Scaling Secrets from Silicon Valley: Molly Graham on Letting Go to Grow
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Scaling Secrets from Silicon Valley: Molly Graham on Letting Go to Grow

On this episode of Redefining Work, In today’s podcast, I sat down with someone who's been instrumental in shaping the tech landscape through her profound insights into people and organizational development – Molly Graham. Molly is a powerhouse known for her roles at major tech firms like Facebook and Google, as well as her more recent endeavors, such as founding Glue Club. Our conversation today was a deep dive into her journey, her philosophy on growth and scaling, and her viral concept of "Giving Away Your Legos."

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Canva’s Amy Schultz on Designing Better Recruitment Experiences
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Canva’s Amy Schultz on Designing Better Recruitment Experiences

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Amy Schultz, global head of talent acquisition at Canva. We discuss Amy's career journey from LinkedIn to Canva, how Canva uses visual storytelling in its recruiting processes, and Amy's perspective on generative AI in recruiting.

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Marcus Sawyerr on Using AI to Drive Inclusion in Recruiting
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Marcus Sawyerr on Using AI to Drive Inclusion in Recruiting

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Marcus Sawyerr, the visionary founder and CEO of EQ.app, and former president of Adecco Group X. We dig into Marcus' deep background in recruitment technology innovation, the power of community in recruiting, and AI’s impact on recruitment and the broader world of work.

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Practical Use Cases for Generative AI in Human Resources with Johannes Sundlo
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Practical Use Cases for Generative AI in Human Resources with Johannes Sundlo

In this special live episode of the LinkedIn Presents: Redefining Work, I explore the evolving world of generative AI within Human Resources, featuring insights from Johannes Sundlo, a forefront thinker in HR technology.

This episode was recorded live as part of the Amplify Talent Community Plus VIP Webinar series, where we host interactive workshops with leading thinkers across the HR, talent, and recruiting industries.

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Katelin Holloway on HR’s Critical Role in Venture Capital
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Katelin Holloway on HR’s Critical Role in Venture Capital

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Katelin Holloway, an influential figure in HR and investing who is a founding partner at Seven Seven Six, a venture capital investment firm. We explore her transition from HR to venture capital and why the HR skill set is so important when making investment decisions.

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Walmart CPO Donna Morris on Leading With Innovation and Empathy
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Walmart CPO Donna Morris on Leading With Innovation and Empathy

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Donna Morris, executive vice president and chief people officer at Walmart. We discuss what it takes to simplify the lives of millions of workers, how the retail giant is revolutionizing workplace technology and why people remain at the nucleus of Walmart’s business model.

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The AI Effect: Redrawing the Lines of Beauty & Journalism
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The AI Effect: Redrawing the Lines of Beauty & Journalism

I'm thrilled to share with you all an enlightening and profoundly impactful conversation I had with the extraordinary Elise Hu, an acclaimed journalist, author, and thought leader in the realms of media and technology. Our discussion, now detailed in our latest blog post, navigates the turbulent waters of the journalism industry's evolution, the significant role of digital media, and the critical importance of nonprofit news in upholding a well-informed society.

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Best-Selling Author Chip Conley on Learning to Love Midlife
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Best-Selling Author Chip Conley on Learning to Love Midlife

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by entrepreneur, hotelier and New York Times best-selling author Chip Conley to discuss the topic of his most recent book, “Learning to Love Midlife.” Find out how Chip is thriving in his midlife and how you can help your workforce and organization embrace the unique benefits and opportunities offered during this stage of life.

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Why Work Tech Advisor Josh Drean Believes Employment Is Dead
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Why Work Tech Advisor Josh Drean Believes Employment Is Dead

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Josh Drean, work tech advisor, co-founder of the Work3 Institute and author of the upcoming book, “Employment Is Dead.” We discuss disruptive technologies and the future of employment models. Listen in to hear Josh’s predictions for how work will evolve over the next five to 10 years, and what you can do now to prepare your organization to meet the future.

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Why Community Matters With Kajabi CHRO Dena Singleton
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Why Community Matters With Kajabi CHRO Dena Singleton

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Dena Singleton, CHRO at Kajabi. We discuss learning priorities for HR leaders, the parallels between employee and customer experiences and what connection and belonging look like in today’s workplace. Find out what Dena believes HR should focus on and why driving business results requires a distinctly human approach to work.

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Redefining Work Podcast Season 11 Preview: Introducing the Amplify Talent Community
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Redefining Work Podcast Season 11 Preview: Introducing the Amplify Talent Community

In the premiere episode of the 11th season of the Redefining Work podcast, Lars introduces the new Amplify Talent Studio and previews the upcoming season. He mentions the range of guests lined up, including top business leaders and authors. Lars also announces the launch of the Amplify Talent Community and shares its evolution from HR open source and the Amplify Academy. He explains the freemium model of the community and highlights the features available to both free and premium members. Lars discusses the event-heavy nature of the community, the growth accountability space, and the exclusive learning content. He concludes by inviting listeners to join the community.

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How to Scale a Business With Compassion With Laurie Tennant
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How to Scale a Business With Compassion With Laurie Tennant

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Laurie Tennant, principal of Norwest Venture Partners’ People Advisory. We discuss the complexities and opportunities of leading a talent partner team in venture capital. Find out what Laurie learned about balancing the needs of people with the needs of the business while scaling portfolio companies.

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Human Resources Redefined: The Impact of GPTs Explained
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Human Resources Redefined: The Impact of GPTs Explained

Ready to explore how GPTs (Generative Pre-trained Transformers) are revolutionizing the field of Human Resources? In this special episode of Redefining Work Presents: The Riff, Q Hamirani and Lars Schmidt delve into the dynamic world where artificial intelligence meets human resource management.

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Leadership and the Longing to Belong With Jerry Colonna
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Leadership and the Longing to Belong With Jerry Colonna

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Jerry Colonna, founder and CEO at Reboot.io and author of “Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong.” We discuss what it means to bring your whole self to work, how to become more self-aware, and why it’s everyone’s responsibility to dismantle negative social systems.

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Leading With Vulnerability With Jacob Morgan
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Leading With Vulnerability With Jacob Morgan

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by bestselling author, global keynote speaker and work futurist Jacob Morgan. We discuss the topic of his new book, “Leading With Vulnerability,” the state of work today, what CEOs expect from their people and much more.

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Reimagining Inclusion With Mita Mallick
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Reimagining Inclusion With Mita Mallick

On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Mita Mallick, head of inclusion, equity and impact at Carta, co-host of the Brown Table Talk podcast and author of Reimagine Inclusion. We discuss the current state of DEI, especially in the U.S., and what it means to drive business impact through your DEI strategy.

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