How can belonging unlock performance?

Why should we focus on activation, not empowerment to drive innovation?

My guest on this episode is with Brian Miller, Chief Talent and D&I Officer at Levi Strauss & Co

During our conversation Brian and I discuss:

• How belonging drives performance by creating cultures where people feel valued, heard, and stretched.
• Why he believes activation is more important than empowerment
• Why believability is becoming a critical measure of modern leadership.
• How AI-driven talent analytics will unlock HR’s next big opportunity.
• What it means to intentionally build belonging, not just measure it.

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