Future of HR

Why is it important that we speak truth to power? How can you redesign your current role to super charge your career?My guest on this episode is Holly Tyson, Chief People Officer at Cushman & Wakefield.During our conversation, Holly and I discuss the followingHow and when you should speak truth to powerHolly’s advice for aspiring Chief People OfficersHow to redesign your current role and why it will accelerate your career growthWhy you need many mentors throughout your career

What differentiates the best HR leaders from the rest? Why it isn’t enough to “know the business, you must love the businessMy guest on this episode is Marc Effron, President, Talent Strategy Group.During our conversation, Marc and I discuss the following:Marc’s career journey and what led him to co-author One Page Talent ManagementThe unforgettable advice that Marshall Goldsmith gave to MarcThe one question that will help advance your careerWhat differentiates the best HR leaders from the restBooks & Resources Discussed:7 Rules of Power: Surprising--But True--Advice on How to Get Things Done and Advance Your Career by Jeffrey Pfeffer8 Steps to High Performance: Focus On What You Can Change (Ignore the Rest) by Marc EffronOne Page Talent Management: Eliminating Complexity, Adding Value by Marc Effron & Miriam OrtTalent Management InstituteTalent QuarterlyConnecting with Marc:Marc Effron on LinkedInTalent Strategy Group

Why is being intellectually curious so important to your career success? How can you identify, analyze and solve business problems like a consultant?My guest on this episode is Aaron Sorensen, Partner and Chief Behavioral Scientist at Lotis Blue Consulting.During our conversation, Aaron and I discuss the followingThe skills and capabilities required to be a successful consultantThe most common misconceptions about being a consultantHow to improve your critical thinking skillsWhy the next generation of HR pro’s must be digital natives to stay relevantAaron’s Book Recommendations:Understanding Michael Porter: The Essential Guide to Competition and Strategy by Joan MagrettaThe Minto Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing, Thinking, & Problem Solving by Barbara MintoConnecting with Aaron:Aaron Sorensen on LinkedInLotis Blue Consulting

Why do some HR leaders have more influence and impact than others?How do you develop the skills and mindset to be a trusted advisor?My guest on this episode is former NiSource, CHRO turned Executive Coach, Ken Keener.During our conversation, Ken and I discuss the following:How he got his start in HRThe importance of HR leading, not managing changeThe steps he took to prepare and become an executive coach.Ken’s Book Recommendations:The Advantage by Patrick LencioniFive Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniOne Page Talent Management by Marc Effron & Miriam OutPerformance Coaching by Dana Gaines Robinson & James C RobinsonWhat Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall GoldsmithConnecting with Ken:Ken Keener on LinkedInKeener Advisors