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by JP Elliott
The Future of HR is the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. In each episode, JP Elliott interviews successful HR executives and thought leaders who share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice on how to take our field and your career to the next level. If you are a next-gen HR leader looking to fast-track your career, this is the podcast for you.
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- 2 days ago40 min
"The Persuasive Leader: How HR can Influence Without Authority” Jay Conger, Leadership Expert and author of “The Persuasive Leader: Proven Strategies for Moving People and Ideas.”
How can you get real commitment, when you don’t have formal authority?Why does real persuasion require a point of view that is loosely held?My guest on this episode is Jay Conger, Leadership Expert and author of “The Persuasive Leader.”During our conversation Jay and I discuss:Why real persuasion is about commitment, not compliance.Why persuasion is a campaign, not a meeting.How to avoid the expertise trap.Why the best persuaders focus on problems before solutions.Why credibility will matter even more in the age of AI.Connecting with Jay CongerConnect with Jay Conger on LinkedInLearn more about or with Jay Conger
- 1 weeks ago42 min
"An Unconventional Path to HR: Lessons That Shaped a CHRO” Julie Fuller, EVP & CHRO, Zoetis
How can we stretch high-potential leaders into big new roles without setting them up to fail?Why does every job matter in building a successful HR career?My guest on this episode is Julie Fuller, EVP & CHRO, ZoetisDuring our conversation Julie and I discuss:Why judgment is what separates a good HR leader from a great oneHow to make 70-20-10 work by building a culture that takes real risks on peopleWhy constructive feedback can shape a leader’s career more than a strengths-based approachHow leadership development is shifting from classroom programs to in-the-flow, team-based learningHow CHROs can strengthen the HR pipeline by defining what good looks like and building bench depthConnecting with Julie FullerConnect with Julie Fuller on LinkedIn
- 2 weeks ago42 min
“How to Lead People Through AI Without Losing the Plot” Kelly Monahan, Future of Work and AI Advisor and Bestselling author of “Reclaim the Plot”
How can leaders redesign work to be more meaningful, not just more efficient?Why should HR, not IT, own your organization’s AI transformation?My guest on this episode is Kelly Monahan, Future of Work and AI Advisor and Bestselling author of “Reclaim the Plot”During our conversation Kelly and I discuss:Why people vs. business is a false choice for HRHow leaders end up rewarding the behaviors they don’t want Why power erodes empathy, and how to design against it How sharing decision rights helps organizations move faster Why HR, not IT, should own AI transformation Connecting with Kelly MonahanConnect with Kelly Monahan on LinkedInLearn more about and work with Kelly MonahanLearn more about or buy Reclaim the Plot
- 3 weeks ago46 min
“The Organization Design Practitioner: How to Build Operating Models That Deliver” Greg Kesler and Amy Kates, org design experts, authors, practitioners.
How can HR lead organizational design, not just support it?Why does AI make org design more critical, not less?My guest on this episode is Greg Kesler and Amy Kates, org design experts, authors, and practitioners.During our conversation Greg, Amy, and I discuss:The difference between operating models and organization design.The four traits that distinguish great organization designersWhat CEOs really mean when they say the operating model isn't working.Why redesigning jobs for AI isn't enough to redesign the organization.How AI is changing where and how decisions get made.Connecting with Greg and AmyConnect with Greg Kesler on LinkedInConnect with Amy Kates on LinkedInLearn more about and buy The Organization Design Practitioner
- Oct 6, 202612 min
“Removing Work Doesn't Make HR Strategic: The Missing Step in HR Transformation” JP Elliott, Founder, Future of HR
In this solo episode, released on the fourth anniversary of the Future of HR podcast, I make the case that removing transactional work doesn't automatically make HR more strategic. I share the story of two HR business partners who got the same time back after a transformation, why one rose to the moment and the other didn't, and what CHROs and HR leaders must do to turn time back into real business impact.Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Why removing transactional work exposes HR's capability gap instead of solving it.How AI and transformation raise the bar for HR business partners, shifting the value from assembling information to judgment, influence, and courage.Why 30 years of building HR to execute has left many HR business partners unprepared for a more strategic role.Why the step most transformations miss is being clear about what's changing in the role, and what's not.How to test whether your transformation plan is as specific about new capabilities as it is about the work that's going away.
- Sep 29, 202632 min
“How Guild Builds Talent Instead of Buying It” Alana Brandes, Chief People Officer, Guild
How does investing in people make an organization more agile and resilient?Why is building talent a better bet than buying it, especially in the age of AI?My guest on this episode is Alana Brandes, Chief People Officer at Guild.During our conversation Alana and I discuss:Why "follow your passion" is a trap, and why should follow your energy instead.Why the employee journey should run "to, through, and beyond."How treating people well on the way out builds trust, your brand and increases boomerang hires in the future.Why build-versus-buy is a false choiceHow upskilling insiders beats buying AI talent from outside.Connecting with Alana BrandesConnect with Alana Brandes on LinkedInLearn more about Guild and their programs.Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.
- Sep 22, 202637 min
“Leadership Intelligence: Science-Backed Tools for HR Leaders” Caroline Webb, Leadership coach, bestselling author of Leadership Intelligence and How to Have a Good Day
How can you apply proven frameworks to increase your impact as a HR leader?Why does understanding the human mind matter more, not less, as AI becomes more capable?My guest on this episode is Caroline Webb, Leadership coach, bestselling author of Leadership Intelligence and How to Have a Good Day.During our conversation Caroline and I discuss:How HR leaders can influence executive decisions without owning the decision.Why leaders should coach for capability, not just solve the immediate problem.How to create certainty when you don't have all the answers.How to give feedback people can actually act on How leaders can stay effective when the pressure buildsConnecting with Caroline WebbConnect with Caroline Webb on LinkedInLearn more about Leadership Intelligence and Caroline’s workEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.
- Sep 15, 202640 min
“Why Execution Is More Scarce Than Strategy” Andy De Marco, CHRO, Fujitsu, Americas Region
How can you drive a high performance culture with four simple questions?Why is great execution more valuable than strategy?My guest on this episode is Andy De Marco, CHRO, Fujitsu, Americas RegionDuring our conversation Andy and I discuss: Why the best HR leaders focus on adding value in every interaction. How Fujitsu drives a high performance culture with four simple questions.Why execution is scarcer and more valuable than strategy. Why a stable strategy frees the capacity execution requires.What capabilities and skills best position HR leaders for the future.Connecting with Andy De MarcoConnect with Andy De Marco on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.
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The Future of HR is the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. In each episode, JP Elliott interviews successful HR executives and thought leaders who share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice on how to take our field and your career to the next level. If you are a next-gen HR leader looking to fast-track your career, this is the podcast for you.
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