Best Trane Technologies Podcasts (2025)

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Inside Trane Technologies’ 4-Year Apprenticeship Revolution 21:10

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At Trane Technologies, finding skilled HVAC and refrigeration technicians is an ongoing challenge. Instead of waiting for talent to appear, the company decided to create it. In this episode, Courtney Abramo, Director of Talent Acquisition for the Americas at Trane Technologies, explains how her team built a four-year technician apprenticeship progr…

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S4E1: Strategic Leadership in Volatile Times with Retired Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney 42:29

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For the Season 4 premiere, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby sat down with retired Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney to explore how military leadership principles translate to the business world. Throughout his remarkable career in the U.S. Armed Forces, Sweeney commanded the USS Cole during its historic rebuilding and served as chief of staff to Defense…

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Inside UniFirst: The Uniform Company Reinventing Workplace Culture 29:37

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UniFirst is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. …

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Spilling the Tea: Inside the Conversations Powering Decarbonization 30:34

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At Climate Week NYC 2025, the message was clear: progress on sustainability happens when industries come together. From data to construction to commercial real estate, collaboration and innovation are turning ambition into action. In this special episode, recorded live at Trane Technologies’ “Spilling the Tea” panel discussion during Climate Week N…

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How Leidos Blends HR and Recruiting Into “One Big Happy Family” 28:39

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Raman Malhotra leads talent acquisition and HR at Leidos, one of the largest technology and defense companies in the United States, but her journey started behind a computer as a programmer. Now, she’s bringing that same analytical mindset to one of the hardest problems in business: attracting and retaining top talent. In this conversation, Raman o…

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Caliber’s Talent Strategy for ‘Restoring the Rhythm of Life’ in the Auto Repair Industry 29:00

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Caliber is one of the nation’s largest providers of automotive repair, with nearly 2,000 locations across the country. Its mission is simple but powerful: restoring the rhythm of life. That focus doesn’t just apply to customers; it also guides how Caliber hires and develops its people. Leading that charge is Jim D’Amico, Vice President of Talent Ac…

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Rebuilding The Future: The New Circular Blueprint 35:31

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The world is waking up to a new reality: recycling alone won’t fix our waste problem. To build a truly sustainable future, we need to go circular - rethinking how we design, use, and recover the materials that shape our lives. We can beat the endless downcycle by designing smarter, innovating materials, and even dreaming up new consumption models. …

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The Talent Strategy That Helped WVU Medicine Grow From 6 Hospitals to 25 36:23

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WVU Medicine is the largest health system and private employer in West Virginia. Over the past decade, it has grown from 6 hospitals to 25 and now employs more than 35,000 people. As the state’s leading provider of advanced care from cancer to neurology to pediatrics, WVU Medicine has had to rethink how it attracts, develops, and retains talent. Le…

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How Providence Health Predicts Retention and Rehires 3,000 Staff Each Year 29:56

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At Providence Health & Services, retention isn’t just about keeping people happy. It’s a science. With more than 120,000 caregivers across 50 hospitals and 1,000 clinics, Greg Till, Chief People Officer at Providence, has built one of the most data-driven and mission-centered workforce strategies in healthcare. In this episode, Greg explains: The f…

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Cooling the Cloud: Innovation at the Heart of Data Centers 29:59

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The digital world is expanding at lightning speed, powered by vast data centers that have become the critical infrastructure of our time. From streaming services to AI breakthroughs, these facilities are the engines of growth and innovation. But with that power come important challenges: massive energy use, complex cooling demands, and the need to …

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SPECIAL EDITION! Live at EDGE 2025 with CSCMP President Mark Baxa 34:14

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In this special episode, regular co-host Tom Goldsby and Scott DeGroot, managing director of UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute, catch up with Mark Baxa, president and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, at the organization's EDGE 2025 Conference in Washington, DC. Earlier in the week, Tom was recognized as a CSCMP Distingu…

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How 84 Lumber's "Ladder of Opportunity" Turns Entry-Level Jobs Into Leadership Careers 25:14

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Cool Air, Hot Takes - Buildings As Batteries: Demand Response 35:20

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From the White House to Docusign: What Government and Corporate Leadership Have in Common 28:09

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Jennifer Christie has built a career at the intersection of leadership, service, and transformation. From her time running presidential personnel in the White House to senior posts at American Express and Twitter, she’s now Chief People Officer at Docusign. In this episode, Jennifer explains: Why government and corporate leadership share more in co…

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AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life 37:58

