Future of HR

How can we learn to work with intelligent machines and Generative AI?Why is the human connection so critical to learning new skills?My guest on this episode is Matt Beane, Assistant Professor, UCSB Technology Management Program, Digital Fellow at Stanford & MIT, and & Author of the new book, “The Skill Code.”During our conversation Matt and I discuss:Why we are “sacrificing learning for productivity” with technology like Generative AI and roboticsWhy mentors, coaches, and apprenticeships are more important than ever beforeHow challenge, complexity, and connection are critical to developing valuable skillsWhy organizations need to shift their mindset from “Skills + AI” to “Skills X AI”Why he believes that learning and development is the new number one function in every organization Connecting with Matt Beane:Connect with Matt Beane on LinkedInLearn more about “The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in the Age of Intelligent Machines”Read Matt’s article: Learning & Development: the new #1 organizational functionRead: GPTs are GPTs: An early look at the labor market impact potential of large language modelsEpisode Sponsor: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

What does it mean to connect talent to value?How can you create “Click” for your most critical roles?My guest on this episode is Sandy Ogg, Founder CEO.works & Hein Knaapen, Managing Partner, Europe, CEO.worksDuring our conversation Sandy, Hein, and I discuss:Why the best leaders focus on the fewest things that can make the biggest difference Why companies can’t just improve their way to success, instead they must always be transforming to winWhy companies must look beyond the traditional hierarchy to identify the roles that create valueWhy focus and the conviction to say “no” are the keys to managing complexity How organizations can create “Click” by aligning the role, the work, and the right level of resources with the right talentConnecting with Sandy & HeinConnect with Sandy Ogg on LinkedInConnect with Hein Knaapen on LinkedInLearn more about CEO.worksEpisode Sponsor: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

What trends will have the most impact on the future of work?How will AI impact both white collar and blue collar roles?My guest on this episode is Kelly Monahan, Managing Director, Research Institute at UpworkDuring our conversation Kelly and I discuss:The key trends that will impact the future of work over the next few years.Why leaders of the future must shift towards building trust and developing others.Why organizations need to shift from rewarding individuals to rewarding teams.Why AI will create a skill imbalance where it will create new jobs, but there will be a shortage of talent to fill these roles.Why the skills-based organization movement is stuck in the theory phase and the challenges it faces in implementation.Connecting with Kelly MonahanConnect with Kelly Monahan on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor:Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

What does the research say when it comes to developing leaders?Why is there a “knowing-doing” gap when it comes implementing talent management practices?My guests on this episode are three well known HR thought leaders: Dave Ulrich, Bob Eichinger, and Allan Church. During our conversation Dave, Bob, Allan and I discuss:Why skills-based organizations are an incomplete method of talent management.How to think about and define leadership potential?Why HR leaders need to asking what leadership do we need to have to be successful in the future?The reasons why organizations struggle to develop a leadership bench. How talent management professionals can elevate their impact. Connecting with Bob, Dave and AllanConnect with Bob Eichinger on LinkedIn or his company, TalentTelligentConnect with Dave Ulrich on LinkedIn Connect with Allan Church on LinkedInResources and Articles Mentioned in this Episode: Dave Ulrich’s Weekly LinkedIn NewsletterPepsiCo’s Formula for Leadership Potential by Allan Church & Sergio EzamaWhy Talent Management and Succession Bench Building Aren’t Working Today: As Least Not as Well as They Could! by Dave Ulrich, Allan H. Church, Bob Eichinger, and Roger Pearman Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning HappensDeeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

Why do leaders need to earn the right to lead?How can you be more intentional in building your company’s culture?My guest on this episode is Adam Holton, Chief People Officer for AmedisysDuring our conversation Adam and I discuss:What being a Marine and a basketball coach has taught him about leadershipThe four factors that can make or break an organization’s cultureHow focusing on and reinforcing core behaviors builds a high-performance cultureWhy he believes that people analytics is the most important skill set for both current and future CHROsHow Generative AI will impact HR leaders in the short and long term. Connecting with Adam HoltonConnect with Adam Holton on LinkedInAdam’s Book - Why They Served: Click here to read Chapter 7 and the rest of this powerful bookEpisode Sponsors: BizLibrary - Where Learning HappensDeeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

Why is having the right mindset critical to career success?How can you use obstacles to become stronger and more resilient? My guest on this episode is Andy Storch, Consultant, Coach, Speaker, and Author, “Own Your Career Own Your Life.”During our conversation Andy and I discuss:What capabilities make a great talent development professional The skills that will be the most valuable in the future and whyWhy next-gen HR leaders need to build relationships with people who are doing what they want to be doing in the futureWhat he learned during his battle to overcome cancerWhy asking the right questions is the key to breaking out of your comfort zoneConnecting with Andy StorchConnect with Andy Storch on LinkedInLearn more about or work with Andy Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Francisco Sorrentino, Chief People Officer at DigitalBridge, discusses treating employees like customers, early-stage startup benefits, talent assessment, and the evolving role of HR leaders as Chief Performance Officers.

What is the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our organizations?My guest on this episode is Lybra Clemons, a C-Suite executive with experience leading talent, culture, and DEI initiatives across Fortune 500 companies and I go deep on the current state of DEI and how workplace expectations have shifted over the past few years. During our conversation Lybra and I discuss:Why she believes you should constantly be growing as a professional and in your career.The evolving role of the Chief People Officer and why many former Chief Diversity Officers are transitioning into this position.Her perspective on the current state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2024 and beyond. Why investing in talent and developing leaders will be crucial for organizations in the next five years.How shifts in workplace expectations are redefining how people view work, their purpose, and how they think about work-life balanceConnecting with Lybra ClemonsConnect with Lybra Clemons on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Ian Ziskin, former Fortune 100 CHRO, shares insights on developing HR leaders. He discusses the importance of pushing back against misguided ideas, having a clear leadership philosophy, and the art of coaching. Ziskin offers advice for CHROs on developing next-gen HR talent and self-investment for HR leaders.

This is a very special episode in partnership with the Institute for Corporate Productivity, also known as i4cp where I had the opportunity to attend their annual “Next Practices Now Conference” in Scottsdale Arizona.Over three days, 500 HR leaders came to Scottsdale, where they were treated to over 25 different presentations and key notes by thought leaders and HR practitionersI was fortunate to be able sit down to interview seven of those amazing speakers and bring their insights to you.So who are those amazing speakers….:Prasad Setty, Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business & former VP, People Ops and Workspace, GoogleCharlene Li, Bestselling Author & Founder & CEO, Quantum Networks GroupDiane Gherson, former IBM CHRO, Board member of Kraft Heinz, Centivo and TechWolfMonica Pool Knox, who is a 2x CHRO, HR Tech Advisor, Board DirectorSal Falletta, Professor for Human Resource Leadership and Organizational Science, Drexel University and author of “Creepy Analytics: Avoid Crossing the Line and Establish Ethical HR Analytics for Smarter Workforce Decisions”Elliott Masie, Chair, MASIE Learning FoundationKevin Oakes, CEO, i4cpEpisode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens