People and Strategy

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People and Strategy is a podcast from the SHRM Executive Network delivering in-depth conversations with HR executives and people leaders to advance the field of human resources by providing engagement... more

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April 04, 2025 The Art of Stability: Leadership Strategies for Uncertain Times
Great leaders often ask themselves: “Could the opposite be true?” Maureen Cawley, HR leader of the luxury sleep solutions brand Saatva, shares a framework for looking at workplace challenges from a new perspective. In this week’s episode, learn best practices for navigating turbulent times, enhancing workplace stability, and supporting your team through meaningful conversations about wellness and career development. Discover how to rise above uncertainty and lead with purpose.
Episode Transcript
People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Executive Network, connects HR leaders with industry executives to discuss the latest insights strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and the current growth of technology.

Transform your leadership with People + Strategy. Through our weekly podcast, video, newsletter, and other supporting content, you’ll discover actionable advice and a fresh perspective on people management issues and organizational strategy.

Subscribe to People + Strategy to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/nq47pr
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March 28, 2025 Breaking the Perfectionist Mindset: Embracing Change in Business
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 successfully bring your employees along for the journey. SHRM’s Andy Biladeau, chief transformation officer, shares the lessons he’s learned from leading change at PwC and Target.

Episode Transcript

People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Executive Network, connects HR leaders with industry executives to discuss the latest insights strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and the current growth of technology.

Transform your leadership with People + Strategy. Through our weekly podcast, video, newsletter, and other supporting content, you’ll discover actionable advice and a fresh perspective on people management issues and organizational strategy.

Subscribe to People + Strategy to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/nq47pr
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Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

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30min
March 21, 2025 Thriving in Times of Change: 3 Power Questions to Build Stronger Teams
From leading iconic brands through economic shifts to building a global health company, this conversation is packed with actionable lessons on resilience, innovation, and growth. In this episode, Kat Cole, former president of Cinnabon and now CEO of AG1; strategic advisor; investor, joins us to discuss the impact of personal well-being on professional success and strategies for navigating business transformation.

For more insights, read 3 ‘Power Questions’ to Drive Organizational Change, from AG1 CEO Kat Cole: https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/3-power-questions-to-drive-organizational-change-ag1-ceo-kat-cole

Episode Transcript

People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Executive Network, connects HR leaders with industry executives to discuss the latest insights strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and the current growth of technology.
Transform your leadership with People + Strategy. Through our weekly podcast, video, newsletter, and other supporting content, you’ll discover actionable advice and a fresh perspective on people management issues and organizational strategy.
Subscribe to People + Strategy to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/nq47pr
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Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r
Follow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
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30min
March 14, 2025 Inside SHRM’s CHRO Report: What’s Next for 2025?
Explore the challenges and trends shaping HR in 2025. This episode breaks down key insights from SHRM’s CHRO Priorities and Perspectives Report, covering top concerns, economic shifts, and AI’s expanding role in the workplace. SHRM’s CHRO Jim Link and VP of Thought Leadership James Atkinson share strategies to help leaders stay ahead.

People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Executive Network, connects HR leaders with industry executives to discuss the latest insights strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and the current growth of technology.
Transform your leadership with People + Strategy. Through our weekly podcast, video, newsletter, and other supporting content, you’ll discover actionable advice and a fresh perspective on people management issues and organizational strategy.

Episode Transcript

Subscribe to People + Strategy to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/nq47pr
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Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

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30min
March 07, 2025 Beyond Borders: Lessons in Leadership from a Global HR Journey
In this episode, Mai Lan Nguyen, HR leader at Schneider Electric, discusses the value of international insights for HR executives, talent acquisition strategies for tapping underutilized talent, and why giving feedback shows you care. Tune in for expert advice on navigating today’s HR complexities with a global perspective.
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People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Executive Network, connects HR leaders with industry executives to discuss the latest insights strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and the current growth of technology.
Transform your leadership with People + Strategy. Through our weekly podcast, video, newsletter, and other supporting content, you’ll discover actionable advice and a fresh perspective on people management issues and organizational strategy.
Subscribe to People + Strategy to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/nq47pr
Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships.
Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly.
Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career.
Learn More: https://www.shrm.org/flagships

Follow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
...more
24min
February 28, 2025 From Marketing to CPO: A Creative Approach to People and Culture
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, about the power of company values. Rappaport shares what it takes to define meaningful corporate values and how to roll out the plan in a way that truly sticks with employees.
Transcript
People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Executive Network, connects HR leaders with industry executives to discuss the latest insights strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and the current growth of technology.
Follow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Transform your leadership with People + Strategy. Through our weekly podcast, video, newsletter, and other supporting content, you’ll discover actionable advice and a fresh perspective on people management issues and organizational strategy.
Subscribe to People + Strategy to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/nq47pr
Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships.
Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly.
Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career.
Learn More: https://www.shrm.org/flagships
...more
24min
February 25, 2025 The Rise of Fractional C-Suite Leaders
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 fractional executives in the C-suite. Daw discusses the benefits of contract roles and shares how fractional C-suite leaders can build psychological ownership.

Episode Transcript

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28min
February 18, 2025 The Economic Impact of the Federal Worker Job Cuts, with Justin Ladner and Jim Link
This week’s People + Strategy podcast examines the impact and consequences of the Trump administration’s efforts to dramatically shrink the size of the federal workforce. SHRM senior labor economist Justin Ladner joins SHRM CHRO Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, to discuss data on the demographics of the federal workforce, how they foresee corporate recruiting strategies shifting, and where the skills of government workers could align with private sector talent needs.

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30min
February 07, 2025 Balancing Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance, with Alex Alonso
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 keeping your company practices inclusive while remaining legally compliant with the executive orders. Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and analytics officer joins us to talk about the history of DE&I programs, where we’re headed next, and SHRM’s BEAM Framework of actionable guidelines for HR leaders.

If it’s a WORK thing, it’s a SHRM thing. Get additional tools you need to navigate these challenges at the SHRM Executive Order Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/3CDgIS2
And join our upcoming webinar series to dive deeper into the nuances of these executive orders:
February 12th: Diving Deeper into Affirmative Action and Federal Contractor Compliance: Key Insights & Critical Actions - REGISTER NOW:
https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/3511880/lp/4844956/diving-deeper-into-affirmative-action-and-federal-contractor-compliance-key-insights-critical-actions
February 26th: Navigating Title VII Compliance Amid Recent DEI Policy Changes – REGISTER NOW: https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/3511880/lp/4850050/navigating-title-vii-compliance-amid-recent-dei-policy-changes

Episode Transcript
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25min
January 31, 2025 Disagree Better: Debunking the Myths of Conflict, with the CHRO for the State of Utah
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” and dispels four common myths about disagreements, including the belief that being a good person means disagreeing less.
Episode Transcript
For more resources to facilitate healthy conflict, view SHRM’s Civility Toolkit: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/civility
Follow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
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26min

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How many episodes does People and Strategy have?

The podcast currently has 101 episodes available.

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