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The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR
Listen to interviews with CHROs, Chief People Officers, and other work experts on how they're pioneering the way that we work. They share what's working, what's not, and how they've gotten to where they're at in their careers.
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197 - Nicole Hughey (Former SVP, DEI at SiriusXM) on the shifting language of DEIB, the SHRM debate, & the heart of inclusion
Nicole Hughey, the former DEIB leader at SiriusXM, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about the evolution of DEIB language, the recent SHRM debate on equity, and the critical importance of heart in driving meaningful change within organizations. ---- Go get your tickets for MPL Live using our 50% off dis
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196 - Why DEIB is the Key to Making Octillions: Michael C. Bush, CEO at Great Place To Work®
Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work®, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We discussed what the data reveals about the best leaders, why DEIB is the key to achieving massive success, and why Gen Z will choose jobs based on leaders rather than companies. ---- Go get your tickets for MPL Live using our 50% of
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195 - Qualities of high-performing founders: Polly Barnes (Operating Partner, Talent at EQT Ventures)
Polly Barnes, Operating Partner, Talent at EQT Ventures, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about the qualities of high-performing founders, the emerging founder profile, and why HR leaders need to have more focus than ever right now. ---- Go get your tickets for MPL Live using our 50% off discount code,
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194 - Melanie Rosenwasser (Chief People Officer, Dropbox): How Dropbox is setting employees up for success in a virtual first model
Melanie Rosenwasser, Chief People Officer at Dropbox, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We discussed Dropbox’s virtual-first model, how they measure its success, and the three types of in-person gatherings they organize. ---- Go get your tickets for MPL Live using our 50% off discount code, MPL-LIVE-50. Don't mis
Brené Brown, professor, author, and podcast host, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We discussed her experience as a leader, the concept of metacognition, and the leadership skill of creating space between stimulus and response. ---- Go get your tickets for MPL Live using our 50% off discount code, MPL-LIVE-50. D
Tracy Letzerich, Vice President of People at Wheel, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We discussed why feedback is the lifeblood of organizational progress, why Wheel is ditching the annual performance review, and why every manager should start keeping feedback journals with their team. ---- This episode was brou