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In this episode of The Rebel HR Podcast, host Kyle Roed reconnects with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn’s first CHRO and author of Workquake, for a conversation that feels more relevant than ever. Four years after their first interview, Kyle and Steve dive deep into how work, technology, and humanity continue to collide — and what HR leaders must do to adapt.

Together they explore:

• 💡 AI’s Impact on Work: How fear, misunderstanding, and missed opportunities are shaping the AI conversation — and what great leaders are doing differently.
• 🧩 Building Teams in a Short-Tenure World: Why traditional models of loyalty and retention are dead, and how to build winning teams when no one stays long.
• 🏗️ The New Architecture of Work: From upskilling to experimentation, how forward-thinking companies (like Walmart!) are reimagining their cultures for agility and innovation.
• 🧠 AI Philosophy for Organizations: Why every HR leader should define their stance on AI now — before someone else defines it for them.
• ❤️ Reclaiming Our Relationship with Technology: How reflection, creativity, and human connection can coexist with digital transformation.

Steve’s insights cut through the hype and offer practical wisdom for anyone navigating this unprecedented shift in work.

📚 Mentioned in this episode:

• Workquake by Steve Cadigan — available wherever books are sold
• Walmart’s AI experiment
• Hilti’s “AI for people” strategy
• Brene Brown on leadership and vulnerability

Connect with Steve:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadigan/

https://stevecadigan.com/

https://stevecadigan.com/workquake/

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One of my favorite guests, Alden Mills talks about how to become UNSTOPPABLE!

Unlock the power of self-leadership with the wisdom of Alden Mills, former Navy SEAL and celebrated author, in our latest Rebel HR podcast. Alden brings the firepower of his new book "Unstoppable Mindset" to the fore, providing invaluable insights on the impact of leading oneself to lead others effectively. As we explore this concept together, expect to discover how to harness an unstoppable mindset, vital for thriving in HR roles and beyond. Our conversation dives into the potent ripples self-leadership creates within team dynamics and the broader organizational culture, emphasizing the profound effect our thoughts, focus, and beliefs have on our capacity to shape not only our futures but also those of the companies we serve.

Perfection is a pursuit that can paralyze, and Alden Mills knows this all too well. With a fresh perspective that challenges the traditional approach to perfectionism, he guides us through the labyrinth of leadership beyond the boundaries of titles. Throughout this episode, we share strategies for those struggling with the pursuit of perfection, advocating progress over an unattainable ideal, and granting you the permission to embrace imperfection. By redefining perfectionism and emphasizing the need for prioritizing tasks, Alden helps lift the weight of unrealistic expectations, freeing leaders to act decisively and improve continuously.

Lastly, we tackle the transformative power of positive focus, equating the need for multiple positive affirmations to neutralize a single negative thought. This positively charged discussion underscores the importance of HR professionals as organizational leaders and the revolutionary role they play in cultivating successful mindsets and challenging outdated practices. By aligning our gut, heart, and head, Alden Mills propels us towards congruent decision-making, encouraging a leadership stance that is as bold as it is effective. Tune in for a thought-provoking session that invites you to rebel against the conventional, and instead, become an unstoppable force within your domain.

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In this special solo episode, Kyle pulls back the curtain on the chaos of HR process management — the constant firefighting, last-minute audits, and onboarding headaches that every HR practitioner, founder, and small business leader knows all too well. Drawing on 20 years as a HR Practicioner and CHRO and over 250 conversations on the Rebel HR Podcast, Kyle shares why systemizing HR is no longer optional and how building repeatable, flexible processes can save hours of wasted time and stress.

Kyle introduces the HR Strategy Toolkit, a Notion-based system packed with proven templates for compliance, onboarding, employee experience, and strategy — all built from real-world best practices. Available as individual modules or a discounted bundle, this toolkit is designed to help HR leaders and small business owners run HR with the confidence and clarity of a Fortune 500 company.

👉 Explore the toolkit and launch pricing here: hrtoolkits.kyleroed.com

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Rebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation!

https://twitter.com/rebelhrguy
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http://www.kyleroed.com
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