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Closing the Gap from HRD to CEO with Lisa Haggar #27

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Lisa Haggar, a strategic and innovative Human Resources Director who always seems to be helping, coaching or advising others!  Her energy seems to be limitless and it is clear from all of her activities that Lisa is highly skilled in translating business visions into HR initiatives that really do improve performance, profitability, growth and employee engagement.

Lisa is a genuine influencer, LinkedIn guru and HR disruptor and so I am delighted to welcome her today to the HR L&D Podcast!

In this “Closing the Gap from HRD to CEO” episode with Lisa Haggar on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* Why are you so passionate about closing the gap between HRD to CEO?

* How have you gone about writing your HRD to CEO programme?

* What are the three main reasons why there are so few HRD who make it CEO’s?

* Do you think gender has anything to do with why so few HRD’s are making it to CEO status?

* Where does the CIPD fit into the HRD to CEO journey?

* What’s Lisa’s secret for gaining huge LinkedIn engagement?

* The one thing about HR Lisa would change (and why)!

Links highlighted in this “Closing the Gap from HRD to CEO” episode are included below:

* Lisa Haggar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-haggar-540a68117?originalSubdomain=uk

* Nick Day, Host of The HR L&D Podcast LinkedIn Profile

* JGA HR Recruitment: Leading HR Recruiters

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

 Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon

Becoming a Leader Worth Following with Tim Spiker #26

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by  Tim Spiker, the author of the book “The Only Leaders Worth* Following,” and he has been passionately investigating exceptional leadership effectiveness since 1999. Tim and his organization, The Aperio, help people become, be, and stay leaders who are actually worth following.  Tim has identified the ingredients that create exceptional leaders. Tim’s work puts him in a variety of roles including delivering keynote talks, creating unique and customized learning experiences, and guiding long-term developmental journeys. He has worked with leadership teams in North America, Australia, and Asia. He resides in the United States in Atlanta with his wife and four children.

The Aperio, is A Latin word meaning to uncover, lay bare, make clear, or reveal.  https://www.theaperio.com/about-aperio

In this “Becoming a Leader Worth Following" episode with Tim Spiker, on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

* What it is that you think makes an exceptional leader?

* What is exceptional leadership?

* How can we understand the hidden truths of leadership?

* How can we determine which leaders are worth following?

* What is the Who* Not What Principle?

* How can we apply the Who* Not What Principle right away?

* What does it mean to be “Inwardly Sound” and “Others Focused”?

* What is the most critical thing for organizations must understand about leadership?

* What challenges are leaders typically faced with when they are leading in the midst of significant uncertainty – such as this global COVID-19 pandemic?

* We find out more about Tim's latest books "The Only Leaders Worth* Following" 

* How to spot leaders who appear successful but aren’t well-developed as people!

* Have leadership styles changed?

* What are the key transferable soft skills people should focus on developing within a leadership context?

Links highlighted in this “Becoming a Leader Worth Following” episode are included below:

* The End of Jobs – Book by Jeff Wald featured on this episode, available on Amazon

*  Tim Spiker, LinkedIn profile

* Access the book “The Only Leaders Worth* Following”

* Discover more about Tim and his organization, The Aperio

* Nick Day, Host of The HR L&D Podcast LinkedIn Profile

* JGA HR Recruitment: Leading HR Recruiters

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

How Neuroscience can help HR and L&D with Simon Ashton #25

Nick Day meets with Simon Ashton, a business psychologist, trainer and certified coach and head of Learning & Development at Phoenix Leaders.  Simon possesses over 15 years’ experience in L&D and at Phoenix Leaders, Simon works with clients across a broad range of sectors to solve their L&D issues by applying the most up to date research from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, social sciences. With both an academic and professional background in behavioural sciences, Simon helps organisations gain a better understanding of how people act, think and feel, transforming performance and maximising potential to achieve tangible business outcomes.

