Best Eric Beasley Podcasts (2025)

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Takeaways and Insights From ATD ICE '25 29:46

1d ago29:46

29:46

In this episode, The Edge of Work Podcast host Al Dea provides an informal recap of his time at ATD ICE ‘25 in Washington D.C. During this episode, Al covers the basics of ATD ICE, some of the programming and content themes, highlights from the expo floor and vendors, and some of his reflections from the conversations he had with talent and learnin…

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Fixing The “Broken Rung” To Build Inclusive Workforces and Unlock Possibility with Kweilin Ellingrud (McKinsey & Company) 28:38

4d ago28:38

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Kweilin Ellingrud is a Director of the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) and leads Diversity and Inclusion for McKinsey globally. She is also a senior partner at McKinsey and co-author of The Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women--and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It, a book on the challenges women face in career advancement. In thi…

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Designing Talent for Impact: Inside Sutter Health’s Workforce Strategy 35:51

11d ago35:51

35:51

Carole Bennett is the Vice President of Talent Management and Development at Sutter Health. In this episode, Carole shares her journey in leading large-scale talent strategy across a major healthcare system. She unpacks how Sutter Health is investing in internal mobility, leadership development, and workforce planning to meet both immediate and lon…

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Insights on the State of Executive Coaching and Leadership Development with Eric Wong (Adobe) 39:07

18d ago39:07

39:07

Eric Wong is an Organizational Effectiveness Leader at Adobe, where he oversees executive coaching, leads org development efforts, and facilitates leadership development programs. During this conversation Eric shares lessons from his journey across the leadership development industry, including startups, consulting, and corporate leadership, and of…

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Driving Growth and Developing Culture at the LPGA with Samantha Simmons (Chief People and Internal Operations Officer) 33:47

25d ago33:47

33:47

Samantha Simmons is the Chief People & Internal Operations Officer for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). In this episode, Sam shares how the LPGA is navigating growth, performance, and culture in a rapidly changing world of sports and work. During this conversation, Samantha shared the people org’s strategic priorities and why their …

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LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring Adam Rudolph 36:23

1M ago36:23

36:23

Known for his many exploratory projects, percussionist Adam Rudolph’s latest recording, Beingness, features saxophonist Dave Liebman and drummer Billy Hart. The music was recorded over two nights from a residency at New York City’s Stone and captures three venerated musicians in selfless conversation. In this episode of LINER NOTES Adam shares insi…

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The State of GenAI with Jim Rowan (Principal & Head of AI, Deloitte Consulting LLP) 46:09

1M ago46:09

46:09

Jim Rowan is a Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Head of the Artificial Intelligence Practice, where he leads the firm’s AI strategy across client services, alliances, innovation, and internal transformation. During this conversation, Jim shares his thoughts on the current and future state of Artificial Intelligence in the enterprise. He…

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Talent Strategy at RSM: A Conversation with Ty Beasley (Chief Talent Officer, RSM) 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

Ty Beasley is the Chief Talent Officer at RSM, a leading professional services firm. During this conversation, Al and Ty spend time exploring the evolving world of talent management in professional services. Ty shares stories from his early career and offers insights into RSM’s approach to talent strategy—covering internal mobility, performance gro…

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Four Transformative Trends Shaping HR in 2025 with Kelly Jones (Chief People Officer, Cisco) 25:59

2M ago25:59

25:59

Kelly Jones is the Chief People Officer at Cisco, where she is shaping the future of work and redefining HR in the age of AI. In this episode, Kelly shares insights from her recent blog post on the four transformative trends shaping HR in 2025, including hyper-personalized employee experiences, continuous learning, soft skills as power skills, and …

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Live From Transform: Heather Dunn (Brex) on Building Next Gen Leaders and a Talent Flywheel 17:41

2M ago17:41

17:41

Heather Dunn is the Chief People Officer at Brex, a modern day financial platform. In this conversation, Heather shares her insights from participating at Transform on the "Next Gen Leader" panel and how Brex is rethinking leadership development, prioritizing mindsets over traditional skill rubrics. During this conversation, Heather shares the comp…

