Sandra Ma, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Richard Harrell, Jr., Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer at Jovial, explain why better workplaces start with clarity, consistency and connection. They share how unclear ownership, scattered information and ineffective meetings create friction—and why leaders should address those foundations before expec ... Show More
Oct 7
5 Ways to Build a Workplace People Don’t Want to Leave
What if the strongest workplace culture is not built through expensive perks, but through the everyday systems that make people feel seen, supported and able to grow?In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Laura Lawson, Chief People Officer at United Wholesale ... Show More
38m 1s
Oct 5
How to Move From AI Pilots to Real Business Impact
What if the biggest mistake companies are making with AI is trying to improve individual tasks instead of redesigning the entire process?In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Bruno Da Sola, Group Chief People Officer at Inetum, to explore what changed when th ... Show More
37m 21s
May 2025
The New Rules of Career Growth: What Talent Leaders Need to Know
With an overwhelming abundance of skilling content and the rise of AI in talent development, what does effective employee support look like today—and what should organizations focus on? In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, Lindsay Witcher, Global Leader at Ra ... Show More
22m 39s
Aug 2024
Let's Sound Off With Kim Blue - HR as a Strategic Partner
In this episode of HR Sound Off, I'm thrilled to welcome Kim Blue, Chief Executive Officer at K Blue Consulting. Kim takes us through her inspiring HR journey, from her corporate beginnings to becoming an entrepreneur and a leader in Fractional HR. She shares valuable insights on ... Show More
37m 20s
Mar 2024
Synergy in Leadership and Product Excellence: A Blueprint for Growth
<p>In this episode, join us as we delve into the tech industry journey, exploring PM roles and uncovering secrets to success in a dynamic landscape. Featuring insights from Jessica Hall, Chief Product Officer at Just Eat Takeaway, discover the crucial link between effective leade ... Show More
24m 36s
Oct 2024
Building a Skills-Based Organization with Paul Kent
In this special mini-episode of Leading Up, host Kelly Schwarze highlights key takeaways from the Udemy Forward 2024 virtual event. This episode features advice from Paul Kent, the senior L&D manager at PepsiCo, about how best to leverage skills-based practices to boost employee ... Show More
11m 6s
Sep 2025
Becoming an Employer of Choice: Lessons from Cook County
In this episode of People + Strategy, Velisha Haddox shares her journey from commercial litigator to CHRO of the Cook County Government in Illinois, revealing the critical role of consistency, transparency, and executive support in driving change. Hear how Cook County’s HR team r ... Show More
27m 48s
<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
