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• [Greatest Hits] “What Works: Organizational Design” with Amy Kates, Organization Design Expert, Consultant, Educator, and Author 30.06.2026 51นาที

  Why is organizational design much more than org charts and who reports to whom?How can HR guide, facilitate and drive effective an organizational design process? My guest on this episode is Amy Kates who is organizational design expert and author of five books on the subject. During our conversation Amy and I discuss: Why the purpose of organizational design is to design human behavior at scale Why matrix organizations are set up for good conflict and how best to manage it The six business problems that leaders seek to solve through organizational designWhy organizational design is not about org charts and who reports to whom The role that HR leaders should play and not play in the organizational design process.Advice for HR leaders who are about to start an organizational design projectConnecting with Amy Kates: Connect with Amy Kates on LinkedInLearn more about Amy’s work at Operating Model & Organization Design LinkedIn pageEpisode 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.
• How Workforce Readiness Becomes Mission Readiness with Kathleen McCarthy, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, SAIC 22.06.2026 31นาที

  How can workforce readiness become mission readiness?Why is a people strategy not the same thing as a business strategy?My guest on this episode is Kathleen McCarthy, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, SAICDuring our conversation Kathleen and I discuss the following: Why a people strategy is not a business strategyWhy "progress over perfection" beats waiting for the perfect planHow CHROs are shifting from business partners to enterprise capability buildersWhy workforce readiness is a moving target, not a fixed destinationWhy you can't hire your way out of the readiness gapConnecting with Kathleen: Connect with Kathleen 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.
• “Speak With Frameworks: How HR Leaders Win the Room” with Vicky Zhao, Founder, School of Human Intellect and Speaking With Frameworks 16.06.2026 37นาที

  How can you think and communicate like an executive?Why is your strategy only as good as your ability to communicate it?My guest on this episode is Vicky Zhao, Founder, School of Human Intellect and Speaking With Frameworks.During our conversation Vicky and I discuss the following: Why the clearest idea, not the best idea, is the one that wins How the GPS framework (Goal, Problem, Solution) elevates your point of viewWhy the hardest shift is moving from a doer mindset to a leader mindsetWhy you should put the bottom line up front, using the pyramid principleWhy giving yourself permission to contribute is the first step to showing up like an executiveConnecting with Vicky: Connect with Vicky on LinkedInSubscribe to Vicky’s YouTube channel Learn more about Vicky’s course, Speaking With Frameworks 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.
• “Data Inspired: How Data Can Drive Change” with Sebastian Wernicke, author of “Data Inspired” 09.06.2026 44นาที

  How can HR use data to drive change?Why is being “data driven” no longer a nice to have, but rather an expectation for HR leadersMy guest on this episode is Sebastian Wernicke, author of “Data Inspired”During our conversation Sebastian and I discuss the following: How the best data work starts by trying to prove yourself wrongWhy HR leaders must become critical consumers of dataHow to start with the business problem, not the available dataWhy data-inspired organizations rest on three foundations: data literacy, a digital mindset, and a data cultureConnecting with Sebastian: Connect with Sebastian on LinkedInLearn more about Sebastian’s new book, Data Inspired 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.
• “Using AI to Amplify Human Potential & Performance” with Vicki Walia, Chief People and Experience Officer at Prudential Financial 02.06.2026 29นาที

  Why should HR think of themselves as the business instead of supporting the business?How can AI amplify human potential and performance?My guest on this episode is Vicki Walia, Chief People and Experience Officer at Prudential FinancialDuring our conversation Vicki and I discuss the following: Why HR leaders need to see themselves as part of the business, not partners to it.How AI can amplify human potential and performance.How Vicki thinks about the AI "time dividend” and who should get the benefit. Why a high performance culture starts at the individual level. Why clarity, tools, and candid feedback are the three ingredients teams need.Connecting with Vicki: Connect with Vicki on LinkedIn 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.
• “The Power of the Pause: How to Reset, Refocus, and Lead Better” with Michael Fraccaro, Former CPO at Mastercard, Senior Advisor at Egon Zehnder, and Board Member. 26.05.2026 33นาที