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Inside New York Life’s Talent Strategy with Tina Gupta 40:07

2M ago40:07

40:07

Tina Gupta is the SVP of Talent Management at New York Life Insurance Company, where she leads efforts to transform how employees develop and grow within the organization. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Tina shares insights into New York Life’s ongoing transformation and the role of talent in driving change. She discusses the company’s Career…

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Live From Transform: Designing Work for Trust, Flexibility, and AI: A Conversation with Brian Elliott 19:20

2M ago19:20

19:20

Brian Elliott is the CEO of Work Forward and an expert in the workplace strategy space. In this conversation, Brian shares insights from his work with organizations on flexible work, the ongoing return-to-office debate, and how trust impacts productivity and adoption of generative AI. We also explore how companies are intentionally designing in-per…

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The Future of Work and HR: AI, Skills, and Leadership with Betsy Summers 44:39

2M ago44:39

44:39

Betsy Summers is a Principal Research Analyst at Forrester Research, covering HR and the future of work. In this episode, Betsy joins host Al Dea to explore the rapidly evolving workplace landscape, from AI’s impact on jobs to the shifting role of HR as a strategic driver of business success. They discuss the challenges HR leaders face in adapting …

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LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring Eric Reed 43:34

2M ago43:34

43:34

Pianist Eric Reed calls on tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth to join him on his new recording Out Late on Smoke Sessions Records. The record, which will be available on May 16, features seven originals that were intended to get this group of well-known musicians out of …

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Wild Courage: How to Thrive and Your Career and Lead with Jenny Wood 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

Jenny Wood is a former Google Executive and the author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It. In this episode, Jenny shares her inspiring journey of launching the groundbreaking "Own Your Career" initiative at Google, a movement that empowered thousands of employees to take charge of their professional paths. During the conversation, J…

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Live From Transform: Conversations Across the HR Ecosystem (Part 1) 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

This week, we are live in Las Vegas with 4,000 other professionals across the HR and people ecosystem at the Transform Conference. In this episode, we share two of our interviews with leaders across the HR Ecosystem to find out what’s on their mind and what’s going on in the world of work. Listen in to this conversation to hear perspectives from Ky…

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Work in Progress: Artificial Intelligence and Leadership Development 44:39

3M ago44:39

44:39

In this special episode of The Edge of Work, host Al Dea launches a new segment called Work in Progress. In this episode, he is joined by returning guests Shonna Waters and Angela Cheng-Cimini to explore the intersection of AI and leadership development. Together, they discuss the latest research and insights on how AI is shaping leadership, the ch…

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How Great Teams Work with David Burkus 42:49

3M ago42:49

42:49

David Burkus is a Leadership and Teamwork expert, keynote speaker, and author of Best Team Ever. During this conversation, David shares key insights from his book Best Team Ever on what makes teams thrive in today's workplace. We explore the science behind high-performing teams, the critical role of psychological safety, and why work is increasingl…

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LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring Jon Irabagon 32:58

3M ago32:58

32:58

AI-labor saving tool or existential threat? On his new recording Server Farm, saxophonist and composer Jon Irabagon contemplates the potential threat and promise of this omni-present technology. For this recording Irabagon augments his regular quartet consisting of keyboardist Matt Mitchell, bassist Chris Lightcap, and percussionist Dan Weiss with …

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Leadership and The AI Mindset with Conor Grennan 38:17

3M ago38:17

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Conor Grennan is the Dean of Students at NYU Stern and the Co-Founder and CEO of AI Mindset, an AI consulting firm. In this episode, Conor shares his insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, leadership, and talent development. With a unique perspective from both academia and the corporate world, he discusses why AI adopti…

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Couples That Work: A Conversation with Jennifer Petriglieri 35:41

