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the Talent Sherpa podcast

Jackson O. Lynch

The Talent Sherpa Podcast is where senior leaders come to rethink how human capital really works.Hosted by Jackson Lynch and Scott Morris, this podcast cuts through the noise of traditional HR chatter and zeroes in on what actually drives business performance.No fluff. No filler. Just hard-hitting insights, dry humor, and tactical guidance for leaders who are tired of HR metrics that measure motion instead of impact.Each episode challenges outdated thinking and replaces it with a sharper, more

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AI Won't Save HR. Bold CHROs Will.

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2025/09/18

In this episode 71 of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson O. Lynch and co-host Scott Morris examine the 2025 McKinsey HR Monitor and its tough assessment of the function. HR is lagging at a time when the stakes could not be higher.The discussion begins with workforce planning. Too many organizations are still filling seats instead of building scenario-driven, strategy-aligned plans. The hosts argue for anticipating disruption, planning for skill obsolescence, and designing work by starting with

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00:11:13

The Last HR Crusade

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2025/09/16

In this forward-looking episode 70 of The Talent Sherpa Podcast, host Jackson Lynch challenges HR leaders to rethink what it truly means to be a CHRO by the year 2030. Spoiler alert: "good enough" is already obsolete—and "great" won’t be enough either.Jackson outlines five must-have capabilities that will define the world-class CHRO of the future. From setting the AI and automation agenda (without deferring to IT), to treating talent like capital and making ruthless, data-driven

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00:31:59

E69 | You're Not the Head of Harmony (Long) | Sept...

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2025/09/11

In this episode of The Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson O. Lynch and Scott Morris tackle the uncomfortable — and essential — responsibility of the CHRO as the voice of performance truth. They dismantle the “Head of Harmony” myth and explain why avoiding difficult conversations costs organizations more than confronting them.They explore the fine line between politics and political savvy, showing how CHROs can navigate agendas without losing credibility. Through personal stories and practical examples,

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00:11:23

E68 | You're Not the Head of Harmony (Rapid) | Sept...

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2025/09/10

In this episode of The Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson O. Lynch and Scott Morris tackle the uncomfortable and essential responsibility of the CHRO as the voice of performance truth. They dismantle the “Head of Harmony” myth and explain why avoiding difficult conversations costs organizations more than confronting them.They explore the fine line between politics and political savvy, showing how CHROs can navigate agendas without losing credibility. Through personal stories and practical examples, they

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00:11:54

E67 | The Job Formerly Known as CHRO (Let's Go Crazy)...

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2025/09/09

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch challenges the relevance of the CHRO title and explores why the role has evolved far beyond its original scope. Jackson examines how today’s top HR leaders are no longer administrators of policies but architects of human potential.He breaks down the shift from managing headcount to designing the culture, systems, and capabilities that determine a company’s speed and success. Culture, once considered a “soft” metric, is now a measurable

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00:29:25

E66 | Before You Take That CHRO Job... (Featured) |...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of The Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch and co-host Scott Morris tackle one of HR’s most stubborn challenges: the deep, systemic misunderstanding of HR’s role in driving business performance. They break down why operational leaders often undervalue HR and how HR leaders themselves sometimes reinforce the very perceptions they want to change.The conversation moves from theory to the real world when Jackson shares a fresh, behind-the-scenes story about being offered a senior HR

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00:10:08

E65 | Before You Take That CHRO Job… (Accelerated) |...

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2025/09/03

In this episode of The Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch and co-host Scott Morris tackle one of HR’s most stubborn challenges: the deep, systemic misunderstanding of HR’s role in driving business performance. They break down why operational leaders often undervalue HR and how HR leaders themselves sometimes reinforce the very perceptions they want to change.The conversation moves from theory to the real world when Jackson shares a fresh, behind-the-scenes story about being offered a senior HR

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00:08:21

E64 | The Beige Paint of Engagement | Sept 2, 2025

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2025/09/02

In this episode of The Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch challenges leaders to rethink what “ownership” really means. Too often, leaders believe that giving hyper-detailed instructions creates accountability. In reality, it produces compliance. And compliance, Jackson argues, is the beige paint of employee engagement: it covers everything but inspires nothing.Listeners will hear why micromanagement kills ownership faster than anything else, how premature intervention erodes trust, and why

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00:31:14

E63 | Performance Management Sucks | August 28, 2025

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2025/08/28

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch and Scott Morris tackle the outdated tradition of annual performance reviews—one of the most broken processes in modern organizations. They expose the real costs of clinging to once-a-year evaluations: outdated feedback, frustrated employees, and stagnant growth.Jackson and Scott argue passionately for a shift to real-time, continuous performance conversations that align with today’s fast-paced business world. Drawing parallels from the

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00:10:25

E62 | Performance Management Sucks

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2025/08/27

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch and Scott Morris tackle the outdated tradition of annual performance reviews—one of the most broken processes in modern organizations. They expose the real costs of clinging to once-a-year evaluations: outdated feedback, frustrated employees, and stagnant growth.Jackson and Scott argue passionately for a shift to real-time, continuous performance conversations that align with today’s fast-paced business world. Drawing parallels from the

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00:10:53

E61 | Peak Performance Needs a Nap

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2025/08/26

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch debunks the common myth that organizational agility is simply about moving faster. He introduces the concept of "rhythm-based agility," arguing that true agility comes from strategically managing team energy, not from frantic activity. Jackson uses relatable analogies—from an uncle moonwalking at a family reunion to elite athletes—to illustrate why constant hustle often leads to burnout rather than sustained success.Listeners learn

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00:29:06

E60 | Execution is the Strategy (Extended) | August...

