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Career journeys today are anything but linear. They can cross industries, functions, and geographies, and you are more in charge than ever before. On this biweekly podcast, Mary Humiston brings her two decades of experience in human resources leadership to demystify the career journey and help you navigate your unique path. Join us for interviews with work and career experts, stories from professionals at different stages of their careers, and practical advice you can apply to your career today. Whether you’re thinking about changing, advancing or reinventing your career, Modern Career will help live your full potential.

Mary Humiston


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    Episode 43: The Future of Work Implications for Your Career With Ian Ziskin 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 45:05


    In this episode, Mary connects with Ian Ziskin, president of EXec EXcel Group - A human capital coaching and consulting firm he founded following a highly successful 28 year career as a corporate business executive. The post Episode 43: The Future of Work Implications for Your Career With Ian Ziskin  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 42: How Your Brain Health Can Affect Your Wellbeing and Career with Dr. Judi Kosterman 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 41:48


    In this episode, Mary connects with Dr. Judi Kosterman, Co-Founder of the Brain Health Leadership Foundation whose mission is to promote science education and treatment leveraging breakthrough innovations in brain health and wellness. The post Episode 42: How Your Brain Health Can Affect Your Wellbeing and Career with Dr. Judi Kosterman  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 41: A Chief People Officer Perspective with Pat Wadors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 34:46


    In this episode, Mary connects with Pat Wadors, Chief People Officer of UKG.  Mary and Pat discuss how the challenges we all have can lead to new strengths, the importance of never letting people define you, and Pat's version of the Goldilocks principle as it relates to navigating your career and so much more. The post Episode 41: A Chief People Officer Perspective with Pat Wadors appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 40: The Freelance Future with Jon Younger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 44:24


    In this episode, Mary connects with Jon Younger. Jon is the author of Forbes' #Freelancerevolution blog and is a prolific and well-respected writer about the freelance economy. The post Episode 40: The Freelance Future with Jon Younger appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 39: A Chief People Officer Perspective with Mark Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 33:03


    In this episode, Mary connects with Mark Green, a Chief People Officer based in San Francisco with 30 years of global HR experience in Technology. He is currently CPO at Nextiva, a high growth private SaaS company providing communications and customer management solutions. Mary and Mark discuss the larger forces that play a role in the trajectory of your career path, why character traits are just as important as what you deliver, insight into successfully living and working cross-culturally and much more. The post Episode 39: A Chief People Officer Perspective with Mark Green appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 38: Wisdom at Work with Chip Conley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 35:47


    In this episode, Mary connects with Chip Conley. Chip is a New York Times best-selling author and hospitality executive who renewed himself in midlife by collaborating with the Millennial co-founders of Airbnb to create the world's largest global hospitality brand. Throughout the episode, Mary and Chip discuss Chips' experience as Airbnb's ‘Modern Elder', the transformational cure to midlife malaise, how to be an effective and accepted leader regardless of your age and much more. Chip joined the tiny tech start-up Airbnb nearly a decade ago after a successful career as a boutique hotel company founder and CEO. He was twice the age of the average Airbnb employee which earned him the title “Airbnb's Modern Elder,” who was as curious as he was wise. As the internal mentor to the young Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, Chip got to see the value of intergenerational collaboration in a company that has now grown to be the most valuable hospitality company in the world. His bestselling book “Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder” is a testament to rethinking the value of having 5 generations in the workplace and why more companies are doing their best to encourage their older workers to stay in the workplace longer. Chip founded a Modern Elder Academy that has more than 2,000 alum. Chip is a recipient of hospitality's highest honor, the Pioneer Award, and was named the Most Innovative CEO in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. Chip holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University, and an honorary doctorate in psychology from Saybrook University. He serves on the board of the Encore.org, and the advisory board for the Stanford Center for Longevity. Resources mentioned in the episode:  JdV by HyattDeloitte.comMindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol DweckEmotional Equations by Chip ConleyModern Elder AcademyWisdom at Work by Chip Conley The post Episode 38: Wisdom at Work with Chip Conley appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 38: Wisdom at Work with Chip Conley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 35:47


