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Look, I’ll be honest: most “leadership experts” lowkey make me want to throw my laptop into a pool.
But Dr. Matt Poepsel? This man’s the REAL DEAL!
Marine veteran, Ironman triathlete, PhD in psychology, and the actual godfather of talent optimization (no, really, he wrote the book on it)!
So when he says leadership today is broken, you listen.
Today, we’re dragging egos, calling out the “hero leader” BS, and answering the question employees are too scared to ask:
Why are so many leaders terrible at their jobs?
From vulnerability without oversharing to why your status reports are already obsolete, this is the leadership reset you didn’t know you needed.
Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more!
Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit oysterhr.com to learn more!
0:02:30 - One Truth About Work Matt Wishes More Leaders Understood
0:03:37 - How to Build Self-awareness as a Leader
0:06:57 - When A Leader’s Ego Gets in the Way of Good Leadership
0:09:36 - Spotting the Difference Between Authentic Leaders and Stiff Leaders
0:12:58 - A Game-changing Moment in Matt’s Leadership Journey
0:19:21 - What Employees ACTUALLY Want From Leaders
0:22:19 - If a Manager Only Has Time to do One Thing, What Should it Be?
0:27:07 - A Small Action Leaders Can Take That Has a Huge Impact
0:32:41 - The Fine Line Between Vulnerability and Oversharing
0:34:39 - Navigating Leadership in an Era of Burnout, Layoffs, and AI
0:40:03 - Something Every CEO Should Understand About Their Company
0:43:41 - Rewriting the Playbook on How Companies Develop Leaders
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Whether we like it or not, office politics are an unavoidable part of corporate life.
But don’t worry—you’re in for a TREAT today because one of my absolute favorite humans, Jessica Winder, is back on the pod, and we’re diving into the BS of corporate life in detail!
You know, the kind where you’re expected to read minds, kiss ass, and perform miracles while leadership acts like promotions are some kind of Da Vinci Code situation.
We’re talking about why “being liked” often beats “being right,” how LinkedIn is just one giant performance of corporate cringe, and why trust is literally cheaper than surveillance (but somehow, companies still don’t get it).
There’s value in learning how to play the corporate game without compromising your integrity, so let’s get into it!
Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more!
Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit oysterhr.com to learn more!
0:03:17 - One Truth Jessica Wishes More Leaders Understood
0:04:16 - What Does Kissing Ass Mean in the Workplace?
0:06:02 - When Good Work Isn’t Enough to Get Ahead
0:08:57 - Unwritten Rules of Career Advancement That Nobody Talks About
0:12:06 - Is Playing Office Politics Part of the Job, or is There Another Way to Succeed?
0:15:01 - How Race and Gender Tie Into Unspoken Rules of Advancement
0:24:23 - Hebba’s Round of Spicy Questions
0:35:11 - How Jessica Would Rewrite the Rules of Career Advancement
0:38:44 - Employees Who Feel Stuck Because They Refuse to Kiss Ass
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This should come as no surprise anymore, but your employees aren’t just asking for certainty these days, they’re BEGGING for it!
And yet, most workplaces still operate like a Magic 8 Ball: "Ask again later," "Outlook not so good," and my personal favorite, "Cannot predict now." Cool, cool.
So why do we keep acting shocked when people quit over unclear expectations, bad leadership, and the soul-crushing weight of "figure it out yourself" culture?
Joining me today is Kat Kibben, recruiting expert and professional truth-teller, to drag the leadership myths we’re all tired of and drop some real talk on how to actually make work WORK for people!
We’re breaking down why humans would rather deal with a known disaster than unknown chaos, how bad managers create generational trauma in the workplace, and the one thing leaders always get wrong about certainty.
Lots of gems in here, so buckle up!
Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more.
Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more!
0:03:51 - One Truth About Work Kat Wishes More Leaders Understood
0:05:05 - Why Do Humans Crave Certainty So Much?
0:08:25 - How Leaders Can Make Employees Feel Safe
0:19:43 - Why Not Every Good Employee Needs to Be a Manager
0:24:38 - What Does Creativing Clarity Actually Look Like?
