Inspiring the next generation of HR Leaders

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 International During 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 LinkedIn 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

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 change During 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 LinkedIn Read 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

What does it mean to have ethical AI? How can you ensure your organization is balancing innovation and risk when using AI? My guest on this episode is Reid Blackman, PhD, author of “Ethical Machines” and CEO and Founder, Virtue, a digital ethical risk consultancy During our conversation Reid and I discuss: Why balancing innovation with ethical considerations is crucial for HR functions using AI in talent processes.How HR leaders can mitigate AI risks by properly vetting vendors and asking the right questions about bias detection and mitigation.The role of HR in communicating ethical AI practices and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.The importance of adopting appropriate metrics to measure bias and fairness in AI.Why HR leaders should not be intimidated by AI, but instead should learn AI to ensure it is implemented in an ethically and responsible way. Connecting with Reid Blackman: Connect with Reid Blackman on LinkedIn Learn more about Reid, Ethical Machines, and his consulting firm, Virtue. Episode Sponsors: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial! Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 21 top HR thought leaders. Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

How do you create a culture of bold innovation? How can HR leaders develop their business acumen? My guest on this episode is Ginger King, CHRO at Kohler Co. During our conversation Ginger and I discuss: Why everyone should design their own "rotational program" early in their career to get a variety of experiences.Why HR leaders need to be able to articulate the business reasoning, purpose, and expected outcome for their initiatives.How next-gen HR leaders can develop and deepen their business acumen.Why a common purpose is the foundation for Kohler's culture of innovation and delighting the customer.How her experience as a P&L owner driving a turnaround influenced her leadership style and approach to HR. Connecting with Ginger King: Connect with Ginger King on LinkedIn Episode Sponsors: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial! Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 21 top HR thought leaders. Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

What does it mean to lead with empathy and purpose? How can you create a high-performance culture where employees feel safe to be themselves? My guest on this episode is Tricia Alcamo, CHRO and with prior experience at FanDuel, Spectrum Enterprise, American Express, Deloitte Consulting During our conversation Tricia and I discuss: What it means to lead with empathy and create a culture where employees feel safe to be themselves.How she created her own career opportunities early on, and how you can do the same.Why CHROs should have a chief of staff and how to design the role for success.The meaning behind her personal motto: 'How hard can it be?How different stages of company growth or maturity require different HR strategies for success.Why every HR initiative should directly align with the business strategy. Connecting with Tricia Alcamo: Connect with Tricia Alcamo on LinkedIn Episode Sponsors: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial! Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 21 top HR thought leaders. Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

Why should you act like a leader to become a leader? What role does our identify play in our career transitions and personal growth? My guest on this episode is Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School and best selling author During our conversation Herminia and I discuss: Why identity plays a crucial role in career transitions and personal growth.Why it is important to redefine your job every year or more to ensure you are learning, adding value, and growing as a professional. What really works when it comes to making a career transition while maintaining your current job. How to build and maintain an external network and why it matters to your career.Why leaders must focus on building a learning culture in the AI era.Why she believes AI will reshape every aspect of HR in the coming years. Connecting with Herminia Ibarra: Connect with Herminia Ibarra on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 22 top HR thought leaders. Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

How do your establish and build key stakeholder relationships based on mutual trust and healthy candor? What does successfully onboarding to a new CHRO or HR leadership role look like? My guest on this episode is Jordana Kammerud, SVP & CHRO, Corning Incorporated During our conversation Jordana and I discuss: Why she recommends taking risks and pursuing opportunities that stretch you in your early careerHer advice for CHROs and HR leaders on how to successfully onboard into a new roleWhy CHROs need to ask their CEO’s for an “all-access pass.”The questions that CHROs and HR leaders should ask business leaders during the interview process to understand their perspectives on culture and peopleWhy she believes generative AI can amplify the human experience and create more opportunities for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace Connecting with Jordana Kammerud: Connect with Jordana Kammerud on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 22 top HR thought leaders. Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

How can feedback lead to personal and professional growth? Why should HR leaders be more confident in who they are and the value they deliver? My guest on this episode is Lisa Sun, who is an entrepreneur and author, “Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence.” During our conversation Lisa and I discuss: Why feedback is a gift that can lead to personal growth and transformation.Why confidence is not about external validation, but about understanding and appreciating your own abilities.How the traditional definition of confidence often leads to a double standard.Why expanding the scorecard of success and redefining the metrics of confidence can create a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Connecting with Lisa Sun: Connect with Lisa Sun on LinkedIn Learn more about Lisa’s company, Gravitas and her book. Episode Sponsor: Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 22 top HR thought leaders. Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

This week’s episode is a sneak peek of the 22 HR and management thought leaders that you will be learning from at Elevate by Future of HR starting on October 8th. Each sneak peek will not only provide valuable insights you can apply, but it will also give you an opportunity to learn more about the thought leader themselves. If you are a fan of the podcast, then you know that my mission is to develop the next-generation of HR leaders. And what I try to do each and every week for the past 100+ weeks on the Future of HR podcast is to bring you the best minds in our field… And while you can learn a lot by listening to a podcast conversation with a thought leader…. I believe you can take your learning to the next level by attending and participating in an interactive session with a thought leader. And this is why I created “Elevate by Future of HR” which is a flexible and targeted 3-week program featuring 18 interactive sessions, live Q&As for personalized guidance from the 22 of the best minds in our field. And of course, you will have on demand access to recordings to all sessions through march 31, 2025 so you continue to learn long after Elevate is over. This is an incredible opportunity to accelerate your growth, elevate your career, and amplify your impact with actionable insights and strategies from 22 top thought leaders. You don’t want to miss out on this incredible development experience. Go to elevatebyfutureofhr2024.com and reserve your spot. Here is who you will be hearing from on this episode: Marc Effron • Angelea Lane • Michael Watkins • Sohee Jun • Sergey Gorbatov • Charlene Li • Kevin Cox • Wanda Wallace • Andre’ Martin • Rhonda Morris • Scott Anthony • Amy Kates • Jonathan Hornyak • Dianne Armstrong • Allan Church • Angela Cheng-Cimini • Sandy Ogg • Humera Malik Shahid • Noah Rabinowitz • Ken Keener • Hein Knaapen • JP Elliott Episode Sponsor: Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 22 top HR thought leaders. Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

Why is organizational design much more than org charts and who reports to whom? How can HR guide, facilitate and drive effective an organizational design process? My guest on this episode is Amy Kates who is organizational design expert and author of five books on the subject. During our conversation Amy and I discuss: Why the purpose of organizational design is to design human behavior at scale Why matrix organizations are set up for good conflict and how best to manage it The six business problems that leaders seek to solve through organizational designWhy organizational design is not about org charts and who reports to whom The role that HR leaders should play and not play in the organizational design process.Advice for HR leaders who are about to start an organizational design project Connecting with Amy Kates: Connect with Amy Kates on LinkedIn Learn more about Amy’s work at Operating Model & Organization Design LinkedIn page Episode Sponsor: Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 22 top HR thought leaders. Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders