HR Superstars

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HR Superstars

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.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    Equipping Managers Without Overwhelming HR with Yen Tan & Morgan Webb

    HR leaders are feeling the squeeze.  With limited resources and growing pressure to improve engagement, performance, and retention, many are tasked with building manager support systems from scratch, often without the time or tools to do it effectively. In this episode, Morgan Webb, Senior Strategic Advisor at 15Five, and Yen Tan, Evangelist, Expansion & Manager Products at 15Five, share how HR can take a more focused and sustainable approach to manager enablement. They discuss why blanket training programs rarely work, how to use data to identify where support is needed most, and why piloting and iterating can drive better results than aiming for perfection. This conversation guides HR teams ready to stop doing it all and start doing what works. Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstars: Yen Tan & Morgan Webb (03:24) Yen Tan on management journey and challenges (04:43) Morgan Webb shares leadership lessons (06:55) The current state of HR and why HR owns manager enablement (10:04) Managers are the bridge between HR goals and culture (16:26) The danger of generic training and what to do instead (18:18) The 70-20-10 model and learning styles (20:01) Piloting and adapting learning based on feedback (28:01) Overcoming skepticism and finding champions (31:41) Measuring the effectiveness of manager enablement (35:12) Continuous measurement for engagement and health (37:07) Using manager meetings and existing rhythms for reinforcement Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, 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. Hear Karina’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five’s Manager Enablement Playbook: https://www.15five.com/content/15fives-manager-enablement-playbook-for-hr-leaders/?utm_source=&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast​​  For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: here:https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo

    43 min

  2. 3 JUN

    Is HR’s Strategic Role at Risk? What the Data Tells Us, And What to Do About It with Will Howard & David Hawthorne

    HR teams are moving from external hiring to internal impact. Will Howard, Practice Lead at McLean & Company, shares the latest research behind HR’s shift in priorities, showing why retention and leadership now take the lead. David Hawthorne, Chief People Officer at AnchorPoint Management, brings a real-world lens to the data. He explains how to move from reactive to strategic, why data literacy matters, and how to rethink people leadership from the ground up. Together, they explore how HR can stay relevant by aligning with business goals and building the kind of leadership that drives results. Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstars: Will Howard & David Hawthorne (01:30) What is McLean & Company's HR Trends Report (04:29) Will Howard breaks down the new data (09:52) Turning HR’s reactive response into a proactive strategy (11:51) The risk of HR losing strategic ground (18:52) Data literacy as an opportunity for HR impact (27:12) Rethinking leadership and career paths   Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, 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. Hear Karina’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five’s Performance Review Playbook:(https://www.15five.com/ebook/review-process-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Performance)  For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: here:https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Will Howard’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamjhoward/ David Hawthorne’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedhawthorne/ McLean & Company - https://hr.mcleanco.com/ Anchor Point Management Group - https://www.anchorpointmg.com/

    31 min

  3. 20 MAY

    Why Retention Starts with Better Managers with David Hawthorne

    Trends are everywhere, but translating them into real business impact takes more than reading a report. It takes HR leaders who understand their business and know how to turn insights into strategy. David Hawthorne, Chief People Officer at Anchor Point Management Group, shares how he brings 2025 HR trends to life by aligning people strategy with business goals. He breaks down how to scale leadership, strengthen culture, and improve retention in a high-growth environment, from hiring the right people and developing frontline managers into future executives. He also explains why HR can’t operate in a silo—and how becoming a true business partner starts with knowing how your company runs.   Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: David Hawthorne (02:18) David Hawthorne’s HR journey at Anchor Point (05:57) Shift from hiring to leadership & retention (09:16) Understanding business to boost HR impact (18:34) Moving from tactical to strategic HR (22:46) Leadership’s role in reducing turnover (29:50) AI’s role in HR now and in the future (40:09) The risk of not evolving in HR   Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, 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. Hear Karina’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Click here to download 15Five’s HR Outcomes Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/hr-outcomes-playbook-unlocking-the-true-business-value-of-hr/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=HR  For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here:https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo David Hawthorne’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedhawthorne/ Anchor Point Management Group - https://www.anchorpointmg.com/

    44 min

  4. 6 MAY

    Solving the Conundrum of International Distributed Teams with Alexandra Erman

    Global teams give companies access to top talent and fresh perspectives, but managing them comes with challenges—time zones, cultural differences, and keeping everyone aligned. Alexandra Erman, Chief People Officer at BforeAI, knows what it takes to lead international teams successfully. In this episode, she shares how to foster connection across borders while respecting local cultures. She explains why businesses should move beyond country-centric mindsets and build people strategies rooted in flexibility, trust, and autonomy. Alexandra also dives into the role of clear communication and pay equity in creating a strong, unified workforce. Whether you're leading a remote team or expanding globally, this conversation offers practical insights to help your people thrive.   Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Alexandra Erman (05:47) Creating unity in an international workforce (10:35) Enabling asynchronous communication across time zones (15:02) Why early HR leadership matters  (18:18) HR metrics for distributed teams (21:58) BeforeAI’s dual management system (32:20) Compensation bands and pay transparency (39:21) Intentional ways to support a global workforce   Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, 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. Hear Karina’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five’s Performance Review Playbook:  https://www.15five.com/ebook/review-process-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Performance For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here:  https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Alexandra Erman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraerman/ BforeAI's Website: https://bfore.ai/

