HR Superstars
15Five
HR and People Ops can be challenging, but there's a community of others who've been in your shoes. HR Superstars is the podcast from 15Five that connects you with confident and respected strategic people leaders who have conquered a myriad of challenges and now have valuable and actionable insights to share.
In each episode, our host, Adam Weber, VP of Community at 15Five, will talk to some of the world's leading innovators in the HR/People Ops space willing to share their insights and advice to help you in your journey. We get real with topics like being a strategic business partner to the rest of the organization, how to have difficult conversations while maintaining empathy, and how to make DEI a part of your cultural DNA instead of just lip service.
15Five is here to help you do what matters most—develop your workforce, create a strong employer brand, and be respected as the strategic business partner you are. Come join thousands of your fellow HR Superstars, we're so excited to have you.
In each episode, our host, Adam Weber, VP of Community at 15Five, will talk to some of the world's leading innovators in the HR/People Ops space willing to share their insights and advice to help you in your journey. We get real with topics like being a strategic business partner to the rest of the organization, how to have difficult conversations while maintaining empathy, and how to make DEI a part of your cultural DNA instead of just lip service.
15Five is here to help you do what matters most—develop your workforce, create a strong employer brand, and be respected as the strategic business partner you are. Come join thousands of your fellow HR Superstars, we're so excited to have you.
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May 3, 2022 • 35min
Becoming an Empowering People Partner with Stripe's Susanna Fisch
What does it take to be a great People Partner? Susanna Fisch, Lead of Stripe's People Partners, is here to tell us. We dive into the best tactics for enabling teams, measuring your impact, and why managers are the linchpin of your organization. Join us as we discuss: [01:00] The role of People Partners [08:30] Leveraging leaders within your organization [15:00] What great People Partners and managers look like [21:00] Areas of people development managers should own [25:30] Measuring the impact of People Partners [28:30] The next evolution of People Partners 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. HR Superstars is presented by 15Five, holistic performance and engagement solutions for today's HR leaders. To learn more, visit 15Five.com. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*
Apr 12, 2022 • 32min
Considering A New Way to Win with Business Coach, Chris Westfall
It's no secret that life is hard. But we tend to make it harder than it needs to be. Chris Westfall, author, speaker, and business coach, has learned this the hard way and joins the show to share how to discover easier paths in all areas of life. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] Reframing your circumstances [09:30] Creating possibility at scale [16:00] Becoming a better coach [23:00] What causes stress and how to stop it 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. HR Superstars is presented by 15Five, holistic performance and engagement solutions for today's HR leaders. To learn more, visit 15Five.com. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*
Mar 22, 2022 • 27min
Financial Wellness As A Core Part of the Employee Experience with Northstar's Will Peng
The days of handing your employees a 401k brochure and wishing them luck are gone. Modern employers need to support their people in making the best decisions about their finances. Will Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstar, shares why employers need to provide guidance to help their employees through the paradox of choice in personal finance. He also explains how financial wellness is about more than dollars and cents. It's a foundation for emotional and mental wellbeing that allows employees to flourish. Join us as we discuss: - [05:30] Realistic expectations for financial wellness benefits - [07:30] The connection between financial wellness and mental health - [13:30] What a good financial benefit program looks like - [17:30] Employees' and employers' responsibilities in financial wellness - [20:00] Creative ways to support your employees' financial wellness For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*
Mar 15, 2022 • 41min
The Evolution of Total Rewards with First Person's Bryan Brenner and Paul Ashley
Developing a compensation philosophy is no simple task, but it's critical to your success. First Person's CEO & Founder, Bryan Brenner, and SVP & Consultant, Paul Ashley, reveal the strategic power of getting compensation right and share their tips to help you get started. We also dive into HR trends Bryan and Paul have noticed, where total rewards fit in the HR hierarchy of needs, and how focus on mental health leads to a thriving organization. Join us as we discuss: - [01:00] Getting started with your compensation philosophy - [07:30] The HR hierarchy of needs and evolution of total rewards - [17:00] Prioritizing mental health - [30:00] Why a Chief People Officer should be your next hyper-growth hire 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. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*
