Kenneth Ceaser, Chief People & Culture Officer and Chief of Staff at MADD

Kenneth Ceaser's Journey: From Military Service to HR LeadershipIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Ken, the Chief People and Culture Officer at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Ken recounts his extensive 24-year career journey which began in the Air Force and transitioned through key roles at Flowserve, Boeing, AmerisourceBergen, and eventually to MADD. He shares valuable mentorship experiences and highlights how influential women leaders shaped his approach to becoming a true business partner. Ken discusses his use of AI in HR for predictive analytics and turnover trends, underscores the importance of understanding business operations for effective HR, and elaborates on his passion for teaching and mentoring future HR professionals. The episode concludes with Ken's advice on the integration of AI in HR, the importance of mentorship in the profession, and his excitement for the future of young HR talent.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:54 Ken's Career Journey02:40 Impactful Mentorship Stories05:14 Applying AI in HR06:59 Incognito HR Certification09:18 Passion for Teaching and Mentoring10:30 Parting Advice and ConclusionPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.