Why is transparency so important to building a culture of trust?How can HR enable a culture of transparency?My guest on this episode is Sam Hammock, EVP & CHRO at VerizonDuring our conversation Sam and I discuss: Why she believes you can build a career while being remoteHer advice on how to be intentional with your networkingThe importance of transparency in building a culture of trustHow Verizon is building transparency in their talent systemsWhy career conversations are the most important part of the performance management process

Why do the most successful HR leaders focus on adding value while reducing complexity?My guest on this episode is Miriam Ort, EVP & CHRO at C&S Wholesale Grocers & SymboticDuring our conversation Miriam and I discuss:Why she believes every HR leader needs to assess their programs against the One Page Talent Management value - complexity curveHow her time at PepsiCo helped prepare her to become a CHROWhy HR leaders are best positioned to help leaders diagnose and solve their most pressing business challengesThe common pitfalls that can limit an HR leaders successWhy power imbalances within the HR team cause dysfunction and how to fix it

Why should your candidate experience be high-tech and high-touch?My guest on this episode is Josh Secrest, Vice President, Marketing & Client Advocacy at ParadoxDuring our conversation Josh and I discuss:Why creativity and a passion for analytics are the perfect combination of skills for a talent acquisition leaderWhy you should have different candidate experiences for different types of frontline rolesWhy best in class companies are automating everything “before and after” the interviewWhy employment branding is so critical in the age of high tech and low touch recruitingConnecting with Josh: Connect with Josh Secrest on LinkedInParadox - Conversational Recruiting Software

What makes someone a great HR leader? Why is it important that the CEO’s agenda be HR’s agenda?My guests on this episode is Matt Breitfelder, Head of Human Capital and Partner at Apollo Global ManagementDuring our conversation Matt and I discuss: Why he believes the CEO’s agenda should also be HR’s agendaThe three things that define all successful CHROsWhy you should be co-creating your culture with your employees input and how to do itWhat he learned about coaching and the importance of psychological safety from Pete Carroll, the Seattle Seahawks coachWhy caring, clarity, and challenge are the keys to being a great coachResources mentioned in this episode:Pete Carroll: Building A Winning Organization through Purpose, Caring, and Inclusion by by Ranjay Gulati, Matthew D. Breitfelder, Monte BurkeWhy Did We Ever Go Into HR: Harvard Business Review article by Matthew D. Breitfelder and Daisy DowlingGood to Great: Why some companies make the leap and others don’t by Jim Collins

Why are mid-year conversations so important to building a culture of high performance?My guests on this episode are Angela Lane, VP Global Talent, AbbVie and Sergey Gorbatov, Talent Executive, Professor, and AuthorDuring our conversation, Angela, Sergey, and I discuss:How mid-year reviews can impact the performance of the businessThe three step model that will radically improve how your managers are delivering feedbackWhy mid-year reviews are not about the conversation, but rather the actions that follow itWhy it is important that you hold people leader accountable for having mid-year reviews...and how to do itThe common mistakes that leaders make when delivering feedback and how to fix themConnecting with Angela Lane & Sergey Gorbatov:Sergey Gorbatov on LinkedInAngela Lane on LinkedInThe Edge You Need - Angela Lane and Sergey Gorbatov’s excellent website that will help you get an edge in your career, performance, and culture