  How can the power of the pause make you an even more effective HR leader?Why do HR leaders need to have a point of view and the courage to share it?My guest on this episode is Michael Fraccaro, Former CPO at Mastercard, Senior Advisor at Egon ZehnderDuring our conversation Michael and I discuss the following: Why your credibility as a CHRO is built on your understanding of the business, not HRHow the power of the pause transforms decision qualityWhy culture is a leadership behavior, not a program How courage, not technical knowledge is the real differentiator for HR leaders who want to move from good to greatWhy the CHRO pipeline challenge is less about technical skills and more about mindset, grit, and learning agilityConnecting with Michael: Connect with Michael on LinkedIn 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.
• “How to Build an AI-Ready Workforce” with Charlene Li, author of “Winning with AI,” speaker, and disruptive leadership expert 19.05.2026 39นาที

  How can you build an AI-Ready workforce?Why is AI a leadership issue and not a technology issue?My guest on this episode is Charlene Li, author of “Winning with AI,” speaker, and disruptive leadership expertDuring our conversation Charlene and I discuss the following: Why AI-first is the wrong frame for most organizations, and how AI-ready puts your people and strategy back at the centerHow AI fluency differs from AI literacyWhy tools, training, and time are the three T's every leader needs to invest inHow to think about agentic AI through four practical questionsWhy automating existing processes is not enough and we use AI to rethink the work itselfConnecting with Charlene: Connect with Charlene on LinkedInLearn more about Charlene and her book, “Winning with AI”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.
• “Why Every HR Leader Is in Sales” with Brendan McAdams, B2B Sales Coach & Consultant and author of ‘Sales Craft’ 12.05.2026 33นาที

  How can HR leaders learn to sell without selling?Why should every HR leader think of themselves as a salesperson?My guest on this episode is Brendan McAdams, B2B Sales Coach & Consultant and author of ‘Sales Craft’During our conversation Brendan and I discuss the following: Why every HR leader is already in sales, whether they call it that or notHow sales is really the work of helping someone make a better decision that is right for themWhy status quo is often the strongest competitor to any HR initiative, and what to do about it.How surfacing objections out loud ("killing the deal") builds trust and accelerates real buy-inWhy "if we do this, who loses?" is one of the most useful questions an HR leader can askConnecting with Brendan: Connect with Brendan on LinkedInLearn more about Brendan’s company KiineticsDownload Brendan’s Stakeholder Meeting Prep Worksheet 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.
• “Executive Assessment: From Black Box to Better Decisions” with Mina Morris, Managing Director and Head of Assessments at Accenture 05.05.2026 35นาที

  How can organizations use executive assessments to make better decisions?Why do you need to build your Executive Assessment fluency to have more impact as an HR leader?My guest on this episode is Mina Morris, Managing Director and Head of Assessments at AccentureDuring our conversation Mina and I discuss the following: Why executive assessment should start with business strategy, not tools, models, or methodologies.How using multiple data sources creates a more complete and accurate view of executive talent.Why executive assessment should be the start of the development conversation, not the end.How executive assessment helps organizations identify “diamonds in the rough” within their leadership pipeline.Why executive assessment without development is just measurement. Connecting with Mina: Connect with Mina 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.
• “Chasing a Culture of Greatness” with Bala Sathyanarayanan, EVP and CHRO, Greif Inc.  28.04.2026 38นาที

  How can your culture become a competitive advantage?Why is engagement not just an HR metric, but a driver of business performance?My guest on this episode is Bala Sathyanarayanan, EVP and CHRO, Greif Inc. During our conversation Bala and I discuss the following: Why culture is the operating system that determines whether strategy succeeds or fails.Why engagement is not just an HR metric, but a leading indicator of customer and business performance.How organizations that focus on systems outperform those that focus only on outcomes.Why HR’s credibility depends on its ability to create measurable business value.Why great organizations are never “great,” they are always chasing it.Connecting with Bala: Connect with Bala 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.
• “What We Are Getting Wrong About Burnout” with Guy Winch, psychologist, TED speaker, and author of the new book “Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life” 21.04.2026 35นาที

  How can we reclaim control when it feels like work has hijacked our lives?Why is managing stress becoming more important than reducing it?My guest on this episode is Guy Winch, psychologist, TED speaker, and author of the new book “Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life”During our conversation Guy and I discuss the following: Why burnout continues to rise despite increased investment in wellbeing programs.How work is increasingly “hijacking” people’s time, attention, and relationships.Why high performers are often the most vulnerable to burnout.How a simple end-of-day ritual can train your brain to shift from work mode to personal life.How more open conversations about stress can prevent burnout before it becomes a crisis.Connecting with Guy: Connect with Guy Winch on LinkedIn Learn more about Guy’s book, “Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life.”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.
• “Can Work Be Fun?” with Bree Groff, workplace expert and author of “Today was Fun,” and Mary Kate Stimmler, Practitioner Fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in Behavioral Sciences at Stanford 14.04.2026 50นาที

