The Hennessy Report

David Hennessy
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Podcast by David Hennessy

  1. Episode 108 — Ted Harding — Apnimed

    -4 ДН.

    Episode 108 — Ted Harding — Apnimed

    Dave is joined by Apnimed CHRO Ted Harding, who shares strategies for leading HR through commercialization, building highly engaged virtual teams, and maintaining culture during rapid organizational transformation on the 108th episode of The Hennessy Report podcast. Ted speaks about navigating the shift from clinical-stage biotech to commercial operations. He also shares how to preserve culture while scaling from 60 to potentially 200+ employees, proven tactics for virtual team engagement, and strategies for integrating new commercial talent. Some highlights from the episode: Virtual Team Engagement: How Apnimed maintains one of the most connected cultures despite being fully virtual—including twice-weekly all-company meetings, strategic in-person gatherings, and relationship-building practices that work Commercialization Talent Strategy: Building entirely new skill sets for market access, payer relations, and sales while finding "culture adds" who evolve your organization without disrupting core values Leading Through Change: Managing reductions in force while living company values, evolving culture like a child through different life stages, and preparing teams for transformation Early Career Lessons: Why taking the harder path builds unique skills, the critical importance of building relationships before influence, and learning humility as an HR leader The episode concludes with Keystone's Coach's Corner featuring Walt Morgan, demonstrating the "pause, paraphrase, pause" technique for developing a coaching mindset that drives collaboration, empowerment, and higher retention.

    44 мин.
  2. Episode 107 — Liz Vieira — Reebok

    3 ОКТ.

    Episode 107 — Liz Vieira — Reebok

    Join Dave on The Hennessy Report as he interviews Liz Vieira, VP of Human Resources at Reebok, about navigating major organizational transformation and rebuilding HR infrastructure from the ground up. In this episode, Liz shares practical insights on: - HR Transformation: How she rebuilt Reebok's entire HR infrastructure in seven months following a major ownership transition - Change Management: Strategies for supporting employees through multiple organizational changes and ownership transitions - Leadership Development: Building career development and learning programs that drive employee engagement - Collaboration-Driven HR: Creating a culture where HR partners closely with business leaders and employees at all levels - Career Growth: Lessons from her time at MFS Investment Management and what shaped her as an HR leader Liz also discusses her "boomerang" experience returning to Reebok, the importance of being present in your current role, and how her father's influence shaped her commitment to being a voice for those who feel unheard. The episode concludes with our new segment, Keystone's Coach's Corner featuring Mary Cavanaugh, SVP of Career Management, offering networking advice for HR professionals.

    38 мин.
  3. Episode 106 — Charu Manocha — SmartEquine

    26 АВГ.

    Episode 106 — Charu Manocha — SmartEquine

    Dave Hennessy is joined by Charu Manocha, CHRO at SmartEquine, on this episode of The Hennessy Report Podcast, by Keystone Partners. Charu shares how she built workforce agility during major organizational change. Key insights: HR rotations that develop business-savvy leaders Team performance models that actually work Managing multi-generational workforce expectations Leading talent assessment during "shrink to grow" phases "We had 40 volunteers for our transformation task-force out of 360 employees. That's how you know change management is working." This episode is perfect for CHROs, CPOs, and emerging HR leaders navigating today's complex workforce challenges.

    55 мин.
  4. Episode 105 — Janine Taylor — Advocates

    25 ИЮН.

    Episode 105 — Janine Taylor — Advocates

    On this episode of #TheHennessyReport David Hennessy is joined by Janine Taylor, CHRO of Advocates. From learning to "listen first" as a young HR professional to leading 2,700 employees who serve 40,000 individuals with disabilities and life challenges - Janine's journey shows why supporting the supporters matters. 🔥 Key Takeaways: ✅ Early wage access over 401k focus - Creating benefits that meet employees' immediate needs ✅ Career pathway success - Two nurse practitioners who started as direct care staff and tripled their income ✅ The respect principle - How treating everyone with dignity during transitions creates "boomerang employees" and reduces lawsuits ✅ Building representative teams - Growing HR diversity to reflect their workforce Janine's approach to understanding her diverse workforce and building systems around their real needs offers practical lessons for creating cultures where mission-driven employees can thrive. 🎙️ Brought to you by Keystone Partners - experts in helping HR and organizations meet business goals through leadership development and career transition. Made in partnership with the Northeast HR Association - and a warm welcome to NEHRA's newest board member, Janine!

