Directionally Correct, A People Intelligence Podcast

Should You Become an HRBP to Advance? A Microsoft HRBP Perspective - Ann-Marie Johnson - #193 Oct 5, 2026 4510 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, ⁠Ann-Marie Clayton Johnson⁠, Senior Director, Human Resource Business Partner at Microsoft & Former Salesforce People

AI Impacts, Gig Work, Upwork, Reclaim the Plot & Futurists - Kelly Monahan - #192 Sep 28, 2026 4580 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, ⁠Kelly Monahan⁠, Future of Work & AI Advisor and recent Author of “Reclaim the Plot”! Cole Napper sits down with Kel

Compensation, HRIS, Analytics, & Blue Collar Work at Kimray - Kevin Trowbridge - #191 Sep 21, 2026 4063 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Kevin Trowbridge, Director of Compensation and HRIS at Kimray! In this conversation Cole Napper sits down with

People Analytics at Grab, Southeast Asia, & Cognitive Surrender - Denise Teo - #190 Sep 14, 2026 5681 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Denise Teo, Former Head of Analytics & People Science at Grab! Denise spent nearly a decade at Grab, the Southe

People Intelligence at Cisco & The Importance of Trust - Roxanne Bisby Davis - #189 Sep 7, 2026 4146 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Roxanne Bisby Davis, Head of People Intelligence at Cisco! Cole Napper talks with Roxanne about a title they al

Combining the CHRO with CIO Positions at Roblox - Jack Buckley - #188 Aug 31, 2026 5622 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Jack Buckley, Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox! In this wide-ranging conversation, host Cole Napper sits d

SHRM Labs & Getting Funding for an HRTech Startup - Hadeel Al-Tashi - #187 Aug 24, 2026 3829 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Hadeel Al-Tashi, Head of SHRM Labs and Future of Work Investor! In this rich conversation host Cole Napper and Hadee

Analytics Business Partnering at Adobe & the Value of Comms - Sasha Arjannikova - #186 Aug 17, 2026 3823 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Sasha Arjannikova, Director of Analytics Business Partnering at Adobe! In this rich conversation with host Cole Napper

Does Revenue-Per-Employee Matter? & Random Stuff - William Tincup - #185 Aug 10, 2026 6753 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, William Tincup, Editor, Analyst, Advisor, Host at Wrkdefined! In this wide-ranging, unfiltered, and often provocative c

Is the IQ Debate in I-O Psychology Really Over? - Dr. Deniz Ones - #184 Aug 3, 2026 4757 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Dr. Deniz Ones, Hellervik Professor of Industrial Psychology & Distinguished McKnight University Professor, University o

The ROI of People Analytics from Aptitude Research - Madeline Laurano - #183 Jul 27, 2026 4000 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Madeline Laurano, Founder and Chief Analyst at Aptitude Research! Host Cole Napper sits down with Madeline to unpack th

The State of Workforce Planning in 2026 - Nick Kennedy - #182 Jul 20, 2026 4171 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Nick Kennedy, CEO of The Workforce Planning Institute! In this timely conversation, Cole Napper and Nick dive deep into

Is People Analytics Having a Mid-Life Crisis? & Employee Listening at Netflix - Colby Nesbitt - #181 Jul 13, 2026 5924 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Colby Nesbitt, Senior Manager of Employee Listening at Netflix! In this wide-ranging conversation, Cole Napper and Colb

What Analytics Do Startups & PE-Backed Firms Need? - Andrew Bartlow - #180 Jul 6, 2026 5168 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Andrew Bartlow, Operating Partner & Senior Advisor at Altamont Capital Partners; Co-Founder, People Leader Accelerator! In this episod

Is People Intelligence the Future? Unpacking a Manifesto - Cole Napper & Alexis Fink - #179 Jun 29, 2026 3454 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2026! In a special twist, host, Cole Napper, steps into the guest seat as he’s interviewed by special guest host, Alexis Fink, Founder of Propeller Insights and Co-F

Is a Digital Twin Coming for You & Your Job? - Allen Kamin - #178 Jun 22, 2026 4367 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Allen Kamin, Practice Leader, Organizational Effectiveness at Oracle! In this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, Cole N

The Skills vs Tasks Debate We Need - Angela Le Mathon & Sandra Loughlin - #177 Jun 15, 2026 3984 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guests, Angela Le Mathon, VP, Workforce Intelligence & Insights at Walmart & Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM! In this wide