    In this episode, Mary connects with Chip Conley to discuss Chips' experience as Airbnb's ‘Modern Elder', the transformational cure to midlife malaise, how to be an effective and accepted leader regardless of your age and much more. The post Episode 38: Wisdom at Work with Chip Conley appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 37: A Leadership Profile with George S. Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 34:12


    In this episode, Mary connects with George S. Davis who recently retired from Intel where he served as CFO. George oversaw Intel's global finance, M & A and information technology organizations. Prior to Intel, George was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Qualcomm, a global provider of wireless technologies, where he led the finance, information technology, and investor relations. Before that, George was the Chief Financial Officer of Applied Materials leading Finance, IT and Public Affairs.  Earlier in his career, George served for 19 years with the Atlantic Richfield Company in a number of finance and other corporate positions.  He serves on the Board of Trustees of the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, CA and was a member of the Wall Street Journal CFO Council, the West Coast CFO Roundtable, and a member of the USA Chapter of The Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project CFO Leadership Network.  He received his bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from Claremont McKenna College and his MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles. Resources mentioned in the episode:  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro The post Episode 37: A Leadership Profile with George S. Davis appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 37: A Leadership Profile with George S. Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 34:12


    In this episode, Mary connects with George S. Davis. George recently retired from Intel where he served as CFO. He oversaw Intel's global finance and information technology organizations, as well as its M & A function. The post Episode 37: A Leadership Profile with George S. Davis appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 36: Keys to Success From a Talent Expert with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 36:23


    In this episode, Mary connects with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus. Jorge heads Talent, Capability and Culture at Sage, in what he sees as a fantastic opportunity to support their exciting transformation into a great Digital Network company. Jorge started his career at Citibank with the Asset Management Business, and Global Banking and Corporate Centers in London and New York where he discovered his passion for Learning & Development.  Jorge then led Learning and Development for Europe Middle East and Africa for Honeywell and then Learning, Talent, Resourcing and Organizational Development for HSBC.  Jorge also led the Talent Function for the global Health and Care company Bupa. Jorge has degrees in Psychology and Business followed by a Master's in human resources from The London School of Economics in the UK.   Originally from Spain, Jorge has worked and lived in Spain, France, the US and for the last 19 years the UK. Jorge lives in London with his wife Michelle and their two sons David and Daniel and their dog Charlie. The post Episode 36: Keys to Success From a Talent Expert with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 36: Keys to Success From a Talent Expert with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 36:23


    In this episode, Mary connects with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus. Jorge heads Talent, Capability and Culture at Sage, in what he sees as a fantastic opportunity to support their exciting transformation into a great Digital Network company. The post Episode 36: Keys to Success From a Talent Expert with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 35: Move to the Edge, Declare it Center with Everett Harper 

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 44:50


    In this episode, Mary connects with Everett Harper, a CEO, entrepreneur, strategist and author of the new book, Move to the Edge, Declare it Center, which offers a pragmatic take on solving complex problems and making decisions through uncertainty and offers leaders a new framework for success in an increasingly uncertain, and unpredictable world. Everett is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Truss, a human-centered software development company, recently named as an Inc 5000 fastest-growing private company. He is a rare combination of a Black entrepreneur with Silicon Valley pedigree, a proven record for solving complex problems with social impact, and the foresight to build a company that's been remote-first since 2011, salary-transparent since 2017, anticipating the importance of hybrid work and diversity, equity and inclusion by a decade.    Everett has a history of firsts, among them: first in his family to go to college and participated in the first NCAA National Championship for Duke University — in any sport. In his career, he's leveraged those firsts to help millions of others, from helping fix healthcare.gov at Truss to fighting poverty worldwide as a Board Member of CARE.  Everett's distinctive voice and unique history makes him a sought-after speaker on DEI, leadership during uncertainty, remote/hybrid work, and social entrepreneurship. He has been featured at conferences such as Dent, Tugboat, TechStars and Velocity, podcasts like the Commonwealth Club and AfroTech, and writing for Forbes, Thrive Global, and TechCrunch. Move to the Edge, Declare it Center is his first book, to be published by Wiley in March 2022.  Everett has worked for Bain & Co, has an MBA from Stanford, is a Duke Scholar from Duke University, with a BS in Biomedical & Electrical Engineering. Everett grew up a small-town kid in New York's Hudson Valley. He currently lives in Oakland, CA, making limoncello when life hands him lemons. Resources mentioned in the episode: Move to the Edge, Declare it Center by Everett HarperWisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder Chip ConleyThe post Episode 35: Move to the Edge, Declare it Center with Everett Harper  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 35: Move to the Edge, Declare it Center with Everett Harper 

