The Wisory Wise in Five with Soni Basi
from The Wisory Hosted by Jason Wadler
In this week’s episode of the Wise in Five, we sit down with Soni Basi, Global Chief Human Resources Officer and transformation leader behind some of the world’s most iconic brands. With a career spanning roles at AIG, Estee Lauder, Allergan, Edelman, and more, Soni shares lessons learned from leading cultural reinvention, talent strategy, and organizational design through times of rapid change, mergers, and disruption. Soni dives deep into the evolving role of HR as a driver of competitive advantage—covering everything from culture as a performance accelerator to building scalable talent systems without losing the soul of your organization. Drawing on personal leadership experiences and her unique “board of directors” career framework, Soni offers timeless, people-first strategies for businesses navigating transformation, hybrid work, and AI-driven change. The Wise in Five series is hosted by Jason Wadler, founder of The Wisory. In each episode, Jason shares perspectives with some of The Wisory's amazing Advisors to ask five powerful questions—designed to quickly spark bold insights, practical strategies, and always a dose of wisdom. This episode is ideal for mid-sized business leaders who are asking: How do we scale culture without compromising what makes us unique? What do modern employees actually want from a manager and workplace? How do we personalize employee experiences in an AI-powered world?
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