People Insights at HP & The Value of Data Security - Amy Stevenson - #176 Jun 8, 2026 3932 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Amy Stevenson, Senior Director People Insights at HP! In this wide-ranging and highly practical conversation, Cole Napper welcomes ba

The Power of Us & Social Identity at Work - Jay Van Bavel - #175 Jun 1, 2026 3506 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Jay Van Bavel, Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at NYU and Author of “The Power of Us”! In this wide-ranging and deeply thoug

The Strategic Workforce Planning Handbook - David Edwards - #174 May 25, 2026 3961 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, David Edwards, Chief Workforce Strategist at Dark Artistry, Author of "The Strategic Workforce Planning Handbook"! In this wide-rangi

Human Centered Design, Coca-Cola, & People Insights - Sue Lam - #173 May 18, 2026 4489 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Sue Lam, VP of Global People Insights, Culture, Strategy & Planning at The Coca-Cola Company! In this wide-ranging and highly practic

What We Know About Astronauts, Artemis 2, & NASA - Suzanne Bell - #172 May 11, 2026 3686 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Suzanne Bell, Lead Scientist, NASA’s Behavioral Health & Performance Lab! In this wide-ranging and deeply fascinating conversation, C

What is Potential & How Do You Assess for It? - Allan Church - #171 May 4, 2026 4505 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Allan Church, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Maestro Consulting! In this wide-ranging and deeply insightful conversation, Cole Na

People Analytics is a commodity & HRBench will save it - John Barry, Matt Maguire, & Brandon Collins - #170 Apr 27, 2026 4078 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guests, John Barry, Co-CEO at HRBench, Matt Maguire, CRO at HRBench and Brandon Collins, CTO at HRBench! In this wide-ranging and highly pra

Is People Analytics Ready to be CHRO & Executive Search - Jennifer Wilson - #169 Apr 20, 2026 3046 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Jennifer Wilson, Partner and Global Co-Head, HR Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles! In this wide-ranging and deeply practical

People Analytics Explained, Consulting Skills & Pivot to Asia - Kinsey Li - #168 Apr 13, 2026 3851 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast special guest, Kinsey Li, Author of "People Analytics Explained" and Advisor at PwC! In this wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation, host Cole Nap

What RedThread Research Says About AI & Everything Else - Stacia Garr & Dani Johnson - #167 Apr 6, 2026 4345 Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guests, Stacia Garr & Dani Johnson, both are Co-Founders and Principal Analysts at RedThread Research! In this wide-ranging and intellectually

Scott RETURNS for a Co-Host Reunion - Scott Hines - #166 Mar 30, 2026 4201 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Scott Hines, Previous Co-Host of Directionally Correct! In this long-awaited reunion episode, Cole and Scott reconnect after Scott's time away from the mic, diving into a candid, wide-ranging conversation that blends humor, reflection, and sharp insight on the evolving world of work, technology, and people analytics. Th

AI Workforce Transformation at Salesforce & Work Intelligence - Neil Morelli - #165 Mar 23, 2026 3990 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Neil Morelli, Senior Director, Human+AI Collaboration and Workforce Transformation at Salesforce! If you like this episode, go ahead and sign up for Neil’s newsletter People-first AI! In this wide-ranging and deeply engaging conversation, Cole Napper sits down with Neil to unpack one of the most important shifts happeni

The REAL Conversation about People Analytics in LATAM - Maria Nolazco Masson and Paola Alfaro- #164 Mar 16, 2026 4144 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guests, Maria Nolazco Masson, People Operations, Analytics & Systems Senior Manager at IPSY & Paola Alfaro, Founder at HumanWorks! In this wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation, host Cole Napper explores what is really happening in the people analytics space across Latin America, the challenges professionals in the regio

Global Talent Disruption, Mobility & Expats, & Soft Skills Importance - Dr. Paula Caligiuri - #163 Mar 9, 2026 3252 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Dr. Paula Caligiuri, Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University, Co-Founder of Skiilify, Best-Selling Author, Podcast Host of “International Business Today”! In this wide-ranging and deeply insightful conversation, host Cole Napper sits down with one of the world’s leading scholars on global talent, cultural ag

Workforce Intelligence in Healthcare & Being a Leader for 10 Years - Dr. Gary Russo - #162 Mar 2, 2026 3890 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Dr. Gary Russo, Executive Director of Workforce Intelligence at Providence Health! In this wide-ranging and deeply human conversation, Cole sits down with Gary to explore what it really means to build and sustain a people analytics function for more than a decade inside one of the largest not-for-profit health systems i

Workforce Strategy at Edwards Jones & Everything Wrong with HR - Buddy Benge - #161 Feb 23, 2026 4942 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Buddy Benge, Head of Workforce Strategy and Resource Management at Edward Jones! In this wide-ranging, unfiltered, and deeply thought-provoking conversation, Buddy joins host Cole Napper to explore the real future of work—beyond the buzzwords, vendor hype, and recycled HR talking points. Buddy shares his unconventional

#160 - Rob Dees - People Analytics at Target, Decision Science, & Employee Listening Feb 16, 2026 6468 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Rob Dees, Senior Director of People Analytics & Insights at Target! In this wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation, Rob joins the show to explore what it truly means to bring decision science into people analytics, how a product-based operating model can transform HR, and why employee listening should be treate

#159 - Tyler Weeks - People Analytics & HR Tech at Marriott Feb 9, 2026 5570 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Tyler Weeks, Managing VP of People Technology, Research, and Analytics at Marriott! In this wide-ranging and intellectually electric conversation, host Cole Napper sits down with one of the most original thinkers in the people analytics and HR technology space to explore where the function is really headed—and what most

#158 - Amy Armitage - The Future of Work, Human Capital, & The Conference Board Feb 2, 2026 2913 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Amy Armitage, Program Director for Human Capital Analytics and Strategic Workforce Planning at The Conference Board! In this wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation, Cole Napper sits down with Amy to explore how the future of work is taking shape in early 2026 and why many of the long-standing assumptions in HR,

#157 - Peter Louch - HR Tech Voices series episode with Vemo for Workforce Planning Jan 26, 2026 4359 Peter Louch, the CEO of Vemo - Workforce Planning, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2026. In this episode, we discuss how Vemo is a robust workforce planning platform that utilizes predictive analytics and AI to automate supply and demand modeling, helping organizations forecast talent needs by bridging the gap between internal job taxonomies and ext

#156 - JR Keller - Should You Let Your Top Employee Leave, Internal Mobility, & Cornell EMHRM Jan 19, 2026 4202 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, JR Keller, Associate Professor & Faculty Director of the Executive Master of Human Resource Management Program at Cornell! In this wide-ranging and deeply practical conversation, JR joins the show to unpack what actually works when organizations try to build internal talent marketplaces, rethink career mobility, and ali

#155 - Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic - Storytelling with Data & People Analytics at Google Jan 12, 2026 4539 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, CEO of Storytelling with Data! In this wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation, host Cole Napper (CN) sits down with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic (CNK), one of the most influential voices in data visualization, to reflect on a decade of impact, evolution, and hard-earned lessons from the world of an

#154 - George LaRocque - 2026 Predictions, WorkTech Investments, & Follow the Money Jan 5, 2026 3672 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, George LaRocque, Founder of WorkTech! In this wide-ranging and deeply analytical conversation, Cole sits down with George to unpack the evolution from “HR tech” to “work tech,” why that distinction matters, and how shifting investments are redefining who technology is really being built for. George explains how early HR

#153 - Cole Napper - Ask Me Anything AMA Episode with Special Guest Host Chayce Kowalski Dec 8, 2025 4612 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest & host, Cole Napper, with an AMA Episode along with guest host, Chayce Kowalski! In this ask-me-anything style session, Cole and Chayce dive into audience-driven questions covering the realities of modern people analytics, the evolution of careers in the field, and how practitioners should think about AI, leadership, and

#152 - Joey Price - The Power of HR & Does Active Listening Matter Right Now? Nov 24, 2025 4479 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart HR & Industry Analyst at Aspect43! In this wide-ranging and insightful conversation, Joey and Cole dive deep into the evolving world of HR technology, the impact of AI on HR teams, and how HR professionals can build meaningful, future-proof careers. Joey shares the backstory behind his new

