Why Leadership Development is the #1 HR Priority for 2025

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with DJ Campbell, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Chief HR Officer at Sanford Health, to discuss the changing landscape of leadership, workforce transformation, and how AI is shaping the future of HR. DJ shares insights on why leadership development is the #1 priority for organizations today, how AI is transforming workforce strategies, and why HR must focus on employee experience, trust, and transparent communication to drive engagement and retention. He also unpacks the role of AI in healthcare HR, how organizations can balance technology and the human touch, and why companies must adapt leadership styles to meet the evolving expectations of employees. 🎓 In this episode, DJ discusses:Why leadership development is the top priority for 2025How AI can support leadership, engagement, and retentionWhy employee experience is now a key business differentiatorThe evolving role of power skills (formerly soft skills) in leadershipHow HR leaders can build trust and transparency in decision-making See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.