A truly magnetic culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through intentional hiring, onboarding, and retention. Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters and author of Hire Better People Faster, shares how his Core Fit Hiring System helps small businesses attract the right people, inspire long-term loyalty, and become employers of choice. From shifting recruiting out of HR and into marketing, to creating onboarding that drives performance, to aligning company goals with employees’ personal dreams, Englin lays out the blueprint for cultivating a workplace culture so magnetic that top talent seeks it out.

Getting a promotion at work requires more than just hard work. It demands a strategic understanding of power, politics, and influence. Michael Wenderoth, an executive coach, Stanford MBA, host of the 97% Effective podcast, and author of Get Promoted, challenges the common belief that promotions come solely from merit. He emphasizes the importance of developing relationships, understanding power dynamics, and utilizing politics and influence ethically. Michael shares a three-step roadmap and a snowball strategy. This path helps build credibility, expand your network, and gain momentum without compromising your values. He provides essential insights for individuals seeking career advancement. He also helps leaders cultivate a culture of promotion and retention.

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Avoiding conflict at all costs may not always be the best course of action to take for your organization. Sometimes, you can use it as your greatest leadership tool. Dr. Larry Schooler of The University of Texas at Austin joins the People Strategy Forum to discuss how healthy conflict can unlock creativity, deepen trust, and reenergize a workplace culture. He explains the right way to manage emotional temperature and the importance of clear communication in dealing with conflict. Dr. Larry also explores the future role of AI tools in conflict management, forever transforming how humans resolve their differences.

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Leadership is often riddled with a long list of challenges and problems, and these lead to tons of friction. Frankie Berkoben, executive coach for overwhelmed and ADHD leaders in tech, explores how to turn cognitive chaos into creative brilliance. In this conversation with People Strategy Forum, she explains how understanding your executive functions and taking care of your human operating systems can help you work flawlessly even during your most stressful moments. Frankie also emphasizes why having a neurodivergent mind should be seen not as a leadership setback but as a superpower that unlocks even bigger opportunities.

Workplace culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s your biggest competitive advantage. In this episode, workplace culture expert S. Chris Edmonds, founder of The Purposeful Culture Group and author of The Culture Engine and Good Comes First, shares a roadmap for how leaders can create respectful, results-driven cultures where people actually want to work. From uncovering toxic behaviors to formalizing values-based behaviors and holding leadership accountable, S. Chris breaks down how to align, refine, and sustain a healthy organizational culture. Whether you're leading a team or transforming a company, this conversation reveals the key actions to build a culture where both people and profits thrive.

PowerUp Leadership is more than motivation—it’s a framework for energizing your people, your culture, and your impact. Corporate Energy Expert Kathy Parry brings decades of frontline experience to this dynamic conversation about building resilient teams and sustainable momentum. From burnout recovery to trust-building, Kathy shares her signature PowerUp Principles and explores how leaders can create joyful, purpose-driven workplaces where people stay, grow, and thrive—even through rapid change and uncertainty.

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Trust in the workplace isn't just a value—it's a strategy. Dr. Yoram Solomon, renowned researcher, prolific author, and the mind behind The Book of Trust, breaks down how building trust unlocks innovation, fuels creativity, and transforms leadership effectiveness. From managing remote teams to handling constructive feedback and navigating leadership missteps, Yoram offers a radically honest and data-backed approach to cultivating trust. With real stories from the battlefield to the boardroom, he shows why trust is the foundation leaders can't afford to ignore.

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Navigating the complexities of change management in the age of AI demands more than just technical know-how; it requires a deep understanding of the human element. Join us as distinguished leadership expert Dan Roberts, founder of Impactful Performance and the visionary behind the transformative Sea Change method, dives deep into how leaders can master effective transitions. Dan shares invaluable insights on strategically preparing teams for AI integration, championing transparent communication, and nurturing emotional readiness to truly thrive amidst unprecedented disruption. Discover how to transform potential pitfalls into powerful catalysts for organizational growth and individual empowerment.

Wondering if you are still the future in the age of AI? This conversation challenges founders and executives to stay human, relevant, and true to what great leadership requires: curiosity, courage, and connection. Join us as Sam Reeve welcomes Piers Fallowfield-Cooper, an executive coach and mentor with decades of experience guiding top executives through reinventions, reckonings, and revolutions, and author of Are You Still the Future? Learn how to lead with heart and persevere to stay on the leading edge in our fast-changing world.

Designing equitable workplace culture starts with rethinking how power, rewards, and mindsets shape human systems. Shree Lakshmi, a researcher, strategist, and designer at Optimistic Design, shares how organizations can transform internal processes by co-creating solutions with the very people impacted by them. With a background spanning global health, education, and government innovation, she reveals how inclusive design and systems thinking uncover the root causes of disengagement and empower leaders to create cultures of true belonging, alignment, and impact.