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- Yesterday51 min
073: Stop Playing Small - Unlocking Emerging Talent
In this episode, I sit down with Frank Kitchen to talk about “playing small” in today’s workplace and what it really takes to unlock emerging talent. We explore what it actually looks like when high-potential employees hold back, why that happens, and how much of it is driven by the individual versus the environment leaders create. We also dig into how feedback, opportunity, and organizational culture either accelerate or limit growth.A key focus of this conversation is the role leaders play—often unintentionally—in shaping whether people feel safe and confident enough to step into bigger opportunities. Frank shares practical insight on how organizations can better identify readiness versus confidence, and what it takes to create an environment where emerging talent feels empowered to take risks and grow into their potential.Who should listen: People leaders, HR professionals, managers, executives, and anyone responsible for developing talent, building strong teams, or shaping workplace culture. This episode is especially valuable for those who want to better understand how to unlock potential in others and move high-performing individuals out of “playing small” and into meaningful growth.
- 1 weeks ago47 min
072: Vertical Leadership - Leading from Alignment, Not Reaction
In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we sit down with Willie Wibert—an engaging, hands-on leader known for building strong relationships, developing talent, and driving meaningful employee growth—to explore what it really means to lead with alignment instead of reaction.Willie brings a practical and people-first perspective to leadership, grounded in experience across training, engagement, and development. Together, the conversation unpacks how leaders can move beyond reactive decision-making and instead anchor themselves in purpose, values, and intentional action.Willie also shares his approach to developing people, championing new initiatives, and holding high expectations while creating space for individuals to grow and succeed.If you’re looking to lead with more intention, elevate your impact, and create a culture that moves beyond reaction—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
- 2 weeks ago49 min
071: The LinkedIn Struggle Is Real—Here’s What to Do
In this episode, we sit down with James "JON" Keel to tackle a challenge almost every professional faces but few openly admit—LinkedIn can feel like a grind. From inconsistent posting to low engagement and uncertainty around what actually works, the struggle is real. Jon breaks down why most people get stuck on LinkedIn and, more importantly, how to get unstuck. He shares practical strategies to simplify your approach, clarify your voice, and start showing up with purpose instead of pressure. This conversation dives into building authentic content, creating meaningful connections, and using LinkedIn as a tool for opportunity—not obligation.
- 2 weeks ago1h 16m
LIVE from 2026 HR Collaborative - Morning Session
We’re going LIVE from the 2026 HR Collaborative with fast-paced 15-minute conversations featuring forward-thinking HR and leadership voices. This morning edition delivers real-time insights from the event floor—quick hits, big ideas, and practical takeaways you can use right away. Morning LIVE Guest Lineup: Jessica Palatka Julie Doyle Andre Young Sharon DeLay Pete Schramm
- 2 weeks ago1h 24m
LIVE from 2026 HR Collaborative - Afternoon Session
We’re going LIVE from the 2026 HR Collaborative with a fast-paced lineup of 15-minute conversations featuring leading HR and leadership voices.This afternoon edition dives into the real challenges leaders are facing today—how to better engage employees, elevate leadership impact, navigate change, and align people strategy with business outcomes.Afternoon LIVE features 4 speakers:Davis Robinson opens with a fresh take on employee engagement, challenging organizations to rethink traditional approaches by putting the employee experience at the center—not the organization.Todd Bertsch follows with a leadership shift from “fixer” to “influencer,” focusing on how great leaders build trust and become people others genuinely want to follow.Sean Olson brings a practical framework for leading change, helping leaders “ignite their SPARK” by turning resistance into resilience in times of disruption and uncertainty. LIVE from HR Collaborative Together, these conversations explore engagement, leadership influence, change management, and workforce strategy—all through a highly practical, people-first lens.Short sessions. Big ideas. Real-world application.If you’re leading people, shaping culture, or driving performance, this is a lineup you won’t want to miss!
- 3 weeks ago51 min
070: Making AI Actually Work
AI is everywhere—but making it work inside your organization is where most leaders get stuck. In this episode, Alex Meyer brings a practical, grounded perspective on how to move beyond the hype and actually implement AI in ways that create real business value. As Founder & Partner of Dualis Studio, Alex shares what he’s seeing across organizations—where AI efforts succeed, where they fall short, and why. We dig into:👉 How to align AI initiatives with real business outcomes👉 Gaining buy-in across leadership and teams👉 Avoiding common mistakes that stall progress👉 Moving from experimentation to execution with confidence This conversation is all about making AI useful, usable, and impactful—not just interesting.If you’re trying to figure out how AI fits into your organization in a meaningful way, this episode delivers real clarity. Find his newsletter here. https://dualisstudio.com/newsletter
- 4 weeks ago40 min
069: The Big Scary Issue for HR in 2026 is NOT AI
AI may dominate today’s HR conversations, but David Turetsky believes the real challenge for HR in 2026 isn’t artificial intelligence — it’s HR data. Many organizations are eager to adopt AI tools, yet still struggle with the fundamentals like data quality, governance, and turning workforce data into meaningful insights. In this Top Shelf discussion, we explore why HR leaders must focus on building stronger data foundations before AI can truly deliver value, and how better people analytics and data-driven decision making will shape the future of HR. To learn more about the HR Channel: https://thehrchannel.tv/ Connect with David on LinkedIn or his work at HR Data Labs, https://hrdatalabs.com/
- Apr 13, 202658 min
068: Why Job Searching Feels Broken Right Now
In this episode of SpeakEasy HR HR, I sit down with Mark Lane, a corporate communications and strategic marketing executive with over 20 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their messaging, brand reputation, and employee engagement. Mark also hosts the podcast Ghosted by the Machine, where he explores the growing disconnect between job seekers and today’s AI-driven hiring process. Together, we discuss why job searching feels so broken right now—from automated screening tools and candidate ghosting to the lack of communication many applicants experience. Mark shares insights on how organizations can improve the candidate experience by bringing more transparency, empathy, and human connection back into hiring. A great conversation for HR leaders, recruiters, and job seekers navigating today’s evolving hiring landscape.
About SpeakEasy HR
An unfiltered, uncut, and authentic blend of real HR talk, business challenges, and workplace solutions—served up SpeakEasy style. Join me LIVE on LinkedIn and YouTube for raw, insightful conversations tackling both the easy and tough topics shaping HR and the workplace today. What Makes SpeakEasy HR Different?My guests bring passion, authenticity, and deep expertise, sharing powerful personal stories and game-changing insights from their careers. Each episode is packed with real-world advice designed to challenge perspectives, spark ideas, and inspire action. Our mission is to deliver compelling, thought-provoking content that challenges the status quo and sparks meaningful discussions within the HR and business communities. We strive to inspire innovation, encourage new perspectives, and empower our audience to think beyond the conventional to drive impactful change in their organizations and careers. At SpeakEasy HR, we are committed to
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