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 44:50


    In this episode, Mary connects with Everett Harper, a CEO, entrepreneur, strategist and author of the new book, Move to the Edge, Declare it Center, which offers a pragmatic take on solving complex problems and making decisions through uncertainty and offers leaders a new framework for success in an increasingly uncertain, and unpredictable world. The post Episode 35: Move to the Edge, Declare it Center with Everett Harper  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 34: A Chief People Officer Perspective with InaMarie Johnson 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 37:39


    In this episode, Mary and InaMarie discuss the importance of making connections outside of both your company and industry, how to navigate your career well in our new context, why you need to focus on what you want and not what other people think you should want, why personal growth is everything and much more.  The post Episode 34: A Chief People Officer Perspective with InaMarie Johnson  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 34: A Chief People Officer Perspective with InaMarie Johnson 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 37:39


    In our Chief People Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CPOs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is InaMarie Johnson, former Chief People and Diversity Officer of Zendesk where she led the people strategy for the award winning customer service software company founded in Copenhagen and currently Headquartered in San Francisco.  InaMarie was also the CPO for Plantronics and UTi Worldwide and prior was an HR leader at Honeywell and Clorox.  In this episode, Mary and InaMarie discuss the importance of making connections outside of both your company and industry, how to navigate your career well in our new context, why you need to focus on what you want and not what other people think you should want, why personal growth is everything and much more.  InaMarie earned her BA in Social Sciences from The University of California at Berkeley and her MA in Organizational Development and Management from John F. Kennedy University. InaMarie is very active in her community.  She serves as an advisory board member for the Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership at Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, where she is also a guest faculty. She is an advisory board member for several non-profits and has also recently been appointed to the Board of Kelly Services, a leading management consulting firm for over 75 years connecting top talent with companies in need of skills for today and tomorrow.  Resources mentioned in the episode: Sheryl Sandberg: “Careers Aren't Ladders, They're Jungle Gyms”The post Episode 34: A Chief People Officer Perspective with InaMarie Johnson  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 33: From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman  

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 47:40


    In this episode, Mary connects with Ken Coleman who is known as America's Career Coach. Ken highlights the relationship between struggle and purpose, the secret to persistence, how the people you surround yourself with impact your success and the criticality of clarity of purpose and addressing the biggest obstacles in your way. The post Episode 33: From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman   appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 33: From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman  

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 47:40


    In this episode, Mary connects with Ken Coleman who is known as America's Career Coach, the nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show and No. 1 bestselling author. During the episode, Mary and Ken discuss Ken's new book; From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love. Ken highlights the relationship between struggle and purpose, the secret to persistence, how the people you surround yourself with impact your success, the criticality of clarity of purpose and addressing the biggest obstacles in your way. Ken has been featured in Forbes, appeared on Fox News, Fox Business Network, and the Rachael Ray Show. Since 2014, he has served at Ramsey Solutions, where he offers expert advice to help thousands of people every day discover what they were meant to do and how to land their dream job. Follow Ken on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube or at kencoleman.com. Resources mentioned in the episode: From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love by Ken ColemanThe Ken Coleman Show   The post Episode 33: From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman   appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 32: How to Make the Rest of Life the Best of Life with Dr. Jann Freed 

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 24:20


    What kind of impact do you want to have throughout your life and career? In this episode, Mary talks with Dr. Jann Freed, a leadership development consultant, speaker and a professor of business management, about her concept of The Breadcrumb Legacy. They discuss how to reflect on and leave a meaningful legacy along the way throughout your daily life and career.  The post Episode 32: How to Make the Rest of Life the Best of Life with Dr. Jann Freed  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 32: How to Make the Rest of Life the Best of Life with Dr. Jann Freed 