#151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with Lightcast Nov 17, 2025 4214 Cara Christopher, the Chief Marketing Officer at Lightcast, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. In this episode, we discuss how Lightcast is the labor market intelligence company providing the essential external data and context layer for strategic HR decisions and the data backbone for future AI applications! Book a demo today with Lightcast! Ar

#150 - Cole and Scott - Reflecting on 150 Episodes, Wild Previous Guests, and Innovation Nov 10, 2025 4190 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with hosts, Cole Napper and Scott Hines where we talk about 150 episodes of the Directionally Correct podcast, reflecting on “colossal achievements,” sharing challenging behind-the-scenes stories like “rough” early episodes and technical woes, and discussing how we use the show for candid “hallway conversations” about people analytics, beha

#149 - JP Elliott - The Future of HR is About Value & Do Middle Managers Even Matter? Nov 2, 2025 3871 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, JP Elliott, the Founder of Future of HR Consulting! In this insightful and fast-paced conversation, hosts Cole and Scott sit down with JP to discuss what the future of HR looks like in a world increasingly shaped by AI, analytics, and automation. JP, a former CHRO turned entrepreneur and host of the Future of HR Podcast,

#148 - Dr. Mike Knott - Fatherhood & Parenting, IVF, Fertility, Disability Research, and Employee Benefits Oct 26, 2025 3880 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, ⁠Dr. Mike Knott⁠, Principal of People Insights and Analytics at Medtronic! In this candid and heartfelt conversation, hosts Cole and Scott dive deep into Mike’s journey through fatherhood, infertility, and the real-world challenges that come with balancing life, work, and purpose. Mike opens up about his family’s IVF sto

#147 - Denise Hemke - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with NEOGOV Oct 19, 2025 3270 Denise Hemke⁠⁠, Chief Product Officer for ⁠⁠NEOGOV⁠⁠, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. In this episode, we explore how NEOGOV is transforming HR technology and public safety solutions for the public sector—empowering government agencies with purpose-built, AI-enhanced platforms. Denise shares insights on product innovation, workforce challenges

#146 - Ludek Stehlik - What are the most sophisticated methods in people analytics? And what does it take to be a people analytics 'expert'? Oct 12, 2025 4128 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Ludek Stehlik, People Data Science Expert at Sanofi! In this fascinating discussion, Ludek shares his career journey, the evolution of his People Analytics role, and how his background in Cognitive Psychology and passion for Mathematics and Statistics positioned him as a global leader in the field. He talks about how hi

#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis? Oct 5, 2025 4590 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest Alexis Fink, Principal at Propeller Insight and People Analytics & Workforce Strategy Leader at Meta, Microsoft, and Intel! In this wide-ranging conversation, Alexis explains how she’s “flunking retirement” while joyfully redefining her post-corporate season—teaching, advising, mentoring, and shaping the future of work. S

#144 - AJ Herrmann - People Analytics at the CIA, Cognitive Biases, and Task Intelligence Sep 28, 2025 4406 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, AJ Herrmann, Previous Executive Director of Strategic Workforce Planning at Cleveland Clinic! Hosts Cole Napper and Scott Hines welcome AJ for an in-depth conversation that spans covert intelligence work, advanced people analytics, and the human side of workforce strategy. AJ takes listeners behind the curtain of his ex

#143 - Cole and Scott - Embarrassing Job Interview Stories & More Sep 21, 2025 3852 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with hosts, Cole Napper and Scott Hines where we talk about embarrassing and challenging stories from our interview experiences to assure listeners that they are not alone in facing difficulties! In this lively and very human conversation, Cole and Scott swap hilarious, cringe-worthy, and sometimes painful tales from their job-search journe

#142 - John Barry - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with HRBench Sep 14, 2025 4326 John Barry, Co-CEO of HRBench, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices Episode of 2025. If you like what you hear in this episode, check out HRBench here: https://www.hrbench.com. In this wide-ranging discussion, hosts Cole and Scott talk with John about the journey from classic-car tinkerer to a leading voice in HR technology. Along the way, you’ll hear how HRBench

#141 - Michael "Hutch" Hutchins - Jam Bands, Gen Z Personality, Stack Ranking, & PhD Attractiveness Sep 7, 2025 4373 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Michael "Hutch" Hutchins, Principal Product Manager, People Analytics at AWS! In this episode of Directionally Correct, hosts Cole and Scott are joined by guest Michael Hutchins for a free-flowing, unscripted conversation that ranges far beyond their usual people analytics focus. The trio kicks off with a study on phys

