce, the need for transparent and authentic conversations around job expectations, and the evolving role of technology in enhancing the human experience at work. Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or someone passionate about the intersection of technology and human resources, this podcast provides valuable insights into leveraging AI to redefine job descriptions and reshape the future of work.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Nov 27, 2023 • 42min
Give & Get: Standing Out in Your Industry "and not" Who to make an employer stand out with Bryan
.Creating a distinctive workplace where everyone can thrive professionally and discover their purpose is what every employer brand must strive to achieve. The roadmap on doing such a noble goal is presented by the Founder and CEO of PH.Creative, Bryan Adams. Speaking to the People Strategy Forum, he talks about his Give and Get Approach, which could help employer brands go beyond traditional methods and bring out the best in everyone. He explains the three aspects of building a healthy workplace culture and the three layers of an effective employer brand strategy. Bryan also reveals why environmental responsibility is essential in building an authentic brand and how artificial intelligence impacts the employer brand spaceLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Nov 17, 2023 • 42min
Resilient At Every Age: Beating Ageism And Promoting Resilience In A Multigenerational Workforce With Mary Jane Roy
One of the most uncomfortable realities in today’s world of work is that ageism and age discrimination in the workplace still exist. We are deep into the 21st century and companies are still hesitant to hire older individuals and quick to lay them off in disproportionate rates. Today’s guest argues that these companies are missing out on the research-backed benefits of having a multigenerational workforce. Mary Jane Roy is an expert on personal resilience and an advocate for workplace inclusion. In this episode, she debunks the popular image of older individuals in the workplace that portrays them as slower and less resilient. Mary Jane shares some of the science behind resilience that shows it can be built at whatever age and life stage. Tune in and learn how companies stand to gain by leveraging the unique contributions of older individuals in a multigenerational workplace paradigm.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Nov 4, 2023 • 47min
Transitioning From Wellness Programs To A Full-Blown Well-being Culture With Andreea Pap
When you can show up as your best self to work, everything else becomes so much better. You become happier, more engaged, and more productive. But this is only the case if you have the work environment that allows you this in the first place. In this episode, we say goodbye to those mere wellness programs and transition to a full-blown culture of well-being with our amazing guest. Andreea Pap is a positive psychology practitioner and Founder of the Happiness Digger, where she empowers teams to create and spread happiness at work and at home. Today, she shows us how we can start planning on the wellness side and let it seep into our culture. From fostering engagement and that sense of belonging to navigating the remote set-up and today’s technology that adds an extra layer of challenge to building a culture, Andreea dives deep into them all. Plus, she shares some great tools and workshops you can take advantage of. Tune in to this conversation and discover the real game-changer for your organization’s culture. Let Andreea guide you toward a well-being culture where your teams are happy and at their best.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Nov 3, 2023 • 48min
The Future Of Employee Listening Strategies With Crystal Robertson And Lee Stroud Of Newmeasures
Employee listening used to be your annual, maybe every other year, satisfaction survey. It was a check-the-box initiative. Are people happy? Do they like their compenben? It was an antiquated process that took a lot of effort and time, and that went mostly unused. But a lot of that is starting to change. In this episode, we are joined by Crystal Robertson and Lee Stroud of Newmeasures, who are knee-deep in developing a new framework for employee listening that may shape the way we do it moving forward. Tune in and get to know what’s in store for employees as employers start to see the benefits of genuine employee listening!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
