Let's Get This Podcast Started

Segment 1: Meet EXMI’s Co-Founders and Get to Know Their VisionHost Kim Ratcliff, VP of Engagement at Experience Management Institute (EXMI), begins this first segment with an introduction to Experience Management Institute’s Co-Founders and Chiefs Emily Douglas-McNab and Kate Heynoski. They share their their vision for the podcast, their inspiration for being committed to people experience, and their perspectives on what makes us thrive as humans in the workplace. In a world where AI is becoming more prevalent and people don’t want to feel like cogs, being valued is so critical. Just for fun, they also speak to their favorite music as HR inspo. And last but most importantly, what does it mean to unleash the power of people?Segment 2: Reimagining the New Workplace RealityEXMI’s VP of Experience Steve Fujii tells his origin story as a proud Asian-American and unique background as an Army officer, special education teacher, principal, superintendent, and school board member. He delves into his passion for helping HR pros give themselves permission and time for transformative moments, not just the transactional activities in HR. Steve also covers challenges for district or school leaders and how to dig deep for themselves and their teams and shares true stories from HR, including being ghosted by a new hire. We close with Steve's inspiration for teaching and learning from pHCLE participants—and finding moments of connection.Follow us on LinkedIn!