    43 min

  5. 22 ABR

    Putting a Human Touch on Data-Driven HR with Brittany Rohde

    Being data-driven doesn’t mean sacrificing the human side of HR. Data can be used to guide decisions while keeping people at the center.   Brittany Rohde, Head of People at Monarch Money, believes that HR can be both analytical and people-focused. She shares how to scale sustainably by using automation wisely, bringing employees into key decisions, and building trust through transparency. Brittany also explains why data literacy is an essential skill for HR leaders—helping them make better decisions, strengthen teams, and drive long-term success. Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Brittany Rohde (05:58) Building a comp plan that’s fair to everyone (09:26) Intentional scaling during rapid growth (14:32) How to get buy-in from employees (18:42) The power of transparency in open forums (22:28) Building relationships as a remote company (25:44) How to maximize employee engagement surveys (31:07) The value of mentorship for HR leaders (35:33) Setting boundaries for work-life balance   Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, 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. Hear Karina’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five’s HR Outcomes Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/hr-outcomes-playbook-unlocking-the-true-business-value-of-hr/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=HR For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Brittany Rohde’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-rohde-970964b2/ Monarch Money’s website: https://www.monarchmoney.com/

    44 min

  6. 8 ABR

    Discovering Your Leadership Voice with Susannah Robinson

    What kind of leader do you want to be?   Pause and really think about that. Or better yet, write it down on paper.   Susannah Robinson, Founder and President of Partnership for Talent emphasizes the importance of defining your leadership vision. In this episode, she explains how self-awareness, trust, and consistency shape leadership and why your approach should evolve over time. Having guided countless leaders through this process, Susannah shares how authenticity builds trust and fosters accountability. She also gives advice to help HR leaders become more business-minded, ensuring their work drives tangible outcomes that align with company goals.   Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Susannah Robinson (04:38) The value of fractional HR and org design (08:45) Why leadership self-awareness matters  (16:19) Evolving leadership styles over time (19:11) How to think about and handle mistakes (26:23) How to strategically embed HR into the business  (31:40) Making time for leadership development (34:09) Figure out who you are as a leader    Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, 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. Hear Karina’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five’s HR Leader’s Guide to Reducing Regrettable Turnover: https://www.15five.com/guide-to-reducing-regrettable-turnover?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Reducing For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Susannah Robinson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-robinson-ba7a581a/ Partnership for Talent: https://www.partnershipfortalent.com/ Beyond the Boxes and Lines:  https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Boxes-Lines-Transforming-Organizational/dp/195033693X

    39 min

  7. 25 MAR

    How to Break the Burnout Cycle with Brittany Fowler and Stephanie Smith

    HR teams provide emotional, mental, and strategic support to their organizations, but who’s supporting them? As burnout among HR leaders reaches alarming levels, it’s clear that those responsible for employee well-being often struggle themselves.  Recorded live at the 5th HR Superstars Summit, this episode features Brittany Fowler at Kickstarter and Stephanie Smith at Tagboard as they share their personal experiences with burnout, the warning signs to watch for, and the strategies they’ve implemented to create a healthier, more sustainable approach to HR.    Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstars: Brittany Fowler and Stephanie Smith (03:40) Recognizing the warning signs of burnout (08:52) Challenges that overwhelm HR teams  (14:35) How to support teams in times of stress  (21:34) Balancing administrative tasks and strategic work (25:28) Ways to boost employee morale (27:30) Using AI for admin tasks (29:34) Mitigate burnout through engagement surveys    Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, 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. Hear Karina’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five’s Manager Enablement Playbook: https://www.15five.com/content/15fives-manager-enablement-playbook-for-hr-leaders/?utm_source=&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast​​ For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Brittany Fowler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyfowler/ Stephanie Smith’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniergsmith/ Kickstarter’s Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/ Tagboard’s Website: https://tagboard.com/

    33 min

  8. 11 MAR

    Stop the BS and Thrive at Work with Kelly Mackin

    There is no magic formula for creating a happy and engaged workforce.  Every employee has unique needs and values, and understanding those differences is the key to building thriving teams.  Kelly Mackin, CEO of Motives Met, explains why a one-size-fits-all approach to engagement doesn’t work. Her firsthand experience in a toxic work environment inspired her to develop a framework for understanding the 28 human motives that drive well-being. By uncovering what matters most to each individual, both leaders and team members can co-create a healthy culture where everyone feels seen and supported. Kelly also shares how leaders can begin taking small but meaningful steps to create a more personalized approach to work-life harmony.   Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Kelly Mackin (02:02) The impact of toxic workplaces on well-being (07:52) Debunking well-being myths (10:42) How to create space to honor everyone’s needs and motives (22:42) Success story of motives being met at work   (26:13) Make a work-life harmony playbook with your team (30:44) Workplace well-being is mandatory   Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, 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. Hear Karina’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five’s Performance Review Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/review-process-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Performance For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Kelly Mackin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mackin-52793110/ Motives Met assessment tool: https://www.motivesmet.com/the-motives-met-human-needs-assessment/ Work Life Well-Lived: https://www.motivesmet.com/book/

    36 min
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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.

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  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2025
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