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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tactical guidance for leaders who are tired of HR metrics that measure motion instead of impact.Each episode challenges outdated thinking and replaces it with a sharper, more

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E51 | Why HR Needs Less Intuition and More Algorithm...

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2025/07/25

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson O. Lynch challenges traditional workforce planning, urging senior leaders to adopt data-driven strategies. He emphasizes predictive analytics and scenario modeling as essential tools to anticipate workforce needs rather than simply reacting to issues. By leveraging these methods, HR can evolve from an administrative function into a strategic driver of business success.Jackson stresses that workforce planning is now fundamentally a data science

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E50 | HR Should Focus on Pivotal Roles | July 22, 2025

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2025/07/22

In episode 50 of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch and guest Scott Morris discuss pivotal roles, positions where hiring A players can dramatically accelerate business outcomes. They highlight how Disney strategically invests heavily in frontline positions because of their significant impact on customer experience. The conversation underscores why deep business acumen is critical for HR professionals tasked with identifying these roles.Jackson and Scott define A players as top-quartile

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E49 | HR needs to Start Charging the Ball | July 18,...

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2025/07/18

In this episode, Jackson O. Lynch discusses the importance of adopting a proactive and innovative approach in HR, likening it to charging a baseball. He emphasizes the need for HR teams to take risks and embrace speed in their initiatives, rather than waiting for perfect conditions. By doing so, organizations can stay competitive and effectively meet their business objectives. Lynch provides practical strategies for fostering a culture of innovation within HR, encouraging leaders to reward

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E48 | What Does Culture Even Mean | July 15, 2025

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2025/07/15

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa podcast, hosts Jackson O. Lynch and Scott Morris unpack the truth about organizational culture. They quickly set aside the trendy but misguided notion that culture equates to superficial perks or employee happiness alone. Instead, they define culture as the unspoken yet clearly understood set of behaviors and expectations that shape how work really gets done.Jackson and Scott assert that effective culture is deeply intertwined with business outcomes, underscoring

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E47 | HR at the Speed of Business | July 11, 2025

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2025/07/11

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa podcast, host Jackson O. Lynch explores how Agile HR can transform traditional HR functions into a dynamic, value-driving force within organizations.Jackson examines the limitations of conventional HR practices, which are often slow, cautious, and prone to creating bottlenecks. He introduces Agile HR as a powerful alternative, drawing on principles from software development like iterative processes, small empowered teams, and continuous feedback to enhance

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E46 | HR Is Not Adopting AI Fast Enough | July 8, 2025

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2025/07/08

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa podcast, hosts Jackson O. Lynch and Scott Morris dive into the slow adoption of AI in HR and the critical mindset shift required for the profession to embrace technological change.The conversation explores the self-esteem challenges that often hold HR back, the fear of job displacement, and how AI can instead serve as a powerful tool to elevate HR’s strategic value. Jackson and Scott discuss practical steps CHROs can take to integrate AI into their functions,

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E45 | Stop Reporting and Start Predicting | July 4, 2025

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2025/07/04

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch tackles a challenge many HR leaders face but few solve: making HR data truly integral to business decisions. Too often, HR metrics remain trapped in their own silo, perceived as nice-to-have rather than need-to-know. Jackson explores why translating HR insights into the clear language of business, focusing on powerful, outcome-driven metrics like Talent Density, Speed to Impact, and Clarity of Expectations, is essential for HR leaders who

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00:41:41

E44 | Topgrading Your Organization | July 1, 2025

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2025/07/01

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa podcast, hosts Jackson Lynch and Scott Morris engage with Chris Mursau, President of Top Grading, to explore innovative approaches to human capital management. The conversation emphasizes the importance of focusing on outcomes rather than activities, defining A players, and the role of job scorecards in enhancing hiring processes. The discussion also touches on the significance of clear expectations for employee performance and the potential for internal mobility

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E43 | Confronting the CEO’s Blind Spot | June 27, 2025

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2025/06/27

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch tackles a tough but inevitable scenario faced by every CHRO: dealing effectively with a high-level leader who happens to be the CEO’s favorite yet is causing significant organizational damage. Many CHROs hesitate in these moments because of political risks and personal fallout. Jackson makes the case that having courageous, business-driven conversations is not just optional, it’s a foundational requirement of your role as the organization’s

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00:09:11

The Human Capital Scorecard Your CFO Actually Cares...

