Thinking Inside the Box
A show where we discuss innovative ways organizations, and their leaders overcome complex issues at work
Episodes
179 episodes
How to Lead with Empathy in Times of Change - Andrea Herron
In today’s episode, I chat with Andrea Herron, Head of People at WebMD, an HR executive leader, published author of "There's an Elephant in Your Office," and host of the award-winning podcast The HR Scoop. Andrea was recently selected as one of...
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Episode 178
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31:25
How EdTech is Shaping the Future of Learning - Jess Weems Thibault
In today’s episode, I chat with Jess Weems Thibault, VP of Growth at HireEducation, a talent service firm that supports education and EdTech partners in the Early Childhood, K12, Higher Education, and Workforce sectors. A...
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Episode 177
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40:30
How Sourcing Talent Has Changed Forever - Jim Stroud
In today’s episode, I chat with Jim Stroud. With over a decade of experience in recruitment and sourcing, Jim has consulted for companies such as Microsoft, Google, Siemens, and a host of startup companies. During his tenure with Randstad Sourc...
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Episode 176
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39:45
How Servant Leadership Leaves a Lasting Legacy - Terrance Cooley
In today’s episode, I chat with Terrance Cooley, Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Special Projects for the United States Air Force "Joint All-Domain C2" R&D Center, steering the agency’s strategic vision, people-first cu...
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Episode 175
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30:08
How Storytelling Leaves a Lasting Legacy - Verdell Walker
In today’s episode, I chat with Verdell Walker, a seasoned consumer-oriented content and marketing professional and board director. Verdell is highly regarded by her peers as a thought leader and someone who fosters an inclusive environment, de...
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Episode 174
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48:02
How Today’s Recruiters Leverage Artificial Intelligence - Martyn Redstone
In today’s episode, I chat with Martyn Redstone, Conversational AI & Generative AI Consultant at PPLBOTS. With close to 20 years of recruitment industry experience, and nearly 7 dedicated to the exploration of automation and AI in recruitme...
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Episode 174
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34:33
How Today’s Leading Organizations Approach Employee Wellness - Lydia Di Francesco
In today’s episode, I chat with Lydia Di Francesco, CEO & Workplace Wellness Specialist at Fit + Healthy 365. With over a decade of experience in the wellness industry, Lydia's insights into creating a harmonious, productive work envi...
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Episode 173
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34:38
How to Navigate European Labor Economics - Julius Probst
In today’s episode, I chat with Julius Probst, European Labor Economist at AppCast. A PhD graduate from Lund University in Economic History, Julius brings a unique perspective to the table, combining his knowledge of historical economic pattern...
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Episode 172
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25:38
How Innovative HR Strategies Shape Modern Enterprises - Tami Rosen
In today’s episode, I chat with Tami Rosen, Chief People Officer at Pagaya to explore the ins and outs of HR transformation. Tami formerly held leadership roles with Goldman Sachs, Apple, and Atlassian. And our discussi...
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Episode 171
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45:26
HR’s Role in the Future of Work - Enrique Rubio
In today’s episode, I chat with Enrique Rubio, HR, Tech and Future of Work expert, keynote speaker and founder of Hacking HR, a global learning community at the intersection of future of work, technology, business and organizations, with thousa...
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Episode 170
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44:46
How to put wellness at the center of your organization - Candace DiCresce
In today’s episode, I chat with Candace DiCresce, the Senior Director of Safety & Accessibility at Rogers Communications, where she leads a talented team that is driven by a passion for supporting employee safety and well-being.
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Episode 169
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38:17
How People Analytics Transforms HR into a Profit Centre - Cole Napper
In today’s episode, I chat with Cole Napper, the Vice President of People Analytics & Product Evangelist for Orgnostic, an innovative people analytics, generative AI, data orchestration, & employee listening platform. ...
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Episode 168
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33:52
How to Navigate the HR Technology Market - Susan Hanold
In today’s episode, I chat with Susan Hanold, HR HCM Strategy Executive, Speaker and Board Director, Formerly Vice President, Strategic Advisory Services, encompassing the organization’s talent, DEI and M&A practices for ADP, a Human Capita...
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Episode 167
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39:36
How companies are bought and sold today - Arthur Petropoulos
In today’s episode, I chat with Arthur Petropoulos, Founder & Managing Partner at Hill View Partners, a Providence-based investment firm that specializes in mergers & acquisitions, business sales/exits, and capital advisory services for...
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Episode 166
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32:19
How People-Centric Cultures Shape the Future of Work - Lorne Rubis
In today’s episode, we delve into the world of organizational culture with @Lorne Rubis. From the rinks of the @National Hockey League with the @LA Kings to the digital buzz of the dot-com era, to leading HR functions in financial services at @...
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Episode 165
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50:08
How A Labor Economist Sees The Future of Work - Julia Pollak
In today’s episode, I chat with Julia Pollak, Chief Economist at ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace. Her team uses data from the ZipRecruiter marketplace to measure the health of the US labor market, identify hiring trends, a...
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Episode 164
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42:46
How Seattle, Strategy and Service Intersect - Bobby Humes
In today’s episode, I chat with Bobby Humes, an experienced executive and leadership coach with a wide range of expertise in human resource operations and organizational change strategy. Bobby previously served as chief HR officer for the City ...
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Episode 163
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43:50
How Today’s Top Business Thinkers View Leadership - Dorie Clark
In today’s episode, I chat with Dorie Clark, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and the award-winning Stand Out, named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine.<...
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Episode 162
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42:28
How Labor Economics Inform Talent Strategy - Katy George
In today’s episode, I chat with Katy George, McKinsey’s chief people officer and a leader in the firm’s Operations Practice. In her role, Katy is responsible for McKinsey’s global people functions, including professional development and learnin...
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Episode 161
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38:57
How Coaching, Systems, and Technology Shape Modern HR - Kevin McDonald
In today’s episode, I chat with Kevin McDonald, Vice President, People Services & Insights for The E.W. Scripps Company. Kevin has over 25 years of experience working with large and mid-market companies in HR operations, technology st...
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Episode 160
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40:09
How Strategy, Technology & Leadership Manage Risk - Michele Adams
In today’s episode, I chat with Michele Adams, Vice President of Walmart Claim Services in Bentonville, Arkansas. Before joining Walmart, Michele was the Vice President, Risk Management Services at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida w...
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Episode 159
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34:32
How to Navigate Web3 - Joeri Billast
In today’s episode, I chat with Joeri Billast, a best-selling author on Amazon, renowned Web3 strategist, and host of the Web3 CMO Stories podcast. In his spare time, Joeri is a Leuven, Belgium-based Fractional CMO in B2B tech, leveraging his u...
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Episode 158
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45:30
How Experience & Life Design Intersect - Ariel Rubin
In today’s episode, I chat with Ariel Rubin, formerly a design lead for iconic brands such as IDEO and Apple. In total, Ariel spent 15 years as a creative professional working as a musician and photographer in addition to leading design. <...
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Episode 157
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43:57
How Spirituality and Business Intersect - Daniel Mangena
In today’s episode, I chat with Daniel Mangena, entrepreneur, author and executive producer based in Los Cabos, Mexico. After receiving a late diagnosis of Asperger’s and experiencing what can only be described as life-shattering trauma...
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Episode 156
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35:46
How to Effectively Measure Behavioral Change - Chris Taylor
In today’s episode, I chat with Chris Taylor, the Founder of Actionable.co, an organization that helps facilitators, trainers, consultants and coaches scale their impact through measurable behavior change. That latter point has pro...
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Episode 155
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