0:31:58 - How Good or Bad Communication Shapes Teams Over Time
0:38:34 - Bouncing Back From a Toxic Boss/Environment
0:46:13 - One Thing Leaders Often Get Wrong About Providing Certainty
0:49:33 - One Message Leaders Should Repeat to Their Teams During Uncertain Times
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Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: MONEY. 💸
And who better to talk about money with than compensation guru Matt McFarlane?
In this episode, we’re ripping apart everything you think you know about fair pay.
Why do employees feel stiffed? Are pay gaps accidental or systemic? And why the hell is talking about salary still taboo?
We’ll also be discussing why fair pay is still a myth at most companies, how to handle founders who treat compensation like a dark art, and what actual pay transparency looks like (hint: it’s not just publishing salaries).
Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.
Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more.
Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more!
0:01:57 - One Truth About Work Matt Wishes More People Understood
0:03:20 - What Being Paid Right Actually Means, and Why Companies Get it Wrong
0:06:58 - What “I Don’t Feel Like I’m Being Paid Fairly” Really Means
0:08:50 - Why is Talking About Pay Such a Taboo Topic at Work?
0:11:49 - Should Employees Know What Their Coworkers Make?
0:14:36 - Are Pay Gaps Intentional, or a Result of a Broken System?
0:19:56 - If Matt Could Change One Thing About Compensation, What Would It Be?
0:22:36 - Dealing With Founders Who Don’t Want to Define Anything Compensation-related
0:27:50 - What Role Should Managers Play in Pay Equity?
0:34:03 - What Does a Truly Fair, Inclusive, and Modern Compensation Philosophy Look Like?
0:39:47 - One Thing Matt Nerds Out About When It Comes to Compensation
0:41:25 - How Matt Would Rewrite the Unwritten Rules About Money at Work
0:47:45 - A Conversation About Money That Matt Wishes He Had Earlier in His Career
0:52:00 - What Workplace Money Utopia Could Look Like in the Future
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Let’s get one thing straight: People Leaders are tired of companies pretending they care about equity while quietly rolling back DEI initiatives and gaslighting employees into thinking they’re the problem.
So I brought in someone I admire DEEPLY, Cierra Gross, Founder of Caged Bird HR and Wrk Receipts, to drag corporate America’s favorite lies—and yes, it got spicy!
We’re discussing why “accountability” is a corporate buzzword for “we’ll investigate ourselves and find no wrongdoing,” how Gen Z is forcing much-needed change at work, and the invisible barriers that sabotage equity.
Cierra’s app, Wrk Receipts, is also about to be a problem, in the absolute best way possible!
Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.
Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more.
Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more!
0:02:22 - One Truth About Work Cierra Wishes More Leaders Understood
0:04:42 - Why Accountability and Equitable Outcomes are Top Priorities Right Now
0:12:31 - What Accountability and Equity ACTUALLY Means in the Workplace
0:15:24 - What Happens if Companies Don’t Care About Adapting?
0:23:10 - The Gap Between What Employees Expect and What Companies Deliver
0:25:12 - Why Don’t Companies Have an Incentive to Live Up to Their Ideas?
0:41:03 - Invisible Systems and Habits That Quietly Sabotage Equity and Fairness
0:49:55 - A Necessary Shift to Make Accountability and Equity Non-negotiable at Work
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Employees aren’t just asking for feedback—they’re begging for it.
So why are we still serving them stale, twice-a-year performance reviews like it’s 1999?
This week, I’m sitting down with Jessica DeVlieger to unpack why your team is secretly screaming, “Just tell me if I’m doing a good job!”—and how leaders keep missing the mark.
We’re digging into:
🔥 Why employees ALWAYS know who’s underperforming before managers do (and the awkward truth about what happens next)
🔥 The #1 reason managers avoid tough feedback
🔥 How to fix performance convos so they actually help people grow
🔥 Why your fancy new HR tech might be making things worse, and how to use it right
At the end of the day, employees just want to know where they stand!
Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.
Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more.
Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more!
0:01:53 - One Truth About Work Jessica Wishes More People Understood
0:07:32 - How Jessica Became a Performance-focused CEO
0:10:18 - Why “Traditional” Performance Management Doesn’t Work Anymore
0:13:12 - When Employees Want to Know Where They Stand, What Does That Mean?