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Fighting climate change means juggling a thousand moving parts, from how we power our cities to how insects sustain our ecosystems. Artificial intelligence is uniquely equipped to take on that scale of challenge, analyzing massive data sets, predicting problems before they happen, and unlocking solutions humans alone could never achieve. In this ep…

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Why Talent Leaders Should Value Personal Journeys As Much As Credentials 25:22

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Ana Moran’s story is proof that leadership can start anywhere. After immigrating from Colombia as a child, she began her career on the frontlines as a call center agent. Today, she is Chief People Officer for the U.S. Market at Foundever, leading a workforce of more than 150,000 employees. In this episode, Ana shares how her immigrant experience an…

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S3E12: Shaping Performance, Culture, and Supply Chain Planning with Former P&G Executive Andrew Byer 35:14

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For the final episode of Season 3, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with supply chain consultant and former Procter & Gamble senior director Andrew Byer to explore how people, culture, and technology intersect to shape resilient supply chains. Byer shares lessons from his long career at Procter & Gamble, where he supported global operations…

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How Salesforce Balances AI, People, and Values to Shape the Future of Work 18:17

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At Salesforce, technology and humanity are designed to evolve together. AI isn’t seen as a threat but as a tool that frees employees to focus on empathy, creativity, and leadership. In this episode, Molly Ford, VP of Talent Connection and Engagement, shares how Salesforce integrates core values like equality and volunteerism into every business pla…

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Big Things Are Possible: Scaling Sustainability 33:45

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The journey to a sustainable future is built project by project, idea by idea. That means from small businesses to schools, hospitals, and even skyscrapers with their own zip codes. The lesson is the same: when creativity, collaboration , and courage come together, big things are possible anywhere. In this episode, we speak to Dan Palino, Chief Ope…

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How Concentrix Builds Talent Teams That Think Like Ops Leaders 20:58

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At Concentrix, a global leader in customer experience solutions, talent acquisition is closely integrated with business operations rather than functioning as a standalone department. In this episode, Jillene Jensen, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, shares how her operations background led to a new kind of talent acquisition strategy: prioriti…

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How Selling the Role Helps Marsden Services Improve Retention in a Labor-Heavy Industry 28:32

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At Marsden Services, a national provider of cleaning, security, and maintenance services, talent acquisition starts with clear and honest role-selling. In this episode, Vice President of Talent Acquisition Ashley Lynch shares how visiting worksites, understanding the day-to-day realities of each role, and setting clear expectations have helped her …

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The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO’s Perspective 29:53

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The intersection of finance and sustainability is dynamic and full of opportunity. Far from existing in separate lanes, the two are increasingly intertwined, working together to fuel growth, spark innovation and create lasting value. At its core, sustainability isn’t a trade-off against profitability; it’s a powerful driver of it. With the right in…

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S3E11: Building Stability & Innovation in the Aftermarket Supply Chain with Trane Technologies VP Doug Gray 34:58

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For the August 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Doug Gray, VP of integrated supply chain for Trane Technologies, about driving resilience in the aftermarket business, embedding sustainability into strategic decision-making, and upskilling long-tenured employees to create value in a landscape of AI and automation. Gray, a …

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How Legacy Health Uses Data to Drive Smarter, Faster Hiring Decisions 34:30

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At Legacy Health, talent acquisition is shaped by data, experimentation, and a deep understanding of people. In this episode, Travis Trautman, Director of Sourcing and Talent Acquisition, shares how his team uses mini-experiments to improve hiring speed, candidate fit, and decision-making across a highly regulated healthcare environment. With a car…

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Future-Proof Talent: The Johnson Controls Approach to Hiring for Emerging Roles 31:05

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Johnson Controls is known for making buildings smarter, safer, and more sustainable. But inside the company, there’s a different kind of transformation happening—in how they attract, hire, and prepare talent for the future of work. In this episode of Talent All-Stars, Mike Aronson— Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition Operations—shares how …

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Connecting The Dots: Unlocking Innovation with Systems Thinking 30:53

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Break down those barriers and shake off that siloed thinking: sustainability, technology, and innovation have never been more aligned. All it takes is a change in perspective! Pioneering leaders around the world are now viewing sustainability not just as a requirement, but as an opportunity. With experienced guidance, cutting-edge initiatives are n…

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The Ace Way of Hiring: Inside Ace Hardware’s Human-Centered Approach to Talent Acquisition 24:22

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Ace Hardware’s hiring strategy is grounded in one core principle: a consistent, transparent experience for every candidate—regardless of outcome. In this episode, Stef Nikitas, Director of Talent Acquisition at Ace Hardware, outlines how her team developed “The Ace Way of Hiring”—a structured, brand-aligned approach that sets clear expectations for…

