Michelle Robertson, Executive Board Member, HR, People & Culture at adidas, shares how the business is rebuilding belief and giving local teams more authority. She explains the role of honest communication, simpler structures and clear accountability, and why people remain central to its next phase of transformation.
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How Sony Music Connects Creativity and Data: 5 Leadership Lessons
What does collaboration look like when it’s built into the work, the strategy and what people get rewarded for?Andrew R. Davis, Executive Vice President & Global Chief People Officer at Sony Music Entertainment, joins Chris Rainey to discuss company culture, cross-functional coll ... Show More
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How Primark Grows Its Own Leaders: 5 Practical Takeaways for HR
How does Primark develop frontline leaders and help colleagues build careers within the business?John D. Hadeed, Senior Vice President, People & Culture, US at Primark, joins Chris Rainey to share the career conversations, training and leadership habits behind its approach.At the ... Show More
31m 10s
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
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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
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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
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<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
