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HR Superstars — 200 episodes

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Building the Mindset and Systems To Break HR's Reactive Cycle with Lisa Young

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Why PIPs Should Be About Improvement and Not Punishment with Karina Young

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Aligning Performance and Pay To Retain Top Talent with Roger Lee

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Leading Through Uncertainty: Building Trust and Resilience with Kat Kibben

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How to Create Manager Programs That Stick with Nicole Roberts

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Questions Every HR Leader Should Be Able to Answer with Dana Calder and Dieter Veldsman

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Innovation Starts with HR with Kate O'Neill

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REPLAY: Equipping Managers Without Overwhelming HR with Yen Tan & Morgan Webb

9

Creating Conscious Leaders with David Hassell

10

REPLAY: High Performance, Low Engagement: An Overlooked Business Risk

11

Breaking the Mold & Making Bold Moves in 2026 With Crystal Boysen

12

Demystifying Data: A Practical Guide for HR Leaders With Dieter Veldsman

13

Intelligent AI Starts with Quality Data With Nelson Spencer

14

Humanity and Productivity Aren't Opposites With Jordan Peace

15

Why Great HR Leaders Are Great Storytellers With Karina Young

16

AI That Helps HR Go From Insight to Impact With Anthony Onesto and Theresa Fesinstine

17

Becoming Powerfully Likeable: How HR Leaders Build Confidence and Influence With Kate Mason

18

The Future of HR Is Already Here with Loren Blandon

19

Am I a Leader or a Person? Choosing Both in Modern HR with Nicole DuBois

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Creating Psychological Safety Through HR Leadership with Dr. Bill Howatt

21

High Performance, Low Engagement: An Overlooked Business Risk with Melanie Naranjo

22

Measuring the Impact of L&D with Kevin Yates

23

How to Design a Boardroom-Worthy Performance Strategy with Jeff Smith

24

Equipping Managers Without Overwhelming HR with Yen Tan & Morgan Webb

25

Is HR's Strategic Role at Risk? What the Data Tells Us, And What to Do About It with Will Howard & David Hawthorne

26

Why Retention Starts with Better Managers with David Hawthorne

27

Solving the Conundrum of International Distributed Teams with Alexandra Erman

28

Putting a Human Touch on Data-Driven HR with Brittany Rohde

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Discovering Your Leadership Voice with Susannah Robinson

30

How to Break the Burnout Cycle with Brittany Fowler and Stephanie Smith

31

Stop the BS and Thrive at Work with Kelly Mackin

32

Why Your Offsite Isn't Working (Yet) with Jared Kleinert

33

How to Lead From the Heart with Mark Crowley

34

REPLAY: Finding Solid Ground Amidst Burnout with Jim Marsden

35

Passing the Mic and Introducing Karina Young as Your New Host

36

REPLAY: Perfect Is the Enemy of Progress with Liesel Mertes

37

How to Build a Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Team with Jignasha Amin

38

Retaining Top Talent Through the Power of Mentorship with Clint Pulver

39

Building Trust with Founder CEOs and Elevating HR Leadership with Kelli Dragovich

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Amplifying Positivity in the Workplace with Claude Silver

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How HR and Leadership Drive Culture Together with Jon Rosenson and Molly Perenic

42

Secret #5: Share Your Impact to Instill Belief Across the Company

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Transforming HR into a Strategic Powerhouse with Andrew Bartlow

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Secret #4: Activate Managers to Operationalize Work

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Breaking the Cycle of Burnout and Boredom with Sherry Woosley

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Secret #3: Show Courage When Pitching Your Ideas

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Tackling CEO Favoritism and Creating a Fair Workplace with Alex Seiler

48

Secret #2: Moving Beyond Gut Instinct with Data-Driven HR

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Improving Job Descriptions and Employee Retention with Wendy Sellers

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Secret #1: You must Speak the Language of Your Business

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From Overwhelm to Excellence in Leadership with Anita Grantham

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Empowering Leaders Through On-The-Job Coaching with Katie Burke

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Shaping Company Culture Beyond Perks with Melissa Daimler

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Finding Balance Amidst Startup Chaos with Lee Rubin

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Shaping a People-First Workplace in a Digital Era with Carmen Amara

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Three Behaviors to Cultivate as a Human-First Leader with Paul Wolfe

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Trust: A Secret Weapon in the War for Talent with Eric Termuende

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Finding Remote Work's Sweet Spot with Nick Bloom

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Reinventing Offboarding and Ending Awkward Exists with Rebecca Consolvo

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Defining & Driving Successful DEI Strategies with Andrew Adeniyi

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REPLAY: Your First 90 Days as a People Leader

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Setting Boundaries and Pursuing Growth with Tarveen Forrester

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Simplifying HR for Maximum Impact with Dr. Jeff Smith

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AI-Powered Talent Acquisition with Khaled Hussein

65

Introduction to the Five Secrets of the Top 5%

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Navigating Culture, Workforce Planning, and Long-Term Success with Bill Banham and Christopher Bjorling

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Hiring Strategies for Value Alignment with Jonathan Reynolds

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Finding Success in Results-Only Work Environments with Cali Ressler

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Streamlining Success through Trust-Building Strategies with Kimberly Carroll

70

Creating a Culture of Belonging in the AI Era with Smiley Poswolsky

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Crafting A Human-Centric Workplace with Watchen Nyanue Hampton

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Bridging the Skills Gap in Modern Work with Ravin Jesuthasan

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The Power of Science-Based Simplicity with Marc Effron

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Career Development Beyond the Manager Path with Dr. Bev Kaye

75

HR Superstars LIVE From Austin!

