Discover how Suzanne Lucas, aka the Evil HR Lady, merges humor and HR expertise in a lively conversation with Bill Banham that promises to change your perspective on workplace dynamics. We explore Suzanne's transition from a political science scholar to a renowned HR voice and how her latest venture, HR Learns, is democratizing HR training. Get ready to un ... Show More
Nov 20
AI at Work: Fear, Facts, Forward with Dr. Mary Hayes
<p>Want a real-world look at how AI is reshaping work without the hype? Dr. Mary Hayes joins us to explore what employees actually feel about AI, why optimism varies across countries and roles, and how leaders can turn uncertainty into momentum through honest, practical communica ... Show More
18m 26s
Nov 18
From Operations To Strategy: HR’s Pivot To Project-Led Transformation with Karla Eidem
<p>Strategy beats panic when work changes this fast. We sit down with Karla Eidem, North American Regional Managing Director at the <a href='https://www.pmi.org/'>Project Management Institute</a>, to explore how HR can turn AI disruption into a springboard for skills, execution, ... Show More
25m 3s
Nov 10
Why Personalization Turns Employee Benefits into Business Results with David Duckworth, Ben
<p>How much of your benefits budget actually helps people live and work better?<br/><br/>In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham sits down with <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidduck/'><b>David Duckworth</b></a>, Co-Founder and COO at <b>Ben</b>, to explor ... Show More
18m 46s
Aug 26
An Unfiltered Look: SHRM’s CHRO on the State of HR
Burnout is brewing, layoffs are looming, and AI is changing the game! SHRM’s Chief Human Resources Officer Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, sits down with host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, from his HR team for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s workplaces ... Show More
32m 36s
Oct 31
Behind the Scenes of HR: Burnout, Balance, and Belonging
Behind the Scenes of HR: Burnout, Balance, and BelongingHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Ryan Tahmassebi, People Science Director at Workbuzz SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen chats with Ryan Tahmassebi about the latest research on employee wel ... Show More
32m 20s
Jun 2025
3 C's for CHRO Success, with SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
In this milestone 100th episode of People and Strategy with special guest Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO of SHRM, we dive into the intersection of technology and human capital, exploring how AI is reshaping HR practices and the workplace. Taylor reflects on his leadership philosophy, ... Show More
40m 48s
Oct 1
What It Means to Be Audience-First in Marketing with Rachel Waldstein, VP of Global Strategic Consulting at Wunderkind | Ep. 353
Think you know your customer? You might be wrong. And that’s costing you. Daniel sits down with Rachel Waldstein, VP of Global Strategic Consulting at Wunderkind, to explore how today’s top brands balance personalization and privacy. Money isn’t the only currency around here…it’s ... Show More
26m 29s
Oct 3
Executive Influence: How to Get to ‘Yes’
In this episode of People + Strategy, hear Brad Winn’s hard-won lessons on executive influence and the messy realities of organizational politics. Winn is a professor of leadership and strategy in the Huntsman School of Business, executive MBA director at Utah State University, a ... Show More
29m 57s
Oct 13
Purpose Under Pressure: Leadership in the Sandwich Generation
In this episode of People + Strategy, Brian Dickens, CHRO of the University of Tennessee System, opens up about the realities of leading while caring for both aging parents and growing children. As part of the sandwich generation, Dickens explores how empathy, flexibility, and pu ... Show More
41m 42s
Aug 19
From Orientation to Connection: A New Approach to Onboarding
For anyone starting a new job, creating a sense of connection, culture, and belonging from day one can transform what was once a routine orientation into a powerful, lasting experience. Two leaders at Vanderbilt University — Joanna Echols, senior director of operational optimizat ... Show More
29m 32s
Jan 2025
521: Ex-Accenture Global CEO on Transformation: Human-Powered Leadership in a Disrupted World
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 521, an interview with the author of <em>Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human Powered Leadership,</em> Dr. Christie Smith.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, C ... Show More
52m 32s