When it comes to building a career, titles and promotions only tell part of the story. The real impact often happens behind the scenes, in the way organizations develop people and align strategy. That is where Marisa Midyet thrives. She is a strategic HR leader who has led large-scale initiatives at global organizations like Johnson & Johnson and Apple, and now brings that experience to growing companies through her consulting firm, Rose Talent Co. On this episode of the Voices of Experience podcast, Marisa shares how HR can drive business success, why performance reviews often fall short and how to get them right, and what the future of work looks like in an era shaped by AI, flexibility and purpose.

Table of Contents • 0:04 “It’s time for your performance review” • 1:14 Why HR strategy must align with business strategy • 2:07 What HR actually does (and why it matters) • 3:35 The decision to pursue an MBA • 5:17 Taking a risk on a J&J internship • 7:18 Leading through COVID and constant change • 11:32 Performance reviews: simplicity over complexity • 13:17 Starting a business and redefining success • 16:01 How AI is changing HR • 17:58 The future of remote and hybrid work • 21:24 “Don’t chase titles” • 22:38 Show notes and credits