“How to Lead Through Epic Disruptions” with Scott Anthony, Professor at Tuck, Senior Advisor at Innosight and author of “Epic Disruptions”
How can HR leaders embrace disruption to drive innovation?Why should your organization disrupt itself?My guest on this episode is Scott Anthony, Professor at Tuck, Senior Advisor at Innosight and author of “Epic Disruptions - 11 Innovations that Shaped the Modern World”During our conversation Scott and I discuss:The four critical questions every leader must answer about disruption:Why disruption casts three dangerous shadows: shifting power dynamics, status quo bias, and employee identity crisis - and how HR can address each one.Why organizations unintentionally accelerate technologies that threaten their own existence.Why the right strategic choices during disruption often look completely wrong at firstWhat HR leaders can learn from Florence NightingaleConnecting with ScottConnect with Scott on LinkedInBuy and read “Epic Disruptions”Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like..
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“Manage Yourself to Lead Others” with Margaret Andrews, author of “Manage Yourself to Lead Others,” Harvard Instructor, and Founder of The MYLO Center.
How can you increase your self-awareness and improve your ability to lead and manage others?Why does emotional intelligence matter more than technical skills for a leader's long-term success?My guest on this episode is Margaret Andrews, author of “Manage Yourself to Lead Others,” Harvard Instructor, and Founder of The MYLO Center.During our conversation Margaret and I discuss:Why understanding and managing yourself is critical to effectively leading others.Why the best leaders help others "grow and glow."The difference between "culture takers" and "culture makers," and what really shapes organizational culture.Why managing up means taking responsibility for the partnership with your manager.How the "next level of you" concept drives personal continuous growth throughout your career.Connecting with MargaretConnect with Margaret on LinkedInLearn more about The MYLO CenterEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.
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“How to Build an AI-First People Team” with Brandon Sammut, Chief People Officer at Zapier
How can HR teams embrace AI to improve both productivity and quality?Why is building AI fluency critical for your career and organization?My guest on this episode is Brandon Sammut, Chief People Officer at ZapierDuring our conversation Brandon and I discuss:The AI fluency framework Zapier uses to evaluate both job candidates and team members.Why every role on Brandon’s People team and across Zapier is being rebuilt with AI at the core, and what this means for raising the talent bar in HR.How AI and automation are enabling Zapier’s People team to focus on more meaningful work which is driving engagement and enhancing careersWhy Zapier’s focus on “Talent Density” led them to raise compensation from the 50th to the 90th percentile.Why Brandon believes AI initiatives should go beyond saving time or money and instead focus on improving the quality of outputs.Connecting with BrandonConnect with Brandon on LinkedInLearn more about Zapier’s AI Fluency framework Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.
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“People Analytics: From Cost Center to Profit Center” with Cole Napper, VP Research, Innovation, & Talent Insights at Lightcast and author of People Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as a Business Asset”
How can People Analytics shift from being a cost center to being a profit center?Why is it critical for HR leaders to transform workforce insights into concrete strategic initiatives?My guest on this episode is Cole Napper, VP Research, Innovation, & Talent Insights at Lightcast and author of People Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as a Business Asset”During our conversation Cole and I discuss:How generative AI is democratizing data-driven decision making in HR.Why Cole believes more People Analytics leaders could rise to the CHRO role in the next decade.Why people analytics teams need to intentionally link their work to tangible business outcomes.Why generative AI will disrupt traditional HR operating models.Why business acumen isn't just nice to have—it's the fundamental requirement for all HR professionals including people analytics. Connecting with Cole NapperConnect with Cole on LinkedInLearn more about Cole and his new book, “People Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as a Business Asset”Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.
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“Reciprocal Work: Re-thinking the Boss-Employee Contract” with “Your Work Friends,” Francesca Ranieri, Founder & Head of Strategy, Frank & Mel Plett, Founder Cordelia Consulting.
How can employees and bosses have honest conversations about what they want and need in their relationship?Why do employees have less than 30 days to build trust in the boss-employee relationship?My guests on this episode are with “Your Work Friends,” Francesca Ranieri, Founder & Head of Strategy, Frank & Mel Plett, Founder Cordelia Consulting. During our conversation Mel, Francesca, and I discuss:How their friendship grew into Your Work Friends—a consulting business and podcast.Why your boss relationship might matter more than your marriage.Why common myths about boss-employee relationships miss what workers and managers really want.What the "30-day cliff" is and why it mattersHow to create an HR strategy that results in changes employees can feel. Connecting with Francesca Ranieri & Mel Plett Connect with Francesca on LinkedInConnect with Mel on LinkedInLearn more about Reciprocal Work or listen to Your Work Friends podcast Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.
The Future of HR is the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. In each episode, JP Elliott interviews successful HR executives and thought leaders who share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice on how to take our field and your career to the next level. If you are a next-gen HR leader looking to fast-track your career, this is the podcast for you.
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