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
Mar 6
Escaping the Action Trap: A New Model for Leadership Results
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Jessica Kriegel, chief strategy officer at Culture Partners and author of Surrender to Lead. Drawing on her life’s deeply personal turning points, Kriegel reflects on how learning to surrender reshaped her approach to leaders ... Show More
26m 5s
Feb 23
How HR Delivers Stakeholder Value
In this episode of People + Strategy, SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, talks with renowned business scholar and HR thought leader Dave Ulrich about how and why HR has reached a true inflection point. Ulrich reflects upon his decades of experience to explore ... Show More
40m 5s
Feb 6
Managing HR on Campus: Data, Culture, and Courage at the Executive Table
In this episode of People + Strategy, we talk with Sabrina Minor, VP and chief people officer at George Washington University. Minor shares candid stories about leading HR in a complex, 24/7 campus environment, including how she’s modernizing performance management, succession pl ... Show More
29m 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 2025
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 2025
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