3M ago35:41

35:41

Jennifer Petriglieri is the associate professor at INSEAD and author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work. During this conversation, she joins The Edge of Work to discuss the challenges and strategies that dual-career couples use to navigate their professional and personal lives. She shares insights on the three…

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How to Lead From Anywhere 24:20

4M ago24:20

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In this episode of The Edge of Work podcast, host Al Dea explores the concept of 'lead from anywhere'. Al shares insights from a virtual keynote, emphasizing that leadership isn't only a formal title but an action that everyone can practice. He delves into key principles such as situational awareness, developing organizational IQ, investing in rela…

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Grow My Way: Empowering Careers and Embracing AI at Thomson Reuters 42:24

4M ago42:24

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Chris Louie is the Head of Talent Development at Thomson Reuters, where he leads initiatives in talent acquisition, learning and development, and diversity and inclusion. During the conversation, Chris shares his journey from finance to talent leadership and offers his perspective on career growth, skills, and the transformative potential of AI in …

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LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring Allison Miller 37:00

4M ago37:00

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Drummer and composer Allison Miller begins 2025 with several diverse and exciting projects. Big and Lovely, a recording of her original music with the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band was released on January 10. On February 2 at 3pm at the 92nd Street Y in NYC Allison will present Rivers In Our Veins, an ambitious multi-media work fea…

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Best Hits: The People Growth Equation: Aligning Employees, Managers, and Organizations Around Career Development 18:35

4M ago18:35

18:35

Note: This is a replay of a top performing episode from 2024 In today's workplace, career development is critical for attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. Employees expect a job with opportunities for growth and advancement. Managers can shape the employee experience and drive team performance. In this episode, The Edge of Work Founder and P…

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Best Hits: AI, Learning & Development, and the Workplace with Christopher Lind 38:08

4M ago38:08

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Note: This is a replay of a top performing episode from 2024 Christopher Lind, is a Chief Learning Officer, and the writer of the Future-Focused Newsletter and host of the Future-Focused Podcast. A longtime leader in the learning and development profession, Chris has a keen understanding of the intersection of business, technology and workers, and …

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Best Hits: Evolving and Empowering Managers For a Changing World of Work with Adam Hickman 37:41

5M ago37:41

37:41

Note: This is a replay of a top performing episode from 2024 Adam Hickman is the Vice President of Learning and Org Development at Partners Federal Credit Union, a Walt Disney Company. In addition to this role, Adam is an author and professor and writes and speaks regularly on topics related to management and leadership. During our conversation, Ad…

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5 Work Insights for Leaders in 2025 18:59

5M ago18:59

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In this solo episode, host Al Dea explores five key themes shaping the workplace in 2025. From the power of "People Smarts" and enhancing social capital to making talent development a core leadership capability, Al highlights the critical strategies leaders need to thrive in a changing world. He also discusses artificial intelligence as a catalyst …

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Unlocking Leadership Potential: Lessons in Leadership Development with Andrew Barry 16:22

5M ago16:22

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Andrew Barry is the CEO of Curious Lion, a Leadership Development Consulting Firm. During this conversation, Andrew discusses how leaders can embrace uncertainty and adapt to a fast-changing workplace. Andrew shares personal insights from navigating challenges in his own business, highlighting the importance of vulnerability, collaboration, and lea…

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LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring John Beasley 31:43

5M ago31:43

31:43

2024 has been a productive year for LA based pianist and composer John Beasley. He released three new recordings, two of which are up for GRAMMY awards. Nominated in the category of “Best Latin Jazz Album” is El Trio on Challenge Records which features bassist Jose Gola and drummer Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez. The second nomination in the category…

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Best Hits: The Power of Intentional Collaboration and Social Capital in Today’s Workplace, with Dr. Michael Arena 46:53

5M ago46:53

46:53

Note: This is a replay of a top performing episode from 2024 Dr. Michael Arena is an author, researcher, and co-founder of Connected Commons and former talent executive at companies including General Motors, Bank of America and Amazon. With a passion for research in the studies of collaboration, social connection and organizational dynamics, Michae…