  How can leaders make work both fun and drive high-performance?Why do the high performers find joy in intense work?My guests on this episode are Bree Groff, workplace expert and author of “Today was Fun,” and Mary Kate Stimmler, Practitioner Fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in Behavioral Sciences at StanfordDuring our conversation, Bree, Mary Kate, and I discuss the following: Why the belief that high performance requires pressure and sacrifice is flawedHow leaders can design work that creates energy, not burnoutWhy “fun” at work is about experience, not perksWhy stress undermines creativity and long-term performanceHow small, everyday moments shape culture more than large-scale initiativesConnecting with Bree and Mary Kate presenters: Connect with Bree Groff on LinkedIn Learn more about Bree’s book, “Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously)Connect with Mary Kate Stimmler 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.
• “Live at the CHRO Summit - Part 2” with Darrell Ford, Rebecca Hinds, and Kevin Cox 07.04.2026 59นาที

  This is Part 2 of our live at the CHRO Association's annual CHRO Summit in Orlando, Florida.I was honored to be invited to the CHRO Association's annual CHRO Summit that brought together more than 300 CHROs and senior HR leaders for strategic conversations truly shaping the future of work. With 25 presenters and panelists on the agenda, I was able to sit down and interview seven of those amazing speakers and bring their insights directly to you across these two episodes (EP 186 & EP 187).In this episode, Part 2 - we’re going to hear from three more incredible leaders:Darrell Ford, Vice Chair of the CHRO Association and Executive Vice President and CHRO at UPSRebecca Hinds, PhD, Head of the Work AI Institute and Thought Leadership at Glean, and author of Your Best Meeting EverKevin Cox, Former CHRO at General Electric and President of LKC Advisory LLCConnecting with CHRO Summit presenters: Connect with Darrell Ford on LinkedIn Connect with Rebecca Hinds on LinkedInConnect with Kevin Cox on LinkedInLearn more about CHRO AssociationEpisode 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.
• “Live at the CHRO Summit - Part 1” with Tim Bartl, Tim Richmond, Kristi Hummel, and Ethan Mollick 31.03.2026 1ชม. 1นาที

  This is a very special episode recorded live at the CHRO Association's annual CHRO Summit in Orlando, Florida.Over two days, more than 300 CHROs and senior HR leaders came together for strategic conversations truly shaping the future of work. With 25 presenters and panelists on the agenda, I was fortunate enough to sit down and interview seven of those amazing speakers and bring their insights directly to you.The conversations were so good and in-depth that we're making this a two-part series to ensure we do each conversation justice. This is Part 1.In this episode, you'll hear from:Tim Bartl, CEO of the CHRO AssociationTim Richmond, Chair of the CHRO Association and former EVP and CHRO at AbbVieKristi Hummel, Chief People Officer at OptumEthan Mollick, Innovation Expert, AI Thought Leader, and Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School of BusinessConnecting with CHRO Summit presenters: Connect with Tim Bartl on LinkedIn Connect with Tim Richmond on LinkedInConnect with Kristi Hummel on LinkedInConnect with Ethan Mollick on LinkedInLearn more about CHRO AssociationEpisode 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.
• “Why Performance Management Is Broken” with Edie Goldberg & Alan Colquitt, co-authors of “Performance Enablement: A New Model for Driving Organizational Performance.” 24.03.2026 42นาที

  How can HR Rethink Performance Management?Why is Performance Management broken and what can HR do about it? My guests on this episode are Edie Goldberg & Alan Colquitt, co-authors of “Performance Enablement: A New Model for Driving Organizational Performance.”During our conversation, Edie, Alan, and I discuss the following: Why traditional performance management systems were built for a different era of work.How performance management became more about compensation than improving performance.Why shifting from performance management to performance enablement changes the leadership mindset.How continuous coaching and feedback outperform annual reviews and performance ratings.Why team-based goals better reflect how work actually gets done in modern organizations.Connecting with Edie and Alan: Connect with Edie Goldberg on LinkedIn Connect with Alan Colquitt on LinkedInLearn more about Edie’s firm and Performance EnablementLearn more about Alan’s firm and Performance EnablementEpisode 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.
• “From People First to People Forward” with Girish Ganesan, Chief People Officer, S&P Global 17.03.2026 38นาที