0:16:52 - One Thing Leaders Often Misunderstand About Performance Conversations
0:21:02 - How to Create a Culture Where It’s Normal to Talk About Performance and
0:27:35 - The Performance Gap Jessica Wants to Fill, and Why It Matters
0:33:13 - Jessica’s Take on a Ratings System Approach to Performance Management
0:34:14 - The Biggest Mistake Companies Make in Implementing Performance Management Software
0:38:34 - How Jessica Would Redesign Performance Management, From Scratch
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Let’s talk about fairness—or, more accurately, let’s talk about how your company is probably failing at it!
You know the drill: the ‘neutral’ policies that somehow always disadvantage the same people, the DEI initiatives that start and end with a Slack emoji, the performance reviews that feel more like a lottery than actual feedback.
This week, Zach Nunn (founder of Living Corporate and certified corporate truth-teller) joins me to rip apart the illusion of fairness at work!
We’re talking remote work double standards, the sneaky policies that keep marginalized employees stuck, and why ‘transparency’ is often just corporate code for ‘we’ll tell you the rules but not how to win.’
If most workplaces were actually fair, we wouldn’t need this episode!
But since that’s not our reality yet… press play and let’s get figure it out together.
Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.
Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more.
Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more!
0:03:43 - One Truth About Work Zach Wishes More Leaders Understood
0:11:30 - What is Living Corporate and What Inspired Zach to Start It?
0:17:02 - What Most Companies Get Wrong About Fairness at Work
0:25:42 - Defining a Fair Workplace and How It Feels to Employees
0:38:52 - Policies That Seem Neutral, But Actually End up Being Unfair
0:52:54 - One Thing HR Should Stop Doing Immediately to Build Fairer Workplaces
0:53:50 - What Gives Zach Hope?
0:56:32 - Get in Touch With Zach
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I’m back in your ears with another banger of an episode, and this one’s the season finale!
I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap things up than by geeking out with my incredibly impressive friend Jeet Mukerji, co-founder and CEO of Kinfolk.
Whether you’re an AI skeptic or a full-on tech enthusiast, there is a lot of food for thought to digest.
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!
00:02:25 - A Topic Jeet Has Been Interested in Lately
00:03:57 - What Inspired Jeet to Build Kinfolk?
00:06:00 - The Biggest Challenges HR Teams Face With Employee Requests
00:11:01 - Why AI Complements the Human Piece of HR, Not Replaces
00:16:09 - The Biggest Misconceptions About AI in HR
00:21:10 - Using Data to Show Why AI Will Improve Efficiency in HR
00:28:58 - Can AI Handle the Nuances of Emotion in Text?
00:36:03 - Can AI be Used to Make a More Equitable, Inclusive Workplace?
00:42:00 - A Bold, Groundbreaking Thing Jeet Would Love to See in HR
00:44:49 - The Biggest Hurdle in HR Teams Adopting AI Tools
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I’ve been on a mission this season to learn something new in every episode, and today?
Buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of investing and retirement planning—and I promise, it’s way more interesting than it sounds!
It’s also an incredibly important topic that not enough people in our roles are talking about at length.
Unfortunately, financial stress is the #1 stressor for most people, and HR leaders are no exception.
But here’s the thing: investing doesn’t have to be a jargon-filled nightmare!
So in this episode, Breene Murphy and I are breaking down what HR leaders need to know about investing—no fluff, no confusing terms, just practical insights to help you build a retirement plan that works for your company and your people!
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!
00:03:16 - A Topic Breene Has Been Interested in Lately
00:05:46 - One Thing Every HR Leader Should Know About Investing
00:09:52 - Why It’s so Important for HR Leaders to Understand Investing
00:13:17 - The Best Ways to Evaluate Your 401k Providers
00:25:46 - Why Newer Generations Contribute Less to Their Retirement Funds
00:42:12 - The Biggest Mistakes HR Leaders Make When it Comes to Offering Benefits
00:51:32 - What Breene Would Change About How Companies Approach Investing
00:53:17 - Tools and Resources to Learn About Investing
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Recruiting is rough right now.
Job seekers are frustrated, recruiters are overwhelmed, and everyone’s wondering, “Is it just me, or is this whole system broken?”
In this episode, I sit down with Kiersten Greggs, founder of Trap Recruiter and a 24-year recruiting veteran, to unpack the chaos.
