Inspiring the next generation of HR Leaders

The "Best of 2025" episode features fourteen don't miss moments from HR executives and thought leaders who… So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode? Monique Herena, Chief Colleague Experience Officer, American Express Wanda Wallace, Managing Partner, Leadership Forum & Darren Overfield, EVP, Coaching & Consulting at Kaiser Leadership Solutions Riina Hellström, Founder, Agile HR Community Dave Ulrich, Partner at The RBL Group Marcia Avedon, 3X CHRO, Board Director, Human Capital Expert, and Executive Coach Lisa Chang, EVP & Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola Company Christina Norris-Watts, Head of Assessment & People Practices, Johnson & Johnson Anita Graham, EVP & CHRO, Labcorp Christy Pambianchi, CHRO, Caterpillar Inc. Ani Huang, Senior EVP, CHRO Association & Anthony Nyberg, Director, Center for Executive Succession at University of South Carolina Brandon Sammut, Chief People & AI Transformation Officer, Zapier Tina Gupta, SVP, Talent Management, New York Life Insurance Brian Miller, Chief Talent and D&I Officer, Levi Strauss & Co Jennifer Wilson & Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles

How will AI shape the future of hiring from a candidate and company perspective? How can AI to help us assess skills and human potential in the hiring process? My guest on this episode is Lindsey Zuloaga, Chief Data Scientist, HireVue During our conversation Lindsey and I discuss: Why she calls herself a techno-realist and what that means.Why it is a misconception that AI, not humans make the final hiring decisionsHow evaluating and testing AI tools can prevent falling prey to overhyped, ineffective solutions.The potential of AI to remove traditional biases in the hiring process.How focusing on potential and assessing skills over past experience can transform hiring practices. Connecting with Lindsey: Connect with Lindsey Zuloaga on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.

The “Best of 2024” episode features sixteen don’t miss moments from HR executives and thought leaders... So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode? Rhonda Morris, CHRO, ChevronJeffrey Pfeffer, Professor Stanford University and Author of 16 books including the “7 Rules of PowerKerrie Peraino, Chief People Officer at VerilyKevin Wilde, Executive Leadership and Talent Development Expert & AuthorKelly Monahan, Managing Director, Research Institute at UpworkDave Ulrich, Bob Eichinger, and Allan ChurchLybra Clemons, a C-Suite executive with experience leading talent, culture, and DEIShaun Mayo, Chief People Officer, Arizona Cardinals Football ClubAmy Kates, Organization Design Expert, Consultant, Educator, and Author of Five BooksKevin Cox, Founder and President of LKC Advisory & Anthony Nyberg, Director, Center for Executive Succession at University of South CarolinaJordana Kammerud, SVP & CHRO, CorningLucien Alziari, EVP and CHRO of Prudential Financial, IncGinger King, CHRO, Kohler Co.Tim Richmond, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, AbbVieStephanie Lilak, EVP & Chief People Officer, Mondelez InternationalPrasad Setty, Lecturer, Stanford GSB, Advisor, Former VP at Google, People Ops and Workspace Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

Why do HR leaders need to be talent mavens, employee advocates, and company defenders? How can you shift from a cost mindset to a return on investment mindset? My guest on this episode is Jackson Lynch, CHRO at Sunnova and founder of the “Talent Sherpa” newsletter During our conversation Jackson and I discuss: Why you need to meet the business where it is and not where you wish it would be.Why CHROs and CEOs need to be aligned on 'what good looks like' for an effective partnership.The three essential 'hats' HR leaders must wear: Talent Maven, Employee Advocate, and Company Defender.The role of business acumen in enabling HR leaders to predict outcomes and shape future work strategies.Why HR leaders need to shift from a cost to a return on investment mindset. Connecting with Jackson: Connect with Jackson Lynch on LinkedIn Learn more or subscribe to Jackson’s newsletter, Talent Sherpa Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

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 LinkedIn Learn more about Monica and her work elevating front-line leaders Episode 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 Speaker During 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 LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

Are you flourishing at work, or could you be languishing? What creates true wellbeing in the workplace? My guest on this episode is Corey Keyes, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Emory University and Author, “Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down.” During our conversation Corey and I discuss: How "languishing" represents a state between depression and flourishing, characterized by feelings of emptiness and emotional numbnessThe six domains of human excellence and their role as foundations for flourishingWhy actively engaging in the "Five Vitamins of Flourishing" is essential for mental wellbeingThe critical role of quality workplace relationships in preventing invisibility and promoting flourishingHow leaders can create conditions that support wellbeing and flourishing in the workplace Connecting with Corey: Learn more abut Corey Keyes and his book, Languishing Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

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' behavior Connecting with Stacey: Connect with Stacey Hoin LinkedIn Episode 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 it Connecting with Prasad: Connect with Prasad Setty 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 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 & Co During 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 organization Connecting with Melissa and Aaron: Connect with Melissa Huntley LinkedIn Connect with Aaron Monroe 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