76

Navigating Generational Diversity in the Modern Workforce with Donald Knight

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Fostering Connections and Conflicts in Remote Work with Katya Laviolette

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Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth within HR with Rebecca Weaver

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Redefining Work-Life Balance with Anessa Fike

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Embracing a Marathon Mindset in Your HR Journey with Marissa Morrison

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Finding Solid Ground Amidst Burnout with Jim Marsden

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Strategies for Unlocking Employee Potential with Sarah McTate

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Strategies Never Fail - People Do with David Ducheyne

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The Lifespan of Learning in HR with Meg Bear

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Removing Friction to Embrace Employee Fulfillment with Tonille Miller

86

Talent Sourcing Strategies Beyond the Resume with Adam Gordon

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Keeping the Humanity in a Humanless HR World with Mervyn Dinnen

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Transforming HR Managers into Culture Architects with Melanie Lougee

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Bringing People and Strategy Together with Arjen Mackaaij

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Doing More with Less with George LaRocque

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Visions for the HR Work of Tomorrow with Neil Jensen

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Learning to Grow by Letting Go with Katie Cox Branham

93

HR Superstars Live From Thrive!

94

Managing the Person, Not the Role with Alex Genetti

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How Technology Can Drive HR Decisions and Strategic Thinking with John Machado

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Making the Shift from Doer to Leader with Kelli Thompson

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What U.S. HR Leaders Can Learn from Their European Counterparts with Even Bolstad

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Using Courage to Effectively Communicate with Michelle Gladieux

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Bringing the Five Languages of Appreciation into the Workplace with Dr. Paul White

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Closing the Gap Between Vulnerability and Leadership with Jacob Morgan

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Optimizing Movement for Increased Productivity and Less Burnout with Lara Heimann

102

The Secrets to a Successful Off-site with Nadia Alaee

103

Embracing Authenticity and Creating a Culture of Belonging with Ritu Bhasin

104

Blending Data with Human-Centered Initiatives with Sarah Lovelace

105

Overcoming Analysis Paralysis in Hiring with Gabby Popowitz

106

Overcoming the Shame Spiral to Unlock Growth with Sayle Hutchison

107

Prioritizing and Adapting Your Core Values with Christine Kaszubski

108

Eliciting Potential in Your Employees with Andrea Butcher

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Fixing Broken HR Systems One Win at a Time with Kara Kirby

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Cultivating Exceptional Employee Experience Through Trust and Transparency with Mary Slaughter

111

HR Hotline: Strategies for Creating a Core Company Culture

112

Empowering Growth Through Self-Discovery with Gretchen Schott

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HR Hotline: How HR Leaders Can Overcome Burnout

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Embracing Simplicity in HR with Dawn Mitchell and Pamela Greenberg

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HR Hotline: Navigating the World of Unlimited PTO

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Empowerment is the Future of HR with Sarah Walker

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HR Hotline: What Separates the Best HR Leaders?

118

Creative Ways to Combat Talent Scarcity with Ben Eubanks

119

Breaking Through the Concrete Ceiling with Zee Clarke

120

Integrating Cultures Through M&As with Sarika Lamont

121

What Neuroscience Reveals About Employee Experience with Dr. Paul Zak

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Building a Culture of Authenticity with Tyneeha Rivers

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HR Hotline: What are Some Good Conflict Management Strategies?

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Making a Data-Driven Case for Employee Development with David Pearson

125

Perfect Is the Enemy of Progress with Liesel Mertes

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Leading Through Trauma with Tarveen Forrester

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Empathy & Expectations: Your First 90 Days as a People Leader

128

HR's Evolution from Cost Center to Profit Center with Jill Lehman

129

People Leaders & The Weight of Keeping Secrets with Jen Paxton

130

Unapologetically Human: Embracing Mental Health in the Workplace with Holly May

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Leading in the Midst of Chaos with Daniel Coyle

132

From Co-Founder to Life Beyond the 9 to 5 with Shane Metcalf & Adam Weber

133

Healing Ourselves to Heal Our Teams with Mindbloom's Kristin Arden

134

Shifting from "Growth at All Costs" to Profitability with ClickUp's Jim Bartolomea

135

How People Fuel VC Success with VMG Partners' Brianna Rizzo

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Tapping into Gratitude with Shane Metcalf