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Inside Verizon’s “Culture OS”: The HR Strategy Powering a Global Brand 33:36

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Verizon is one of the biggest brands on the planet—but behind the scenes, it’s the people who keep it moving. In this episode, Steve West—VP and HR Business Partner for Consumer Sales—reflects on his own journey from recruiter to executive and shares his approach to building teams, developing talent, and leading with trust. Steve also shares: How V…

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Electrification in Transport: Reducing Carbon Emissions for the Long Haul 34:25

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Electric vehicles are growing in popularity – small cars, SUVs, even pickup trucks. But what about electric long-haul tractor trailers? It’s true that, owing to the size of the batteries required, electrification of heavy-hauling trucks is a difficult task. However, disruptive innovators have capitalized on this gap in the sector. Thanks to groundb…

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From TD Garden to Yosemite: How Delaware North Hires Across 200+ Iconic Locations with Amy Duncan-Menendez and Laura Murray 27:05

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At Delaware North, recruiting 20,000 employees annually across 200+ unique locations requires more than operational scale—it demands strategic clarity, brand cohesion, and relentless focus on candidate experience. In this episode of Talent All-Stars, Amy Duncan-Menendez, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Global Innovation Center, and Laura M…

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How Cushman & Wakefield Hires Globally—While Staying Fast, Flexible, and Locally Relevant | Danielle Kensinger, VP of Global Talent Acquisition 22:07

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When you're hiring cleaners, commercial real estate brokers, and everyone in between—in dozens of countries—your recruiting strategy has to be both scalable and local. Danielle Kensinger, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Cushman & Wakefield, shares how her team customizes talent acquisition strategies by region, role, and urgency—without losing s…

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Embodied Carbon: The First Movers of the Built Environment 37:10

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The cause of global warming isn’t a mystery: we’ve been reliant on burning fossil fuels for centuries. Our carbon emissions are a big problem, but what if carbon could be part of the solution? There are many solutions that can contribute to reducing our emissions footprint, from the transition to renewable energy, to sustainable consumption, produc…

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S3E10: Empathetic Leadership & End-to-End Supply Chain Management with Colgate-Palmolive EVP Amalia Londono 32:05

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For the July 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Amalia Londono, EVP of end-to-end supply chain North America for Colgate-Palmolive, about trends in consumer packaged goods, delivering value to customers, using AI and technology in demand planning, and the importance of personal resiliency for up-and-coming supply chain prof…

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How Leaf Home Built a 15,000-Hire/Year Recruiting Machine from Scratch with Joe Leno, Senior Director of Recruiting 20:42

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What happens when you drop a former agency recruiter into a hypergrowth environment with no budget, no ATS—and 15,000 hires to make? Joe Leno, Senior Director of Recruiting at Leaf Home, shares the inside story of how he scaled a grassroots recruiting operation into a full-fledged TA engine that powers one of the largest home improvement companies …

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Heartland Dental’s Groundbreaking Approach to Staffing 1700 Practices with Tyler Micenheimer, SVP of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning 19:04

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How do you recruit top-tier dentists and hygienists for 1700+ practices—when demand far outweighs supply? Tyler Micenheimer, SVP of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning at Heartland Dental, breaks down how his team tackles competitive hiring—matching top talent to the practices where they’ll thrive. Tyler shares: Why Heartland built its own scho…

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Cool Air, Hot Takes: Get The Scoop on Decarbonization 32:33

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Working toward a sustainable tomorrow is a collaborative and mutual effort. We go farther when we go together. Taking a holistic approach to sustainability might mean looking at operations, supply chain, and equipment efficiencies. And linking that up are the engineers who know the market, the technologies, and the systems approach that can magnify…

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How Lockheed Martin Recruits: Speed, Quality, and a "Candidate at the Center" Mentality with John Heyliger, VP of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Transformation 29:32

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What if your talent team was the key to unlocking tens of millions in revenue? At Lockheed Martin, that’s not a hypothetical. John Heyliger, VP of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Transformation, shares how his team recruits high-stakes technical talent at scale—while avoiding costly hiring mistakes and proving their value in terms business leaders a…

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How IKEA Maintains a Shockingly Low Turnover Rate with US Chief People Officer Neena Potenza 25:01

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How is IKEA keeping voluntary turnover under 23%—in an industry where 40-60% is the norm? In this episode, Neena Potenza, Chief People Officer at IKEA US, reveals the values-first approach that drives co-worker loyalty, leadership development, and cultural consistency across thousands of frontline and corporate team members. Neena shares: How IKEA …

