The Future of HR is the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. In each episode, JP Elliott interviews successful HR executives and thought leaders who share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice on how to take our field and your career to the next level. If you are a next-gen HR leader looking to fast-track your career, this is the podcast for you.
Why is having the right mindset critical to career success? How can you use obstacles to become stronger and more resilient? My guest on this episode is Andy Storch, Consultant, Coach, Speaker, and Author, “Own Your Career Own Your Life.” During our conversation Andy and I discuss: What capabilities make a great talent development professional The skills that will be the most valuable in the future and why Why next-gen HR leaders need to build relationships with people who are doing what they want to be doing in the future What he learned during his battle to overcome cancer Why asking the right questions is the key to breaking out of your comfort zone Connecting with Andy Storch Connect with Andy Storch on LinkedIn Learn more about or work with Andy Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens
Why should you treat your employees like you treat your customers? Why should Chief People Officers think of themselves as Chief Performance Officers? My guest on this episode is Francisco Sorrentino, Chief People Officer at DigitalBridge and I discuss how HR can drive performance and organizational effectiveness. During our conversation Francisco and I discuss: Why you should treat your employees like you treat our customers Why working in an early stage start-up can drive exponential development and professional growth especially early in your career. What he has learned from working with early stage company founders and CEOs How he assess talent and determines if someone is a fit for a role or the organization Connecting with Francisco Sorrentino Connect with Francisco Sorrentino on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens
What is the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our organizations? My guest on this episode is Lybra Clemons, a C-Suite executive with experience leading talent, culture, and DEI initiatives across Fortune 500 companies and I go deep on the current state of DEI and how workplace expectations have shifted over the past few years. During our conversation Lybra and I discuss: Why she believes you should constantly be growing as a professional and in your career. The evolving role of the Chief People Officer and why many former Chief Diversity Officers are transitioning into this position. Her perspective on the current state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2024 and beyond. Why investing in talent and developing leaders will be crucial for organizations in the next five years. How shifts in workplace expectations are redefining how people view work, their purpose, and how they think about work-life balance Connecting with Lybra Clemons Connect with Lybra Clemons on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens
Why should you aspire to be a business person, not a business partner? How can having a leadership philosophy make you more effective HR leader? My guest on this episode is Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group, Fortune 100 CHRO, Author, & Board Member and I go deep on what really matters when it comes to developing HR leaders. During our conversation Ian and I discuss: Why the best HR leaders courageously push back against misguided ideas and advocate for the right ones, even if unpopular Why the best HR leaders are clear on their leadership philosophy Why being a great coach is all about the “art of the question” His recommendations for CHROs on how they can develop their next-gen HR talent His advice for next-gen HR leaders on how they can invest in and develop themselves Connecting with Ian Ziskin Connect with Ian Ziskin on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens
This is a very special episode in partnership with the Institute for Corporate Productivity, also known as i4cp where I had the opportunity to attend their annual “Next Practices Now Conference” in Scottsdale Arizona. Over three days, 500 HR leaders came to Scottsdale, where they were treated to over 25 different presentations and key notes by thought leaders and HR practitioners I was fortunate to be able sit down to interview seven of those amazing speakers and bring their insights to you. So who are those amazing speakers….: Prasad Setty, Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business & former VP, People Ops and Workspace, Google Charlene Li, Bestselling Author & Founder & CEO, Quantum Networks Group Diane Gherson, former IBM CHRO, Board member of Kraft Heinz, Centivo and TechWolf Monica Pool Knox, who is a 2x CHRO, HR Tech Advisor, Board Director Sal Falletta, Professor for Human Resource Leadership and Organizational Science, Drexel University and author of “Creepy Analytics: Avoid Crossing the Line and Establish Ethical HR Analytics for Smarter Workforce Decisions” Elliott Masie, Chair, MASIE Learning Foundation Kevin Oakes, CEO, i4cp Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning Happens