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 24:20


    What kind of impact do you want to have throughout your life and career? In this episode, Mary talks with Dr. Jann Freed, a leadership development consultant, speaker and a professor of business management, about her concept of The Breadcrumb Legacy. They discuss how to reflect on and leave a meaningful legacy along the way throughout your daily life and career.  Dr. Jann Freed is the author or co-author of five books and is particularly focused on helping employees find meaning and purpose beyond their careers. She does this through the use of a concept she developed — The Breadcrumb Legacy — in which people create new meaning for themselves and others through small daily actions. She blogs weekly about leading, living, and conscious aging.    Resources mentioned in the episode: Leading with Wisdom: Sage Advice From 100 Experts by Jann Freed The post Episode 32: How to Make the Rest of Life the Best of Life with Dr. Jann Freed  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 31: Redefining Success and Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais 

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 33:37


    In this episode, Mary connects with sport and performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais, one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and elite performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organizations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow athletes to thrive in pressure-packed environments. The post Episode 31: Redefining Success and Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 31: Redefining Success and Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais 

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 33:37


    In this episode, Mary connects with sport and performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais, one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and elite performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organizations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow athletes to thrive in pressure-packed environments. During the episode, Mary and Dr. Gervais discussed the science and art of recovery and what it looks like, the importance of psychological skill training, why the balance between work and life is a mythical ridge line and what balance we should be looking for instead and much more.   Dr. Gervais' influence can be felt across many touchpoints of popular culture. His clients include the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEOs. He is the host of the popular Finding Mastery podcast that explores the psychology of the world's most extraordinary thinkers and doers.  In 2020, Gervais wrote an Audible Original, Compete to Create: An Approach to Living and Leading Authentically, with NFL coach Pete Carroll. He also created a six-week online course to bring the principles and practices of high-performance mindset training into businesses and homes.  He is a published, peer-reviewed author and nationally recognized speaker on optimal human performance. Dr. Gervais has been featured in premier media outlets including NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine. Dr. Gervais holds a doctorate degree in psychology, specializing in sport performance, and a master's degree in kinesiology. He completed his PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Bruce Ogilvie, often referred to as the father of American applied sport psychology. The post Episode 31: Redefining Success and Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 30: Insider Insights From A Talent Expert with John Goldberg  

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 31:38


    In this episode, Mary connects with John Goldberg, Global Director, Executive Talent Acquisition at The Coca-Cola Company. John leads the executive talent acquisition function for The Coca-Cola Company globally which he created when he joined 18 years ago. He has extensive global experience in identifying and selecting leaders and executives in over 70 countries. The post Episode 30: Insider Insights From A Talent Expert with John Goldberg   appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 30: Insider Insights From A Talent Expert with John Goldberg  

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 31:38


    In this episode, Mary connects with John Goldberg, Global Director, Executive Talent Acquisition at The Coca-Cola Company.  Mary and John discuss how individuals can determine if a company is a good fit for their capabilities and aspirations as well as culturally. They also discuss the many considerations impacting the future of work, qualities of a great interviewer, why empathy is a necessity when leading a team and the value of smart risks.   John leads the executive talent acquisition function for The Coca-Cola Company globally which he created when he joined 18 years ago. He has extensive global experience in identifying and selecting leaders and executives in over 70 countries. Prior to joining Coca-Cola, John held senior recruitment leadership roles with Microsoft and the Home Depot and was previously the owner and managing partner of a technology focused retained search firm. He has been a member of several Boards and is a frequent speaker at industry forums. His work has been profiled in both the business media and thought leadership organizations. John holds a B.A. in English Literature from Lafayette College and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. The post Episode 30: Insider Insights From A Talent Expert with John Goldberg   appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 29: Leadership Profile with Eva Sage-Gavin, Former Senior Managing Director, Talent & Organization Practice at Accenture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 34:27


    In our Leadership Profile series, Mary connects with Eva Sage-Gavin. Eva is a former CHRO and has served in top HR and C-suite leadership roles at many of the world's well-known Fortune 500 companies, including PepsiCo, The Walt Disney Company, and Gap Inc. Eva most recently was the Senior Managing Director, Talent & Organization Practice at Accenture helping companies evolve their workforces to innovate, unlock human potential, and drive transformation.  The post Episode 29: Leadership Profile with Eva Sage-Gavin, Former Senior Managing Director, Talent & Organization Practice at Accenture appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 29: Leadership Profile with Eva Sage-Gavin, Former Senior Managing Director, Talent & Organization Practice at Accenture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 34:27