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2025/08/21

In this episode, Jackson and Scott tackle HR’s persistent credibility problem. Despite being involved in every stage of the employee lifecycle, many HR functions are still sidelined in strategic discussions. Why? Because great ideas without execution don’t move the business forward.The conversation breaks down the core issue: HR leaders often over-index on programs and underperform in implementation. Jackson explains that strategy isn’t about slide decks or big ideas. It’s about identifying the

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00:11:34

E59 | Execution is the Strategy (Accelerated) |...

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2025/08/20

** This is the Accelerated Version of E60** In this episode, Jackson and Scott tackle HR’s persistent credibility problem. Despite being involved in every stage of the employee lifecycle, many HR functions are still sidelined in strategic discussions. Why? Because great ideas without execution don’t move the business forward.The conversation breaks down the core issue: HR leaders often over-index on programs and underperform in implementation. Jackson explains that strategy isn’t about slide decks

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E58 | Your Org Chart Called and It's Tired of Faking...

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2025/08/19

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch tackles the uncomfortable truth behind traditional org charts: they're built for stability, not speed. But business today demands agility. Jackson introduces "Elastic Teaming," an innovative approach designed to help organizations flex with shifting priorities rather than breaking under pressure.Elastic teams form cross-functional pods that visibly scale and reprioritize work based on the actual needs of the business. Unlike rigid

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E57 | Therapist, Executioner, or Both?

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2025/08/14

In this insightful episode, Jackson Lynch and co-host Scott Morris unpack one of leadership’s toughest balancing acts: delivering accountability with compassion. They challenge the common misconception that empathy means avoiding hard truths, arguing instead that real compassion involves respectful but direct feedback.Jackson shares stories from his experiences at PepsiCo and Nestlé, illustrating how transparent, feedback-rich cultures build trust and high performance. Scott emphasizes that avoiding

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E56 | You're Not Ready to Hire if You Can't Fire

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2025/08/12

In this provocative episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch challenges senior leaders to rethink one of leadership's toughest truths: If you're not ready to fire, you're not ready to hire. Jackson shares compelling real-life examples that illustrate how failing to act on underperformance quietly damages culture, erodes trust, and drives away your best talent.Diving deep into the concept of talent density, Jackson breaks down why accountability and clear, outcome-focused

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E55 | Why Remote Work Doesn't Always Work | August 7,...

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2025/08/07

Remote work promised freedom, flexibility, and productivity, but has it truly delivered? In this candid discussion, we dive into the often overlooked downsides of remote arrangements. We expose hidden career costs, lost strategic alignment, and unexpected collaboration barriers that impact your business. Remote work isn't always the ideal choice, especially during critical moments that demand rapid decision-making and close collaboration. You'll learn why proximity still heavily influences talent

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E54 | The CEO’s Indispensable Talent Translator | Aug...

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2025/08/05

Let’s face it, your CEO thinks in numbers. Fortunately for them, you speak talent. That's the hidden language behind strategy, innovation, and growth. In this episode, Jackson Lynch breaks down exactly how CHROs can translate the impact of people into clear, data-driven terms that CEOs instantly recognize and appreciate.You’ll learn how to quantify talent’s direct contribution to revenue, profitability, and strategic execution. More importantly, you’ll discover how framing talent in the language of

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E53 | Are You Not Engaged? |. July 31, 2025

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2025/07/31

In this episode of The Talent Sherpa Podcast, hosts Jackson Lynch and Scott Morris take a sledgehammer to one of HR’s sacred cows: the employee engagement survey. They challenge the value of traditional engagement scores, highlighting the disconnect between measuring satisfaction and actually driving performance.Scott and Jackson argue that real engagement is about emotional commitment tied to business outcomes—not how happy someone feels about their office snacks. They discuss the flaws in bloated

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E52 | Six Practices Exceptional CHROs Master | July...

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2025/07/29

What makes a CHRO truly exceptional?In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch reveals the six practices that set high-performing CHROs apart from their peers. From identifying top performers to translating talent metrics into bottom-line impact, this is a blueprint for senior HR leaders who want to move from good to great.You’ll learn why talent density matters, how to handle underperformance without killing morale, and how strategic feedback can change the game. Jackson also

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