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Jun 2025
44m 46s

HR’s Reputation Reset: Hebba Youssef on ...

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They say your reputation precedes you, but what if the one that doesn’t feel right? Or worse, what if it’s misaligned and you’re starting at a deficit? For many in HR, this feeling is a familiar one, which is why it’s time to talk reputation management. In this exciting season finale, join guest host Kim Rohrer, co-host of HR Confessions, as she sits down with her friend and Workweek’s Chief People Officer, Hebba Youssef. As a podcaster and the force behind a wildly successful online HR community, Hebba knows firsthand what it means to manage your reputation, both personally and publicly. Leaving the sugarcoating at home, Kim and Hebba get real about what it means to shape your reputation with employees and leadership, noting how they differ and the nuances that exist in these relationships. Hebba, remarks on the role of persuasion, a high emotional intelligence, and why making everyone happy is something you cannot and should not do. Plus, they dive into why CHROs might just be the best candidates for future CEOs. A candid, candor-filled conversation, this episode wraps up the season with a fresh take on how HR is evolving and how to make sure your reputation evolves with it.



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