Plain Speak for CHROs With Dr Deborah Bosley, Ph.D.
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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
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...
Elevating the Role of CHROs: Insights from Calvin Hilton | CHRO Mastermind
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...
The Expanding Role of the CPO & CHRO with Nakesha Lopez
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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...
CHRO Marketing Hat for More Impact: With Chelle O'Keefe, Chief People Officer, Platinum Dermatology
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
- ...
Unlocking HR's Strategic Potential: Lessons from a CHRO's Journey to Elevate the Function. Kristen Bruner, the Global CHRO of Huron
Cindy Lu from CHRO Mastermind Groups sits down with Kristen Bruner, Global CHRO at Huron, to dive deep into the world of HR transformation. Kristen shares her personal journey in leading a global HR function, highlighting key strategies around building a high-performing HR team, solving business constraints, and aligning HR initiatives with the overall business strategy. Key topics include fostering strategic consultation within the HR team, creating extraordinary HR solutions, and utilizing data to drive decision-making.
Whether you’re a seasoned HR leader or new to the profession, this discussion offers practical insights on how to elevate HR’s role as a strategic partner and consultant within the business.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategic Consultation: Learn how to develop HR teams to be strategic consultants in the business, driving transformation beyond traditional HR roles.
- Business Alignment: Build HR strategies that are aligned with business growth areas,...
Struggling to Speak Truth to Power? An interview with Brian Walker
Struggling to Speak Truth to Power?
Many CHROs face this challenge daily. Building trust. Being included in key conversations. Making a significant impact.
Join me as I dive deep into these issues with Brian Walker, SVP of Business Services and CHRO, also known as the "CEO Whisperer."
In this 19-minute interview, you'll learn:
- The Art of Style Switching
- Building Trust with CEOs
- Practical advice for HR leaders
Listen, watch, or read now!
Ready to join CHRO leaders for an exclusive one-day event in Dallas or South Florida? Click here to learn more about The BigHR Event!
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@18:00 - Cindy Lu (CHRO Partners)
Hi there. This is Cindy Lu with CHRO Master of Mind Groups. And I'm joined today with Brian Walker. I'll have Brian introduce himself in a minute.
But today we're going to talk about style switching and how that helps you basically build more influence and trust.
And Brian has this nickname of CEO Whisper...
Mastering Skip-Level Meetings: Insights from Rudy Rodriguez | CHRO Mastermind Group
Join Cindy Liu, founder of CHRO Partners and the CHRO Mastermind Group, as she sits down with Rudy Rodriguez, former Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer at CEC Entertainment, to discuss the concept and benefits of skip-level meetings. In this masterclass, Rudy shares his journey from legal expert to HR leader and provides practical tips on effectively conducting skip-level meetings to foster open communication, build rapport, and enhance team performance.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to skip-level meetings
- Benefits for employees and leaders
- Rudy's personal experiences and leadership journey
- Practical tips for conducting effective skip-level meetings
- Real-life examples and outcomes
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Key Takeaways:
How skip-level meetings can break down barriers and build stronger teams
The importance of setting expectations...
Food for Thought: The Missing Ingredient to Getting More Women into the C-Suite With Debbie Dennis.
Want to meet Debbie in person? Sign up for a CHRO event she is hosting:
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DATE: Wednesday, June 26th
TIME: 2:30-4:30pm
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1001 E Lookout Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
In this inspiring Talk, Debbie Dennis, Chief Customer Officer and SVP of HR & Corporate Affairs at Oncor, delves into the critical yet often overlooked factors that can elevate more women to the C-Suite. Drawing parallels between the essential ingredients in cooking and the forms of sponsorship crucial for career advancement, Debbie shares her personal journey and the transformative power of mentorship, connectors, advocates, and opportunity givers.
Ready to join CHRO leaders for an exclusive one-day event in Dallas or South Florida? Click here to learn more about The BigHR Event!
Key Takeaways:
Importance of Women in Leadership: Discover why companies...