Prior to joining Phoenix Leaders, Simon headed up his own L&D consultancy and has previously held a number of roles in the executive search field. Simon holds an MSc in Business Psychology and is accredited by the British Psychological Society as a psychometric assessment practitioner.

In this “How Neuroscience can help HR and L&D with Simon Ashton” podcast episode, we discover:

* How neuroscience can help HR, Payroll and L&D – especially in terms of leadership!

* How can neuroscience help us to gain a deeper understanding of emotional responses?

* How can the understanding of neuroscience improve employee engagement and productivity levels?

* How can labelling emotions reduce the activation of the amygdala, the part of the brain associated with anxiety and avoidance behaviour?

* How can healthy workplace relationships stimulate and motivate our brains?

* How do brain glucose levels impact memory, attention and problem-solving?

* What has been the impact of the Coronavirus on leadership resilience?

* How to handle uncertainty in this new age of Information and technology?

* How to achieve a well-rounded employee wellbeing strategy?

Check out the links highlighted in this episode below:

* Phoenix Leaders: https://phoenixleaders.co.uk/

* Simon Ashton’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-ashton-b5275b13b/

* How to achieve a well-rounded employee wellbeing strategy Article on LinkedIn: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/analysis/simon-ashton-achieving-a-well-rounded-employee-wellbeing-strategy/124140

* The ABC Technique referenced in this episode by Simon: The ABC Technique for Stress Management

* The Chimp Parad0x, referenced in the Podcast by Simon: The Chimp Paradox on Amazon

* JGA HR Recruitment: jgarecruitment.com

* Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host: [email protected]

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Thriving in Uncertain Times with Suzanne Sibilla #24

Nick Day sat down with Suzanne Sibilla, founder of Leadership and Employee Development company, Sibilla & Associates. Suzanne has spent her life-transforming mid-to-senior level leaders and employees to be productive, engaged, and empowered in their organisations.

With over 20+ years’ experience as a leader, trainer, coach, and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Suzanne has successfully coached over 200 executives and professionals in the United States, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore and supported clients ranging from Lam Research, KLA-Tencor, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq to Sun Microsystems to achieve more engaged workforces.

Suzanne has recently consolidated her knowledge and experience into her new best-selling book titled: “Pivot YOU! 6 Powerful Steps to Thriving in Uncertain Times.  Master Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals.”

With working from home (WFH) a hot topic right now as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, we discover how HR Leaders really can thrive in uncertain times!

In this “Thriving in Uncertain Times with Suzanne Sibilla” podcast episode, we discover:

* How HR leaders can use their expertise and wisdom to help them keep their respective teams engaged, motivated, and productive while WFH?

* The best methods for managing teams remotely?

* How HR leaders can ensure employees are achieving results and thriving in uncertain times?

* How HR leaders can ensure that employees stay healthy while maintaining a work-life balance when WFH?

* We discover more about Suzanne’s best-selling book “Pivot YOU! 6 Powerful Steps to Thriving in Uncertain Times.  Master Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals.”

* The 6 steps to thriving in uncertain times: Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Reframing Reality, Loving Life, Visualisation and Growth Goals

* The inspiration that inspired Suzanne to write this book?

Check out the links highlighted in this episode below:

* Sibilla & Associates, sibillatraining.com

* Suzanne’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-r-sibilla-b80229/

* Pivot YOU Thriving in Uncertain Times Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2762006960703541/

* Get a copy of the book! “Pivot YOU! 6 Powerful Steps to Thriving in Uncertain Times.  Master Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals.”

* JGA HR Recruitment: jgarecruitment.com

* Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host: [email protected]

If you want to take advantage of Suzanne's FREE consultation offer - please email Suzanne direct at [email protected]

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Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel #023

Nick Day sat down with International Leadership Consultant, HR Thought Partner, Author and Speaker, Su Patel.  Su is also Founder and Director of HR Training and Consulting Ltd, where she also hosts The HR Leadership Academy and The HR Networking Club.