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2025/06/24

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch lays out the case for a complete overhaul of the traditional HR scoreboard. Turnover rates, engagement surveys, and time-to-fill are out. Why? Because they don’t tell you whether your people strategy is actually driving the business forward, or just creating more reports for HR to email out.Jackson introduces a new, operational human capital scorecard with five sharp, business-aligned metrics:Revenue per employeeTalent densityRetention of

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When Toughness Turns Toxic | June 20, 2025

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2025/06/20

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch confronts a pervasive but misunderstood issue: burnout. Drawing from his own experience working with a leader who thrived on chaos, creating emergencies rather than clarity, Jackson reveals how easy it is to mistake frantic activity for effective leadership.He challenges the traditional narrative of resilience, arguing that true resilience isn’t about enduring stress but about managing energy strategically. Burnout isn’t just exhaustion;

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00:10:33

Why Your CEO Needs a Business Leader in the CHRO Seat

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2025/06/17

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch explores why truly effective CHROs prioritize business leadership over traditional HR management. Too many HR leaders remain fixated on earning a symbolic seat at the executive table instead of proactively aligning talent initiatives with key business goals. Jackson challenges CHROs to become fluent in strategic business conversations and to explicitly connect HR efforts to revenue growth, innovation, and profitability.This episode provides

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00:08:57

Effective Leaders Don’t Win Every Argument | June 13,...

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2025/06/13

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch takes on a powerful paradox that holds many senior leaders back: the instinctive drive to be right rather than effective.Many CHROs and senior executives enter debates prepared with data, logic, and airtight arguments, determined to win every discussion. Yet Jackson reveals a hard truth: being right can actually sabotage your influence. Leaders obsessed with winning every argument often miss the bigger picture; long-term impact,

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00:08:46

Why Your Best HR Leader Is Useless Without CEO Alignment

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2025/06/13

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch pulls back the curtain on one of the least acknowledged truths of the C-suite: CEO-CHRO chemistry matters far more than HR credentials. While other executives are evaluated primarily on technical expertise, the CHRO's effectiveness hinges disproportionately on genuine alignment and trust with the CEO. Jackson explains why subtle misalignments between these roles quietly sabotage organizational performance, leaving employees confused and

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A Masterclass in Strategic Asphyxiation | June 6, 2025

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2025/06/06

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch delivers a direct message to senior leaders: if your strategy is gasping for air, it’s not because of market forces. It’s because your talent system is running out of oxygen.Most companies still treat human capital like a support function. They outsource talent, bury it in dashboards, and call it a day with an annual survey. But talent isn’t a department. It’s the oxygen that powers execution, innovation, and resilience.Jackson breaks down

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00:08:13

Two Heartbeats Away from Chaos and One Bad Answer...

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2025/06/03

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch reframes succession planning as what it really is... your leadership risk strategy. While most companies treat it like an annual HR formality, boards are asking a very different question. They want to know what happens if your top two leaders leave tomorrow.Jackson breaks down why vague answers and buzzwords fail in the boardroom, why naming real successors matters, and how to create urgency that drives actual readiness. He walks through

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00:09:23

Your Workforce Has Changed but Your Metrics Have Not...

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2025/05/30

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch calls out the outdated metrics that are quietly holding companies back. Most organizations still rely on annual surveys, static performance reviews, and activity trackers that belong in a different era. These tools distort reality, reward the wrong behaviors, and erode trust across teams.Jackson walks through what modern human capital measurement should look like. He breaks down how to move from inputs to outcomes, how to actually measure

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00:08:16

Your A-Players Are Watching and Most of You Are...

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2025/05/27

In this episode of the Talent Sherpa podcast, Jackson Lynch pulls back the curtain on one of the quietest but most dangerous threats to your organization... losing your top talent without even knowing it.High performers don’t need an engagement survey to know if your culture is broken. They’re auditing your leadership, your reward systems, and your values from day one. They notice who wins, who gets stretched, and whether results actually matter. And if the signals don’t add up, they don’t protest

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00:09:54

Your HR Team Talks Strategy, but Do They Really...

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2025/05/23

Are you still evaluating your HR team's success by counting heads, turnover rates, and training hours? Here's the uncomfortable truth. Those metrics aren't just outdated, they're actively holding your business back.In this episode of the Talent Sherpa Podcast, Jackson Lynch explores three crucial shifts your HR function needs to make right now to transition from reactive administrators to proactive, strategic partners. You'll learn why genuine business acumen is mandatory, how predictive analytics

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00:09:16

Stop Talking About Your Seat and Start Earning Your...

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2025/05/19

Having a seat at the table doesn't guarantee you'll be heard. In this episode of the Talent Sherpa podcast, Jackson Lynch explores why so many CHROs struggle to earn real influence and provides practical guidance on how to become a strategic business partner who happens to sit in HR. Learn to lead every conversation with genuine curiosity about business problems, gain confidence speaking the language of finance, and build credibility by deeply understanding operations. We'll also reframe succession

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