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Best Hits: Reinventing Your Career in a Changing World of Work with Herminia Ibarra 31:10

5M ago31:10

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Note: This is a replay of a top performing episode from 2024 Herminia Ibarra is a Professor at London Business School and the author of Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career. Herminia's book came out over 20+ years ago, and helped pioneer a new way of thinking about career reinvention, and since then, has gone on t…

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Scaling Coaching for Organizational Impact with Nicole Forward 46:50

5M ago46:50

46:50

Nicole Forward is an executive development leader with extensive experience in building and scaling coaching inside of organizations. During this conversation. Nicole shares her journey of building coaching functions from the ground up and provides a crash course on how companies can operationalize coaching strategically and sustainably. Nicole als…

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Unlocking Manager Excellence at ServiceNow with Stefani Okamoto 43:48

6M ago43:48

43:48

In this episode, Stefani Okamoto, Director of Manager Excellence at ServiceNow, shares her journey in transforming leadership and management practices. Drawing on her experience spearheading manager excellence at leading organizations such as Microsoft and now at ServiceNow, Stefani explains what manager excellence is and why it matters to growth-o…

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Human Skills for a Technology Driven World: Inside Deloitte’s Learning Transformation with Chief Learning Officer Anthony Stephan 34:16

6M ago34:16

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Anthony Stephan is the Chief Learning Officer at Deloitte. With responsibility for developing over 180,000 employees globally, Anthony has spent the past two years in his role embarking on transforming the learning business at Deloitte to evolve the organization to continue to deliver and drive business impact. During our conversation, Anthony shar…

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LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring John Hart 46:27

6M ago46:27

46:27

Love Is is guitarist John Hart’s sixth trio recording for SteepleChase records. For this recording producer Nils Winther wanted to mix things up for John and suggested keeping the trio format, but with a different instrumentation. This recording finds John playing with bassist Carlo DeRosa and cornetist Kirk Knufke. Carlo is a long-time collaborato…

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Why Leaders Must Become Developers of Talent 18:21

6M ago18:21

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In this solo episode of The Edge of Work podcast, host Al Dea introduces a new approach to leadership: becoming developers of talent. Al explores how managers and leaders can embrace their roles in fostering employee growth and development in the day-to-day workflow, beyond formal training programs. By offering practical strategies, lightweight too…

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Navigating The Future of L&D: Strategy, AI and Change with Dani Johnson (Redthread Research) 35:21

6M ago35:21

35:21

Dani Johnson is the Co-Founder and Principal Analyst at RedThread Research. During this conversation, Dani shares some of her observations and insights from some of her recent conversations and research on the topic of L&D Strategy, the shifting role L&D has within organizations and the implications for learning and talent leaders. Dani also shares…

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Apprenticeship as a Way of Life: How Apprenticeship Accelerates Employee Development with Lisa Christensen 38:46

7M ago38:46

38:46

Lisa Christensen is the Director of Learning Design at McKinsey & Company. Drawing from her research, Lisa discusses how McKinsey uses apprenticeship as a key element of its culture, focusing on how it serves as a powerful mechanism for transferring skills and fostering collaboration. During this conversation, Lisa shares insights from her work on …

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Systemic Career Development: Building Holistic Employee Growth with Ana Maria Sencovici (Royal Caribbean Group) 28:36

7M ago28:36

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Ana Maria Sencovici is the Chief Talent Officer at Royal Caribbean Group. In this role, she oversees talent management, career development, and leadership strategies for the organization. During this conversation, she shares her approach to career development, focusing on empowering employees through a systemic approach to career development that g…

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LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring Wayne Escoffery 28:00

7M ago28:00

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In the summer of 2023 saxophonist Wayne Escoffery found himself in Europe processing changes in his personal life while at the same time nursing a broken finger that prohibited him from playing his horn. He used this time of reflection to compose the music presented on his new record Alone on Smoke Sessions Records, which features pianist Gerald Cl…