    In our Leadership Profile series, Mary connects with Eva Sage-Gavin. Eva is a former CHRO and has served in top HR and C-suite leadership roles at many of the world’s well-known Fortune 500 companies, including PepsiCo, The Walt Disney Company, and Gap Inc. Eva most recently was the Senior Managing Director, Talent & Organization Practice at Accenture helping companies evolve their workforces to innovate, unlock human potential, and drive transformation. In this episode, Mary and Eva discuss how changing industries, functions and geographic experience gives you more choice and opportunity and can make you more resilient. They also discuss the importance of cracking open doors and bringing people with you so your legacy continues to pay it forward, what characteristics can make someone a really great leader in today's context and much more. Eva was also a senior advisor to the Boston Consulting Group and the G100 Network and was the first woman to serve on a public technology company board. She is currently an executive in residence at Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. Eva has received many honors -among them: the National Association of Corporate Directors as one of the most influential leaders in corporate governance boardrooms, the Silicon Republic named Eva as a top 16 Future-of-Work Influencer and HR Executive named her as a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer. Eva is also the recipient of Cornell University ILR School William B. Groat Award for lifetime achievement in Human Resources. Resources mentioned in the episode: * ​Ruth Bader Ginsberg book My Own Words

    Episode 28: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Lynn Minella

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 31:18


    In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Lynn Minella, CHRO of Johnson Controls retiring at the end of this year. The post Episode 28: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Lynn Minella appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 28: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Lynn Minella

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 31:18


    In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Lynn Minella. Lynn was the executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Johnson Controls retiring at the end of this year. In this episode, Mary and Lynn discuss the importance of continuously developing yourself towards your personal aspirations, why you should stretch beyond your ‘job description' and invest more time into learning and the importance of understanding cultural differences even if you are not in a global role. In her role as CHRO, Lynn Minella was responsible for establishing the company's long-term people strategy and the leadership of the HR organization. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, Lynn served as the senior HR executive for two other organizations. She was group Human Resources director and a member of the executive committee of BAE Systems plc based out of London. Prior to BAE Systems, Lynn was senior vice president of Human Resources and Communications at Air Products & Chemicals. She has also held a variety of Human Resources leadership roles at IBM earlier in her career. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.

    Episode 27: Everyday People Extraordinary Leadership with Jim Kouzes 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 30:22


    In this episode, Mary connects with Jim Kouzes, the coauthor with Barry Posner of the award-winning and best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, now in its sixth edition, with over 2.8 million copies sold. The post Episode 27: Everyday People Extraordinary Leadership with Jim Kouzes  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 27 — Everyday People Extraordinary Leadership with Jim Kouzes 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021


    In this episode, Mary connects with Jim Kouzes, the coauthor with Barry Posner of the award-winning and best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, now in its sixth edition, with over 2.8 million copies sold. He also currently serves as a Fellow with the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, and previously was the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. During the episode, Mary and Jim discuss practices to help leaders at every level be the best they can be, how these practices have shifted in times of disruption, and how all of us regardless of role or title can be extraordinary leaders.  Jim has co-authored over a dozen books, including Stop Selling & Start Leading, Learning Leadership, The Truth About Leadership, Credibility, Encouraging the Heart, A Leader's Legacy, and Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership as well as the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)—the top-selling off-the-shelf leadership assessment in the world. The Wall Street Journal named Jim one of the ten best executive educators in the U.S., and he received the Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award from the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). He was presented the Thought Leader Award by the Instructional Systems Association. Jim has also been recognized as one of HR Magazine's Top 20 Most Influential International Thinkers, as one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior by Trust Across America. Jim believes it was on January 20, 1961 when he was first inspired to study leadership. That was the day he was one of only a dozen Eagle Scouts who served in John F. Kennedy’s Honor Guard at the Presidential Inauguration. Resources mentioned in this episode * The Leadership Challenge by Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes* Shared Values Make a Difference: An Empirical Test of Corporate Culture by Jim Kouzes, Barry Posner and Warren Schmidt* Edelman Trust Barometer* Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck 

    Episode 26 — A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Patrick Nicollier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 29:05


    In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Patrick Nicollier, CHRO of The Global Fund. In this episode, Mary and Patrick discuss leadership during times of crisis, the importance of staying true to your beliefs when making career decisions, and how change takes time and requires patience. Patrick is a highly respected human resources professional with leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. He has provided strategic leadership in large and highly complex organizations regionally and globally and has extensive experience in transformation, organizational culture and development. Patrick holds a Master's Degree in International Relations & Development from the Graduate Institute, Geneva and an MBA Essentials certification from the London School of Economics. Patrick volunteers as a Board Member of a non-for-profit organization focused on running education programs in Africa, India and Eastern Europe and is a Member of the Ethics Council at the Geneva Hospital. Resources mentioned in the episode: * The Global Fund Post navigation PREVIOUS POSTPrevious post:Managing ConflictNEXT POSTNext post:Ed Shugrue

    Episode 26: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Patrick Nicollier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 29:05


    In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Patrick Nicollier, CHRO of The Global Fund. The post Episode 26: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Patrick Nicollier appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 25: Insider Tips to Becoming a High Performer with Marc Effron 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 48:31


    Mary and Marc discuss what it means and what it  takes to be a high performer and navigate a career today to reach your aspirations and be most successful. The post Episode 25: Insider Tips to Becoming a High Performer with Marc Effron  appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode --- Insider Tips to Becoming a High Performer 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 48:31


    Episode --- Insider Tips to Becoming a High Performer 

    Episode 25 --- Insider Tips to Becoming a High Performer 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 48:31


    Episode 25 --- Insider Tips to Becoming a High Performer 

    Episode 25 — Insider Tips to Becoming a High Performer 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021


    In this episode, Mary connects with Marc Effron, founder and President of The Talent Strategy Group. He helps the world's largest and most successful companies improve the quality and depth of their talent. During the episode, Mary and Marc discuss what it means and what it takes to be a high performer and navigate a career today to reach your aspirations and be most successful. As the founder and President of the Talent Strategy Group, Marc leads the firm's global consulting, education and publishing businesses. He co-authored the Harvard Business Review Publishing best-selling book One Page Talent Management, often called the “talent management bible.” His new book 8 Steps to High Performance is quickly reaching best-seller status. He previously served as an HR executive at Bank of America and Avon Products. Marc has been published in or heard on Fast Company, Financial Times, BBC, Bloomberg Radio, Inc., Harvard Business Review, New York Post, Knowledge@Wharton radio and some of the world's most popular podcasts. Marc earned a M.B.A. from the Yale University School of Management and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington.  Resources mentioned in the episode: * 8 Steps to High Performance: Focus On What You Can Change by Marc Effron* One Page Talent Management: Eliminating Complexity, Adding Value by Marc Effron and Miriam Ort* Dr. Robert Hogan, Hogan Assessments* Marshall Goldsmith, executive leadership coach

    Episode 24: New Rules for Success to Make it to the C-suite with Dan Kaplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 36:27


    Mary and Dan discuss the new rules regarding how to successfully make it to the C-suite in the current workforce The post Episode 24: New Rules for Success to Make it to the C-suite with Dan Kaplan appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 24 — New Rules for Success to Make it to the C-suite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 36:27


    In this episode, Mary connects with Dan Kaplan, Senior Client Partner for HR Private Equity for Korn Ferry, one of the world's top global search and talent consulting firms. During the episode, Mary and Dan discuss what it takes to navigate a career and make it to the top of an organization, into the C-suite. Leading at this level is different than it used to be and will continue to change and evolve, so knowing what it takes is key. Dan shares new insights for what it takes to be most successful. Dan has over 20 years of expertise in leadership and organizational consulting; advising CEOs, investors, boards and industry leaders on all aspects of the talent landscape. Dan also held multiple leadership positions at other major search firms as well as leading recruiting in- house at several large organizations. Dan was one of 30 global participants in the World Economic Forum’s Talent Mobility Summit. He has also been named one of BusinessWeek’s World’s 50 Most Influential Headhunters.

    Episode 24: New Rules for Success to Make it to the C-suite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 36:27


    Episode 24: New Rules for Success to Make it to the C-suite

    Episode 23: Leading in Uncharted Waters with Sandy Stosz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 52:53


    Mary and Shilpa discuss a variety of approaches to stand-out and thrive in career moves, transitions and pivots. The post Episode 23: Leading in Uncharted Waters with Sandy Stosz appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 23 — Leading in Uncharted Waters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 52:53


    In this episode, Mary connects with Admiral Sandra Stosz, author of Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass- Leading in Uncharted Waters. During the episode, Sandra shares her many leadership lessons that are so relevant to the times that we are in. Admiral Sandy Stosz started out in the US Coast Guard as an ensign serving aboard polar icebreakers, conducting national security missions from the Arctic to the Antarctic. She served over forty-years in the US Coast Guard, as the first woman assigned as Deputy Commandant for Mission Support directing one of the Coast Guard’s largest enterprises during times of crisis and complexity. She also led the US armed forces service academy and lectures widely on leadership. Newsweek named Sandy to their list of 150 Women who Shake the World.  Resources mentioned in this episode * Book: Legacy, What the All Blacks (New Zealand Rugby Team) Can Teach Us About The business of Life by James Kerr* Book: Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass -Leading In Uncharted Waters by Admiral Sandy Stosz* Book: The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard

    Episode 22: Insider Insights From a Talent Leader with Shilpa Shah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 41:39


    Mary and Shilpa discuss a variety of approaches to stand-out and thrive in career moves, transitions and pivots. The post Episode 22: Insider Insights From a Talent Leader with Shilpa Shah appeared first on Modern Career.

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    Episode 22: Insider Insights From A Talent Leader with Shilpa Shah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 41:39


    In this episode, Mary connects with Shilpa Shah, Director of Global Talent Acquisition & Candidate Experience at GE Healthcare. During the episode, Mary and Shilpa discuss a variety of approaches to stand-out and thrive in career moves, transitions and pivots. Shilpa is Director, Global Talent Acquisition & Candidate Experience at GE Healthcare in London. She has over 18 years international talent leadership and expertise, both in Executive Search Consultancy and in blue chip organizations. She has worked globally across various industries including IT/Software, Engineering, Financial Services and Healthcare in companies such as Rolls Royce, Aviva, and General Electric. Shilpa lives in London with her family and is also a big wellbeing advocate, practicing and sharing methods in the workplace to enhance wellbeing. Resources mentioned in this episode * Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching and Life by Marilee Adams* How To Get Better at the Things You Care About on TedX by Eduardo Briceño

    Episode 21: The Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You with Mark Herschberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 52:37


    In this episode, Mary connects with Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. They discuss some of the top skills and approaches necessary for navigating a career in a new and changing landscape.  Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success ThatContinue reading "Episode 21: The Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You with Mark Herschberg" The post Episode 21: The Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You with Mark Herschberg appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 21: The Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You with Mark Herschberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 52:37


    In this episode, Mary connects with Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. They discuss some of the top skills and approaches necessary for navigating a career in a new and changing landscape. Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. He spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s and in academia. At MIT, where he teaches annually, he helped to start what’s called MIT’s “career success accelerator”. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business schools. In his spare time, he actively works with many non-profits, and is one of the top-ranked ballroom dancers in the country. He received a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering & computer science, and a Masters in electrical engineering & computer science, focusing on cryptography from MIT. Resources mentioned in this episode * The Career Toolkit by Mark Herschberg* Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future by Dorie Clark* Peopleware by Tom Delarco

    Episode 20: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Lisa Mulrooney Gross

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 29:09


    In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Lisa Mulrooney Gross, CHRO of Fitbit at Google. In this episode, she discusses her inspiration for her career journey including balancing lifeContinue reading "Episode 20: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Lisa Mulrooney Gross" The post Episode 20: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Lisa Mulrooney Gross appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 20: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Lisa Mulrooney Gross

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 29:09


    Listen to other episodes in the Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Lisa Mulrooney Gross, CHRO of Fitbit at Google. In this episode, she discusses her inspiration for her career journey including balancing life and career, insider insights on growing as a modern leader, personal branding and the essential mindset for success. Lisa Mulrooney Gross is currently the CHRO for Fitbit at Google where she leads the people strategy for one of the coolest, most unique and innovative digital healthcare companies on the planet; Fitbit, recently acquired by Google. Lisa has been an HR leader for Bayer, Applied Materials, Tyco and has also been an entrepreneur. She earned her BA in Psychology from The University of California at Los Angeles and her MA in Organizational psychology at Columbia University. She is a Board Member for Girls Inc, is an avid outdoor adventurer and lives in California with her family. Resources mentioned in this episode * Control Your Destiny or Somebody Else Will by Noel M. Tichy and Stratford Sherman

    Episode 19: Enhancing Leadership and Executive Presence In A Changing Environment with Anett Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 39:01


    In this episode, Mary connects with Anett Grant, Founder and CEO of Executive Speaking. The ability to project confidence and substance under pressure is a key career skill, and one that we should constantly be working on. During the episode, Mary and Anett discuss some of the top insights on developing a strong and authenticContinue reading "Episode 19: Enhancing Leadership and Executive Presence In A Changing Environment with Anett Grant" The post Episode 19: Enhancing Leadership and Executive Presence In A Changing Environment with Anett Grant appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 19: Enhancing Leadership and Executive Presence In A Changing Environment with Anett Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 39:01


    In this episode, Mary connects with Anett Grant, Founder and CEO of Executive Speaking. The ability to project confidence and substance under pressure is a key career skill, and one that we should constantly be working on. During the episode, Mary and Anett discuss some of the top insights on developing a strong and authentic presence for current and emerging leaders, especially in multicultural, challenging, and virtual environments. Anett Grant is the founder/CEO of Executive Speaking, and has been coaching leaders and emerging leaders for the past 40 years. She has coached CEOs of Fortune 100 companies, small business entrepreneurs, and every level in between. She has worked across nearly every industry in the business world and has tremendous global experience, coaching leaders whose first language is Chinese, Hindi, Portuguese, and many more. In addition to coaching, Anett has published over 100 articles in business publications such as Forbes, The New York Times, and Businessweek. Anett earned a Bachelors from McGill University, an MFA in Directing Theatre from the University of Minnesota, and has been a theatre critic. Resources mentioned in this episode * Executive Speaking: Advancing Leaders Authentically

    Episode 18: The End of Jobs: Upcoming Change and How it Will Impact All of Us with Jeff Wald

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 42:01


    In this episode, Mary connects with Jeff Wald, a founder, investor, and startup advisor. Mary and Jeff discuss historical events and relevant data to help us better understand the changing work landscape and career implications to prepare for what's ahead. They also discuss Jeff's insight and experience as a founder of multiple startups and throughContinue reading "Episode 18: The End of Jobs: Upcoming Change and How it Will Impact All of Us with Jeff Wald" The post Episode 18: The End of Jobs: Upcoming Change and How it Will Impact All of Us with Jeff Wald appeared first on Modern Career.

    Episode 18: The End of Jobs: Upcoming Change and How it Will Impact All of Us with Jeff Wald

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 42:01


    In this episode, Mary connects with Jeff Wald, a founder, investor, and startup advisor. Mary and Jeff discuss historical events and relevant data to help us better understand the changing work landscape and career implications to prepare for what’s ahead. They also discuss Jeff’s insight and experience as a founder of multiple startups and through discussions with other thought leaders on the world of work. Jeff Wald is the founder of multiple technology companies, is an investor, startup advisor, and serves on several boards. He has been studying workforce dynamics in-depth for decades. He is a best-selling author of two books, including the one we will be digging into today: The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations, which looks at the history of work to understand how companies and employees reacted to the last three industrial revolutions and pulls through what we might learn from that. Recently, Jeff announced the $10 million Future of Work Prize and the views of leading thinkers on what the world of work will look like in 2040. Resources mentioned in this episode * The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporation by Jeff Wald* Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

    Episode 17: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Harry Elsinga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 26:43


    In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Harry Elsinga, former CHRO of Baker Hughes.  After a nearly 20-year career at General Electric in HR leadership where he lived andContinue reading "Episode 17: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Harry Elsinga" The post Episode 17: A Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective with Harry Elsinga appeared first on Modern Career.

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