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Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast

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Directionally Correct is the #1 people analytics podcast in the world. Hosted by Cole Napper, the podcast dives into people analytics, workforce planning, behavioral science, and talent intelligence, helping leaders navigate the future of AI in the workplace with insight and a dash of fun. To find out more, check out colenapper.com

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82:22

Workforce Strategy at Edwards Jones & Everything...

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2026/02/23

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 journey from coding AOL text-based games at 18 to earning a master’s degree from Cornell and building

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#160 - Rob Dees - People Analytics at Target,...

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2026/02/16

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 treated as an intelligence function—not just a sentiment survey. Drawing on more than 20 years of military

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#159 - Tyler Weeks - People Analytics & HR Tech at...

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2026/02/09

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 organizations are still missing. Tyler brings a rare blend of deep technical R&D experience, systems

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48:33

#158 - Amy Armitage - The Future of Work, Human...

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2026/02/02

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, workforce planning, and people analytics are being actively challenged. Amy shares how her current

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72:39

#157 - Peter Louch - HR Tech Voices series episode...

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2026/01/26

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 external market data. Book a demo today with Vemo - Workforce Planning! In this wide-ranging and deeply

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70:02

#156 - JR Keller - Should You Let Your Top Employee...

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2026/01/19

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 align people strategy with real business outcomes. Drawing on his academic research, teaching experience,

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75:39

#155 - Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic - Storytelling with...

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2026/01/12

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 analytics, storytelling, and communication. CNK revisits her seminal book Storytelling with Data on the

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#154 - George LaRocque - 2026 Predictions, WorkTech...

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2026/01/05

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 systems were designed primarily for back-office users, but how modern work tech increasingly serves

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76:52

#153 - Cole Napper - Ask Me Anything AMA Episode with...

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2025/12/08

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 delivering impact across the business. Cole kicks things off by sharing why this episode format

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74:39

#152 - Joey Price - The Power of HR & Does Active...

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2025/11/24

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 book The Power of HR, written to elevate the modern HR professional’s confidence, strategy, and

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70:14

#151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series...

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2025/11/17

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!Articles discussed: The Tree of Value Job Architecture is the Yellow Brick Road Beyond The Buzz:

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69:50

#150 - Cole and Scott - Reflecting on 150 Episodes,...

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2025/11/10

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, behavioral science, and the impacts of AI in the workplace! In this milestone episode, Cole and Scott take

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64:31

#149 - JP Elliott - The Future of HR is About Value &...

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2025/11/02

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, shares his personal journey from corporate executive to business owner, offering an inside look at what

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64:40

#148 - Dr. Mike Knott - Fatherhood & Parenting, IVF,...

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2025/10/26

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 story—from the emotional and financial hurdles to how Medtronic’s fertility benefits changed his life—and

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54:30

#147 - Denise Hemke - HR Tech Voices Series Episode...

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2025/10/19

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, and how artificial intelligence is helping create “super workers” across public service. Book a demo

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#147 - Denise Hemke - HR Tech Voices Series Episode...

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2025/10/19

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, and how artificial intelligence is helping create “super workers” across public service. Book a demo today

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68:48

#146 - Ludek Stehlik - What are the most...

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2025/10/12

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 his academic training in problem-solving, psychometrics, and mathematical modeling sharpened his ability

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#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people...

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2025/10/05

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. She reflects on leading premier people analytics teams at tech giants, explains why IO psychology remains

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#144 - AJ Herrmann - People Analytics at the CIA,...

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2025/09/28

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 extraordinary career. Before entering the private sector, he spent a decade as a CIA intelligence analyst

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#143 - Cole and Scott - Embarrassing Job Interview...

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2025/09/21

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 journeys, showing that behind every polished résumé are countless moments of failure, awkwardness, and

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