By The Modern People Leader
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Michelle Kay, VP of Learning & Development at Albertsons Companies, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We discussed the need to rethink our approach to work, whether generational gaps are real or simply a sign of being out of touch, and two major shifts on the horizon for L&D.
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Timestamps:
(8:01) Michelle’s transition from teaching to corporate America, and her journey in L&D.
(14:10) Discussion on the need for rapid adaptation in workplace policies and practices.
(17:20) Exploring the potential shift towards a four-day work week and its implications.
(27:06) Delving into generational impacts on the workplace from Millennials to Gen Z.
(33:34) The challenges and transformations in learning and development in today's corporate environment.
(42:10) The role of generational differences in evolving workplace dynamics.
(51:37) Rapid fire questions
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Brandon Sammut, Chief People Officer at Zapier, and Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer at Lattice, joined us for an emergency pod following last week’s presidential election.
We discussed how the election results might impact the workplace over the coming months, the importance of having a sociopolitical response approach, and why we should all be microdosing on hope.
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Frank Congui, EVP at Randstad Enterprise, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We talked about the magic of intentional gatherings, leading with generosity, and why we should be doing less chest-pumping in the HR space.
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(0:13) Announcement: MPL Live Miami event on December 10th
(7:04) Frank’s journey from Goldman Sachs to Randstad
(9:58) Building executive communities: The beginning of the CHRO dinners
(12:08) Evolution of executive dinners and blending roles
(19:00) Intentional traditions in leadership gatherings
(24:31) Vulnerability and creating moments of connection
(28:00) The power of service and being generous in leadership
(38:30) The state of HR: Burnout, DEI challenges, and AI adoption
(42:11) Balancing optimism and skepticism in the HR industry
(47:13) Civil conversations in divisive times: Creating supportive policies
(54:03) Magic wand HR fix: Pay equity for all
(56:08) The future of work: AI and human partnership
(59:27) Rapid fire questions:
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Jenna Eichberg, Chief People Officer at AlertMedia, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about the state of HR, why CHROs are rethinking their roles, and AlertMedia’s leadership programs.
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(0:13) Announcement: MPL Live Miami event on December 10th
(5:01) Jenna’s story
(10:06) Navigating industries and career growth
(17:07) Transition to AlertMedia – finding a dream job
(29:03) The state of HR today and managing change
(32:09) The “Manager Dilemma” and leadership development
(37:55) The launch of the Emerging Leaders Program
(45:14) Executive and people team offsites: Key insights
(47:52) HR burnout and the light at the end of the tunnel
(54:47) A positive outlook for the future of HR
(59:28) Rapid fire questions
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Tracy Avin, Founder of TroopHR, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We talked about how TroopHR was born, the importance of community in HR, the challenges HR professionals face in today’s business climate, and the need for support networks.
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Timestamps:
(6:57) Tracy’s journey to founding TroopHR
(10:57) What a day in Tracy’s life looks like
(12:59) The meaning of community for HR leaders
(16:33) How the needs of the HR community have evolved
(18:36) Challenges and conflicts faced by HR professionals
(25:47) Handling difficult conversations in a professional setting
(28:44) Why boundaries are crucial in discussions
(30:06) Politicization of HR topics in the workplace
(36:00) Doing more with less: The pressures of shrinking HR teams
(42:06) HR burnout and its impact
(44:56) The influence of economic situations on HR strategy
(47:37) The importance of community in challenging times
(51:23) Open sourcing HR ideas: A positive shift post-COVID
(52:49) Rapid fire questions
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Ray Martinelli, Chief People Officer at Contentful, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We talked about his career journey, the art & science that goes into compensation, and aligning HR goals with business strategy.
