People and Strategy
Episodes
Navigating Uncertainty in the Boardroom
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Dan Wolf, CEO of leadership consulting company Dewar Sloan and editor of the People + St...
The State of HR Compensation in 2026
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Dawn Fay, operational president at Robert Half to unpack what the firm’s 2026 Salary Guide...
The Connection Crisis at Work
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, we speak about the ROI of workplace connection with Tracy Brower, vice president of workplace insigh...
Escaping the Action Trap: A New Model for Leadership Results
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Jessica Kriegel, chief strategy officer at Culture Partners and author of Surrender to Lead...
How HR Delivers Stakeholder Value
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, talks with renowned business scholar and HR thought l...
Managing HR on Campus: Data, Culture, and Courage at the Executive Table
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, we talk with Sabrina Minor, VP and chief people officer at George Washington University. Minor shares ca...
Moving HR Up the Value Chain: From Transactional to Inspired
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Drew Holler, former senior vice president of associate experience at Walmart, where he ...
When Work Models Collide: Managing Workforce Fragmentation
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Among SHRM’s 7 HR Trends of 2026 is workforce fragmentation, which is reshaping how organizations structure work, leadership, and culture. In ...
The Owner’s Mindset: How HR Leaders Drive Results and Culture
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, John Bernatovicz, founder of Willory, explores what it means to run HR as a true business function. Bernatovicz ...
Inside the House: Building Agility in Government HR
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, Darnell Lee, CHRO for the Chief Administrative Officer, reveals how leading HR for the U.S. House of Representat...
From Comfort to Candor: The New Rules of the Workplace
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, president and CEO of SHRM sits down with Jackson O. Lynch, founder of The T...
CHRO Alignment Series: Syncing with the CIO
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of the November CHRO alignment series, where we talk to leaders about the executive connection. Today, Paul Theisen, founder of ...
CHRO Alignment Series: Boardroom Synergy, Featuring Mastercard
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of the November CHRO alignment series, where we talk to leaders about the executive connection. Today, former Mastercard chief ...
CHRO Alignment Series: The CEO Alliance with Mercedes-Benz
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of People + Strategy is part of the November CHRO alignment series, where we talk to leaders about the executive connection. Today, we’...
CHRO Alignment Series: The CFO Partnership
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of People + Strategy is part of the November CHRO alignment series, where we talk to leaders about the executive connection. Today, SHRM’...
Resilient by Design: Turning Disruption into Opportunity
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, Felicia Robinson, CHRO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, reflects on how HR can steer organizations through chan...
The Last All-Human Workforce: Redefining Work in the Age of AI
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, Claire MacIntyre, senior VP and chief people officer at Sam’s Club, explores what it means to lead through the...
Purpose Under Pressure: Leadership in the Sandwich Generation
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, Brian Dickens, CHRO of the University of Tennessee System, opens up about the realities of leading while caring ...
Executive Influence: How to Get to ‘Yes’
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, hear Brad Winn’s hard-won lessons on executive influence and the messy realities of organizational politics. ...
Cracking the Code on Merit: A Guide to Inclusive Hiring
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, Thomas A. Cole, chair emeritus of the Sidley Austin law firm, reflects on the leadership lessons that shaped his...
Speaking the CEO’s Language: How HR Can Connect Strategy to Metrics
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, Bob Goodwin, president of Career Club, unpacks why HR leaders must speak the language of CEOs and CFOs to secure...
Culture Over Ego: How Booking.com Aligns 24,000 Employees Worldwide
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create a thriving, low-ego culture in a global organization with 24,000 employees? Paulo Pisano, CHRO of Booking Holdings and CPO...
Becoming an Employer of Choice: Lessons from Cook County
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, Velisha Haddox shares her journey from commercial litigator to CHRO of the Cook County Government in Illinois, r...
The Power of Risk-Taking in HR Leadership and Career Growth
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, Stephen Childs, CHRO at Panasonic Automotive discusses the importance of embracing risk in the workplace, especi...
Gen Z, Unions, and the New Era of Labor Relations
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People + Strategy, labor relations expert David Rittof discusses why employees seek union representation and how organizations can ...
Communicating HR’s Value Through Data
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People and Strategy at SHRM25 in San Diego, Thanh Giddarie, director of HR for MIT Health at the Massachusetts Institute of Technol...
AI in HR: The New Manhattan Project
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People and Strategy, join Lori Monfiletto, CHRO at Los Alamos National Laboratory, as she discusses her journey into HR and the tra...
HR’s Toughest Task: Navigating Legal and Ethical Terminations with Empathy
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People and Strategy recorded at SHRM25 in San Diego, Dennis A. Davis, national director of client training at Ogletree Deakins, exp...
