Lauren Fast, chief people officer at iS Clinical, highlights the critical role of feedback, empathy, and trust in today’s workplace. Fast discusses how HR leaders can navigate challenges like layoffs, cost reductions, and employee disengagement while maintaining cultural alignment. She also shares a compelling story about how transparent communication and em ... Show More
Jan 9
When Work Models Collide: Managing Workforce Fragmentation
Among SHRM’s 7 HR Trends of 2026 is workforce fragmentation, which is reshaping how organizations structure work, leadership, and culture. In this episode of People + Strategy, Nichole Oocumma, SHRM-SCP, draws on her experience leading HR across healthcare and public-sector organ ... Show More
30m 2s
Dec 12
The Owner’s Mindset: How HR Leaders Drive Results and Culture
In this episode of People + Strategy, John Bernatovicz, founder of Willory, explores what it means to run HR as a true business function. Bernatovicz shares his journey leading payroll and executive search to building a virtual HR consultancy shaped by personal experience and val ... Show More
28m 40s
Dec 5
Inside the House: Building Agility in Government HR
In this episode of People + Strategy, Darnell Lee, CHRO for the Chief Administrative Officer, reveals how leading HR for the U.S. House of Representatives means mastering the art of adaptability. With shifting leadership every two years and priorities that can change overnight, L ... Show More
20m 57s
Nov 2024
Transformational Leadership
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." Today, we're thrilled to have Brenda Neckvatal, a two-time best-selling author, award-winning HR professional, and serial entrepreneur featured in prominent publications like Forbes and Fast Company. Bren ... Show More
34m 54s
Oct 2024
Effective Leadership and Conflict Management
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth! Today, Diane Helbig is joined by Julie Holunga, a leadership advisor dedicated to amplifying influence and impact within professional teams. Julie's expertise spans the law, accounting, and investment sec ... Show More
27m 39s
Oct 1
590: Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author on What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses
Mita Mallick, Wall Street Journal–bestselling author and workplace strategist, examines how everyday managerial choices determine whether organizations are resilient, humane, and productive. Drawing on her leadership roles in marketing and human resources, as well as her lived ex ... Show More
52m 8s
Feb 2024
The Most Effective Communication Skills For Managers with Glenn Pasch
In today’s fast-paced work environment, effective communication isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether you're managing a small team or leading a large organization, your ability to communicate clearly, listen actively, and deliver feedback with impact directly influences your suc ... Show More
20m 30s
Aug 2025
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
Dec 2024
Proven Strategies for Building an Audiology Team That Excels in Patient Care | Liz Wiseman
Leaders, including those in audiology, often overburden or underutilize their teams. This can lead to burnout, poor performance, and stagnation. Liz Wiseman, who became a leader at just 24 in a rapidly growing company, faced leadership challenges early in her career. Through obse ... Show More
42m 13s
Aug 2024
S5 E2: Change Management and Leadership Communication with Marjaana Toiminen
In the world of change management, having a well-crafted narrative is essential for guiding leaders and employees through times of transition. Marjaana Toiminen, Head of Change Management at Ellun Kanat, emphasizes the importance of a change narrative that is aligned with the lea ... Show More
16m 31s
Nov 11
In a PIP Panic? How to Turn a “Death Sentence” into Your Biggest Opportunity
Facing a performance improvement plan (PIP) can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of the line in your job. Discover how to use a PIP to grow and get back on track as Nicole Belyna, director of talent at SHRM and co-host of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, shares actiona ... Show More
29m 1s
Mar 2025
#231: Chrissy Taylor, President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility – Your people are your secret sauce
What if I told you your biggest competitive advantage is something you’ve already got?
For Chrissy Taylor, the President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility, the 90,000 people who work at her company are what she calls “her secret sauce.”
And in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to ... Show More
57m 31s