Beyond the Promotion: Rethinking How We Prepare Future Leaders

Beyond the Promotion: Rethinking How We Prepare Future Leaders

In this episode of Byte-Sized HR, we’re joined by Dawn Krusch—leadership development specialist and founder of Psych Around the Globe [https://psycharoundtheglobe.org/]—to explore one of the most persistent problems in modern organizations: why we continue to promote people into leadership without preparing them to lead. We unpack: * Why 60% of new managers never receive any formal training (Wharton Executive Education [https://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/thought-leadership/wharton-at-work/2024/09/new-leaders-need-training/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]) * The hidden costs of promoting based on technical performance alone * The role of emotional intelligence and mindfulness in the modern leadership toolkit (Center for Creative Leadership [https://www.ccl.org]) * How to build leadership pipelines that actually work * How Dawn’s initiative, Psych Around the Globe, is creating space for deeper, more human leadership conversations 🔗 Connect with Dawn Krusch LinkedIn: Dawn Krusch [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnkrusch/]Website: https://psycharoundtheglobe.org [https://psycharoundtheglobe.org]YouTube: @psycharoundtheglobe [https://www.youtube.com/@psycharoundtheglobe]

From Boots to Business: Army Leadership Lessons for HR

In this episode of Byte-Sized HR, we welcome Brayan Aleman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brayan-aleman-mba-msm-7b8174172/], Chief People Officer and former U.S. Army HR leader. With experience managing HR operations for over 3,500 soldiers in Special Operations and now driving strategic people initiatives in the private sector, Brayan offers a rare and valuable perspective on leadership, feedback, and organizational culture. We explore: * How military leadership principles can improve empathy and accountability in the workplace. * Why structured feedback loops like After-Action Reviews could be a model for corporate performance conversations. * Lessons from the Army’s approach to building engagement and inclusion across dispersed teams. * The cultural pillars—like mission clarity and empowerment—that drive performance in both military and civilian organizations. * What civilian HR leaders can learn from the military’s investment in early-stage leadership development. Sources for deeper insight: * Harvard Business Publishing: 2023 Report – Ready for Anything [https://www.harvardbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Report_Ready-for-Anything_Jun2023.pdf] * Deloitte Insights: Becoming Irresistible [https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/deloitte-review/issue-16/employee-engagement-strategies.html]

Emotional Culture in the Workplace: Enhancing Team Dynamics with Jolina Kahn

Explore the impact of emotional culture on team performance with Jolina Kahn, a seasoned HR strategist renowned for her expertise in workplace dynamics. In this episode, we cover: * The importance of emotional culture and its effect on team dynamics. * Insights into the 'Monsters & Heroes' framework and its role in promoting psychological safety. * Effective strategies for HR leaders to foster emotional intelligence across teams. * How to balance traditional KPIs with emotional metrics for comprehensive performance assessments. * Practical steps for embedding emotional insights into leadership practices. Sources: * Harvard Business Review on Emotional Culture [https://hbr.org/2016/01/manage-your-emotional-culture] * LutherOne's HR Trends 2025 eBook [https://experience.lutherone.com/hr-trends-2025] Discover more about Jolina’s work: * Visit mgtstrat-shop.com [http://mgtstrat-shop.com] Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@kahnofworms/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@kahnofworms/featured] Connect with Jolina: * Jolina Kahn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolinakahn/]

Integrating Startup Agility with Enterprise Structure in HR for 2025

What happens when startup agility meets enterprise structure in HR? 🤔 In this episode, we sit down with Ricardo Cuellar, a seasoned HR leader with deep experience in building high-performing teams across startups and large organizations. With a career spanning fintech, consulting, and award-winning HR transformations, Ricardo brings a no-nonsense, practical perspective on what it takes to future-proof HR in 2025. What we cover: 🔹 The evolving role of HR—how leadership, culture, and tech are reshaping priorities 🔹 What large enterprises can learn from startup agility (and vice versa) 🔹 Tailoring HR strategies to different industries and company sizes 🔹 The power (and pitfalls) of people analytics—how to use data without getting lost in it 🔹 Practical advice for HR leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve Sources: 🔹 Forbes – Essential HR and Recruitment Trends for 2025 🔹 McKinsey & Company – How to Be Great at People Analytics 🔹 SHRM – The Use of People Analytics in HR 🔗 Connect with Ricardo Cuellar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoishr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoishr/]

What Executive Search Teaches Us About Employee Loyalty: Insights with David Bentley

In this episode, we sit down with David Bentley, a seasoned executive search expert with over 20 years of experience in placing top-tier talent across industries like ICT, life sciences, and FMCG. David shares his insights on what drives employee loyalty, why executives choose to stay or leave, and how companies can foster a culture of retention. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Understanding Loyalty Through Executive Movement: Are executives more loyal today, or is job-hopping becoming the norm? What Drives Executives to Stay—Or Leave? Discover the top reasons executives decide to move on and what keeps them loyal. The Role of Company Culture in Retaining Talent: How does culture impact loyalty, especially at the executive level? Reducing Attrition: What can companies learn from executive loyalty to reduce turnover across all levels? Future Trends in Loyalty and Attrition: What’s next for executive mobility and retention in an evolving workplace? 🎧 Tune in now to gain a fresh perspective on how to build and maintain a loyal, engaged workforce. Resources and Links: Burnout and openness to career changes - Source: World Economic Forum. The impact of company culture on retention - Source: World Economic Forum. 👉 Don’t forget to follow us for more insightful episodes! Don't forget to follow David Bentley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebentley/] on LinkedIn.