Join Jason for an insightful episode with Halai Shukran, Chief Operating Officer of Pluribus Digital. Known for her strong background in HR leadership and people strategy, Halai offers an engaging, real-world perspective on how HR can become a true driver of business value.

In this episode, Halai shares her extraordinary journey from HR and corporate training to the C-suite, breaking down how empathy, business acumen, and a relentless focus on both people and outcomes propelled her forward. Together, they explore the nuanced distinction between aligning people to business strategy and aligning business strategy down to people, revealing why both are essential for managers looking to make an impact.

Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

👉 The difference between aligning people to business strategy (translating people initiatives up to deliver business results) and aligning business strategy to people (empowering every team member to see their role in the big picture).

👉 Why building your business acumen as a leader is as vital as mastering your own function—and how that cross-functional curiosity sets you apart.

👉 How to navigate resistance from leaders by choosing your battles, building cross-functional allies, and searching for high-impact, low-effort wins.

👉 The crucial role of transparency and consistent communication during times of uncertainty, especially when your people are looking to you for reassurance and clarity.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halai-shukran/

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Join Jason for a thought-provoking conversation with Ben Brooks, Founder and CEO of Pilot, an award-winning culture and leadership development firm. In our discussion, we challenged traditional definitions of leadership and unpacked why organizations often get leadership development wrong.

Jason and Ben explored how making leadership accessible to everyone—not just a select few—can positively impact organizational culture and business outcomes. They also discussed what truly makes leadership development effective, why traditional models often fall short, and how organizations can unlock hidden potential within their people to drive results and have a developed workplace culture.

Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

👉How true leadership is about mindset, behavior, and personal impact, regardless of rank or title.

👉 Clarifying the distinction between management and leadership, and why both are essential but different levers for organizational success.

👉 Mistakes organizations are making in leadership development and why traditional approaches are failing to create real impact.

👉 How to define what “good leadership” looks like in YOUR organization, ensuring clarity, simplicity, and alignment across teams and levels.

👉 Effective leadership development isn’t about more assessment; it’s about real, applied learning experiences that align with your organization’s strategy and culture.

If you’re ready to stop talking about leadership and start empowering it at every level, this episode is a must-listen.

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Learn more about Ben Brooks and Pilot:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benbrooksny/

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Website: https://pilot.coach/

Email: ben@pilot.coach

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Join Jason for an insightful conversation with Chrisanne Christ, Senior Partner, Human Resource Development at Centier Bank, as they discuss what it means to foster a "servant heart" culture to create a truly associate-first organization.

In this episode, Chrisanne shares her journey into HR, driven by a background that equipped her with empathy and care from a young age. Together with Jason, they explore the challenges and triumphs of nurturing a servant-heart culture and why relationships and connections are at the core of successful HR leadership.

Key highlights from our conversation include:

👉 The power of servant-heart leadership: Prioritizing others' needs over one's own to foster a nurturing and high-performing work culture.

👉 The role of leadership transformation: How personal experiences can drive leaders to adopt a more empathetic and people-first approach.

👉 The impact of relationships in the workplace: Building strong connections to support team members in both joyous and challenging times.

👉 The strategic formation of employee resource groups: Creating spaces for employees to lead, learn, and connect for mutual growth and empowerment.

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Learn more about Chrisanne Christ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisanne-christ-b2351b2/

Centier Bank: https://www.centier.com/

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