The majority of Su’s work experience has been within the fast-paced retail sector.  She worked for Tesco as a Senior HR Manager and Learning and Development Manager impacting over 300,000 employees and more recently she has worked within the Education, Insurance and Printing industries. She has been having an impact on HR for over 25 years and loves serving businesses and people.

Su now focuses her time on transforming HR by training and empowering HR professionals and leaders globally so they can continue to provide a world-class, human approach to leading teams.

Su is also the author of "Putting The Human Back Into HR - Success as an HR professional Begins With You" and which aims to provide leaders within Human Resources with solutions to build credible brands for people.  We discuss this Putting the Human back into HR concept in more detail to discover the key strategies that can help HR leaders to ensure people are always at the heart of a business

In this “Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel” podcast episode, we discover:

* What are the critical challenges that HR leaders typically face every day and how can HR leaders ensure they are equipped with the tools to handle them?

* What motivated you to write your book “Putting The Human Back Into HR - Success as an HR professional Begins With You"

* What are the 5 areas HR professionals need to master to be effective?

* What is your HR blueprint for ensuring HR leaders can deliver a balanced approach to employee issues and make a positive impact strategically?

* How HR leaders can be more proactive

* Tips for creating an enjoyable work environment for employees

* What are the key leadership skills an HR leader needs to master

* The key strategies that can help an HR leader put people at the heart of its business

* What will be the future for HR

To find out more about this “Putting the Human back into HR with Su Patel” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Su Patel LinkedIn details: http://linkedin.com/in/coach-for-hr-professionals

* Link for the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Putting-Human-Back-Into-professional/dp/1781333300

* Link to join my development and networking club for HR professionals: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13509937

* The Learning & Develo0pment Company: https://thelearninganddevelopmentcompany.co.uk/

* JGA HR Recruitment: jgarecruitment.com

* Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host: [email protected]

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Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu #022

Recorded prior to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Nick Day sat down with best-selling author and Chief People Officer, Jason Treu  - a culture and leadership expert who helps leaders, managers and HR professionals build high-performing cultures and teams with unbreakable connection, extreme scrappiness and the ability to have courageous conversations.

Jason knows how to increase productivity by creating engaged and happy workforces and today he shares with us his blueprint process for creating high-performing cultures!

Jason Treu is the best-selling author of “Social Wealth”, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He believes the lack of employee engagement in the workplace is killing productivity, which is costing industries billions.   For Jason, the solution is simple: Employee Connection.   This is a subject he has talked about as a featured TedX speaker, where at TEDxWilmington 2017, he unveiled his breakthrough team building game, Cards Against Mundanity.

He also hosts Executive Breakthroughs, a podcast that brings together game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts to share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.

In this “Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu” podcast episode, we discover:

* How can companies create a high-performance culture like the companies we often see listed on things like "Forbes Best Companies to Work"?

* What are the key concepts business leaders need to understand if they want to create a high-performing culture?

* What actions can businesses take, regardless of size, that can help them expedite the process?

* So tell me more about your game, Cards Against Mundanity!

* What tips you can give leaders to help them to uncover potential “blind spots” or negative patterns that may be inhibiting success?

* Why do leaders get stuck or feel restless if they don't take action?

* Find out more about Jason’s research where he discovers a connection between children who have suffered trauma and business inhibitors to success.

* Social Wealth is a book which you have written which is a ‘how-to-guide' on building personal and professional relationships. It has sold more than 60,000 copies and has held #1 spot across four business and self-help categories!  In the book, you discover what you believe is the biggest predictor for success – and its called “Social Wealth”.  We find out more about this…

* What to do if you have hit a plateau in your career

* What are the 10 essential leadership skill sets that can help these business leaders to feel motivated again, increase resiliency and bounce back from rejection and setbacks?

* Learn the three secrets to networking that the top super connectors to speed up the relationship-building process and get people to help you (Hint - Introverts can easily do this).

