Future of HR

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

How have employee attitudes about work shifted since the pandemic?Why it is even more important than even that we build human-centric organizations?My guest on this episode is Kate Bravery, Mercer’s Global Talent Trends Author and Ilya Bonic, President of Mercer's Career Business and Head of StrategyDuring our conversation Kate, Ilya and I discuss:How to build a winning organization in what they are calling the “People Age”Why you should think of employees as contributors instead of workersHow AI will amplify our intelligence and increase our productivityWhy HR needs to lead the way on building an AI first culture and driving it’s adoptionExamples of three companies that are implementing different innovative skills-first initiativesConnecting with Kate Bravery & Ilya BonicConnect with Kate Bravery on LinkedInConnect with Ilya Bonic on LinkedInLearn more about “Work Different: 10 Truths For Winning in the People Age”Episode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Peter Fasolo, CHRO of Johnson & Johnson, and Michael Ehret, Head of Global Talent Management, discuss the power of J&J's Credo, creating a talent pipeline for leaders, personalizing career journeys, and the impact of Generative AI on HR strategies.

When it comes to Learning & Development, why are we so focused on new bright shiny objects?How can you improve the Return on Investment from L&D initiatives?My guest on this episode is Noah Rabinowitz, VP Talent Development at Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Brian Hackett, Founder, The Learning ForumDuring our conversation Noah, Brian and I discuss:Why L&D needs to stop being driven by trends and start being driven by common standardsHow HR leaders need to rethink the “value of time” when it comes to investing in learningWhy “skill surging” is an faster and better alternative to implementing a skills-based organizationWhy you should be refining, not reinventing your L&D governance modelNoah’s advice to next-gen L&D leaders who want to increase their influence and impactConnecting with Noah Rabinowitz and Brian HackettConnect with Noah Rabinowitz on LinkedInConnect with Brian Hackett on LinkedInLearn more about the CLO LIFT and The Learning ForumEpisode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

How can you master your mindset?Why should you embrace and lean into the mantra “Do it Afraid”?My guest on this episode is Sohee Jun, PhD, a premier leadership coach for successful women executives, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, leadership development expert and Amazon best-selling authorDuring our conversation, Sohee and I discuss the following: What she learned from researching successful women in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’sWhy having the right mindset is so powerful in overcoming challenges and achieving successHow to build a “board of advocates” that will challenge and support you over the course of your careerWhy imposter syndrome impacts all of us and how to move past itWhat organizations can do to invest in and develop their female leadersHer advice for next-gen HR leaders who want to accelerate their careerConnecting with Sohee: Sohee Jun, PhD on LinkedInSohee’s websiteEpisode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

What does it take to create a championship culture?How can you create a compelling employee experience that drives engagement?My guest on this episode is Shaun Mayo, Chief People Officer, Arizona Cardinals Football ClubDuring our conversation Shaun and I discuss:How he was “drafted” into an HR role early in his careerWhat it is like to be a Chief People Officer in the NFL?How the organization is working to instill a championship culture on and off the fieldHow they are redefining their values and what it means to be a CardinalHis advice for HR leaders who want to redefine their values and cultureWhy believes in creating a compelling employee experience is critical high performance and employee engagementConnecting with Shaun MayoConnect with Shaun on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor:BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens

Entrepreneur and communication expert Gabe Zichermann discusses the importance of effective communication skills for career advancement, the impact of technology distractions on communication, creating 'AHA' moments in presentations, using gamification to develop soft skills, and the value of friendships in the workplace for high performance and engagement.

What skills will be essential in the new workplace?How can you and your organization adapt to the future of work?My guest on this episode is Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work Expert and Author of “Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace,” Executive Coach, and HR start-up Advisor,During our conversation Wagner and I discuss:Why he believes awareness, acceptance, and accountability are the keys to success in life and your careerWhat a personal success profile is and how it can help accelerate your careerWhat he calls the five D’s of the new workplace and why they matterWhy he believes we should move away from performance management and move towards “project assessments”His “disruptive” coaching model and how to apply itConnecting with Wagner DeNuzzoConnect with Wagner on LinkedInLearn more about Wagner and Leading to Succeed.