CHROs staying current in HR isn’t optional—it’s the difference between being a trusted advisor and being overlooked when strategic decisions are made.

You think you’ll naturally stay informed through meetings, reports, and your team. But really by the time you realize you’ve fallen behind, your credibility is already slipping. If you just use a curated source of high-impact insights, you can stay ahead without adding more to your already packed schedule. Then you’ll get a reputation as the go-to leader for business strategy, not just HR.

In my latest course in CHROSchool.com I break down how CHROs can:

Stay ahead of business trends without information overload. 

Make better, faster decisions using curated, relevant insights.

Become the trusted advisor the C-suite relies on.

The best CHROs don’t just react to change—they lead it.

But here’s the problem: Most CHROs don’t have...

In this live discussion, Lisseth will share how she led the transformation of her organization's Learning & Development (L&D) and Organizational Development (OD) functions to support CCRC's rapid growth.

Lisseth will dive into the business challenges that drove the need for this transformation, the process of building out the L&D and OD teams and capabilities, and the tangible results they've achieved - including integrating AI-powered tools, developing blended learning approaches, and aligning talent strategies to the organization's growth objectives.

This is a can't-miss conversation for CHROs looking to support their organization's growth through strategic L&D and OD initiatives. Join us to learn from Lisseth's real-world experience and insights.

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Well, hello there, LinkedIn friends. We are here on, um, the 27th of August and I'm here with Debra Bosley, Dr. Debra Bosley. And we're going to be talking about plain speak today. And I think many of you are mastermind members in the CHRO community recognize how important it is to have plain speak, right? It's a part of our marketing hat. So we talk about a lot, Debra, we're about the five pillars of not just successful CHROs, but happily successful CHROs. And one of those is putting your marketing hat on. And so I'd love for you to, first of all, tell us a little bit about your background and your company and then let's jump right into some of the areas that, some tips, tricks you can give us but also like why is this so important?

Dr. Debra Bosley: Okay, thank you, Cindy. Thank you so much and thank all of you in the audience who are here to share this time together. Um, I, uh, I was a professor of...

CHRO Live with Cindy Lu & Federico Demarin

The 70/30 Blueprint: Lead as a Strategic CHRO Without Drowning in Operations.

The 30/70 Rule
How to focus on the 30% of operational issues that cause 70% of the challenges and free up time for strategic leadership.

Balancing Strategy and Operations
Practical steps to manage both operational and strategic priorities without losing control of either.

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[00:00:00] Cindy Lu: Hey, everyone. This is Cindy Liu with CHRO Partners, and I'm joined today with Federico de Meron. And Federico is down here in Miami. He's safe. No hurricanes yet in the Miami area. But we're going to talk today about the 70 30 Blueprint. How to lead as a strategic CHRO without drowning in your in the work. 

[00:00:26] Cindy Lu: And that's funny, drowning. Let's get started. Let's talk a little bit about your background first though Federico and tell the audience a little bit about...

Cindy Lu, Founder of CHRO Mastermind Groups, sits down with Calvin Hilton, a seasoned CHRO, former Chief Diversity Officer, and current board member, to talk about the pivotal role of CHROs in today’s organizations. They explore how CHROs can move from being order-takers to strategic partners, the importance of having a strong presence in boardrooms, and how to build trust and create thriving environments where employees can succeed.

Key Topics:

• The importance of CHROs being both players and coaches in their organizations.
• How board members can support CHROs in managing talent risks.
• The significance of building trust and allies to gain a seat at the strategic table.
• Developing strong teams to focus on strategy rather than being bogged down by daily operations.
• How empathy and listening play crucial roles in leadership and talent management.
• Calvin’s experience in guiding organizations to maximize their human capital.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how CHROs can secure a place...

Attention CHROs of Companies with 500+ Employees!

If you're looking to connect, grow, and gain insights from a network of HR leaders, our CHRO Mastermind group is designed for you. Book an introductory call to learn more about how our group can support your leadership journey and help you drive business success.

Schedule your call here (limit 1 per person):
https://calendly.com/cindylu/30

If you missed the live session, the replay is a must-watch! In this engaging conversation, Cindy Lu sits down with Nakesha Lopez, Chief People and Culture Officer at Advocate Health, to discuss the evolving role of HR leaders in driving strategic business outcomes. Nakesha shares her unique perspective on redefining the CHRO role beyond traditional boundaries, emphasizing the importance of partnering closely with CEOs, breaking down organizational silos, and leading major transformation initiatives like new vision and values creation and enterprise operating model design.

She...

Cindy Lu, founder of CHRO Partners and CHRO Mastermind Groups, sits down with Chelle O'Keefe, Chief People Officer, to discuss the critical connection between HR and marketing. Chelle shares her unique journey from marketing into HR and explains why CHROs and Chief People Officers need to think like marketers. They explore how employee experience parallels customer experience, the importance of brand alignment, and key strategies HR leaders can adopt from the marketing world to drive success.

Throughout the discussion, Chelle highlights the use of marketing metrics such as Net Promoter Score (NPS) in HR and how tracking employee engagement, onboarding, and candidate experience can significantly improve company culture. This engaging conversation offers practical tips on how HR professionals can partner with marketing teams, improve employee retention, and strengthen their overall organizational impact.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of aligning company and employer brands
• ...