Why do HR leaders need to be talent mavens, employee advocates, and company defenders?

How can you shift from a cost mindset to a return on investment mindset?

My guest on this episode is Jackson Lynch, CHRO at Sunnova and founder of the “Talent Sherpa” newsletter

During our conversation Jackson and I discuss:

• Why you need to meet the business where it is and not where you wish it would be.
• Why CHROs and CEOs need to be aligned on 'what good looks like' for an effective partnership.
• The three essential 'hats' HR leaders must wear: Talent Maven, Employee Advocate, and Company Defender.
• The role of business acumen in enabling HR leaders to predict outcomes and shape future work strategies.
• Why HR leaders need to shift from a cost to a return on investment mindset.

Connecting with Jackson:

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How can HR advocate and support their front-line leaders?

Why is it a smart investment to develop your front-line leaders and team members?

My guest on this episode is Monica Rothgery, Friend of the Frontline Leader, Speaker and Author of “Lessons from the Drive-Thru.”

During our conversation Monica and I discuss:

• Monica's unique career journey at Yum Brands, progressing from restaurant manager to training leader to Chief Operating Officer for KFC in Thailand and the U.S.
• Her mission to help elevate, support, and develop front-line leaders across the world
• The importance of organizations developing management training programs that emphasize leadership, decision-making, and team empowerment
• The critical role of face-to-face training and mentorship for frontline leaders
• How HR leaders can ensure frontline leaders' voices are heard, even when they are not in the room.

Connecting with Monica:

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Learn more about Monica and her work elevating front-line leaders

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How can you balance the three roles of being an HR leader?

What does it mean to be a servant HR leader?

My guest on this episode is Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO, Board Director, AAPI Champion, & Keynote Speaker

During our conversation Angela and I discuss:

• How Angela transformed an experience early in her career into a lifelong leadership lesson.
• Why she believes the best HR leaders are technical experts, business focused and change agents.
• Her vision for "hyper-personalization" in employee experiences and how HR can practically implement this.
• Why she is passionate about paying it forward and helping others in their careers.

Connecting with Angela:

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Episode Sponsor:

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