Kiersten pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening in today’s job market, why recruiters are the unsung heroes of HR, and how both candidates and hiring teams can navigate this mess.
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!
00:02:19 - A Topic Keirsten Has Been Interested in Lately
00:05:03 - What is Happening in Today’s Market?
00:10:01 - How Will the Job Market Look in the Next Year?
00:14:06 - How to Stand Out During a Hiring Process
00:23:04 - Why Does Everybody Think You Need to Beat the ATS?
00:29:14 - Using AI for Resumes or Job Searching
00:36:39 - The Biggest Inefficiencies in the TA Process Right Now
00:44:16 - How Long Should the Overall Interview Process be?
00:51:46 - What is the Most Important Part of the Candidate Experience?
00:57:03 - The One Tip Kiersten Would Give Recriuters
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Work is changing FAST.
Between global pandemics, remote work, and the Great Reshuffle, it’s no wonder we’re all feeling a little unhinged!
Nothing like building a deep work connection to help you adjust to it all, eh?
That’s why this week’s episode is a fun (slightly wild) ride with Chris Hagood, CEO of AstutEdge and all-around HR powerhouse.
We’re covering everything from the role of work friendships to whether you’d take $10,000 to return to the office (spoiler: Chris has thoughts).
Plus, we’re throwing in some HR raps courtesy of ChatGPT because why not?!
Whether you’re here for the laughs, the insights, or just to feel less alone in your corner of chaos, this episode has it all.
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!
00:03:00 - A Topic Chris Has Been Interested in Lately
00:08:04 - What the F&*%$ is Going on in the World?
00:11:34 - Does Christ Have a Best Friend in Life That he Met at Work?
00:13:52 - Should HR Play an Active Role in Fostering Friendships at Work?
00:17:19 - Would You Take $10,000 to Return to the Office?
00:23:00 - Professional Myths or Facts
00:33:35 - Yes or No?
00:37:08 - HR Raps From ChatGPT
00:42:12 - 3 Things HR Definitely Shouldn’t Say
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There’s more to people than what you see when they show up for work.
Stories matter because we are in the age of radical authenticity and transparency.
Exciting? Yes! Challenging? Also yes.
Torrin Ellis, a powerhouse in recruitment, talent development, and operationalizing diversity and inclusion is here to break it all down!
We’ll unpack Torrin’s latest report, Reducing Bias in HR Using AI, and explore building trust, vulnerability, and doing things differently to push humanity further and deeper into your respective organization.
Plus, we’ll tackle the scary stuff—like how to do the right thing even when it’s hard and why re-skilling is non-negotiable in the age of AI.
Don’t worry, we’ll also squeeze in some hot takes on the Super Bowl performance because, well, priorities.
Tune in, take notes, and let’s make work better, one uncomfortable conversation at a time.
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!
00:05:01 - How Hebba and Torin Met
00:10:26 - Breakdown of the Superbowl Performance
00:18:42 - Understanding Bias and Prejudice
00:30:22 - What Inspired Torin’s Report about Reducing Bias in HR using AI
00:38:56 - The Pros and Cons of Capitalism
00:44:35 - Doing the Right Thing, Even When It’s Scary
00:51:09 - Torin’s ONE Takeaway You Should Have From This Episode
00:53:37 - Get in Touch With Torin
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There's so much we can learn from the sports that we love.
So lace up your sneakers and pull up your socks, because this episode is a full-court press of insights, laughs, and way too many basketball metaphors!
Today, Chris Henrichs is giving a masterclass on how the lessons from the court can transform the way we think about HR, leadership, and building a workplace that doesn’t just survive, but thrives.
From Michael Jordan’s killer competitiveness to the art of drafting the right players (or employees), Chris breaks down all the interesting parallels between basketball and HR.
We’re talking leadership styles, creating a winning culture, handling competition, and why HR is basically the coach, GM, and referee of the workplace.
Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or someone who thinks a “pick-and-roll” is a bakery order, you’ll still hae actionable takeaways that’ll make you rethink how you lead, collaborate, and bounce back from setbacks.