  How can HR Operations help transform the function and drive business impact?Why should HR shift from People First to People Forward strategy?My guest on this episode is Girish Ganesan, Chief People Officer, S&P GlobalDuring our conversation, Girish and I discuss the following: Why HR operations are the foundation of real impactWhy credibility requires understanding the work beneath the workHow HR teams can shift from "People First" to "People Forward"Why execution is becoming a defining capability for next-generation HR leaders.Why adaptive leadership is critical in the age of AI. Connecting with Girish: Connect with Girish on LinkedIn 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.
• “The Five Questions Every Leader Should Be Asking” with Dave Stachowiak, Host of the Coaching for Leaders podcast 10.03.2026 47นาที

  How can two simple words, “How so?” unlock a deeper conversation with any leader?Why is consistency more important than intensity when building new leadership habits?My guest on this episode is Dave Stachowiak, Host of the Coaching for Leaders podcast.During our conversation, Dave and I discuss the following: Why most "questions" aren't really questions.How defining success in advance makes behavior change measurable.Why high achievers are especially prone to feeling like they've failed.Why pushback when you go more coach is often a green light, not a red one. Why the future of leadership is “both/and." Connecting with Dave: Connect with Dave on LinkedIn Learn more about Coaching for Leaders podcastListen to JP’s episode on Coaching for Leaders podcastEpisode 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.
• “How to Have the Best Meetings Ever” with Rebecca Hinds, author of “Your Best Meeting Ever” and leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work. 03.03.2026 40นาที

  How can we redesign our culture by redesigning our meetings?Why do well-designed meetings allow for more time for individual and value-added work?My guest on this episode is Rebecca Hinds, author of “Your Best Meeting Ever” and leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work.During our conversation, Rebecca and I discuss the following: Deciding what deserves to be a meeting (and what doesn’t) is one of the most important decisions leaders can make.How poorly designed meetings become signals of busyness rather than drivers of real work.What meetings reveal about your organization's cultureWhy treating meetings like a product changes how leaders think about time, collaboration, and outcomes.How high-performing organizations design clear communication norms so meetings are a last resort, not the default.Connecting with Rebecca: Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn Learn more about Rebecca’s book and AI research. 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.
• “Ask Me Anything” with JP Elliott, Future of HR and hosted by Anne Gotte, SVP Global Talent & Organization Effectiveness, Mondelēz International 24.02.2026 27นาที

  Over the past 180 episodes, I've only been the one getting interviewed twice. I continue to get requests and questions from you saying, "JP, we'd love for you to answer more questions. We want to get to know you better. We've got some questions we would love you to answer." So, that is what I am doing today. This is a special Ask Me Anything episode.I am joined by my brilliant friend, Anne Gotte, who's the Senior Vice President, Global Talent and Organizational Effectiveness for Mondelēz International. Anne was kind enough to say, "Hey, JP, I want to interview you. I think this will be a lot of fun." And she was right.All the questions today were submitted by you — through the newsletter, on LinkedIn, and across the Future of HR community. I saw some of the questions as they came in, but Anne and I made a deliberate choice: no scripts, no prep, just a candid conversation. So what you're going to hear is Anne and I working through your questions in real time.I'm going to do my best to answer questions around:How I got my first big breakWhere I think AI will shape HR careersWhat I would do differently if I could go back in time and give myself the advice I give many next-gen HR leaders today
• “The Power of Employee Well-Being” with Mark C. Crowley, a pioneer in workplace leadership, speaker, and bestselling author of Lead from the Heart. 17.02.2026 45นาที

  How can organizations make employee well-being a leadership responsibility, not just an employee responsibility?Why is belonging the number one driver of employee well-being?My guest on this episode is Mark C. Crowley, a pioneer in workplace leadership, speaker, and bestselling author of Lead from the Heart and The Power of Employee Well-Being.During our conversation, Mark and I discuss the following: Why leading with the heart is often misunderstood as being "soft" in business settings.How pulse surveys, when paired with real accountability systems, can transform manager behavior and team performance.Why belonging is the number one driver of employee well-beingWhy employee well-being is the leader’s responsibility, not the employee’s and the research that proves it.Why HR leaders need to challenge decisions that prioritize short-term financial metrics over long-term culture and people.Connecting with Mark: Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Learn more about Mark’s books and podcastEpisode 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.