In this solo episode, Jeff delves into the evolving landscape of leadership as we approach the midpoint of 2024. He highlights five key trends that are reshaping how leaders can effectively guide their teams with empathy and purpose. From findi

79. Habits of Valuable Employees: Continuous learning, embracing change, and fostering open communication to drive growth and innovation.

27 days ago 36m 11s

This week join Jeff in his engaging conversation with Verne Harnish, an acclaimed author and leadership expert. Verne shares invaluable insights on leadership, values, and change. Drawing from his extensive experience, he emphasizes the necessi

78. Strategic Human Resources: From compliance to empowerment, the strategic evolution of HR, and the challenges in fostering closer collaboration with executive leadership.

Apr 30th, 2024 35m 48s

In this episode, Jeff invites Donna Hamlin, PhD to delve into the transformative journey of the HR department from its origins as primarily compliance-focused to its current role as a strategic advisor within organizations. Donna is CEO of Boar

77. A Culture of Sales: The pivotal role of a strong sales mentality. Engagement, communication, and customer-centric strategies for long-term success.

Apr 16th, 2024 35m 44s

In this illuminating episode, Jeff delves into the crucial interplay between organizational culture and sales strategy with Alice Heiman, a renowned sales leader and consultant. Together, they navigate the intricate landscape of modern business

Being True at Work (Replay): Becoming comfortable bringing our true selves to work, authentically and imperfectly. Leadership courage, calmness, connection, and curiosity.

Apr 2nd, 2024 42m 11s

Join Jeff Hunt in an engaging replay of a previous episode of the Human Capital podcast, featuring Cassandra Goodman, a distinguished figure in the world of business and leadership. Cassandra is known for her impactful roles in companies like G

76. Social Presence: Proactively navigating social presence in virtual meetings as presenter or attendee with greater intentionality, presence, and productivity.

Mar 19th, 2024 42m 13s

In this enlightening and transformative episode, Jeff welcomes Jeanine Turner as his guest. Jeanine is the author of "Being Present." Jeanine is also a Professor at Georgetown University, and she brings over three decades of research into how w

75. Embracing Authenticity: Dispelling company culture myths. How to embrace authenticity and storytelling. A roadmap for engagement and improved communication.

Mar 5th, 2024 47m 16s

In this episode, Jeff interviews Kelly Ann Doherty the current Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer at the Mr. Cooper Group, overseeing a very large aspect of the company’s people and operations functions. She has nearly 20 years of e

74. The Business Case for Diversity: Fostering inclusion and driving organizational transformation. The intersection of diversity, leadership, and change management.

Feb 20th, 2024 36m 25s

This week Jeff's guest is Shan Cooper. She is the Founder and CEO of Journey Forward Strategies. Shan’s impressive background includes being the first Black Woman to be VP and General Manager of a division of Lockheed Martin, overseeing 8,000 e

73. Motivation Up, Attrition Down: Workplace happiness. The unexpected elements that shape job satisfaction, positive relationships, and increased productivity.

Feb 6th, 2024 32m 6s

In this engaging podcast episode, Jeff returns from his podcast sabbatical to explore the key factors influencing job satisfaction and workplace happiness with his guest Matthew Bidwell. With valuable insights and practical examples, this episo

Your Attention at Work (Replay): Debunking the myths of attention and multitasking. Tips to improve our relationship with technology while reducing stress.

Jan 23rd, 2024 42m 1s

This week Jeff returns to his engaging conversation with Gloria Mark, Chancellor’s Professor at UC Irvine. Join Jeff and Gloria as they delve into the intricate relationship between our digital and offline behaviors. They explore the impact of

The Upside of Uncertainty (Replay): Changing the paradigm of uncertainty. Evaluating risk, aligning goals with values, and how to listen to your heart when making decisions.

Jan 9th, 2024 45m 1s

In this replay of Human Capital's episode, Jeff explores the topic of uncertainty with guests Susannah and Nathan Furr, authors of "The Upside of Uncertainty." Nathan is a professor of strategy at NSEAD University in Paris, and Susannah formerl

Culture Shock (Replay): Improving employee engagement, fostering effective management habits, and building a diverse, strengths-based culture.

Dec 26th, 2023 40m 46s

In this replay of a captivating podcast episode, Jeff sits down with Jim Harter, Chief Scientist of Workplace Management and Wellbeing at the Gallup Corporation. They explore the enduring impact of the pandemic on work culture and customer rela

Unstoppable Cultures (Replay): Building a positive culture through healthy conflict. Involving employees in decision-making to align with company values and purpose.