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00:03:45 - One Topic Chris is Really Interested in Right Now
00:06:00 - The Connection Between Basketball and HR
00:08:07 - How Competition Helped Shape Chris’s Career
00:13:22 - Who Inspires Chris in Sports, and How it Translates to HR Leadership
00:18:31 - How This Famous Michael Jordan Quote Plays Out in the Workplace
00:21:22 - Lessons Chris Learned About People Ops From Playing Basketball
00:27:26 - Different Leadership Styles and How They Compare to Leaders on the Court
00:31:24 - Balancing Top Perfomers With the Rest of the Team
00:34:45 - HR’s Equivalent of Drafting the Right Players
00:42:02 - Creating a Workplace Where People Challenge Each Other But Still Collaborate
00:43:57 - Bouncing Back From a Rough Patch
00:46:57 - Creating a Competitive But Healthy Work Environment
00:53:13 - Chris’s Dream Basketball Team Roster
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On today’s episode, you’re going to hear one word a million times…
And that is strategic.
Let’s be real, we’ve all heard the word “strategic” thrown around a million times, but what does it ACTUALLY mean? And why does it feel like everyone has a different definition?
It’s probably because they do.
Joining me today is the incredible Morgan Williams, CEO and founder of Peak HR. Morgan’s resume is basically the HR equivalent of a mic drop—she’s handled everything from massive layoffs to reopening retail stores for giants like Macy’s, Casper, and Topshop.
She’s been in the trenches, and she’s here to help us unpack the myths, misconceptions, and realities of what it means to be strategic in HR.
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00:01:25 - Something Morgan is Interested in Right Now
00:04:52 - What Being Strategic Means to Morgan as an HR Leader
00:08:00 - Why the Word Strategic is Often Misunderstood in HR
00:14:58 - How to be Seen as More Strategic and Less Operational
00:22:11 - Why HR Teams Struggle to Align Their Work With Business Goals
00:30:37 - Making Sure Your Initiative Have Measurable Impact on Business Outcomes
00:34:50 - Skills That Will Make You More Strategic
00:33:30 - Barriers HR Leaders Face Trying to Implement Strategic Initiatives
00:43:00 - Key Differences Between Operational and Strategic Thinking in HR
00:46:24 - How HR Leaders Can Advocate for Resources to Execute on Plans
00:50:41 - Some of the Risks of Focusing TOO Much on Strategy
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Today we’re going to embrace the messy, imperfect, and downright hilarious side of learning from making mistakes.
Kim has seen it all, done it all, and definitely messed it all up a few times too! It’s part of the growth process, as you know.
From compensation catastrophes to performance management mishaps, she has the stories (and the scars) to prove that sometimes, the best lessons come from the biggest blunders.
Besides, who doesn’t love a good “I can’t believe I did that” moment?
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00:03:23 - Something Kim is Insanely Curious About Right Now
00:06:16 - The Time Kim F&%$#d up Compensation
00:23:25 - Kim’s Performance Management Mistakes, Explained
00:29:51 - The Real Purpose of Performance Management Reviews
00:36:53 - How AI Might Impact Performance Management
00:45:50 - Kim’s Advice on How to Prepare for the Future of HR
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Want to know what’s at the heart of every successful organization?
Connection, gifting, recognition, and appreciation!
All four of these are so core to making somebody feel seen and heard at work.
So in today’s episode, we're discussing connection-building because let's face it, loneliness is hitting hard and it's an epidemic that is creeping into our workplaces.
Join me and Ross Langley from Snappy as we unpack innovative and personalized ways to foster connections with anybody in the office.
We’re diving deep into creating meaningful experiences, leveraging personalization in gifts, and ensuring everyone in your organization feels truly seen and appreciated.
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!
00:01:35 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Ross Lately?
00:05:07 - How We Define Meaningful Connections at Work and Why It Matters
00:08:17 - The Biggest Challenges Orgs Face Trying to Build Authentic Connections
00:13:41 - How Unique Gifts Build Genuine Relationships at Work
00:21:59 - Leveraging Personalization to Create Emotional Impacts
00:25:35 - The Impact of Experiential Vs Physical Gifts
00:30:37 - Creative Ways for HR to Integrate Gifting Into Engagement Programs
00:37:07 - Potential Pitfalls With Using Gifts to Build Connections
00:41:14 - Advice for HR Leaders Incorporating Gifting Into Their Connection-building Efforts
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If there is one silver bullet for connecting with other people, it’s storytelling!