To find out more about this “Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace - with Woosh Raza #021

Recorded prior to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Nick Day sat down with Senior HR Leader, Woosh Raza, Head of Human Resources and Learning & Development for a brilliant charity called Phoenix Futures and an individual who is incredibly passionate about Equality & Diversity.

I met Woosh recently when he kindly invited me to form part of a CIPD London panel which explored how we can improve diversity and inclusion in relation to recruitment practices. Woosh is an expert in developing strategic people plans that align with organisational goals and leading high performing HR teams.

Phoenix Futures are a charity committed to supporting those who suffer from alcohol addiction or substance abuse. The charity is well recognised in the sector.  Woosh has worked in senior HR roles for over a decade in the remit of generalist and as a leader of HR teams so it was an absolute delight to be able to sit down with him and talk all about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.

 As Woosh articulately tells us on the episode:

*  Equality is having a seat on the table

* Diversity is raising your voice

* Inclusion is about having that voice heard

In this “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace” podcast episode, we discover:

* Why it is essential HR and L&D teams address issues related to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

* What does Equality, Diversity & Inclusion mean in the workplace context?

* What should and can be done by HR and L&D Teams to combat ED&I challenges

* Are issues related to ED&I progressing or regressing?

* How can technology help in address and improve ED&I practices

* What are the common pitfalls that organisations are making when it comes to ED&I?

* Why diversity leads to better profits?

* What are the immediately implementable actions an HR practitioner can take after listening to this episode of the HR L&D podcast?

To find out more about this “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Woosh Raza LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/woosh-raza-chartered-mcipd-8a8b3034/

* Phoenix-Futures Charity: https://www.phoenix-futures.org.uk/

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

* Nick Day - [email protected] (Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host)

* Nick Day: Linkedin Profile

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Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!

Making Collaboration Work with Richard Watkins #020

Nick Day sits down with Richard Watkins, a lifelong collaborator who started his career with BP where he spent 8 years across Research & Development and product strategy before working as a strategist with What If Innovation, where Richard ran over 75 collaborative projects in over 20 countries, leading teams to the creation of major brands and products in China, Europe and the US.

Richard explores human dynamics by creating models and tools that help people make good choices; consulting with organisations who want to make sense of what it takes to thrive, and playing with a range of creative projects.

He founded “Let’s Go” in 2013 to offer specialist support to organisations who want to get more from collaborative working. Outside of work, his creative projects have led to exhibitions in Beirut, Cape Town, Istanbul, LA, and his hometown London.

In this “Making Collaboration Work” podcast episode, we discover:

* What approaches should leaders, teams and organisations undertake to improve collaboration?

* What do organisations get wrong when it comes to collaboration?

* When should we collaborate and when should we not collaborate?

* How can individuals get better at collaboration?

* What are the five dynamics that need attention?

* How can organisations set up to make collaboration more effective?

* How can we discover the hidden conversations that unlock progress?

* Why organisations need to be more collaborative

* Is technology taking us away from the traditional face to face contact being a requirement?

To find out more about this “Making Collaboration Work” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Richard Watkins LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddavidwatkins/

* letsgo.so

* letsgo.so/cards

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

* Nick Day - [email protected] (Contact the HR L&D Podcast Host)

* Nick Day: Linkedin Profile

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Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  

I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D P...

Management Mess to Leadership Success with Scott Miller #19

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by Scott Miller who serves as FranklinCovey’s executive vice president of thought leadership. He is the host of On Leadership with Scott Miller, a weekly leadership webcast, podcast, and newsletter that features interviews with renowned business titans, authors, and experts. Scott also authors a weekly leadership column for Inc.com and is a regular contributor to Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global and the American City Business Journal.

He is the bestselling author of FranklinCovey’s Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow, and Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team.