The EQ Advantage: Building Smarter Teams
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People and Strategy recorded at SHRM25 in San Diego, Jordan Quigley, North American VP at Robert Half, explores the evolving role o...
Avoiding Random Acts of AI: A CHRO’s Take on HR Innovation
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People and Strategy, Kathleen Pearson, CHRO at McDermott Will & Emery, shares AI use cases for HR professionals. Pearson shares her...
HR by the Numbers: 2025 Spending and ROI Trends
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can CHROs ensure a strong return on investment in the face of rising HR costs? In this episode, guests James Atkinson, VP of thought leadership at...
The Power of Feedback: Building Trust and Leadership
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Fast, chief people officer at iS Clinical, highlights the critical role of feedback, empathy, and trust in today’s workplace. Fast discusses ...
3 C's for CHRO Success, with SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 100th episode of People and Strategy with special guest Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO of SHRM, we dive into the intersection of techno...
Making Smarter Hiring Decisions that Support the Business
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how HR leaders can assess skills, complexity capacity, temperament, and role requirements to make better talent decisions and reduce costly mism...
Dealing with Suicide and Violence in the Workplace
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you respond to trauma and violence in the workplace? In this deeply moving episode of People and Strategy, Liz Cotner, director of human resour...
From Strategy to Impact: The HR Leader’s Role in Shaping the Future
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a workplace where employees feel valued and engaged? In this episode, we speak with Susan Podlogar, former CHRO at MetLife,...
Finding Success in CEO Succession
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're learning to fly a plane or you're learning to lead a CEO succession, situational awareness and risk management is key. Kevin Cox, presi...
How to Avoid Compassion Fatigue
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HR leaders often face the challenge of supporting others while managing their own emotional and mental health. In this insightful conversation, Leah M...
Unlocking Your Workplace Superpowers: Strategies for Mental Health and Resilience
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience is crucial to overcoming adversity and thriving under pressure. In this episode, Marjorie Morrison, mental health executive in residence at...
Small Words, Big Impact: Confronting Microaggressions in the Workplace
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women tend to be over mentored, but under sponsored. Learn more critical leadership takeaways from Lori Marcus, executive coach, corporate board direc...
Trump's First 100 Days: Strategic HR Insights for Advocacy and Impact
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we mark he first 100 days of the presidential administration, we sit down with Emily M. Dickens, chief of staff, head of government affairs, and co...
Leadership in the Age of AI with Cisco’s CHRO
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Jones, chief people officer, shares her incredible leadership journey spanning 18 years at Cisco and discusses the values that shaped her succes...
Balancing Risk and People: A CHRO’s Dual Role
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can HR leaders balance people strategy, risk management, and community impact? In this episode of People and Strategy, host Mo Fathelbab speaks wi...
The Art of Stability: Leadership Strategies for Uncertain Times
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great leaders often ask themselves: “Could the opposite be true?” Maureen Cawley, HR leader of the luxury sleep solutions brand Saatva, shares a f...
Breaking the Perfectionist Mindset: Embracing Change in Business
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that 80% of transformations fail on average? This episode focuses on how to stay the course during organizational change and how to succe...
Thriving in Times of Change: 3 Power Questions to Build Stronger Teams
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From leading iconic brands through economic shifts to building a global health company, this conversation is packed with actionable lessons on resilie...
Inside SHRM’s CHRO Report: What’s Next for 2025?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the challenges and trends shaping HR in 2025. This episode breaks down key insights from SHRM’s CHRO Priorities and Perspectives Report, cov...
Beyond Borders: Lessons in Leadership from a Global HR Journey
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mai Lan Nguyen, HR leader at Schneider Electric, discusses the value of international insights for HR executives, talent acquisition ...
From Marketing to CPO: A Creative Approach to People and Culture
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Nikki Rappaport, chief people officer at Call Your Mother Deli, a bagel shop chain popular in the Washington, D.C. area, a...
The Rise of Fractional C-Suite Leaders
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Sara Daw, co-founder and group CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group, about the growing impact of part-time or fract...
The Economic Impact of the Federal Worker Job Cuts, with Justin Ladner and Jim Link
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s People + Strategy podcast examines the impact and consequences of the Trump administration’s efforts to dramatically shrink the size o...
Balancing Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance, with Alex Alonso
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the latest news on DE&I policies—including the February 5 DOJ memo—and share tips for HR leaders on how to balance kee...
Disagree Better: Debunking the Myths of Conflict, with the CHRO for the State of Utah
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to John Barrand, CHRO for the state of Utah. Barrand shares how he developed a passion for helping people “disagree better”...
