How can HR advocate and support their front-line leaders? Why is it a smart investment to develop your front-line leaders and team members?My guest on this episode is Monica Rothgery, Friend of the Frontline Leader, Speaker and Author of “Lessons from the Drive-Thru.”During our conversation Monica and I discuss: Monica's unique career journey at Yum Brands, progressing from restaurant manager to training leader to Chief Operating Officer for KFC in Thailand and the U.S.Her mission to help elevate, support, and develop front-line leaders across the worldThe importance of organizations developing management training programs that emphasize leadership, decision-making, and team empowermentThe critical role of face-to-face training and mentorship for frontline leadersHow HR leaders can ensure frontline leaders' voices are heard, even when they are not in the room. Connecting with Monica: Connect with Monica Rothgery on LinkedInLearn more about Monica and her work elevating front-line leadersEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

How can you balance the three roles of being an HR leader? What does it mean to be a servant HR leader?My guest on this episode is Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO, Board Director, AAPI Champion, & Keynote SpeakerDuring our conversation Angela and I discuss: How Angela transformed an experience early in her career into a lifelong leadership lesson.Why she believes the best HR leaders are technical experts, business focused and change agents.Her vision for "hyper-personalization" in employee experiences and how HR can practically implement this.Why she is passionate about paying it forward and helping others in their careers.Connecting with Angela: Connect with Angela Cheng-Cimini on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

Corey Keyes, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Emory University and author of "Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down," explores the concept of languishing, a state between depression and flourishing. He discusses the six domains of human excellence essential for wellbeing and the 'Five Vitamins of Flourishing.' Keyes emphasizes the importance of quality workplace relationships and how supportive environments can prevent emotional numbness, enhancing overall mental health and fulfillment.

How can your organization’s purpose drive culture change?In evolving your culture, how can you honor the past while embracing the future?My guest on this episode is Stacey Hoin, CHRO of Guardian Life who discusses why your company's purpose should be your north star and how it drives success.During our conversation Stacey and I discuss: How Stacey's willingness to bet on herself shaped her career trajectoryWhy Guardian defined its purpose as "Inspiring Well-Being" and how it drives their successHow Guardian invests in their customers' and colleagues' mental health and well-beingHow Guardian evolved its purpose, values, and leadership behaviors to honor its past while embracing its futureWhy empathy and compassion are core success factors for their colleagues' behaviorConnecting with Stacey: Connect with Stacey Hoin LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

What does it mean to be an AI-powered organization?How can AI help you to be a more strategic HR leader?My guest on this episode is Prasad Setty, Lecturer, Stanford GSB, Advisor, Former VP at Google, People Ops and Workspace.During our conversation Prasad and I discuss: How people analytics has evolved over the years and what’s nextWhat it really means to become an AI-powered organizationWhy you should view AI as your thought partner, not as your replacementReal life examples of how AI is helping HR to deliver more value to their organizationsWhy the future of HR will center on scaling human judgment, not replacing itConnecting with Prasad: Connect with Prasad Setty LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial! Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

How can OKRs increase transparency and drive performance?What makes OKRs different than traditional goal setting?My guests on this episode are Melissa Huntley, VP, Global Head of Talent Management, Visa & Aaron Monroe, Global Head Agile Center for Enablement, JPMorgan Chase & CoDuring our conversation Melissa, Aaron, and I discuss: What OKRs are and what makes them different than traditional goal setting processesHow OKRs increase transparency, collaboration, and agility in organizationsHow the quarterly goal setting in OKRs helps managers to be better people leadersWhy OKRs can work for organizations of all sizes and complexityHow performance management is integrated into the OKR processThe role that HR leaders can play in implementing OKR processes into an organizationConnecting with Melissa and Aaron: Connect with Melissa Huntley LinkedInConnect with Aaron Monroe LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial! Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

How do you make your company a great place to work year after year?Why is investing in and developing people leaders essential to building a great culture?My guests on this episode is Tim Richmond, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, AbbVieDuring our conversation Tim and I discuss: Why creating a strong organizational culture starts with the goal of being known as a great place to workHow AbbVie's innovative "Ways We Work" framework equally weights and rewards both performance and behavioral metricsHis advice to HR leaders on how to build trust and credibility with the business leaders they supportThe central role and importance of people leadership in driving business outcomesWhy he believes the future of HR demands equal focus on strategy, leadership development, and talent management Connecting with Tim: Connect with Tim Richmond on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial! Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

In this insightful conversation, Rob Cross, a leading figure in organizational networks, and Katheryn Brekken, a talent development specialist, explore how to overcome collaboration overload in teams. They reveal that 80% of teams underperform due to common dysfunctions like misalignment and priority overload. Highlighting case studies from Roche and Supercell, they discuss the importance of ‘precision collaboration’ and a high-trust environment for fostering effective teamwork. Additionally, they share strategies for HR to enhance team dynamics and adapt to evolving work cultures.

How can you identify and place top talent in stretch assignments?What does it mean to invest in and place a bet on talent?My guest on this episode is Stephanie Lilak, EVP & Chief People Officer, Mondelez InternationalDuring our conversation Stephanie and I discuss:How Stephanie's unique career philosophy and making unconventional career choices have driven her success.Why she believes in stretching talent throughout all career stages, not just in early careers.The critical role of HR leaders in driving the talent agenda and an aligning the role, talent and business needs to drive value.Why she believes peer relationships for HR leaders are critical and you need to purposefully invest in themInsights into Stephanie's approach to onboarding as a 3X CHRO and lessons you can apply to your organization.Connecting with Stephanie Lilak:Connect with Stephanie Lilak LinkedInEpisode Sponsor:Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial!Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

How can you purposely create a culture of innovation? What are the invisible barriers to innovation inside your organization?My guest on this episode is Scott Anthony, Professor at Tuck, Senior Advisor at Innosight, & internationally recognized expert on navigating disruptive changeDuring our conversation Scott and I discuss: Why he defines innovation as something different that creates value.How HR leaders can purposely create a culture of innovation.Why organizations need to recognize and overcome their 'shadow strategy' that prioritizes the status quo over innovation.How to overcome organizational "ghosts" which are the invisible barriers to innovation such as past failures and ingrained behaviors.How to embrace disciplined experimentation to foster innovation and on going learning.Connecting with Scott Anthony: Connect with Scott Anthony on LinkedInRead his article on “organizational ghosts” called “What Lies Beneath”Episode Sponsor: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial! Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders