Leadership Human-Style

“ If it doesn't lead to creating value for one of [our] stakeholders, then that's not the right priority.”
-Nabeel Ahmed

Have you ever thought about HR’s role from an “outside in” view?   How well do you and your team keep focused on what matters to your stakeholders?  Today’s guest and I explore what it means to set the table and be viewed as a business leader vs. “HR.”

My guest is Nabeel Ahmed. Nabeel Ahmed is SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at Enlink Midstream, a role to which he has served since 2023. Previously, he served as Head of Human Resources, Operations and Talent Acquisition for U.S. Steel Corporation. Before joining U.S. Steel, he spent nearly a decade with Halliburton Company, most recently serving as Director of Global Compensation. Earlier in his career, he worked in HR roles at Baker Hughes and Weatherford International.

Ahmed specializes and continues to consult and coach both individuals and organizations in developing and executing people strategy to drive competitive advantage, transforming Human Resources into a strategic quantifiable value-generating function and building compensation strategy with practices to instigate a culture of superior performance and accountability.  

Ahmed earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems and a Master's degree Management from Mississippi State University. Furthermore, he has completed Executive Leadership programs in the areas of Strategic Talent Development, Finance & Sustainability Leadership from Harvard Business School, Texas A&M’s Mays Business School and University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• An example of applying David Ulrich’s Outside-In approach to HR
• A valuable phrase format to help you and your team keep focused on your why
• How to move from earning a seat at the table to setting the table

Links

Nabeel Ahmed on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nabeel-ahmed-0b9b0216/ 

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"When we rail against the discomfort of being unclear or unhappy, we risk staying in that state longer.”
-Lisa Mitchell

Feeling stuck or blah lately?  Or just not quite “ON”?   This quick solo episode is for you.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• An example of how seasonality shows up in our lives and our thinking about work

Links

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“To be a leader, it’s high stakes, high rewards.”
-Tanya Lynch

HR professionals regularly have to navigate tough conversations, and sometimes, layoffs.  It’s never fun, and it’s reality. It’s also difficult to get right.   Today’s guest shares her wisdom around bringing dignity, respect and civility into the approach.   And the world and the workplace could certainly use more civility in general these days!

My guest is Tanya Lynch. Tanya serves as the Vice President, Human Resources for Boingo Wireless. As Head of HR, she leads the people strategy with a focus on optimizing employee engagement through effective talent management and organizational performance systems. With over 20 years of progressive experience, Tanya has previously held senior HR roles with Mouser Electronics and The Neiman Marcus Group. She is committed to shaping the future of wireless connectivity while fostering a positive, creative, and collaborative work environment for all Boingo employees, affectionately known as “Boingoites”.

In addition to her work at Boingo, Tanya has also served on the Board for HAKing Innovation, an organization focused on creating confidence and competence in our youth through STEAM programming. Tanya received her BA from San Jose State University, and her MBA from the University of Dallas. She also holds a certificate of Employment Law from Cornell University.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• Wisdom around managing layoffs with dignity and civility for you and those affected   
• A compelling parallel between corporate leaders and sports coaches
•  What employees need to relearn upon their return to the physical office

Links

Tanya Lynch on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latanyamlynch/

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"It’s all useful. It’s all a gift.  Beautiful.”
-Lisa Mitchell

Ever believe the story you tell yourself that some experience you’ve had that didn’t ultimately work out or last was such a waste?  Me too.  And boy, is that story faulty.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• A timeline of signs that my story about waste was faulty

Links

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"The drive to learn and grow has to come from the person.”

-Aman Malhi

Does your organization empower employees to take charge of their own development?   What might be possible if this were the case?  In today’s episode, my guest explains how she and her team are leveraging many different development vehicles and sources to create an environment where people don’t need to be pushed to learn but instead ask for investment in their learning.

My guest is Aman Malhi. Aman represents the People and Culture team at the executive level at Refrigerative Supply Limited. She also owns Business Strategy for Refrigerative Supply. Under her leadership, the People and Culture team has grown from 1.5 individuals to seven experienced professionals who support the business in all human resources functions.

Aman is a seasoned business leader with industry experience in manufacturing, production, pharmaceuticals, restaurant and hospitality, retail and wholesale, financial services, telecommunications, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, distribution, and not-for-profit industries. Her organizational experience includes startup, high-growth, mature brands, franchisee, publicly traded, unionized, centralized, decentralized, private equity, family-owned, North American and global firms. 

Aman has an MBA specializing in International Business and Innovation and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a major in Human Resources. She is a current Chartered Professional in Human Resources BC & Yukon member and a past member of the MacKay CEO Forum and TEC Canada. Additionally, Aman is a Program Advisory Committee member at Acsenda School of Management in Vancouver, and an HR committee member for PHS Community Services Society. She previously led the marketing team for Lean In Vancouver and was a Professional Mentoring Program Committee lead with the Human Resources Management Association. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• Ways to create an environment where employees drive their own learning and development
• Ideas for building a function from scratch while navigating rapid organizational growth 
• Inspiration to link professional development to bonuses

Links

• Aman Malhi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aman-malhi-cphr/ 

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"It’s easy to get wrapped up in our own heads..”

- Lisa Mitchell

Do you sometimes battle with limiting beliefs affecting your personal and professional life?   In today's episode, I share personal insights on breaking through the barriers of limiting beliefs and the relief that can bring.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• A recent, rather sweaty, epiphany that I experienced
• How a client had a breakthrough related to limiting stories in her own head
• The relief that comes from choosing to see more choices

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• https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/
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“When we’re hiring for [Sally’s] team, we can say here’s a job description for the role and also we’re attaching Sally’s Linkedin profile so you get a sense of Sally and her thought leadership.”

- Mark Smith

When it comes to talent acquisition, is your organization providing an authentic and engaging candidate experience, or are you still stuck in traditional approaches? Are you exploring innovative ways to attract diverse talent and modernizing your hiring processes for the digital age? In today’s episode, my guest and I explore the future of hiring and its impact on company culture.

My guest is Mark Smith. Mark is the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic, and medical devices company with over 90,000 employees.  

Mark has led talent acquisition teams at industry titans such as Randstad, Caterpillar Inc., Amazon, SC Johnson, and The Kraft Heinz Company. 

His fervor for talent and leadership is boundless, as he strives each day to evolve into a leader who not only propels our company to new heights of excellence but also fosters a culture of trust, inspiration, and innovation. He is a staunch advocate for bringing one's authentic self to the workplace and embodying the principles of servant leadership—enabling, coaching, and empowering our teams with vigor, passion, and a clear sense of purpose. 🎯

As a British national who has found a second home in the USA, Mark bring a blend of cross-cultural insights and global perspectives to Medtronic.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• A contrarian view of a common employer question
• Ideas for modernizing job descriptions - and value-added information for candidates
• A case for building your digital presence to boost your leadership and company brand with future employees

Links

• Mark Smith on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markedwardsmithta/ 

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“Creating a people-first culture is both our challenge and our greatest opportunity.”
- Kristy-Lynn Lechner

What does a people-first culture mean to you?  What does it look like? Feel like?   In this episode, my guest shares her philosophy and wisdom around people-first culture, and how she has leveraged the Leadership Circle Profile tool to help leaders become more self-aware and more effective at driving business success.

My guest today is Kristy-Lynn Lechner. Kristy-Lynn is the Director, People & Culture with Wesgroup Properties, one of Western Canada’s largest private real estate companies with a diversified portfolio spanning across residential and commercial real estate.  Her mandate is to drive Wesgroup’s people strategy, in collaboration with leaders, employee’s and the People & Culture team, ensuring each element is aligned with their culture, values, and business goals.

Prior to joining Wesgroup, she was the Director, Human Resources with Teekay Corporation, one of the worlds leading marine energy transportation companies. Working in this large, global organization for 20 years gave her the opportunity to grow her career as an HR generalist, supporting countless global people initiatives while engaging with various employee groups and leaders at all levels, including a memorable 7-month secondment to Norway.

Kristy-Lynn is committed to making a difference in the organizations and people she supports.  She believes leading with curiosity and compassion have been foundational to her success. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• The importance of deep listening and avoiding assumptions when stepping into a new leadership position
• Insights into the power of the Leadership Circle Profile and how it visually distinguishes between the reactive tendencies and creative competencies you are demonstrating at work and helps you become more agile
• An example of purpose-mapping and its impact on personal awareness and mindset

Links

• Kristy-Lynn Lechner on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-lynnlechner/ 

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“Sometimes I do explain and talk about our function as a first responder. Sometimes we see, we're exposed to really tragic personal stories. We witness, you know, some particularly traumatic incidents.”
- Catherine Hebert

What life experiences have shaped your approach to how you lead? How would you describe yourself as a leader?  Today’s guest shares her journey to becoming a highly-resilient woman and leader through broad experience, traumatic loss and deep learning.

My guest is Catherine Hebert. Catherine Hébert is a dynamic, creative, strategic leader, as well as a growth facilitator. In June 2021, Catherine assumed the pivotal role of Chief Talent Officer with InterRent, leveraging over 25 years of talent management experience. Throughout her professional journey, Catherine has demonstrated her passion for driving organizational excellence, fostering cultures of continuous growth, and her commitment to elevating the human capital agenda in diverse industries and roles on a global scale.

Catherine believes in looking for the “beautiful” side of collateral damage; collateral beauty and learnings from life which have been the driving force of her professional and personal life.

Originally from Saguenay, Quebec she has since settled with her family in a rural community west of Ottawa, Ontario. Catherine holds a Bilingual BA in Sociology from York University’s Glendon College, complemented by further studies in Human Resources Management, Change Management, and Coaching. 

Catherine's multifaceted background, coupled with her passion for organizational development and talent management, continues to fuel her mission of fostering growth and resilience in individuals and teams alike.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• An analogy about HR and first responders
• A very personal case for going to coaching school even if you don’t want to ultimately BE a coach 
• The bittersweet collateral beauty of things not turning out the way you had envisioned

Links

• Catherine Hebert on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-hebert-06061b20/ 

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"It’s  easy to get wrapped up in our own heads..”
- Lisa Mitchell

Feeling low energy lately?  Or in the recent past?   Then tune into this episode.  It’s is a short and sweet solo with yours truly.   I’m sharing a bit about a recent personal struggle and what has turned out to be the antidote.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

• The antidote for feeling alone and wrapped up in your own head
• Some sparks of motivation to look for - and find! -  new energy

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