Employee Wellbeing, with Amazon Web Services’ Prudence Pitter
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prudence Pitter is a business executive with 26+ years of broad Human Resource leadership expertise across several industries. Currently she is Global...
Lessons Learned Scaling a Startup with May Mobility’s CPO Tom Tang
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Tom Tang, Chief People Officer of May Mobility, a startup specializing in autonomous vehicle solutions. Tang shares thre...
3 Key HR Trends of 2024, with Dayforce’s Amy Cappellanti-Wolf
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re closing out 2024 by talking about the three big HR trends of the year. In this episode, Dayforce chief people officer Amy Cappellanti-Wolf sit...
Robert Glazer, Author of Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Robert Glazer about his latest book, Rethinking Two Week’s Notice. He offers a fresh perspective that will reframe the w...
3 Big Leadership Issues of 2025 with ExCo Group CEO David Reimer
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Reimer, CEO of the ExCo Group shares the 3 big leadership issues he anticipates for 2025: navigating civil discourse at the wor...
Cooking Up Great Leaders with Portillo’s Jill Waite
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People and Strategy, Jill Waite, chief people officer at Portillo’s, talks about the restaurant's leadership program. Waite empha...
Building an Inclusive Culture with Shaw Industries' Mike Fromm
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of People and Strategy, Mike Fromm, CHRO of Shaw Industries, shares insights on building an inclusive culture that prioritizes its peo...
The Skilled Trade Shortage with Comfort Systems’ Terry Reed
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Terry Reed, senior vice president of talent and leadership development at Comfort Systems, a leading mechanical and electrical firm, ...
The HR Playbook: How Houston Texans' Anita Martin Drives Change
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anita Martin built her HR career on three pillars: fairness, consistency, and transparency. In this episode, Martin shares her strategy for leading or...
Today’s Labor Market Trends with SHRM Economist Justin Ladner
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the current state of the U.S. labor market—and where it’s headed in 2025—with SHRM senior labor econom...
Navigating Disruption with Bob Rothman and Elizabeth Norberg
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does an organization create an “outrageously extraordinary” culture? SharkNinja’s chief people officer Elizabeth Norberg sits down with the ...
Empowering Employees As They Age with AARP's Marjorie Powell
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the People and Strategy podcast, Marjorie Powell, the CHRO at AARP, shares her insights into managing HR at one of the lar...
Live from Austin: Key Insights from Visionaries 2024
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we're recording live at the SHRM Executive Network's 2024 Visionaries Summit in Austin, Texas. Tune in for key takeaways from...
Connecting the Dots Through Culture with Nutrisystem's Former CEO Dawn Zier
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dawn Zier, former CEO of Nutrisystem and current executive coach, discusses the vital role that organizational culture plays in compa...
Coaching a Neurodivergent Workforce with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s Paul Johnson
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Starbucks barista to executive, Paul Johnson’s career journey has taken many paths. Today, he is VP of People and Culture and Chief Diversity O...
Opening Doors Through HR with Denny’s Fasika Melaku
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What was your entry point into the workforce? In this episode of People and Strategy, Denny’s SVP of HR and CLO Fasika Melaku discusses how the serv...
Achieving Health Equity with Boston Scientific's Camille Chang Gilmore
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing access to care among underserved populations can advance health equity. In this episode of People and Strategy, Boston Scientific’s vice ...
How Culture Speaks to Community with the Atlanta Braves’ DeRetta Rhodes
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An organization’s workplace culture represents an opportunity to align with the communities it serves. In this episode of People and Strategy, DeRet...
Teamwork as a Science with McKinsey’s Wendy Miller
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Using data-driven insights can help create higher performing teams. In this episode of People and Strategy, Wendy Miller, chief people officer at McKi...
Coaching Executives Through Career Transitions with GM’s Christine Mixan
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first 90 to 180 days are critical to a new leader’s success, and they often benefit from executive coaching during this transitional period. In ...
Cultivating a Thriving Global Culture with Nathalie Grenache
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While working as a practicing lawyer, Nathalie Grenache landed on a career in HR “completely by accident” after a teammate requested her legal ass...
Betty Thompson on the Workforce of 2035
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Betty Thompson got her start in HR as an entry-level employee at IBM when she had to turn to the department to navigate a difficult personnel situati...
Rhonda Morris’ Work at Chevron Is a Love Letter to Employee Engagement
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rhonda Morris, Vice President and CHRO of Chevron Corporation, describes her 31-year career with the company as non-traditional and “portfolio-esque...