Feb 8, 2022 • 40min
Facilitating Community, Connectedness, and Belonging with Salesforce's Karen Mangia
Karen Mangia, VP, Customer & Market Insights at Salesforce & WSJ Bestselling Author, is proof you don't have to choose between advancing in a traditional career and building your personal brand. In fact, investing in yourself outside of your 9-5 is a win-win for employees and employers. The key to balancing it all? Living in alignment with your values. Karen joins the show to help you connect your people with their values in their day jobs and beyond to unlock their best, most fulfilling, work. Join us as we discuss: [02:00] Building your personal brand and career [09:30] Maintaining community in remote work [12:50] Connecting people with their purpose, passion, and path [19:30] Bridging the gap between employees and employers For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*
Dec 14, 2021 • 29min
Building Extraordinary Culture Around A Strong Remote Community
How do you build a sense of community as a hybrid or fully remote organization? After multiple years of remote work, David Hassel and Shane Metcalf have learned a thing or two about creating a strong remote culture. David, CEO, and Shane, Chief People and Culture Officer at 15Five, share how they've cultivated a successful remote-first organization and managed to sustain its energy. Join us as we discuss: - [04:30] Practices for building healthy and successful remote cultures - [15:00] Listening to your people - [25:00] Holding energizing virtual events For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
Dec 9, 2021 • 36min
Reframing Work, Life, and Employee Turnover with Abby Hamilton, Chief People Officer at LiveIntent
The way we work has changed dramatically. One thing that hasn't changed, though, is the importance of putting people first. Abby Hamilton, Chief People Officer at LiveIntent, has compelling advice for doing just that, even when it's hard. This value permeates all areas of her team, from conversations about compensation to managing employee performance. A people-first perspective also calls for reframing some aspects of work. Abby explains how turnover can be good for individuals and your organization, why work-life balance is a myth, and what it looks like to live out your values. Join as we discuss: [08:00] Work-life integration [15:30] Reframing turnover [25:30] Handling compensation conversations [35:30] Living out your values For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
Nov 30, 2021 • 2min
Introducing Season 2 of HR Superstars
HR Superstars is coming back for a second season! In these new episodes, we're going to be hosting new HR leaders who are innovating high-performance cultures at some of the fastest-growing and most successful companies in the world. We're also adding some subject matter experts, academics, coaches, and other business leaders who work beside and inspire HR leaders. You don't want to miss it.
Nov 23, 2021 • 28min
Rebuilding Healthy Relationships In HR with CoinDesk's Talie Schwager
Trust is key in any relationship, but it's especially important for those in HR leadership right now. Skepticism is at an all-time high, and leaders are searching for ways to build (and rebuild) relationships. Talie Schwager, VP of People and HR at CoinDesk, gives her advice for restoring your people's trust. She shares ways to leverage tech to save time so you can focus on impacting your people, discusses true inclusivity, and emphasizes the importance of listening well. Join us as we discuss: - [09:00] Communicating well as an HR leader - [15:00] Rebuilding employees' trust in HR - [32:00] Creating a truly inclusive environment For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
Nov 16, 2021 • 25min
Empowering Your People To Be and Become Their Best Selves
There's no universal blueprint for personal and professional development. However, breaking your values into principles and guideposts can provide the focus and freedom your people need to grow. David Hassell, CEO, and Shane Metcalf, Chief People and Culture Officer at 15Five, walk us through 15five's values and explain how they're broken into clear principles. T hey also explain why the Great Resignation and Great Reshuffling have been a long time coming and aren't just a product of the pandemic. Flexibility, vulnerability, and purpose matter. As a leader, it's your job to empower your people to find those values in their careers. Join us as we discuss: - [04:30] Radical commitment to growth and development - [09:30] Developing awareness of your strengths and blind spots - [22:00] Cultivating well-being For the entire interview, Subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
