Future of HR

JP Elliott
Future of HR

The Future of HR is the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. In each episode, JP Elliott interviews successful HR executives and thought leaders who share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice on how to take our field and your career to the next level. If you are a next-gen HR leader looking to fast-track your career, this is the podcast for you.

  1. “How to Become a Board-Ready CHRO” with Marcia Avedon, 3X CHRO, Board Director, Human Capital Expert, and Executive Coach

    1D AGO

    “How to Become a Board-Ready CHRO” with Marcia Avedon, 3X CHRO, Board Director, Human Capital Expert, and Executive Coach

    How can you establish credibility and build trusting relationships in your first 90 days? What separates HR leaders who secure board seats from those who don't? My guest on this episode is Marcia Avedon, 3X CHRO, Board Director, Human Capital Expert, and Executive Coach During our conversation Marcia and I discuss: Why great leaders spot potential in others before they see it in themselves.How the role of the CHRO has evolved from to be seen as strategic business partner and valued board member.Practical strategies for HR leaders to position themselves for board opportunities.Why effective communication is the cornerstone of successful organizational transformation.How new CHROs can establish credibility and build meaningful relationships in their first 90 days Connecting with Marcia: Connect with Marcia Avedon on LinkedIn Episode Sponsors & Resources: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders Elevate 2025 - Learn more about this once a year, 3-week virtual program focused on taking your strategic capabilities and business impact to the next level with 16 interactive sessions led by 18 HR thought leaders. HR 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.

    47 min
  2. “Up Close & Personal with Dave Ulrich,” Dave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group

    MAR 10

    “Up Close & Personal with Dave Ulrich,” Dave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group

    How do you get certain in an uncertain world? Why is seeking out variance in your life the key to personal and professional growth? My guest on this episode is the one and only Dave Ulrich, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group In our conversation, Dave opens up about his personal journey and shares insights that have guided his influential career as we discuss... How his parents' values shaped his view that work is an opportunity, not a burdenWhy a pivotal college course redirected him from law to a groundbreaking career in HRThe importance of building on existing knowledge rather than reinventing HR conceptsHis personal motto "the best is yet to come" and how it drives continuous learningWhy embracing variance in thinking leads to personal growth and innovation in HR practices Connecting with Dave: Connect with Dave Ulrich on LinkedIn Sign up for Dave’s LinkedIn newsletter here Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders Elevate 2025 - Learn more about this a flexible 3-week virtual program focused on taking your strategic capabilities and business impact to the next level with 16 interactive sessions led by 18 HR thought leaders. HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.

    50 min
  3. “You’re the Boss: Becoming the Manager You Want to Be” Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and author, “You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)”

    MAR 4

    “You’re the Boss: Becoming the Manager You Want to Be” Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and author, “You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)”

    How does the combination of pressure and power impact a leader’s behavior? What can HR leaders do to help their managers to be better bosses? My guest on this episode is Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and author, “You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)” During our conversation Sabina and I discuss: Why pressure, not power alone, makes leaders behave poorly and what leaders can do about itSimple ways to set healthy work limits even when bosses expect too muchWhy communication breakdowns happen and practical ways to fix themHow the "shut up exercise" helps leaders listen more and talk less, leading to better team resultsWhy the skills that got you promoted might be seen differently once you're in a leadership role Connecting with Sabina: Connect with Sabina Nawaz on LinkedIn Learn more about her book: You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders Elevate 2025 - Learn more about this a flexible 3-week virtual program focused on taking your strategic capabilities and business impact to the next level with 16 interactive sessions led by 18 HR thought leaders. HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.

    43 min
  4. “In the Age of AI: Leaders Make the Future” with Bob Johansen, Distinguished Fellow at Institute for the Future (IFTF), Gabe Cervantes, Director, Scalable Foresight, IFTF, and Jeremy Kirshbaum, CEO, Handshake, a generative AI consultancy

    FEB 25

    “In the Age of AI: Leaders Make the Future” with Bob Johansen, Distinguished Fellow at Institute for the Future (IFTF), Gabe Cervantes, Director, Scalable Foresight, IFTF, and Jeremy Kirshbaum, CEO, Handshake, a generative AI consultancy

    How do we want our leaders, our organizations, and HR to be augmented by AI? Why is generative AI an historic opportunity for HR leaders to shape the future of work and leadership? My guests on this episode are Bob Johansen, Distinguished Fellow at Institute for the Future (IFTF), Gabe Cervantes, Director, Scalable Foresight, IFTF, and Jeremy Kirshbaum, CEO, Handshake, a generative AI consultancy who go deep into their new book, Leaders Make the Future: 10 New Skills to Humanize Leadership with Generative AI” During our conversation Bob, Gabe, and Jeremy and I discuss: How "future-backed thinking" helps leaders craft bold 10-year visions for their organizations.The shift from a VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) to a BANI future (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible), and its implications for leaders.What early aviation's breakthroughs can teach us about managing AI innovation today and tomorrow.The rise of "smart mobs and agentic swarms" and how these new team structures will blend AI and human talent at scale. How HR can shape an AI-enabled workplace that keeps humans at the center. Connecting with Bob, Gabe and Jeremy: Connect with Bob Johansen on LinkedIn Connect with Gabe Cervantes on LinkedIn Connect with Jeremy Kirshbaum on LinkedIn Learn more about “Leaders Make the Future: 10 New Skills to Humanize Leadership with Generative AI” Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders Elevate 2025 - Learn more about this a flexible 3-week virtual program focused on taking your strategic capabilities and business impact to the next level with 16 interactive sessions led by 18 HR thought leaders. HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.

    58 min
    4.7
    out of 5
    53 Ratings

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    The Future of HR is the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. In each episode, JP Elliott interviews successful HR executives and thought leaders who share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice on how to take our field and your career to the next level. If you are a next-gen HR leader looking to fast-track your career, this is the podcast for you.

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