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Harnessing Heat: The Tech Solution For Cooler Buildings 33:54

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Buildings are responsible for more than a third of global energy consumption and emissions, with much of that energy use attributed to day-to-day heating and cooling needs. The challenge to meet ambitious sustainability targets means addressing the impact of the buildings. But, could they present the biggest opportunity of all? In this episode, we …

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S3E9: Driving Change & Doing Good with Clayton Homes SVP Matt Stites 37:19

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For the June 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Matt Stites, president of Clayton Supply and SVP of supply chain for Clayton Home Building Group, about dealing with disruptions, addressing the national housing shortage, and building growth-minded teams that pursue excellence in operations and customer service. Stites, a mem…

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Inside Southwest Airlines' "High-Tech, High-Touch" 200-Person Recruiting Machine with Greg Muccio, Managing Director of Talent Acquisition 28:37

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Southwest Airlines has a team of 200 people whose sole responsibility is to source the company’s “secret sauce”: its people. That team’s leader? Greg Muccio, who started his career as a struggling salesman—before pivoting to agency recruiting and eventually joining Southwest in 2001. It took him seven tries to land his first leadership role, but th…

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The 2 Skills That Make or Break HR Careers in 2025 with Ciara Harrington, CPO of Skillsoft 22:46

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Most HR leaders want a seat at the table. But what does it take to get there? As the Chief People Officer at Skillsoft—and a former consultant for brands like Comcast, Johnson & Johnson, and Coca-Cola—Ciara Harrington believes the best CPOs think like business executives first, and HR leaders second. In this episode, she explains what true transfor…

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We're Back! - Introducing Healthy Spaces Season 5 2:05

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Welcome to Season 5 of the Healthy Spaces Podcast by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play. This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew are bringing you a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring peo…

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How this HR Team Supports 100,000 Employees Across 20,000 Sites by “Walking in Their Shoes” | ABM Industries CHRO Raúl Valentín 21:56

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What happens when your frontline workforce spans 20,000 locations—and your clients control the environment? Raúl Valentín, EVP & CHRO of ABM Industries – one of the world’s largest providers of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions – explains how he keeps people-first leadership at the heart of a massive, distributed workforce. From l…

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How St. Louis Public Schools Saved Millions & Invested in Education 23:20

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Today on This Educational Life, we're heading to St. Louis, Missouri. Known as the Gateway to the West, St. Louis is a city marked by both a spirit of progress and a history of overcoming significant challenges. However, as today’s episode will show you, with the right collaboration and vision, challenges can also be opportunities to bring about po…

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Marcus Lemonis: HR Absolutely Deserves a Seat at the Table—But Only If They Do This 25:56

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Most CEOs say people are their most important asset. Marcus Lemonis lives it. The Camping World CEO, Beyond Executive Chairman, and host of “The Fixer” on Fox shares why HR and Talent Acquisition leaders play such critical decision-making roles at his companies – and what up-and-coming HR and TA pros must do to earn their CEO’s trust. He also opens…

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S3E8: Adapting to New Ways of Working, Consumer Expectations with PepsiCo's Stephanie Pierce 36:46

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For the May 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Stephanie Pierce, director of warehouse foods planning for PepsiCo, about wide range of relevant business topics, including the changing work modalities that have impacted talent retention and recruitment, leading hybrid teams, and adapting planning for shifting customer habits…

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The #1 Mistake HR Leaders Make with “Best Practices” | Beverly Propst, Graybar’s SVP - Human Resources 22:13

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Have you ever seen a leader enthusiastically roll out a “best practice”–without asking whether those practices actually fit the organization? In this episode of Talent All-Stars, Beverly Propst, SVP - Human Resources at Fortune 500 electrical and tech distributor Graybar, shares why even the most widely accepted strategies can fail if they don’t al…

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Integrating AI in Schools: Industry Collaboration for an Evolving Workforce 26:46

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Artificial Intelligence isn’t just changing education, it’s reshaping the future of work. But how can schools embrace AI to empower students and educators alike? And what role does industry play in preparing students for a rapidly evolving workforce? Today, host Mariah Presley, Education and Industry Partnerships Leader at Trane, talks with two edu…

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Is Values-Based Hiring THE Most Effective Culture-Building Tool? Brian Riley, Riot Games 26:24

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What does it take to build a high-performing organization that lives its values—not just plasters them on a poster? Brian Riley, VP of Global Talent Acquisition and HR Shared Services at Riot Games, shares how the gaming company refreshes, embeds, and operationalizes its values across the entire hiring lifecycle. From behavioral interview kits to i…