Betsy Rodriguez and a CHRO’s Guide to CEO Successions
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the fall of 2015, Betsy Rodriguez was the CHRO of the University of Missouri when the university president announced his sudden resignation on nati...
Julie Lodge-Jarrett on Leading with Respect to Foster Civility
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After realizing that a career in investment banking wasn’t for her, Julie Lodge-Jarrett went to a career fair in Detroit to stand in a long line, wo...
Nichol Bradford on Human Capital Leadership in the AI Era
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing not only the nature of work, but also the approaches needed for effective human-centric change management related to this revolutionary...
Andrea Gill and Value Alignment for a Long-Term Role
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After being hired as senior vice president of human resources at Capital Group in 1998, Andrea Gill had to go on maternity leave just five days into h...
Calvin Crosslin on Leading Global Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following a career that began with an HR generalist role at IBM, Calvin Crosslin now serves as both Chief Diversity Officer at Lenovo and President of...
Andre Joyner on Looking to Diversity to Navigate Talent Shortages
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a career of HR leadership positions that have included leading the Victoria’s Secret brand through an organizational transformation, Andre Joy...
Jacqui Canney on Climbing the Ladder While Leveraging Experience
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following an eclectic series of roles at Walmart, WPP and Accenture, Jacqui Canney is now Chief People Officer at IT systems provider ServiceNow, wher...
Suzan McDaniel on Bridging a Career in Talent Management to CHRO
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a career with previous roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Hewlett Packard, and BHP, talent management has always proved both a passion, and a key aspec...
Ginni Rometty on Using “Good Power” to Lead Positive Change
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After starting in IT as a systems engineer, Ginni Rometty began a career at IBM, where she climbed the corporate ladder to become the first woman CEO ...
Adam Bryant’s Guidance for People Managers Considering Senior Leadership Roles
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Bryant is the senior managing director of the ExCo Group, and author of the new book The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to ...
Paul Falcone on the Power of Gratitude in HR Leadership
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Falcone served in a range of senior HR roles at Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, Time Warner, and City of Hope Medical Center; he's now a bestsel...
Elizabeth Chrane on the Importance of Treating Your Employees Like Customers
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Chrane led OneDigital’s marketing division for seven years before becoming the organization's Chief People Officer. In this episode of Peo...
Andrea Ferrara on HR as the “Conscience of Culture”
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After joining PepsiCo in 1990, Andrea Ferrara is now the organization’s CHRO of North American Beverages and Nutrition at PepsiCo. In this episode o...
John Ferguson’s “Always Forward” Approach to Diversity and Leadership
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Ferguson, SHRM-CP, is both a motorsports fan and the CHRO at NASCAR. In this episode of People and Strategy, he joins host Tony Lee to reflect on...
Peter Cappelli on Finding Clarity for Your People Strategy
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Employers’ ongoing challenges in sourcing quality talent for their organizations highlights the importance of identifying and utilizing processes th...
Cara McNulty on Helping Employees Be the Healthiest They Can Be
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cara McNulty followed a career in population health science, always driven by awareness that everything people do, including work, is tied to their he...
Alex Triantis on the New Business of Graduate Business Schools
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Organizations intuitively look to graduate business schools as a funnel for job-ready candidates, especially in light of widespread talent shortages. ...
Ola Snow on Shaping Both the Employee and Customer Experience
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cardinal Health CHRO Ola Snow doesn’t think there’s a secret formula or a right path for becoming a chief people executive, but she does credit he...
Don Robertson's Business-Forward Approach to HR
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don Robertson is Northwestern Mutual’s chief human resources officer. He says his career in HR “just kind of happened,” but he also acknowledges...
Chris Rackow on a People-Centric Approach to Cyber Defense
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Rackow was both a special agent in the FBI and a Navy SEAL. Today, he’s vice president for global security and resilience services at Google, ...
Tawanda Starms and Holistic Talent Strategy
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tawanda Starms’ career in HR began when she learned that the chief people officer of Taco Bell needed an executive assistant. Today, she’s vice pr...
Jim Link on HR Trends and the Bigger Picture
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SHRM CHRO Jim Link started his HR career writing the company newsletter and responding to union grievances before advancing to HR leadership roles at ...
Ian Ziskin on Leading Transformational Change
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Successful leaders acknowledge while they can’t prevent adverse events (e.g. a global pandemic), what persists is leaders’ ability to choose how t...
Beth Benevenia on Reformulating People Leadership at Global Enterprises
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Benevenia is the leader of HR in the Global Manufacturing and Commercial Division of LIXIL, a global enterprise and manufacturer of water and hou...