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The evolving world of work demands that leaders rethink productivity and how work gets done — whether teams are remote, hybrid, or distributed across offices. From reimagning operating models to optimizing team performance, Darren Murph, Founder of Page 52 Consulting, explores the future of talent mobility, why blindly mandating return-to-office can be costly, and strategies to build high-performing teams in a distributed world. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• Why every company at scale must operate as “distributed” in 2025 and beyond. 
• How to treat remote and hybrid work as a product, not just a policy. 
• Ways to optimize systems, infrastructure, and AI to unlock productivity. 
• How to build connection, autonomy, and engagement across distributed teams. 

Resources from this Week’s Episode – 
 
eLearning: Essentials of Managing a Hybrid Workforce https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/essentials-of-managing-a-hybrid-workforce 
 
Toolkit: Managing Flexible Work Arangements https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-flexible-work-arrangements  

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As cyber threats evolve, organizations face growing human vulnerabilities and increasing insider threat risk. This conversation with Shawnee Delaney, former U.S. intelligence officer and CEO of Vaillance Group, breaks down how modern threats — from AI-driven attacks and misinformation to societal pressures — are reshaping risk, and what leaders need to know to safeguard organizations before it’s too late. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• The most common human-driven risks putting organizations at risk today. 

• Which points in the employee lifecycle are most vulnerable to insider threats. 
• Why preventing insider threats requires shared accountability across HR, IT, and leadership. 
• How leaders can identify early warning signs while maintaining a healthy organizational culture. 

SHRM resources from this week’s episode – 
 
Training and Development: Detection of Deception https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/detection-of-deception  
 
Seminar: Employee Engagement: Elevating the Human Experience https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/employee-engagement-elevating-the-human-experience

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Artificial intelligence and agile operating models are redefining how future-forward businesses operate. From breaking down silos and rethinking leadership roles to preparing workers with the right skills, this conversation with Chris Mulh, partner and managing director at AlixPartners, explains what leaders need to know to build organizations that will succeed in 2030 and beyond — and how to start preparing today. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• Why culture, leadership, and hierarchies are the biggest barriers to transformation. 
• What the AI-enabled corporation of 2030 will look like, and how it will operate. 
• How executives can align strategy, governance, and skills to prepare teams for the future of work. 

Resources from this week’s episode –  

SHRM’s 2025 CHRO Priorities and Perspectives report: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/chro-priorities-perspectives  

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Reasoning AI is transforming the way businesses make decisions, manage workflows, and augment human talent. This conversation with Ron Green, CTO of KUNGFU.AI, breaks down the differences between generative and reasoning AI, and what leaders need to know to leverage AI responsibly while preparing for the future of work. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• How agentic AI can create new business capabilities beyond automation.
• Strategies to balance adoption with caution and keep humans in the loop. 
• How reasoning AI will impact workforce augmentation, bias, and ethical decision-making 
• Practical advice for leaders to embrace, adapt, and focus on ROI. 

Resources from this week’s episode –  

AI + HI Specialty Credential: https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/shrm-ai-hi-specialty-credential-p  

Join us at The AI + HI Project in 2026: https://conference.shrm.org/ai-hi-project 

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Corporate espionage is now a daily reality for modern enterprises. From cyber theft and supply chain infiltration to insider threats, the risks facing executives today are multiplying faster than ever. This conversation with Dale Buckner, CEO of international security firm Global Guardian, explores how nation-state tactics are moving into the private sector, and why leaders must increase due diligence and integrate security across people and systems.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why corporate threats now extend far beyond phishing training and include both physical and digital risks.
• How due diligence in hiring and supply chains demands deeper scrutiny than ever before.
• Why “trust but verify” is the new baseline for managing employees and external partners.
• How silence on sensitive issues can damage credibility as much as taking the wrong stance.

Resources from this Week’s Episode
 
Certification: Active Shooter Basic Awareness https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/active-shooter-basic-awareness-individual 

Toolkit: Managing Through Emergency and Disaster https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-emergency-disaster  

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Employer dissonance is eroding workforce trust, weakening employee engagement, and unraveling productivity across organizations. Structured ambition, the traditional path for career growth, is breaking down, leaving leaders struggling to meet employee expectations and retain top talent. In this conversation, Dr. Alex Alonso, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at SHRM, explains what leaders need to know to rebuild trust, close the gap on employee expectations, and prepare their organizations for the future of work. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:  

• How unmet expectations impact employee productivity. 
• Why employer dissonance is the easiest way to guarantee organizational failure. 
• Actionable strategies to rebuild workforce trust and align culture with action. 
• How to overcome legacy systems and cultural resistance to drive lasting organizational change. 

Resources from this Week’s Episode – 
 
Become the catalyst your organizations needs for cultural change: https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/senior-hrbp-catalyst-for-cultural-change 
 
Drive sustainable change and align talent strategy with business goals: 
https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/organizational-development 

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From the way we solve problems to how we handle discomfort, AI is reshaping how we work and how we think. This conversation with Elaine Chung, CEO of Beyond the Change, explores how executives can strengthen critical thinking, connection, and adaptability in an AI-driven workplace. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• How AI is reshaping our brains and transforming the way we approach problem-solving. 
• Why overreliance on algorithms threatens resilience and growth. 
• Practical ways leaders can help teams embrace discomfort and complexity. 

Resources from this Week’s Episode –  
 
The Illusion of Authenticity: Rethinking What it Means to be Ourselves at Work and Why it Matters, by Elaine Chung [https://www.amazon.com/Illusion-Authenticity-Rethinking-ourselves-matters/dp/B0F4B889FV] 

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Effective change leadership is essential for successfully managing organizational change. From overcoming change fatigue to building collaborative teams, this conversation with professional speaker Glenn Anderson explores what it takes to lead through constant transformation. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• The difference between change management and change leadership — and why both are essential.
• How to balance innovation with proven practices, avoiding change for its own sake.
• Practical strategies for communicating vision, boosting morale, and building trust — especially for remote and hybrid teams. 

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Workplace trust is the foundation of strong organizational cultures. From everyday acts that slowly erode trust, to strategies for building transparency and accountability, this conversation with Minda Harts, bestselling author and workplace consultant, breaks down how leaders can strengthen psychological safety and respect in the workplace. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• Why trust erosion often stems from miscommunication, not malice. 
• How transparency and accountability encourage psychological safety and build trust. 
• Strategies to rebuild and reset trust in remote and multigenerational workplaces.

Resources from this week’s episode –  
 
Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace by Minda Harts: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250339980/talktomenice  

 
Difficult and Political Conversations in the Workplace, SHRM, 2024: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/difficult-and-political-conversations-in-workplace  

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This episode is sponsored by SHRM Summer of Learning.

Language barriers and cultural misunderstandings quietly erode productivity, collaboration, and career advancement opportunities. As global and multilingual workforces expand, business leaders must rethink how they build inclusive communication strategies that go beyond literal translation. This conversation with ⁠Erika Tedesco⁠, learning and development leader at CTDI, explores how AI-driven language tools can help bridge communication gaps, boost employee engagement, and strengthen leadership pipelines. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• How to use AI-driven language tools to address cultural nuances that traditional translation might not pick up on. 
• How leadership visibility in language learning can build trust and inclusion. 
• Practical ways to integrate human connection into tech-enabled communication.

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