137

Leading with Curiosity and Vulnerability with Crunchyroll's Barb Bidan

138

Making Bold Investments in Your People with Auror's Kirsti Grant

139

Developing a Win-Win Dynamic with Frontline Managers with HR Consultant Bonnie Curtis

140

Leading with Meaning Over Mandates: Live at Thrive Gathering with Salesforce's Karen Mangia

141

Preserve Your Cultural "Secret Sauce" As You Grow with Rippling's Christine Maxwell

142

Tech-Enabled Coaching Creates A Work World Where Everybody Wins with 15Five's Jon Greenawalt

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Why Compensation Needs Collaboration with Shane Metcalf

144

The Paradox of People Leadership with Julie Rogers

145

How Time Off Inspires Creativity with Shane Metcalf

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Translating Personal Conversations into Business Results with Komodo Health's Kathleen Ragelis

147

The Power of Believing with Shane Metcalf

148

Leveraging Whole-Brain Thinking to Become a Human-Centered Leader with Ann Herrmann-Nehdi

149

Teasing Out Season 3

150

The Power (And Business Value) of Believing In Your People with Sprinklr's Diane Adams

151

Compensation in the Context of Total Rewards with Affirm's Andrea Morales

152

Teaming Up with Your C-Suite with Playfly Sports' Kate McKinnon

153

Bringing Human Flourishing to Work with Lippert's Amber Selking

154

Building a Global People Team through Hypergrowth with Deel's Casey Bailey

155

People Leaders are Business Leaders with Help Scout's LaToya Lyn

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Start with Principles, Not Policy with Slack's Brian Elliott

157

Scaling People Teams Thoughtfully with Kiana Davari, Head of People at Sorare

158

Fostering Authenticity in Controversy with Justworks' Jen Fox

159

Reviving the Art of Listening with HubSpot's Katie Burke

160

Gaining Wisdom through Modern Mentorship with Sarah Haggard, CEO and Founder of Tribute

161

The Measurable Value of Inclusion with 15Five's Cara Pelletier

162

The Keys to a Successful 4-Day Workweek with Bolt's Jennifer Christie

163

Becoming an Empowering People Partner with Stripe's Susanna Fisch

164

Considering A New Way to Win with Business Coach, Chris Westfall

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Financial Wellness As A Core Part of the Employee Experience with Northstar's Will Peng

166

The Evolution of Total Rewards with First Person's Bryan Brenner and Paul Ashley

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Facilitating Community, Connectedness, and Belonging with Salesforce's Karen Mangia

168

Building Extraordinary Culture Around A Strong Remote Community

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Reframing Work, Life, and Employee Turnover with Abby Hamilton, Chief People Officer at LiveIntent

170

Introducing Season 2 of HR Superstars

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Rebuilding Healthy Relationships In HR with CoinDesk's Talie Schwager

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Empowering Your People To Be and Become Their Best Selves

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Valuing Every Voice On Your Hybrid Team with Rad Power Bikes' Pam Keenan Fritz

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Finding Success Through Courage and Conviction with Credit Karma's Colleen McCreary

175

DEI is Every Leader's Job with Workday's Carin Taylor at Empower Conference

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Creating Equitable Outcomes For Teams with Different Roles and Responsibilities

177

People Practices Are Systematic, Not Programmatic

178

The Optimistic Future of Career Growth, Management, and Human Resources

179

Blowing Up Human Resources: The End of Industrial Age Practices

180

Valuable Remote Work Lessons to Implement Permanently

181

Impactful HR Through the Lens of Empathy

182

How Our Emplify Acquisition Helps Elevate HR To A Strategic Business Function

183

HR Superstars Live: Building A Sense Of Community In A Remote Workforce

184

HR Superstars Summit: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

185

E15: The Key to Creating an Extraordinary Workplace Culture

186

E14: Relational Mastery: The Key To Organizational Transformation

187

A Human-First Approach to Organizational Transformation w/ Delta Dental's Sarah Chavarria

188

Leading With Love: Why Strong Leadership Starts w/ Compassion

189

Compassion, Empathy, & Resilience: The Keys To Organizational Health At BlueVine

190

Improving Employee Performance Through Manager Enablement At Gong

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The CHRO's Role in Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace w/ David Hanrahan

192

What Does Your Team Look Like At Its Best? The Answer Is Found In Convergence w/ David Hanrahan

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Celebrating Culture at Your All-Remote Org w/ Lori McLeese

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Change Leaders: How HR Supports WFH Employees w/ Jennifer Christie

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Becoming a Dragon Leader: How Fire, Vulnerability, and Curiosity Make You a Better Leader w/ Dov Baron

196

Getting to the Root of Diversity & Equity: Are We Really Addressing the Issues? w/ Josh Bersin

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The HR Industry's Evolution from an Administrative Function to a Strategic Function w/ Josh Bersin

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From Awareness to Action: How to Develop Diversity and Inclusion Strategies at Your Company w/ Amber Cabral

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The Evolution of Company Culture and HR's Role in Catalyzing Transformational Change w/ Mike Bokina

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HR Superstars: An Introduction to 15Five's People Ops Podcast