Scott began his professional career in 1992 with the Disney Development Company as a founding member of the development team that designed the town of Celebration, Florida. Scott now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and three young sons

In this "Management Mess to Leadership Success" episode of the HR L&D Podcast we discover:

* What were the choices that led Scott Miller to become both a best-selling author on thought leadership and executive vice president and of the world-leading consultancy and training firm, FranklinCovey?

* What it was that motivated Scott to write Management Mess?

* Are Scott’s experiences based on the many leaders he has professionally coached?

* What makes a great leader and what can people do to become better leaders?

* Are leaders often made the scapegoats for commercial problems?

* Was this the intention of your Management Mess to Leadership Success book?

* What does leadership mean to Scott Miller?

* Why everyone should celebrate individual and team success!

* What are the principles, practices, and 30 leadership challenges in the book based on?

* How can these 30 leadership challenges help readers become better leaders?

* Are all leaders in some way a ‘Management Mess’?

* What is the one thing you really hope readers will learn and take away from the book?

* Does FranklinCovey have leadership training that is based on the book?

To find out more about this “Management Mess to Leadership Success” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* On Leadership with Scott Miller

* https://www.franklincovey.com/

* Management Mess to Leadership Success Book: Amazon Link

* Everyone Deserves a Great Manager Book: Amazon Link

* JGA HR recruitment Services (HR & Payroll Recruitment Services)

Culture Types and iX Leadership with Dr. Rachel Headley and Meg Manke #18

Nick Day from JGA HR Recruitment is joined on the HR L&D Podcast by two incredible Culture & Leadership experts,  Dr. Rachel MK Headley and Meg Manke, founders Rose Group international who are a leadership, training and transition change consultancy who help guide businesses through major changes with increased engagement and powerful new attitudes.

Rose Group International (RGI), specializes in leadership development to improve corporate strategic alignment, communication, situational awareness, internal cultures and develop leadership skills to help them to prosper and thrive.

So, who are Rachel and Meg?

Dr. Rachel MK Headley, CEO, is a PhD scientist who spent two decades working in the satellite industry. She uses the lessons she learned from working in big teams and undertaking complex challenges to create solutions for business that work.  She has managed multi-million-dollar projects, uniting diverse international stakeholders, and guiding teams through change.

Meg Manke, COO, is a human-resources professional, with over a decade’s experience in leading HR offices in a large multi-national corporation. She has merged organizations, designed and implemented behaviour-based culture initiatives, and developed leaders in a variety of organizations. She has degrees in Finance, Business Ethics, and Strategic Leadership.  Both Rachel and Meg are also TEDx speakers who have delivered an HR Disrupt talks on stage to over 12,000 people!

Their Rose International programs are also based on their book iX Leadership: Create High-Five Cultures and Guide Transformation and this is something we will find out more about during this episode.  iX Leadership was released in 2018 and is designed to reconnect leadership with their people, to give leaders the tools to drive change, and to create unstoppable teams.

If you want to know more about culture types, great leadership, implementing change, how you can create a culture of innovation or how to inspire powerful teams to produce then you are going to enjoy this!

In this " Culture Types and iX Leadership" episode of the HR L&D Podcast we discover:

* What is the IX Leadership Framework?

* So, at the heart of engagement is culture. but what do we mean by Culture Types?

* How can being aware of Culture Types improve the way we communicate?

* What prompted the creation of Culture Types and iX Leadership?

* Does the organisational structure of a business affect the way we communicate?

* What makes Culture Types more effective than other popular work assessments?

* How do you think work Cultures will continue to evolve?

* Is Internal experience (iX) of an organization a leadership choice?

* With 50% of people are disengaged at work, how does the IX Leadership model address this?

* Advice for leaders who want to implement change, create a culture of innovation or inspire powerful teams to produce?

* Is an academic foundation important when it comes to developing strong leaders or developing influence?

* The key objectives for the book, iX Leadership: Create High-Five Cultures and Guide Transformation

To find out more about this “Culture Types and iX Leadership” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

* Rachel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-mk-headley

* Meg's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmanke