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Organisations are finding that the traditional job-based structures are no longer enough to drive innovation and growth. As they face new challenges and opportunities, businesses are beginning to understand that shifting to a skills-based approach is crucial for future success. To explore how moving to a skills-based organisation can open up new possibilities for organisations, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy & Talent Officer at Standard Chartered, and Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader of Mercer's Transformation Services Business. Together, they discuss: Why traditional job structures are falling short in today's world The tangible business and socio-economic benefits of adopting a skills-based approach The leadership shifts and capabilities needed to guide this transformation The critical role of data infrastructure in supporting a skills-powered organisation Key insights for HR and people analytics leaders on navigating this change With the upcoming release of their book, The Skills-Powered Organisation: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise, this conversation is packed with timely advice for HR leaders ready to future-proof their organisations. We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast. Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com. Links to Resources: Ravin Jesuthasan Tanuj Kapilashrami The Skills-Powered Organisation: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise Visier MyHRFuture Insight222 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're talking with leadership about how important work culture is for attracting top talent and reducing team turnover so you grow people and profits. You ask for some budget to support your positive work culture initiative. And somebody in leadership responds, “Well we have Casual Fridays and free coffee. Isn't that enough?”   Dr. Joey's guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast has been there, done that. Diane K. Adams wrote a book, More than Casual Fridays and Free Coffee: Building a Business Culture that Works because of her experiences. She's doubled, tripled public companies and increased revenue streams 10 times with positive work culture initiatives. She's hired more than 100,000 people and led 135 acquisitions. Right now she's the Chief Culture and Talent Officer at Sprinklr, a provider of enterprise software for unified customer experience management.   Listen as Diane and Dr. Joey talk about how you can:

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Shelia's professional portfolio is nothing short of impressive - serving as the Current President, Founder, CEO, and General Counsel of Focus Forward Consulting, Chief Leadership and Talent Officer for WOMN LLC, and an Expert and Consultant for the Bates Group. In our conversation, we delved deep into Shelia's illustrious career, exploring the adaptability of skills and our innate capacity for personal growth. A novel theme emerged during the podcast as we extensively discussed the pivotal role of office culture and the quest for the right professional fit. Shelia also underscored the importance of adding and receiving value as individuals, highlighting the important role networking plays when contemplating career changes or life pivots. Shelia's advice to remain flexible and not overly attached to any single position in life offers a sense of relief to myself and fellow listeners, prompting us to ponder: what's the worst that could happen? Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about Shelia and her remarkable company by checking out the details below!Links to find Shelia and her company:linkedin.com/in/sheilamurphyfocusforwardfocus-forward-consulting.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lawyersinthemaking.substack.com

Today, we're diving into Keith's recent experiences at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the unofficial buzz was all about the transformative power of generative AI. We'll explore conversations that blend the realms of AI and human skills, such as those with the founder of Sophia the robot, David Hansen, and the tales of Brittany Kaiser, who unfolded the Facebook scandal with Cambridge Analytica, along with will.i.am's advocacy for owning one's likeness in the AI-integrated music industry.Keith will share with us:The excitement and concern wrapped around AI's rapid evolution, emphasizing the importance of embracing these changes and the pressing need for education to alleviate fears. Stories including AI in the workplace, AI rights versus human rights, and personal tales of integration with productivity tools.The essence of the Davos Summit, touching upon topics like crypto, climate control concerns, and the message of human empathy and connection in an ever-advancing technological landscape. It's a discussion that not only reflects on the future of work and learning but also challenges us to consider how we prioritize humanity in the face of such profound change.Dr. Keith Keating serves as a Chief Learning and Talent Officer, collaborating with numerous Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He is the author of the groundbreaking L&D practitioner's guide, 'The Trusted Learning Advisor.' A respected industry author and sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Keating ardently champions lifelong learning as the pathway to seizing control of one's career trajectory. He is also an advocate for talent development and leverages his platform to emphasize human talent as the cornerstone of organizational success. He resides in Toronto.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Dr. Keith Keating:LinkedInWebsiteThe Trusted Advisor

​In this bonus Q&A interview with Keith, he shares:His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so farA trend that he is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on his lifeOne piece of career advice he has for youDr. Keith Keating serves as a Chief Learning and Talent Officer, collaborating with numerous Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He is the author of the groundbreaking L&D practitioner's guide, 'The Trusted Learning Advisor.' A respected industry author and sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Keating ardently champions lifelong learning as the pathway to seizing control of one's career trajectory. He is also an advocate for talent development and leverages his platform to emphasize human talent as the cornerstone of organizational success. He resides in Toronto.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Keith Keating:LinkedInWebsiteThe Trusted Advisor

Keith's extraordinary journey from high school dropout to an expert in learning and development, culminating in his current leadership role, is the epitome of personal and professional growth. He's not just a practitioner; Keith's innovative approach to L&D has shaped the strategies of numerous organizations looking to invest in their most valuable asset—their people.In this episode, we're diving into:Strategies that define success in talent development, like leveraging brand initiatives, welcoming diverse perspectives, and the power of data from entities like the World Economic Forum and McKinsey.Critical questions around professional networking and the measurement of learning outcomes in an era where AI is swiftly transforming our industry.Insights from his latest contribution to the field—his book,The Trusted Learning Advisor. Dr. Keith Keating serves as a Chief Learning and Talent Officer, collaborating with numerous Fortune 500 companies worldwide. He is the author of the groundbreaking L&D practitioner's guide, 'The Trusted Learning Advisor.' A respected industry author and sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Keating ardently champions lifelong learning as the pathway to seizing control of one's career trajectory. He is also an advocate for talent development and leverages his platform to emphasize human talent as the cornerstone of organizational success. He resides in Toronto.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Keith Keating:LinkedInWebsiteThe Trusted Advisor

In this episode of Diary of a CLO I'm joined by Dr Keith Keiting, who has had a rich and varied career in learning and talent development. Keith is currently a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania - one of the only universities in the world to offer a doctorate in learning leadership, and is also the Chief Learning and Talent Officer at Archwell. Keith is currently pushing for greater change in the industry through his book: The Trusted Learning Advisor and strongly believes that L&D should be thinking more strategically. In this episode, we cover all of that and more and we put the learning world to rights at times, too. Enjoy. Thrive The Trusted Learning Advisor

Emotions play a crucial role in the workplace, shaping decision-making, fostering meaningful connections, and driving individual and collective success. On this episode of Moments Move Us, Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President and Chief People, and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital, shares her experience with the Ask John Program at her organization, which allows employees to submit anonymous or named questions to the CEO. This program emphasizes the importance of emotions in decision-making. Qualenta shares a story about how she suggested changes to the tuition reimbursement policy and how the CEO ultimately agreed to make the change. Beyond emotions, we explore the significance of curiosity, risk-taking, and embracing individuality within an organization. Qualenta offers insights into her company's culture of accountability, vulnerability, and its commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

You need to share bad news, a lay-off, a break-up, or even a death. How do you do it - with love and care?   For this Women of Color Rise episode, Analiza talks with Vanessa Rodgriuez, CEO of NYC Outward Bound Schools. Prior to this, Vanessa was the Chief Program Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer at Citizens of the World Charter Schools (CWCS). She joined CWCS after serving as the Talent Officer of Newark Public Schools (NPS). Vanessa is also the proud mom of a fifteen-year-old son and she enjoys spending time playing basketball with him.   Vanessa has led many hard transitions and turnarounds, including layoffs at Newark Public Schools. She shares the keys to having a difficult conversation: Center care for the other person and that this care means honesty. “I care about you and want to be honest.” Just say it. Start with the “bad news” and then follow up to figure out solutions. Keep the mission front and center. Vanessa would remind herself that the mission is to serve students not provide employment. Consider the politics and front loading communication with other stakeholders to get buy-in before delivering the news.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-44-just-say-it-how-to-have-a-difficult-conversation-with-vanessa-rodriguez  

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Angela Ryan to discuss the crucial role that HR plays in healthcare. We also discuss the evolving role of the HR function and why you should see people and the organization as a duality and not a paradox.Angela Ryan is the Group Chief Human Resources Officer at IHH Healthcare. Angela joined IHH Healthcare Bhd (IHH) as Group Chief Human Resources Officer with 25 years of global HR experience and expertise in creating people-centered organisational, cultural and HR transformation. Prior to joining IHH, Angela was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources (Asia Pacific and the Middle East) at Fox Networks Group (The Walt Disney Company). Preceding this, she served for 11 years with GroupM (WPP Plc), a leading global media investment company, holding various leadership roles including Global Chief Human Resources and Talent Officer.

You either love recruitment, or you don't!Quite simply, Robert lives and breathes recruitment. He is the ‘Talent Officer' for your business.The events industry is all about people and connections, everyone knows everyone! Roberts' approach to recruitment is one of partnership. He gets to know the client and the candidate before any introductions are made. He believes on focussing on  quality, only presenting the client with the best candidate (whether that is one or ten). Robert has spoken at plenty industry events and many of his volunteer roles are aimed at encouraging talent flow into and throughout the events industry. Without recruitment, our industry would grind to a halt.Get ready for a whistle-stop tour of the world of events and recruitment!Find out more about what he does via;www.you-exclusive.com/ www.eventhub.jobs/We're lucky to have him in the sector and thanks go to his wife for that.Robert does have a few issues with his connection during the recording, but we still feel our listeners will benefit from the content he shares. Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via; www.theeventsinsight.com/www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/See more about our Season Sponsor Encore Global via; https://www.encoreglobal.com/Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor JCFX Media via; https://jcfxmedia.co.uk/This weeks quickfire round sponsor was Wavecast;https://wavecast.io/Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/

In this episode of IMD's "The Interview" podcast, Sarena Lin, Chief Transformation & Talent Officer at Bayer, speaks with IMD's Professor Misiek Piskorski about digital transformation and leadership.Bayer is a global enterprise specializing in a range of life sciences fields including pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop management. Sarena Lin has been a member of its Board since 2021 and, as CTTO, she is responsible for human resources, strategy, and business consulting. Lin is also the Labor Director of Bayer AG.Mikołaj Jan Piskorski, also known as Misiek Piskorski, is Professor of Digital Strategy, Analytics, and Innovation and Dean of IMD Asia and Oceania. He is an expert on digital strategy, platform strategy, and the process of digital business transformation. He works with companies in various industries across the globe to support them through digital transformation.*****Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here.Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.Host: Professor Misiek PiskorskiGuest: Sarena LinProduced by: JohnJo Devlin Editing: Max Bower

This episode features Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President, Chief People and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital. Here, she discusses her background & what led her to Tampa General, her focus on continuing to evolve, and more.

This episode features Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President, Chief People and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital. Here, she discusses her background & what led her to Tampa General, her focus on continuing to evolve, and more.

The premier association for independent insurance agents offers resources for professional success including scholarships, internships, pre-licensing, and with designation programs. There are many opportunities for networking and career development through committee involvement or attendance at the annual convention or summer conference. Caryn Bedford, Chief Learning and Talent Officer for Big I Michigan, joins Mary to discuss all this and more!

The premier association for independent insurance agents offers resources for professional success including scholarships, internships, pre-licensing, and with designation programs. There are many opportunities for networking and career development through committee involvement or attendance at the annual convention or summer conference. Caryn Bedford, Chief Learning and Talent Officer for Big I Michigan, joins Mary to discuss all this and more!

How can you create a rhythm of work and deep rest?   For this Women of Color Rise episode, Analiza talks with Haitian American Guerschmide Saint-Ange, Chief Operations and Talent Officer,National Association of Charter School Authorizers. Guersch's commitment to equity in education stemmed from her upbringing. She experienced firsthand how children of color were not given equal access to great schools. Guersch channeled her anger and became a classroom teacher, then later a student recruitment leader, charter school authorizer, and charter school Executive Director. A graduate of Hampton University (bachelor's and master's) and Harvard University (a master's degree in education policy and management), Guersch loves traveling the world with her husband and daughter.   In Women of Color Rise, we talk about the importance of self-care. Guersch is a great example of how she learned to release perfection and prove herself and now has deliberately created a rhythm that allows her to work and deeply rest (which includes consistently getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep).   Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-34-create-a-work-and-rest-rhythm-with-guerschmide-saint-ange  

A people-first approach to work sounds great, but is it really a winning strategy? Diane Adams, Chief Culture and Talent Officer at Sprinklr, is here to say it is, and she has the numbers to prove it. In just over a year, her team reduced attrition by 44%, even in the midst of a hot labor market. She joins the show to share her perspective on work-life integration, the power of believing in people, and balancing authenticity with performance. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] The value of work-life flexibility [07:45] Why people-first work is a winning strategy [12:00] The power of believing in your people [17:30] Showing up authentically through loss [26:15] Balancing authenticity with achieving results[30:15] Managing performance and employee delight [40:30] Supporting your people's dreams and strengths For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. The HR leaders who join our show share deep insights about keeping employees engaged and fostering high performance. 15Five's Perform product gives people leaders the tools they need to help run strategic end-to-end performance management. It allows for unbiased performance measurement so you can make fair and accurate compensation decisions and ensure every employee is growing in their roles, their careers, and their lives. Head over to 15five.com/perform and try 15Five free for a couple of weeks or request a demo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*

Join Ivy Kusinga, Chief Culture and Talent Officer for Chubb Insurance as she joins Jennifer Montoro of Everest Insurance and shares with us her story of overcoming adversity and triumph and what it means to be the Chief Culture and Talent Officer of one of the largest P&C Insurers. Ivy and Jenn will have a frank and open conversation about racial and gender dynamics, rejecting falsehoods and the importance DEI has within an organization's overall culture. Featuring: Ivy Kusinga, Chief Culture and Talent Officer, Chubb Hosted by: Jenn Montoro, Operations Process Specialist, Everest Insurance

For over 20 years, as both a senior legal executive and a coach, Sheila Murphy has been working with intelligent, accomplished lawyers to gain greater control over their careers, compensation, and courage. Her passion is helping women in the profession to go from uncertain and uninspired to unstoppable. After 20 years of successfully litigating and developing and coaching talent in corporate America and law firms, Sheila is pursuing her passion for helping others reach their full potential. Leading with passion and purpose, Sheila is CEO and President of Focus Forward Consulting LLC and Chief Learning & Talent Officer of WOMN LLC, which are focused on having lawyers and leaders achieve their career and business goals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

Joanne (‘Jo') Rencher is an innovative entrepreneur and trailblazer. Her firm, WGNinHR ("Who's Got Next" in HR) Consulting, operates in three practice areas: strategic HR solutions; executive search; and coaching. Jo has worked at the C-level for major conglomerates, iconic nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and developing countries. Her career includes several ‘firsts': the first Chief Business and Talent Officer for the Girl Scouts; the first Chief People Officer for the American Red Cross in Greater New York; and she was recruited to build the first Global HR Unit, ultimately leading a matrixed team on 4 continents/6 countries for the first public-private partnership to work on a vaccine for the AIDS virus―the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. Jo began her career in the financial services industry for a GE Capital bond insurance business where she won several leadership awards. She is the 2016 winner of GetFive's HR Hero Award for Outstanding Mentorship. She recently hosted a weekly podcast entitled #RealTalk About the Workplace. Jo is the author of Tough As Nails: Finding Your Voice as a Woman in the Workplace. You can find the book on Amazon or at her author's website: https://www.joannerencher.com/ You can connect with Joanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-rencher-42205a33/ You can learn more about Joanne's HR consulting and executive search work on her website: https://www.wgninhr-consulting.com/ If you like this podcast, consider supporting the effort. Every little bit helps. Thanks.

During this conversation, Tamar discusses how to create and implement an overall learning strategy for your company, how the pandemic will impact education and training in the future, and the common traits of successful organizations. Tamar Elkeles, Ph.D. is an experienced Chief Learning Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, and thought leader in the Talent, Learning, Organization Development, and Human Capital field. She is a seasoned wireless technology executive with extensive knowledge of the high tech industry and has had unique experiences with entrepreneurs and high tech executives in both start-ups and large enterprises. She has managed global growth and led international teams, and has an extensive background in implementing best-in-class practices for technology companies. Tamar is currently Chief Human Resources Officer at XCOM Labs, a wireless technology company propelling the next mobile revolution and has been featured in numerous publications including CLO Magazine, Training Magazine, T&D Magazine, Fast Company, and HR Executive Magazine, for her leadership and contributions to the profession. She is the author of 4 books: "Forward Focused Learning: Inside Award Winning Organizations," “The Chief Learning Officer,” "Measuring the Success of Learning Through Technology," and "The Chief Talent Officer." She was named Chief Learning Officer of the Year in 2010 and in 2015. Under her leadership, Qualcomm was named Learning & Development Organization of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head towards NRF’s newest event, NRF Retail Converge, we’re highlighting a few speakers you’ll hear from at the event. Mark Irvin, Best Buy’s Chief Inclusion, Diversity, and Talent Officer, joined Retail Gets Real earlier this year for a conversation. Originally released March 2, 2021. Best Buy’s Mark Irvin, is working hard to build and maintain an inclusive work environment for the 125,000 employees that work at Best Buy. In this episode, he talks about his path to the role and the retailer's approach to attracting, retaining, and growing a diverse talent pool. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

Kelly Rider is Chief Learning and Talent Officer at PTC, a leading digital transformation solutions company. She is responsible for establishing the central learning organization and driving PTC’s learning digital transformation. Prior to PTC, Kelly held leadership positions in corporate L&D at SAP, SuccessFactors, Hewlett-Packard, and ACS/Intellinex. In this episode, Kelly and Ron discuss: How to create a culture of continuous learning and improvement? How to shift from a traditional learning mindset to that of a constant learner? What is innovation and what are some ways we can embed creativity and innovation into organizational culture? 

The pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives but one of the biggest is the way we work– with 46% of people working from home last year. Perhaps no group has been more impacted by this than the young - from unemployment to the mental health pressures of working from small homes and a tough jobs market, this generation has been dubbed 'the Covid generation'. But at the same time there are also opportunities – could apprenticeships be part of the solution?  On this sponsored podcast, Katy Balls talks to a panel of strong women about the challenges and opportunities facing young people in professional life. She's joined by Gillian Keegan, the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills; Frances O’Grady, General Secretary of the TUC; and Michelle Blayney, Chief Culture and Talent Officer at Lloyds Banking Group.Sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group.

The pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives but one of the biggest is the way we work– with 46% of people working from home last year. Perhaps no group has been more impacted by this than the young - from unemployment to the mental health pressures of working from small homes and a tough jobs market, this generation has been dubbed 'the Covid generation'. But at the same time there are also opportunities – could apprenticeships be part of the solution?  On this sponsored podcast, Katy Balls talks to a panel of strong women about the challenges and opportunities facing young people in professional life. She's joined by Gillian Keegan, the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills; Frances O’Grady, General Secretary of the TUC; and Michelle Blayney, Chief Culture and Talent Officer at Lloyds Banking Group.Sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group.

One of the most important aspects of organizational change and complexity is embracing fluidity. Rather than be mired in rigid lines and forced structure, we want to be dynamic, adaptive and—in a certain sense—poetic. In this episode, we talk to Gayle Karen Young, an organizational development consultant and former Chief Cultural and Talent Officer at Wikimedia, about how she brings poetry into the workplace, the role of spirituality in her work, and what she calls the mythic and the mundane. Learn more about Gayle and her work here: https://www.gaylekarenyoung.com/ Some of the poets mentioned in this episode: Mary Oliver, Rainer Maria Rilke, David Whyte. Apply to work at The Ready: In the United States: http://theready.com/team In Europe: http://theready.com/team Our book is available now at bravenewwork.com We want to hear from you. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@theready.com Looking for some help with your own transformation? Visit theready.com

Kelly is on a mission to change the way the world learns and builds skills. A well-known thought leader on learning, business, and career development, she is currently on the executive team of Degreed as the chief learning/talent officer and was formerly the chief learning officer of LinkedIn. She is the co-author of the book The Expertise Economy: How the smartest companies use learning to engage, compete, and succeed, which was named one of the best business books of 2019.

Today I talk to Gayle Karen Young Whyte, former Chief People Officer for the Wikimedia Foundation and currently part of the faculty for the Leadership programs at the Full Circle Group. Together, we unpack the ideas of Conversational Leadership. In a conversation, there are usually at least two points of view, and movement forward comes through a give and take. The world asks things of us, and we ask things of the world...what we get is the conversation that is our lives. We can demand all we like of the world, we will get what we get. And just the same, the world will never get all it asks of us - we get to choose. Leadership in organizations is absolutely accomplished through dialogue - leading through dictatorial fiat is not a sustainable model. That old mode of command and control is losing its hold on the world. Gayle presents us with this idea of leadership as sensing and steering - of getting data and feedback from the world and “turning up the volume on what works”. Feedback loops are the essence of conversation and leadership. The image brought to mind my episode with Aaron Dignan, founder of the Ready who asks leaders if they would like to ride a bicycle where they get to steer or one with a fixed steering wheel - you can only point the bike in one direction and keep going. Everyone always chooses the steering bike, the ability to make little corrections to your course, rather than stay in a line….and yet most organizations are led like a fixed bike, with an annual budgeting and strategy process that isn't conversational or adaptable mid-course. In terms of the Conversation Operating System at the core of my book, this is about Cadence - having a lively pace of feedback, rather than a slow or non-existent one. Gayle and I also dive into the importance of Narrative in leadership. Data is critical, but data, in the end, doesn't tell us anything. We tell stories with data. There are at least two ways to shift a story - one is with new data and the other is with a new story. And for this, Poetry is a surprising tool. Poetry can give us new words, the seeds for a new story. My interview with Nancy McGaw from the Aspen Institute is another conversation to juxtapose here - she talks about poetry as a profoundly simple way to start a group conversation with depth. Gayle offers that: Poetry helps me tap into a deeper well, helps me get grounded so that when I go on with my day, I'm much more able to be responsive and not reactive.   Gayle reads us one of her husband's poems, Mameen, which I'll place in the notes for you to read along with. (It might help to mention that Gayle's husband is the rather famous poet David Whyte!) Gayle also helps us understand how to unpack poems with groups and help the words go deeper - starting with a story about why it's significant to you or allowing people to choose a line that resonated most with them and to share it with another person. Leaders need to be intentional in how they communicate with the world...and that's work, to design all of those conversations. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did and you use it to deepen your leadership. Mameen Be infinitesimal under that sky, a creature even the sailing hawk misses, a wraith among the rocks where the mist parts slowly. Recall the way mere mortals are overwhelmed by circumstance, how great reputations dissolve with infirmity and how you, in particular, stand a hairsbreadth from losing everyone you hold dear. Then, look back down the path to the north, the way you came, as if seeing your entire past and then south over the hazy blue coast as if present to a broad future. Recall the way you are all possibilities you can see and how you live best as an appreciator of horizons whether you reach them or not. Admit that once you have got up from your chair and opened the door, once you have walked out into the clean air toward that edge and taken the path up high beyond the ordinary you have become the privileged and the pilgrim, the one who will tell the story and the one, coming back from the mountain who helped to make it Links and Resources   More about Gayle on the Web   The Spell of the Sensuous by David Abram   Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity by Jennifer Garvey Berger     Nancy McGaw on the Conversation Factory on Leading Through Asking   Naomi Shihab Nye on Kindness: https://poets.org/poem/kindness   Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth. What you held in your hand, what you counted and carefully saved, all this must go so you know how desolate the landscape can be between the regions of kindness. How you ride and ride thinking the bus will never stop, the passengers eating maize and chicken will stare out the window forever.   Before you learn the tender gravity of kindness you must travel where the Indian in a white poncho lies dead by the side of the road. You must see how this could be you, how he too was someone who journeyed through the night with plans and the simple breath that kept him alive.   Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing. You must wake up with sorrow. You must speak to it till your voice catches the thread of all sorrows and you see the size of the cloth. Then it is only kindness that makes sense anymore, only kindness that ties your shoes and sends you out into the day to gaze at bread, only kindness that raises its head from the crowd of the world to say It is I you have been looking for, and then goes with you everywhere   like a shadow or a friend.   More About Gayle Gayle believes the world needs more leaders who are “able for” what lies ahead, who have developed the capacity to meet the complexity of global challenges. Working in the field of leadership for the past two decades, it has become abundantly clear to her that there are the visible, tangible, practical, and pragmatic aspects of leadership that need to be executed on a day-by-day basis, and then there is the work of caring for the the spaces between people, of seeing complexity and interdependencies, of understanding relationships and power and all the ephemeral things that still excise tremendous influence on the day-to-day behaviors of people. Thus it is the invisible work of leadership, the work of showing up, setting culture, and creating spaces for others to thrive that is the focus of her work. She believes in meeting people and systems wherever they are, and then developing people to work with the full range of who they are to meet the full complexity of the organizational system and operating ecosystem, working with the intangible but critically necessary human substructures to move a strategy forward. Gayle Karen Young is a cultural architect and a catalyst for human and organizational development. She comes from a rich organizational consulting background with both corporate and nonprofit clients. She was in process of becoming a Zen monk when she became an executive instead, taking on the role of Chief Culture and Talent Officer at the Wikimedia Foundation (CHRO for Wikipedia and its sister free-knowledge projects) until early 2015 when she joined Cultivating Leadership. From high-level strategic thinking to practical implementation, her skills include leadership development, change management, facilitation, training, strategic communications, speaking, team building, and personal and organizational transformation. Gayle holds a Masters degree in Organizational Psychology. Gayle is passionate about global women's issues and supporting women in leadership. She is also very much a geek that loves attending Comic-Con and reading science fiction, which inspires a passion for technology and its leverage for societal change. She is keenly interested in the intersection of technology and human rights and supports futurist humanitarian causes. She lives in both San Francisco, California, and Whidbey Island, Washington.   Full Transcript on the Conversation Factory: https://theconversationfactory.com/podcast/conversational-leadership-gayle-karen-young-whyte

On this episode of Uncharted Territory, we interview Gayle Young, former Chief Cultural and Talent Officer at the Wikimedia Foundation, about the posture and conditions necessary for leaders to lead well. Before leaders can make good decisions, they need to put themselves into a posture where successful leading is most possible. We explore how to create those conditions, and how we can heighten our observational faculties and our learning systems critical to sound decision-making.

On this episode of Uncharted Territory, we interview Gayle Young, former Chief Cultural and Talent Officer at the Wikimedia Foundation, about the posture and conditions necessary for leaders to lead well. Before leaders can make good decisions, they need to put themselves into a posture where successful leading is most possible. We explore how to create those conditions, and how we can heighten our observational faculties and our learning systems critical to sound decision-making.

On this episode of Uncharted Territory, we interview Gayle Young, former Chief Cultural and Talent Officer at the Wikimedia Foundation, about the posture and conditions necessary for leaders to lead well. Before leaders can make good decisions, they need to put themselves into a posture where successful leading is most possible. We explore how to create those conditions, and how we can heighten our observational faculties and our learning systems critical to sound decision-making.

Today’s #WorkTrends podcast is about partnering Marketing and HR for phenomenal talent strategies. It’s a powerful alchemy that happens when Marketing and HR teams align to attract, engage and retain talent. We’ve all seen an expansion in scope and role of both the Chief Culture and Talent Officer: both roles are increasingly held accountable for strategic business growth — but we haven’t always had a great roadmap for joining them together. Well, Now’s the time. Unemployment at an all-time low, and candidate as well as employee expectations mean you’ve got to be really smart about how to attract and retain people. It’s never been more important for marketing and HR teams to combine forces.      Today’s guests, Diane Adams, Sprinklr Chief Culture and Talent Officer and Grad Conn, Sprinklr Chief Experience & Marketing Officer, are here to lay it all out for us — and talk about the approaches they’ve used at Sprinklr to bring in, inspire, and to be honest, keep top talent. They’re passionate about the crossover of marketing and HR to create an amazing workplace culture — and about how marketing techniques that keep engaging customers can be utilized so effectively when it comes to talent.

After 20 years of successfully litigating and developing and coaching talent in corporate America and law firms, Sheila Murphy is pursuing her passion for helping others reach their full potential. Leading with passion and purpose, Sheila is CEO and President of Focus Forward LLC and Chief Learning & Talent Officer of WOMN LLC, which are focused on having individuals and businesses achieve their career and business goals. Sheila also continues to support the financial industry in her role as an expert and consultant at Bates Group.  In 2018, Sheila retired as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at MetLife where she provided litigation, regulatory and risk mitigation advice. As a well-respected thought leader, Sheila served as an executive sponsor to MetLife's U.S. Women's Business Network, co-chaired the Legal Affair's Academy providing developmental opportunities to legal and compliance professionals worldwide and served as a member of its U.S. Task Force on diversity.  Prior to joining MetLife, Sheila was at the law firm of Thacher Proffitt & Wood.  Sheila is a member of the Boards of Directors of National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) and PowerPlay, NYC, an organization that engages and educates underserved girls with a focus on sports. Sheila serves on the advisory board of Transforming Women's Leadership in Law and co-chairs the CARE's Women's Network of New York, which works on eradicating poverty through empowering women and girls. Previously, she was a member of the Board for Read Alliance. Corporate Counsel and Inside Counsel recognized Sheila for her commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law with their Women, Influence, Power in Law Life Time Achievement Award for Inhouse Counsel. Women's Venture Fund awarded her the highest Leaf Award in recognition of her commitment to helping others advance in their careers. Sheila was named a Most Influential Irish Woman by the Irish Voice, a Leading Women Lawyer in NYC by Crain's New York, and a Business 100 honoree by Irish America. She also has received the Benchmark Litigation In-house Award at the Americas Women in Business Awards, the Virginia S. Mueller Outstanding Member Award from NAWL and a First Chair award for hard work, innovation and significant contributions to the legal community.  Sheila is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she served on the Comparative Labor Law Journal and the School of Management at the State University of New York at Binghamton where she graduated magna cum laude. Sheila is a frequent speaker on litigation and regulatory issues, talent, and business development, leadership and diversity.  https://focus-forward-consulting.com/  

On this week's episode of the SaaS Revolution Show we speak with Diane Adams, Chief Culture and Talent Officer at Sprinklr and author of the book It Takes More than Casual Fridays and Free Coffee. Diane has devoted her career to building and studying the role of culture in a company's success. As the Chief Culture and Talent Officer at Sprinklr, Diane and her team are charting the course for building a high-performing and inclusive culture. No wonder then that the word her colleagues would use to describe her is obsessive in relation to figuring the puzzle that is company culture. When asked what company culture is, Diane says it's the consistent set of behaviours displayed inside an organization, rather than the words, the culture decks or the free coffees. Actual culture starts by understanding what people truly care about. When she first joined Sprinklr over a year ago, she found a situation often observed in high-growth companies. The company culture had been great until it wasn't anymore. Diane rolled her sleeves and began fixing that. One of the first things that was born out of that was the Employee delight Assurance Program After they implemented that seemingly simple program, the results were incredible both in terms of engagement and attrition. Diane attributes that to the feedback mechanisms that showcases clearly what works and what doesn't. As a result the company is showing a great deal of self-awareness. Diane will sit down for a panel with Ragy Thomas to talk about how to empower leaders to motivate their teams to ensure they are disciplined in executing their strategy at SaaStock East Coast on June 4 and 5 in New York. The two are part of an absolute stellar line up that includes Nathan Latka, Aaron Krall, Patrick Campbell, Meghan Keaney Anderson, VP Marketing HubSpot, David Thompson, CMO of Freshworks. The list goes on and on. If you are curious you can read all about them and how they will help you scale your company. The important point is that we love our SaaS Revolution Show listeners so much that we want to give you a special 50% discount off tickets. Just use code REVOLUTION50 or just click here

After 20 years of successfully litigating and developing and coaching talent in corporate America and law firms, Sheila is pursuing her passion for helping others reach their full potential. Leading with moxie, Sheila is CEO and President of Focus Forward LLC and Chief Learning & Talent Officer of WOMN LLC, focused on having individuals and businesses achieve their career and business goals. Sheila also continues to support the financial industry in her role as a consultant at Bates Group. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

Interviewing Kile Dyer from the assessment practice in order to dive deep into the mind of a Chief Learning Officer or Chief Talent Officer.

In this episode of the Legal Innovators Interview Series, Craig Mills talks with Rob Edmund, Chief Legal & Talent Officer at K-Force, one of the nation’s leading professional staffing firms. K-Force specializes in providing strategic partnership in technology and finance & accounting services and they serve about 70 percent of the Fortune 100. Craig and Rob discuss the increasing role of in-house counsel, bringing experience from one company to another, and some of the challenges on the legal side of a company that specializes in talent.

Sixty-two percent of CEO's are worried that their employees do not have the skills they need for the company to be successful moving forward. Learning is no a longer a nice to have, it builds a competitive advantage. So how do we have the conversations about skills needed and empower employees to build these skills? Kevin is joined by Kelly Palmer the Chief Learning and Talent Officer at Degreed and co-author of The Expertise Economy. They discuss the rapid changes within workplaces and the paradigm shift needed to make learning proactive to re-skill and upskill the workforce. In this episode, Kelly 1. Defines an expertise economy. 2. Shares case studies of organizations closing the learning gap. 3. Outlines the idea of skills quotient. Resources: The End of Average by Todd Rose https://amzn.to/2OG4hH9 The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity by Lynda Gratton, Andrew Scott https://amzn.to/2DiKQCT https://www.expertiseeconomy.com/ www.degreed.com

ASD and Sue talk to Elaine Bremner, Chief Human Resources and Talent Officer Mediacom UK about what does a Chief human Resources and Talent Officer at MediaCom actually does, what makes someone an ‘outstanding talent’, and do you think that is different for Mediacom versus other companies and which animal Elaine absolutely loves.

Chief Business and Talent Officer, Girl Scouts of the USA and Founder of Who’s Got Next in HR, Joanne Rencher, advises HR professionals why and how to be a business leader first and an HR professional second. She shares valuable career advice designed to ensure your personal professional needle is moving. We learn more about Who’s Got Next in HR which listeners are invited to join (free).   For over 25 years, Joanne has been making her mark in the field of HR and organization effectiveness. She is known as a visionary, results-driven business and human capital executive. She is also an author and highly sought after speaker. Click here for complete show notes.

Across the corporate world, leaders now view innovation as essential to their company’s long-term success and competitive advantage. Rohit Suri, Chief HR & Talent Officer, South Asia at GroupM discusses why innovation matters.

The newness of social media has finally worn off and it’s become as ubiquitous as the mobile phone. Its pervasiveness has impacted how we communicate, how we access information, and how companies source its future employees. Knowing from which social media platforms high performing employees come and how to parse the vast amounts of information available about candidates is critical in developing talent strategies for the future. Angela Ryan, Global Chief HR and Talent Officer at GroupM, discusses the importance of leveraging social media in Talent strategies.

The future of recruiting and retaining top talent is changing.   With new developments in employee engagement, the gig economy, and the rise of Millennials and Generation Z in the workforce, organizations are adapting their methods to find and maintain the best employees. Today, I speak with Mike Preston the Chief Talent Officer at Deloitte.  Deloitte underwent a mass career customization framework, focused on strength based development.  While Deloitte has never had a Chief Human Resources Officer by that name, the Talent Officer title reflects how their employees are viewed.  The people who work for their company, the talent, are the most important component. While this title may have always been the standard at Deloitte, this just shows how they are ahead of the curve in regards to the future of work. Many other organizations are changing the title of their Human Resources departments to reflect the focus on employees themselves.  Deloitte is the world’s largest professional services organization.  Involved in traditional services such as accounting and tax services, an advisory and consultant component, they are also growing into areas such as digital and products.  Globally, Deloitte has 225,000 employees.  Mike is the Chief Talent Officer for the entire firm.  Mike is responsible for driving the talent strategy for all of Deloitte’s employees and partners.  This encompasses developing culture, compensation, recruiting, and all aspects of the life cycle of the employee.  Mike describes in detail the trends in talent, how fast change happens with new developments in technology.  Looking at talent as an ecosystem, it is fascinating to see how new ways engaging employees, such as incorporating an internal freelance economy, contribute to the future of talent.  What you will learn in this episode What having a Chief Talent Officer means The Talent Landscape The Open Talent Economy What will the Future of Talent look like? Millennials and Management Flexible and Distributed Work Rating and Reviews Inclusion and Cognitive Diversity Advice for employees and managers in the future of talent Links from the episode Mike Preston on Twitter  Deloitte.com (Music by Ronald Jenkees)

Pamela Thomas-Graham, Chief Marketing and Talent Officer, Credit Suisse At Credit Suisse, Pamela Thomas-Graham has global responsibility for overseeing human resources, corporate marketing, and branding and advertising. She also is responsible for designing and developing market segment strategies to attract and grow client relationships in key communities, including women, African-Americans and the LGBT community. Thomas-Graham is the first woman to be appointed to the Executive Board of Credit Suisse in the bank’s history. Thomas-Graham graduated with an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a J.D. with honors from Harvard Law School, where she was a member of the Harvard Law Review. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from Harvard University with a B.A. in Economics.

Pamela Thomas-Graham, Chief Marketing and Talent Officer, Credit Suisse At Credit Suisse, Pamela Thomas-Graham has global responsibility for overseeing human resources, corporate marketing, and branding and advertising. She also is responsible for designing and developing market segment strategies to attract and grow client relationships in key communities, including women, African-Americans and the LGBT community. Thomas-Graham is the first woman to be appointed to the Executive Board of Credit Suisse in the bank’s history. Thomas-Graham graduated with an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a J.D. with honors from Harvard Law School, where she was a member of the Harvard Law Review. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from Harvard University with a B.A. in Economics.