Dec 12th, 2023 40m 26s

Revitalize your workplace culture, step into this special replay episode where Jeff invites you to rediscover the profound insights shared by Ginger Hardage, former C-Suite Executive at Southwest Airlines. Ginger is known for her expertise in c

Productivity and Calm (Replay): Six factors that lead to burnout. Reducing stress at work while achieving higher productivity. Strategies for finding calm in the midst of stress.

Nov 28th, 2023 42m 41s

This week, Jeff invites you to relisten and rediscover the insights shared by best-selling author and productivity expert, Chris Bailey. In this episode, Jeff and his guest talk about something that feels counter-intuitive to many; reducing wor

72. Never Lose an Employee Again: How to shape employee experience to eliminate turnover, starting with the first 100 days. The intricate ties between customer and employee.

Nov 14th, 2023 50m 11s

Jeff brings the topic of employee retention to Human Capital, with professional speaker and best-selling author Joey Coleman. Jeff and Joey discuss his latest book, "Never Lose a Customer Again". Joey shares his motivation behind the book, base

71. Trusting Leadership: The building blocks of trust at work and home: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record.

Oct 31st, 2023 55m 33s

In this episode, Jeff delves into the complex but crucial topic of trust, both business and personal relationships. Trust serves as the adhesive that binds individuals, organizations, and societies together, playing a pivotal role in determinin

70. Is This Strategy Working?: The essential role of leaders, adaptable strategies, and collaborative cultures in achieving long-term organizational success.

Oct 17th, 2023 45m 38s

Listen to Jeff Hunt, Barbara Collins, and Lewe Atkinson discuss the critical elements of effective strategic planning and execution in organizations. Drawing from their extensive experience in leadership, management, and strategic consulting, t

69. AI and Leadership: Adoption of AI: its economic impact and industry benefits. Creating inclusive AI cultures, and ensuring ethical AI use.

Oct 3rd, 2023 40m 5s

On this episode, Jeff welcomes Rob Seamans, PhD, an Associate Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business. Rob is also the director of the Center for the Future of Management, and was previously the Senior Economist for technology and innovat

68. The Thinking Field: The power of inclusive leadership. The keys to fostering a thinking environment which leads to improved innovation and equity.

Sep 18th, 2023 38m 42s

Join Jeff for an eye-opening conversation with Candice Smith as she shares her incredible journey growing up in apartheid South Africa. Candice discusses challenging a system that marginalized voices based on skin color, and how she discovered

67. Being True At Work: The "True Leader" acronym (Trust, Reassure, Understand, Empower). The essence of leadership and embracing one's authentic self.

Sep 5th, 2023 41m 15s

In this episode of the Human Capital podcast, Jeff welcomes a special guest from Australia, Cassandra Goodman, who introduces her latest book titled "Being True." What makes Cassie stand out is her wealth of experience in the business world and

66. Purpose Driven Culture: The secrets behind Chick-fil-A's phenomenal success. The power of building a solid employee-centered culture.

Aug 22nd, 2023 44m 35s

In this week's episode, Jeff interviews David Salyers, a former C-Suite Marketing Executive at Chick-fil-A. David played a pivotal role in creating Chick-fil-A's exceptional culture, resulting in remarkable achievements like 10 times revenue pe

65. Unstoppable Cultures: Building a positive culture through healthy conflict. Involving employees in decision-making to align with company values and purpose.

Aug 8th, 2023 39m 58s

In this episode of the Human Capital Podcast, Jeff discusses the importance of fostering healthy conflict and building a positive workplace culture. This week's guest is Ginger Hardage, a former C-Suite Executive at Southwest Airlines who is kn

64. Growth and Scaling: Valuable lessons about solving problems, trusting your team, and setting clear goals for entrepreneurial and business success.

Jul 25th, 2023 38m 20s

In this exciting episode, Jeff interviews Todd Westra, a successful entrepreneur. Todd shares about his journey which began as an eight-year-old with a paper route and ultimately allowed him to scale and successfully exit from several successfu

The War For Talent (Replay): The talent war and how to find passionate people who are great at their jobs. The strategic benefits of a structured, video-based interview process.

Jul 11th, 2023 34m 38s

Revisit Jeff's interview with Sean Fahey. He is the Founder and CEO of VidCruiter, a company specializing in video interviewing and recruiting technology. Sean and Jeff discuss specifically how employers can find passionate people who are great

Eliminating Silos (Replay): Leading from where you are. The benefits of authentic leadership, how to eliminate silos at the top, and the importance of “Team 1.”

Jun 27th, 2023 36m 16s

Jeff interviews Bradley Rencher, CEO of BambooHR where they have an inspiring conversation about leading from where you are, one of BambooHR’s core values. Brad shares how this comes from making an impact, and how it often means you're promoted