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Live From SIOP’s Leading Edge Consortium: Developing Leaders for a Changing World of Work 44:16

7M ago44:16

44:16

This is an episode that features 4 interviews from key leaders and speakers at SIOP’s Leading Edge Consortium in late October 2024. In this episode, we speak with four key leaders including Shonna Waters, Trish Vassar, Sophia Lamuraglia, and Richard Chambers. During the conversation, we explore key topics including what it means for leaders to lead…

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Unlocking Employee Potential: Insights from the Guild Opportunity Summit 41:33

7M ago41:33

41:33

In this special episode, we traveled to Nashville to attend the Guild Opportunity Summit. This episode features conversations with Matthew Daniel, Talent Strategist at Guild, Terrence Cummings, Chief People & Opportunity Officer at Guild, and Katie Giles, VP of Associate Experience at Gentiva and Board Member at AMPED Louisville. During each interv…

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Developing Talent: Walmart Academy and Building Better Leaders with Jennifer Buchanan (VP, Walmart Academy, Walmart) 19:07

7M ago19:07

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Jennifer Buchanan is the VP of Walmart Academy at Walmart. In her role, Jennifer is responsible for a learning ecosystem that supports millions of Walmart associates with the development resources they need to be effective today while setting them up for success and opportunities for development in the future. During the conversation, Jennifer spok…

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Leading with People: Aligning People, Technology and Leadership with Sarah Franklin The Strategic Power of People Leaders in the Age of AI 42:34

8M ago42:34

42:34

Sarah Franklin is the CEO at Lattice. After starting her career as a chemical engineer, Sarah spent 15 years at Salesforce and along the way has spent a lot of time collaborating and partnering with different C-Suite roles on using technology and AI to enhance the employee experience. Now, in her role as CEO of an HR software company, Sarah spends …

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The Power of The Team: How Great Teams Use Precision Collaboration with Rob Cross 35:50

8M ago35:50

35:50

Rob Cross is an SVP of Research at the i4cp. A longtime expert, researcher, and author on the collaboration, teams, and organizational network analysis, Rob and his colleagues at the i4cp have recently conducted research to unearth the leading practices of how leaders collaborate effectively in today’s workplace. During this conversation, Rob Cross…

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Supporting Early Career Talent with Career Transitions with Lindsey Pollak 43:35

8M ago43:35

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Note: This is a replay from a LinkedIn Live Virtual Conversation with Lindsey Pollak Lindsey Pollak is a Career and Workplace Expert, Best-Selling Author, and Keynote Speaker. In this conversation, Al and Lindsey discuss the evolution of career development strategies as outlined in Lindsey's latest book, 'Getting From College to Career.' They explo…

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LINER NOTES with David Bixler featuring Tim Armacost 38:12

8M ago38:12

38:12

On his new recording, Something About Believing tenor saxophonist Tim Armacost is joined by trumpeter Tom Harrell and baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan as well as the outstanding rhythm section of bassist John Patitucci and drummer Al Foster. Listening to the music one is struck by the comfortability of master improvisers doing what they do best, h…

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Voices From HR Tech 47:10

8M ago47:10

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We’ve got a special episode! This week, we’re in Las Vegas for the HR Tech Conference hosted by HR Executive. During the week, we spoke with a handful of leaders from various parts of the HR ecosystem to better understand what’s new and next at the intersection of technology, talent, and the workplace, including Jason Averbook (Mercer,) Carina Cort…

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Adapting Company Culture in a Fast-Growing, Remote-First Organization with Katya Laviolette (Chief People Officer, 1Password) 29:35

8M ago29:35

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Katya Laviolette is the Chief People Officer at 1Password. A fully remote organization since its inception in 2005, 1Password has undergone significant growth over the past few years as it’s moved up to the enterprise, and has had to adapt and evolve its people and talent strategy to meet the needs of an evolving business and market. During our con…

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