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Timestamps:
(5:05) Ray's career story: From finance to Chief People Officer
(7:44) Why Ray joined Contentful and key takeaways
(10:32) AI’s impact on content management and HR
(12:44) The state of HR in 2024: Leadership and navigating change
(18:40) Addressing politics in the workplace and leadership responsibilities
(22:13) What Ray had to unlearn as an HR leader
(26:25) Ray’s approach to building a people strategy at Contentful
(32:09) Aligning HR strategy with CEO vision and business goals
(36:41) Ray’s vision for his first year at Contentful
(42:38) Ray’s CPO dashboard: Key metrics on engagement, rewards, and promotions
(46:39) Differentiating rewards and compensation strategies
(52:52) The importance of transparent conversations in performance management
(57:50) Rapid fire questions
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Sandra Schwarzer, Board & Talent Insights leader at Index Ventures, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We talked about Index Ventures’ experience helping founders “scale through chaos”, how much time founders spend on HR-related tasks, their 14-point framework for running executive searches, and how investors evaluate founders’ view on talent.
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Timestamps:
(3:54) Sandra's career story: From East Germany to Index Ventures
(10:42) Defining 'Scaling through Chaos' and key takeaways
(13:56) Founders spending 50% of their time on HR-related tasks
(17:44) Challenges in hiring engineering talent and how Index Ventures supports founders
(20:07) Structuring time for hiring and talent-related tasks
(27:05) AI adoption in the people function: Early challenges and insights
(38:48) The 14-point executive search framework for successful hires
(44:06) How to balance speed and cultural fit when hiring
(50:26) Common mistakes in executive hiring and learning from them
(54:11) The importance of organizational design and a CEO's view of the people function
(56:53) Index Ventures' tool for optimizing team planning and scaling
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David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare, and Jessica Zwaan, Author of Built for People & COO at Talentful, joined us live in Austin, Texas.
We talked about how performance management is stuck in the past, the idea of team-based assessments, how to run a data-driven performance calibration, and the evolving role of compensation in driving performance.
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3:11: Reflections on outdated performance management practices
5:07: Thoughts on why companies are holding onto legacy review systems
6:46: The impact of AI on performance management and synthesizing feedback
9:40: Team dynamics in performance management and HR’s evolving role
12:24: Real-time tools for performance feedback and privacy concerns
14:27: Shifts in company values post-pandemic and how that affects performance reviews
17:09: Measuring team performance over individual performance
20:12: Calibration, feedback, and team assessments
23:02: Linking performance management and compensation strategies
29:03: The role of procedural and distributive fairness in compensation
32:11: Challenges of tying performance to compensation
36:02: Discussion on bonus allocation based on performance
40:12: Team performance assessments and executive decision-making
44:48: Questions from the audience on coaching and team dynamics
50:22: Closing thoughts on changing traditional HR practices
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Katie Burke, CPO & Board Member at Paycor, and Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer at Lattice, joined us for our inaugural MPL Live in Austin, Texas.
We talked about the current state of HR, generational differences in the workforce, and how AI is impacting organizations.
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2:58: Good news stories from Gianna and Katie
5:05: Celebrating episode 200
6:46: State of HR and workplace changes in 2024
8:14: Katie and Gianna's insights on doing more with less and AI adoption
9:28: Greater focus on how HR supports the business
10:42: The impact of AI on HR functions
14:25: How Lattice integrates AI into their HR processes
17:19: Challenges of managing AI adoption and workforce expectations
22:12: Strategies for managing cross-generational workforce
31:02: Balancing DEI efforts with workforce realities
35:22: Handling politics in the workplace during election years
49:00: Audience Q&A on navigating difficult topics in HR
54:46: Closing thoughts and one-word reflections
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Vanessa Monsequeira, VP of People at Gorilla, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We discussed Vanessa’s path to leadership, how to navigate hyper-growth in organizations, and the importance of mindset and unlearning for today’s people leaders.
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(0:02) Introduction and good news stories
(5:28) Vanessa’s career journey and lessons from hyper-growth
(10:21) The role of mindset and resilience in leadership
(14:32) Navigating fast vs. slow decision-making during hyper-growth
(18:47) Gorilla’s core business and the impact of real-time data in energy utilities
(27:53) The challenges of scaling people operations in a tech company
(32:30) Identifying and addressing blind spots in HR leadership
(40:48) The role of unlearning and relearning in leadership transitions
(46:31) OKRs and the process of aligning with business goals
(49:06) Advice for people leaders navigating today’s tough job market
(57:42) Rapid fire questions and career advice
(1:02:17) One word close
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