People and Strategy

Frances Frei and Anne Morriss are co-authors of "Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You" and "Uncommon Service: How to Win by Putting Customers at the Core of Your Business." In this interview with Lisa Connell, The SHRM Executive Network advisor, Frei and Morriss explain that leadership isn't about you--it's about building others up. (length 30:10)

Jonathan McBride, former global head of inclusion and diversity at BlackRock and advisor to boards, CEOs and executive teams, dives into the thorny issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. In this interview with Eric Severson, EVP and Chief People Officer of Neiman Marcus, McBride gives concrete actions to move the needle on equity and inclusion in your organization. (length 35:59)

Bob Johansen, Ph.D., author and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future, explores what the future of work looks like. In this interview with Deb Bubb, Vice President of HR and the Chief Leadership, Learning and Inclusion Officer at IBM and Associate Editor for People + Strategy, Johansen discusses the intersection of humans and technology, digital transformation and supermind skills. (length 34:12)

Nigel Travis, chairman of the board for Dunkin' Brands, had led several iconic brands as CEO and on the board. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, he draws on his roots in HR and discusses why businesses need pushback and a challenge culture. (length 24:57)

Rob Chesnut, former Chief Ethics Officer of Airbnb, thinks business is in need of an ethical revolution. By promoting intentional integrity and making ethics personal, leaders can move their company forward. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, Chesnut explains why ethics matter more today than even before. (length 22:48)

Aaron Hurst, CEO and co-founder of Imperative and author of The Purpose Economy, believes that purpose and resilience can help employees combat burnout in the face of recent challenges. Hurst talks about social innovation and the future of work in this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of HR People + Strategy. (length 24:08)

Lisa Shalett, founder of Extraordinary Women on Boards and an experienced board director, explains why trust is so critical in today's business climate. In this interview with David Reimer, CEO Americas at Merryck & Co. and Executive Editor of People + Strategy, Shalett discusses how boards can explore the levels of trust that surround an organization. (length 41:55)

Stephanie Crouppen, Partner Happiness Executive and commercial lead for Diversity & Inclusion at Humu, discusses how great cultures are a balance of autonomy and structure. In this interview with David Reimer, CEO Americas at Merryck & Co. and Executive Editor of People + Strategy, Crouppen explores how nudges can lead to lasting culture change. (length 27:58)

Rahul Varma, Senior Managing Director and Chief Talent Officer, Accenture Technology, explores the human-centric organization. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, Varma dives into the importance of a human-focused company, especially during this time of crisis. (length 21:38)

Karalyn Smith, Chief Talent Officer for Williams-Sonoma, explains that culture is a strategy in business. In this interview with David Reimer, CEO Americas at Merryck & Co. and Executive Editor of People + Strategy, Smith explores why culture is a critical component for companies to get right and how boards, leaders and employees can all nudge culture forward. (length 39:09)