In this episode, Christian sits down with Skip Maloney, Chief Human Resources Officer at InterDigital, for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture change, and the evolving role of HR.

From his early dreams as a professional baseball player to leading high-growth tech teams, Skip shares wisdom on how to build organizations where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to perform at their best.

💡 What We Cover in This Episode:

• Skip's journey from sports to executive HR leadership

• Why culture is built on accountability, values, and trust

• How to create psychological safety that empowers people to speak up

• The role of neurodivergence and how Skip uses AI tools to manage dyslexia and ADHD

• How HR can become a marketing powerhouse by selling purpose and belonging

• Why companies that embrace AI and feedback win — and how to get started

Burnout doesn't always look like exhaustion. Sometimes, it manifests as irritability, withdrawal, or even overperformance.

In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast Series, host Christian Brown speaks with Dr. Kimberly Grocher — psychotherapist, executive coach, and yoga/meditation teacher — about how leaders can better support mental health in the workplace.

You'll learn:

• The difference between stress and burnout.

• Why empathy is a leadership superpower.

• Practical ways to create psychologically safe environments.

• How mental health impacts retention and performance.

#LeadingWell #MentalHealthAtWork #BurnoutPrevention #PsychologicalSafety

What does it really mean to be human first and a resource second?

In this powerful episode of the Leading Well Podcast, Christian Brown sits down with Jasen Hayes, "The Concierge of HR," for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, and how to create workplaces where people actually thrive.

Together, they explore:

• The story behind Jasen's personal brand, The Concierge of HR

• Why letting go of ego is the first step toward true leadership growth

• How AI is reshaping employee experience (and why we must keep the human touch)

• The three priorities Jasen would choose if he could rebuild employee experience from scratch

• Practical ways to promote mental health, psychological safety, and connection at work

• Why mentorship and service are the secret weapons for personal and professional growth

🎧 Listen now to learn how to lead with empathy, build better workplaces, and challenge yourself to start fresh — every single day. #hrleadership #wellness #workplacewellness