Future of HR
Future of HR

Future of HR

JP Elliott

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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.

Recent Episodes

“How Learning Creates Competitive Advantage” with Kati Clement-Frazier, Director, School of Leadership at DaVita and Michele Graham, President of Intel and Learn at Amplity
DEC 2, 2025
“How Learning Creates Competitive Advantage” with Kati Clement-Frazier, Director, School of Leadership at DaVita and Michele Graham, President of Intel and Learn at Amplity
<p><strong><em>How can you build learning into how work gets done?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Why should organizations think of learning as a system, not as a function?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>My guest in this episode are Kati Clement-Frazier, Director, School of Leadership at DaVita and Michele Graham, President of Intel and Learn at Amplity</p><p></p><p>During our conversation Kati, Michele, and I discuss:</p><p></p><ul><li>Why learning must be treated as an organizational capability, not a set of programs.</li><li>How psychological safety and reflection accelerate meaningful learning and behavior change.</li><li>Why “flow of work” learning is about team routines, relationships, and work design—not microlearning.</li><li>Why the future of learning requires new metrics and new mindsets.</li><li>Why compliance-driven cultures limit experimentation, agility, and capability building.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connecting with Kati &amp; Michele:</strong></p><p></p><p>Connect with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiclementfrazier/">Kati Clement-Frazier</a> on LinkedIn</p><p>Connect with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/magraham/">Michele Graham</a> on LinkedIn</p><p>Learn more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thelearningforum.org/clo-lift">The Learning Forum’s CLO LIFT Initiative</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsor:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://futureofhr.com/nextgenaccelerator">Next-Gen HR Accelerator </a>- Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/">HR Leader’s Blueprint</a> - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/succession-planning-playbook">Succession Planning Playbook</a>: 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.</p>
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34 MIN
“How the Best HR Leaders Balance People, Profit, and Purpose” with Michelle Nettles, Global Chief People and Legal Officer at ManpowerGroup
NOV 25, 2025
“How the Best HR Leaders Balance People, Profit, and Purpose” with Michelle Nettles, Global Chief People and Legal Officer at ManpowerGroup
<p><strong><em>How can organizations balance people, profit, and purpose?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Why do the most effective HR leaders focus on both intention and impact?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>My guest in this episode is Michelle Nettles, Global Chief People and Legal Officer at ManpowerGroup</p><p></p><p>During our conversation Michelle and I discuss:</p><p></p><ul><li>How HR leaders can balance people, profit, and purpose to drive performance and impact.</li><li>What it means to be a values-driven leader</li><li>Why organizations should be focusing on capabilities over credentials.</li><li>Why human skills: curiosity, adaptability, empathy, will define the future of work.</li><li>Why outdated work models and ideas will be challenged by the next generation of HR leaders</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connecting with Michelle: </strong></p><p>Connect with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-nettles-22849a29/">Michelle Nettles</a> on LinkedIn</p><p></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsor: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://futureofhr.com/nextgenaccelerator">Next-Gen HR Accelerator </a>- Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leader</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/">HR Leader’s Blueprint</a> - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/succession-planning-playbook">Succession Planning Playbook</a>: 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.</p><p></p>
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“What CEOs Want from CHROs & HR” with Jennifer Wilson and Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles
NOV 18, 2025
“What CEOs Want from CHROs & HR” with Jennifer Wilson and Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles
<p><strong><em>How are CEO expectations for CHROs changing?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Why are more CEOs looking for CHROs with non-HR backgrounds?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>My guests on this episode are Jennifer Wilson and Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick &amp; Struggles</p><p></p><p>During our conversation Jennifer, Brad and I discuss:</p><p></p><ul><li>Why CEOs are rethinking what great HR leadership looks like.</li><li>Why CEOs are prioritizing candidates from strategy, finance, and other non-HR backgrounds.</li><li>The growing expectation for CHROs to lead enterprise-wide AI strategies</li><li>The widening gap between CHROs and their succession-ready direct reports</li><li>Practical and actionable career advice for aspiring CHROs</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connecting with Jennifer and Brad: </strong></p><p>Connect with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferneumannwilson/">Jennifer Wilson</a> on LinkedIn</p><p>Connect with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradwarga/">Brad Warga</a> on LinkedIn</p><p>Read the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.heidrick.com/-/media/heidrickcom/publications-and-reports/chief-people-officer-of-2030_building-a-tool-kit-to-get-from-here-to-there.pdf">Chief People Officer of 2030 report</a> by Heidrick &amp; Struggles</p><p></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsor: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://futureofhr.com/nextgenaccelerator">Next-Gen HR Accelerator </a>- Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/">HR Leader’s Blueprint</a> - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/succession-planning-playbook">Succession Planning Playbook</a>: 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.</p>
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42 MIN
“Belonging by Design: The New Equation for Performance” with Brian Miller, Chief Talent and D&I Officer at Levi Strauss & Co
NOV 11, 2025
“Belonging by Design: The New Equation for Performance” with Brian Miller, Chief Talent and D&I Officer at Levi Strauss & Co
<p><strong><em>How can belonging unlock performance?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Why should we focus on activation, not empowerment to drive innovation?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>My guest on this episode is with Brian Miller, Chief Talent and D&amp;I Officer at Levi Strauss &amp; Co</p><p></p><p>During our conversation Brian and I discuss:</p><p></p><ul><li>How belonging drives performance by creating cultures where people feel valued, heard, and stretched.</li><li>Why he believes activation is more important than empowerment</li><li>Why believability is becoming a critical measure of modern leadership.</li><li>How AI-driven talent analytics will unlock HR’s next big opportunity.</li><li>What it means to intentionally build belonging, not just measure it.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connecting with Brian: </strong></p><p>Connect with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmiller-talent/">Brian Miller</a> on LinkedIn</p><p></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsor: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://futureofhr.com/nextgenaccelerator">Next-Gen HR Accelerator </a>- Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/">HR Leader’s Blueprint</a> - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/succession-planning-playbook">Succession Planning Playbook</a>: 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.</p>
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35 MIN
 “Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential” with Muriel Wilkins, Founder & CEO of Paravis Partners and author, “Leadership Unblocked”
NOV 4, 2025
“Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential” with Muriel Wilkins, Founder & CEO of Paravis Partners and author, “Leadership Unblocked”
<p><strong><em>How can you identify and reframe your limiting beliefs?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Why is awareness not enough to get unblocked?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>My guest on this episode is with Muriel Wilkins, Founder &amp; CEO of Paravis Partners and author of “Leadership Unblocked.”</p><p></p><p>During our conversation Muriel and I discuss:</p><p></p><ul><li>Why leaders are often their own biggest obstacle</li><li>How limiting beliefs quietly undermine our leadership and how to spot them</li><li>The hidden blockers successful people carry and how they can stall your progress</li><li>The myth of “If I can do it, so can you”—and why true leaders meet people where they are</li><li>Muriel’s practical three-step roadmap: uncover, unpack, and unblock your limiting beliefs</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connecting with Muriel: </strong></p><p>Connect with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/murielwilkins/">Muriel Wilkins</a> on LinkedIn</p><p>Learn more about Muriel’s firm, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.murielwilkins.com/services-paravis-partners">Paravis Partners</a></p><p>Order her newest book, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRZ2GMVZ?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MPQ8MT9PB2HWQE9M0YHJ&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MPQ8MT9PB2HWQE9M0YHJ&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MPQ8MT9PB2HWQE9M0YHJ&amp;bestFormat=true">Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential.</a></p>
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37 MIN