Last episode, my friend Georgia Clark and I unpacked the lessons HR can glean from romance novels about character development and storytelling.
Today, I’m pushing that conversation forward with Tara Turk-Haynes.
Tara isn't just any guest—she’s a powerhouse in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and DEI, with a vibrant background in the arts like playwriting and screenwriting.
With her at the helm of DEI initiatives and her roots in creative storytelling, Tara will share how authentic narratives can be the perfect bridge to deeper connections within the workplace.
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00:02:48 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Tara Lately?
00:07:24 - Why Storytelling is Critical for Building Connections
00:10:45 - What Makes Stories Truly Resonate With People?
00:25:20 - A Story That Has Stuck With Tara Over the Years
00:31:43 - How Story Revelations Apply to the Workplace
00:41:02 - How can HR Professionals Become Better Storytellers?
00:44:39 - Storytelling Mistakes People Make, and How to Avoid Them
00:50:01 - How Tara Would Change How Stories are Told in Corporate Spaces
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Beyond the typical day-to-day activities in HR…
I’m just a mega-dorknerd with a fierce love for books, especially when they whisk me away to worlds filled with fantasy, sci-fi, and heart-stirring romance!
And today, we're exploring how the twists and turns of romance novels can actually offer fascinating insights into HR.
I'm thrilled to have Georgia Clark with us to guide us through these narrative mazes!
She’s not just any novelist—she’s a storytelling wizard who’s penned titles like Most Wonderful and Island Time, and she lights up New York's iconic Joe's Pub with her storytelling night, Generation Women.
During our chat, we discuss how romance and the hero's journey in novels can uniquely resonate within the corridors of HR, enhancing empathy and understanding, which are crucial for anyone in this role.
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00:02:12 - A Topic Georgia is Interested in Right Now
00:05:50 - Georgia’s Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episode
00:09:47 - How Georgia Became a Writer
00:16:24 - How Georgia Develops Her Characters
00:21:29 - The Approach Behind Character Transformation
00:30:30 - How Georgia Thinks About Conflict While Creating Characters
00:39:15 - Uncovering Character Motivations in a Natural Way
00:45:58 - How to Make a Story Truly Captivating for People
00:48:28 - What is Generation Women?
00:53:35 - Why the Hero Journey in Romance Novels Resonates With People
01:00:07 - Making Stories Reflect Diverse Perspectives and Experiences
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Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast, where I’m flipping the script and diving deep into more diverse topics!
I’ll be challenging myself (and my guests) to rethink what we think we know about the world of work, and how seemingly unrelated topics still tie back to HR.
Today, we’ve got the one and only Sarika Lamont, aka my Comp Guru Queen, joining us!
If you want to understand pay transparency and total rewards in a way that actually makes sense, Sarika is here to break it all down.
Spoiler alert: pay isn’t as simple as it seems—and neither is the communication behind it.
We talk about why employees often misunderstand compensation, how we can improve the conversation, and why education is the key to getting pay transparency right.
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00:05:45 - One Topic Sarika is Interested in Right Now
00:16:05 - Explaining Compensation and Total Rewards in Simple Terms
00:19:07 - How do you Decide What Employees Should be Paid?
00:36:22 - What Makes Creating Good Pay Packages so Challenging?
00:53:55 - What do Employees Misunderstand About Pay, Benefits, and How They’re Determined?
01:13:55 - Should Companies be Open About How Much They Pay Employees?
01:16:02 - Non-money Rewards That Companies Can Offer to Make Employees Feel Valued
01:17:36 - How Pay and Rewards for Employees Will Change in the Future
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As we wrap up 2024, it's time to start thinking ahead to 2025—and let’s be honest, it’s about time we take our place as the experts in the room.
From fixing the broken candidate experience to building stronger bridges with other teams, it’s time for HR to show up and show out!
This episode features a series of friends/leaders sharing their bold wishes for the future, and why 2025 is our year to make real change happen. We’re not holding back!
Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.
00:00:55 - Tara Turk-Haynes’s Wish for HR in 2025
00:10:01 - Sarika Lamont’s Wish for HR in 2025
00:16:02 - Cassidy Edwards’s Wish for HR in 2025
00:19:35 - Noah Warder’s Wish for HR in 2025
00:26:52 - Cassandra Babilya’s Wish for HR in 2025
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