    47 мин.
  5. Episode 104 — Marianne Monte — Shawmut Design and Construction

    4 ИЮН.

    Episode 104 — Marianne Monte — Shawmut Design and Construction

    🎙️ Marianne Monte on Authentic Leadership & Building Inclusive Cultures Dave is joined by Marianne Monte, CPO at Shawmut Design and Construction, on the 104th episode of The Hennessy Report. She shares her journey from coming out in the early 90s to leading a $2 billion construction firm. 🔥 Key Takeaways: * The "F-you fund" every HR pro needs * How bringing your whole self to work transforms leadership effectiveness * Succession planning done right: How to promote your replacement (and feel good about it) * Building inclusive culture in a traditionally male-dominated industry Marianne's story reminds us that the courage to be authentic - whether it's coming out at work in the 90s or having difficult conversations with leadership - ultimately makes us better leaders and creates stronger, more inclusive organizations. This episode is perfect listen for HR leaders, construction professionals, and anyone interested in authentic leadership during challenging organizational transformations.

    38 мин.
  6. Episode 103 — Marni Helfand — The Planet Group

    29 АПР.

    Episode 103 — Marni Helfand — The Planet Group

    From Legal Eagle to Culture Champion: The Planet Group's HR Revolution In this lively episode, Dave Hennessy chats with Marni Helfand about her fascinating journey from courtroom litigator (inspired by her dad's dinner table practice arguments!) to leading both legal and HR at Planet Group. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: - How Planet Group placed a staggering 80,000 people in jobs while expanding globally - The secret sauce behind their "One Planet" culture integration (hint: they let everyone BUT executives lead it!) - Why Gen Z wants feedback every two weeks while Boomers clutch their annual reviews - Marni's love for Kim Scott's Radical Candor approach to leadership: "compassion = empathy + action" - The "career lattice" that lets people zigzag between departments based on passion Perfect for HR leaders navigating acquisition integration, generational workplace dynamics, and the tricky balance between legal compliance and people-first strategies.

    45 мин.
  7. Episode 102 — Maria Harris — Rockland Trust

    28 ФЕВР.

    Episode 102 — Maria Harris — Rockland Trust

    Building a Relationship-Centered Banking Culture Episode #102 of The Hennessy Report features Maria Harris, EVP & CHRO at Rockland Trust speaking with host Dave Hennessy. Maria explains how focusing on a culture "Where Each Relationship Matters" drives both customer experience and employee engagement across 2,000 employees and over 100 locations. STANDOUT STORIES: - Taking artwork off the wall for customers with ancestral connections - An employee who personally helped a customer download the mobile banking app during COVID - How their Hispanic/Latino employee resource group "Unite Us" was formed LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS: - Valuing potential over past experience when hiring talent - Operationalizing culture through leadership development programs - Using data and spreadsheets to understand employee experiences at scale - Creating career development opportunities through their "Rising Stars" program The Hennessy Report - Where HR leaders learn from HR leaders. The Hennessy Report is produced in partnership with NEHRA.

    30 мин.
  8. Episode 101 — Carolyn O'Boyle — The Boston Beer Company

    29 ЯНВ.

    Episode 101 — Carolyn O'Boyle — The Boston Beer Company

    EVERY MANAGER INTERACTION IS A MAKE-OR-BREAK MOMENT Boston Beer's CPO reveals why those quick hallway chats and casual feedback sessions matter more than you think. Episode #101 of The Hennessy Report features Carolyn O'Boyle, CPO at The Boston Beer Company speaking with host Dave Hennessy and Keystone Partners' colleague Brenda Stanton. Carolyn shares how she's transforming manager-employee interactions at the makers of Sam Adams, Truly, and Twisted Tea. Why? Because she's tired of seeing promotions announced via text and performance reviews done in airport lounges. Learn how The Boston Beer Company is: - Training managers to nail the moments that matter - Replacing outdated retention strategies with real engagement - Moving talent across the business (not just up) - Managing burnout before it starts The Hennessy Report - Where HR leaders learn from HR leaders.

    36 мин.
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  • Автор
    David Hennessy
  • Годы выхода
    2017 - 2025
  • Выпуски
    108
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