#140 - Ben Eubanks - Artificial Intelligence in HR, Industry Analysts, & Southern Accents Aug 31, 2025 4178 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory & Author of Artificial Intelligence in HR! Join us on Directionally Correct as we sit down with Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research and Advisory and author of Artificial Intelligence for HR. In this conversation, Ben dives into

#139 - Cole Napper - Book Release Episode: "People Analytics" Available Aug 26th! Aug 24, 2025 3928 Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest & host, Cole Napper, Author of People Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as an Asset, go check it out! Scott interviews Cole for a slightly different feel. Let us know what you think. Buy the book here: https://a.co/d/1W37wD2 Welcome to the latest episode of Directionally Correct, a people analytics podcast host

#138 - Ross Sparkman - Strategic Workforce Planning, Star Teams, & The Nike Story Aug 17, 2025 4177 Check out Cole’s new website colenapper.com! Join Cole and Scott on this episode of Directionally Correct as they dive into the world of workforce planning with their guest, Ross Sparkman, Head of Workforce Planning, Former Meta, LinkedIn & Nike, and Author of Strategic Workforce Planning. Discover how the military's logistical prowess served as a foundational experience for Ross in mapping out e

#137 - Dr. Gina Thoebes - Organizational Performance @ The Arizona Cardinals Aug 10, 2025 3950 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect Check out Cole’s new website colenapper.com! This engaging episode of the peo

#136 - Kristin Cullen-Lester and Greg Pryor - The Social Capital Imperative & Network Analysis Aug 3, 2025 4169 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: Check out Cole’s new website colenapper.com! Welcome to 'Directionally Correct' with Cole and Scott, a podcast dedicated to

#135 - Craig Starbuck - HR Tech Voices Episode with OrgAcuity Jul 26, 2025 2662 Craig Starbuck, the Founder and CEO of OrgAcuity, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. If you like what you hear in this episode, check out OrgAcuity here: https://www.orgacuity.com/ Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while

#134 - Scott Reida - Rule of 72, Michael Jordan, & Talent Hubs Jul 20, 2025 4011 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect Check out Cole’s new website colenapper.com! Welcome to an engaging episode o

#133 - Yuyan Sun - What's Really Going On In People Analytics & Why LinkedIn Sucks Jul 13, 2025 4186 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this engaging episode of Directionally Correct, host Cole sits down with Yu

#132 - Ingen Fitzhugh - Does Executive Development Really Work? Jul 6, 2025 4330 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this engaging episode of Directionally Correct, hosted by Cole & Scott, we

#131 - Angela Le Mathon - AI-Native HR Operating Model & AI Agents for Skills/Tasks Jun 29, 2025 3970 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this episode of Directionally Correct, host Cole engages with Angela Le Mat

#130 - Kris Saling - The US Army & Data Driven Talent Management Jun 22, 2025 3905 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this episode of Directionally Correct, join Cole as he engages in a lively

#129 - Drs. Mark Huselid & Alec Levenson - Workforce Analytics: A Global Perspective Jun 15, 2025 3635 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect Welcome to another episode of Directionally Correct, a People Analytics podcas

#128 - Chris Butler - HR Tech Voices Episode with One Model Jun 8, 2025 2623 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this episode, we discuss One Models’ new AI Agents product release that i

#127 - Dr. Stephanie Murphy - SIOP People Analytics LEC 2025 & SPA Jun 1, 2025 3297 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect Welcome to Directionally Correct, the people's podcast with Cole and Scott. In

#126 - Deborah Weiss - TALREOS, WORRC, and Human Capital Reporting Standards May 25, 2025 3289 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this episode of Directionally Correct, host Cole is joined by Deborah Weiss

#125 - Dr. John Boudreau & Pete Ramstad - Why Beyond HR is More Relevant Than Ever May 18, 2025 3993 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect Welcome to Directionally Correct, a people analytics podcast hosted by Cole an

#124 - James Birchler - The Science of Executive Coaching May 11, 2025 3621 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this episode of Directionally Correct, hosted by Cole and Scott, listeners

#123 - Shonna Waters & Tara Behrend - LIVE from SIOP 2025 May 4, 2025 3289 Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this engaging episode of Directionally Correct, tune in as Cole & Scott hos

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