We're Only Human

Ben Eubanks
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We're Only Human

A human resources podcast focused on blending research and practical advice to help today's HR, talent, and learning leaders improve business outcomes.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Building Trust and Community in HR with Jason Lawson

    In this episode of We're Only Human, host Ben Eubanks engages in an enlightening conversation with Jason Lawson, an HR veteran with over 30 years of experience. They delve into the importance of building strong relationships with leaders, the critical role of trust in the workplace, and the evolving views on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Jason shares profound insights on making HR policies more humane and treating employees as individuals. He highlights the significance of moving be...

    35 min

  2. JAN 6

    Navigating HR Challenges and Building Connections with Jeff Palkowski

    In this episode of 'We're Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks sits down with Jeff Palkowski, an HR leader with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an active volunteer with SHRM. They discuss the unique challenges of public sector HR, the importance of mental health and employee well-being, and how to support managers in addressing these issues. Jeff also shares insights from his role as the incoming state director for Wisconsin SHRM, emphasizing the value of creating connections at HR events. A...

    30 min

  3. 2024-12-09

    Building Better Leaders: Lessons from The Mayo Clinic

    With so many employers thinking about the coming year and how to create a positive workplace, we have to consider leadership and manager selection since that is a crucial part of the big picture. In this illuminating rebroadcast episode of 'We're Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks delves into effective leadership selection with Ji Yun Kang, Senior Advisor for Leader Assessment and Development at Mayo Clinic. The discussion covers Mayo Clinic's specific criteria for assessing leadership qualities, ...

    26 min

  4. 2024-11-25

    Unlocking Customer Eminence: The Power of Personal Stories

    In this episode of 'We're Only Human', host Ben Eubanks welcomes Patrika Hardnett, the Customer Eminence Leader at Kyndryl, to discuss the innovative concept of customer eminence. Patrika shares how companies can use this approach to create deeper connections and build powerful, lasting relationships with their customers. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on the customer's journey, passion, and personal story rather than just the outcomes of a project. Patrika also provides insi...

    18 min

  5. 2024-11-18

    Leveraging Labor Market Analytics for EVP Analysis, Strategic Workforce Planning, and More

    In this episode of 'We're Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks engages in an illuminating discussion with David Wilkins, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Talent Neuron. They explore the use of data to drive insights into strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition. David delves into Talent Neuron's innovative practices, including their proprietary EVP sentiment analysis framework, which helps companies understand and compete more effectively in the labor market. They touch on various r...

    20 min

  6. 2024-11-11

    Throw Out the PowerPoint Deck and Do This Instead Says Former Pfizer Head of HR

    In this engaging episode of 'We Are Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks converses with Larry Kelly, an experienced HR leader and storyteller. Larry shares his journey from leading HR at Intel and Pfizer to founding his own consulting business, Attract Wonder, which focuses on integrating awe and curiosity into organizations through storytelling. The discussion covers the significance of storytelling in leadership, the emotional impact of sharing personal and organizational stories, and the innovati...

    30 min

  7. 2024-10-31

    Proximity and Approachability Enable a People-Centric Workplace Culture

    In this episode of We’re Only Human, host Ben Eubanks converses with Louise Willoughby, Chief People Officer at Beekeeper, to explore the groundbreaking strategies Beekeeper has employed to enhance employee retention. The discussion underscores the importance of aligning company and employee values, and introduces impactful initiatives such as 'frontline days', mental health support platforms, and flexible learning budgets. Louise highlights programs like paid sabbaticals for personal learnin...

    22 min

  8. 2024-10-21

    Empowering Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia's Managers in Compensation Transparency

    Building Trust in HR: Kathy White on Compensation and CommunicationIn this episode of 'We're Only Human', host Ben Eubanks talks with Kathy White, VP of HR for Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, about the critical aspects of compensation and communication in the workforce. Kathy shares her experiences from the World at Work conference and her role in developing a transparent compensation strategy at her organization. The conversation covers the importance of making HR work tangible, the neces...

    21 min
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About

A human resources podcast focused on blending research and practical advice to help today's HR, talent, and learning leaders improve business outcomes.

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  • Creator
    Ben Eubanks
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 We're Only Human
  • Show Website
    We're Only Human

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