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Return to People

Kaleem Clarkson

Great employee experiences don’t happen because of location - they"re shaped by empathetic leaders. Join us to hear real-world stories from executives, founders, and people operations professionals who"ve successfully created thriving employee experiences within remote and hybrid teams. Each episode highlights real-world experiences, insights, and lessons learned from sustaining culture at scale to fostering meaningful social connections beyond the office, providing listeners with actionable

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All Episodes

29:03

From Responsibility to Results in a Global Remote...

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2025/12/31

How do modern organizations navigate a digital world where technology evolves faster than teams can adapt?In this week’s episode of the Return to People podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Manish Hirapara, a digital transformation trailblazer and CEO of one of the fastest-growing digital strategy firms in the United States, PeakActivity. Manish’s career journey from software engineer to overseeing $7B in global e-commerce sales at a Fortune 100 retailer, to building his own thriving

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34:27

Successfully Implementing Remote Work in Supply Chain...

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2025/12/17

How can remote work transform company culture in a traditional industry like logistics?In this episode of the Return to People podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson talks with Simon Kaye, founder of Jaguar Freight, about leading high-performing teams in a remote world. With over 30 years in freight forwarding, Simon shares how prioritizing people has driven engagement, retention, and innovation. From his start in the UK to expanding Jaguar Freight internationally, Simon reflects on building a company

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29:53

Customer-Centric Strategies: Scale Your Business with...

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2025/12/03

In this week’s Return to People episode, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Bruce Reading, President and CEO of Act!, for an inspiring conversation on leadership, engagement, and transformation in today’s hybrid workplace.With decades of experience leading global tech companies, Bruce has built billion-dollar categories, returned over $1.4 billion to investors, and hired more than 500 people across multiple continents. Now, his focus is on empowering the next generation of leaders by helping

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30:50

Proven Strategies for Stronger, Happier Teams:...

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2025/11/19

How do you create a thriving culture when your team rarely meets in person?In this episode of the Return to People podcast, Kaleem Clarkson sits down with HR leader Jessica Lorello to unpack the realities of building connection, engagement, and trust in a fully remote environment. Jessica shares the hidden weight of “culture switching,” the constant adaptation employees face when navigating different communication styles and expectations across teams. This challenge often leaves people feeling

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27:30

The Power of Mentorship: Enhancing Remote...

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2025/11/12

What does it take to build trust, engagement, and creativity in a hybrid workplace?In this week’s Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Andy LeDuc, Vice President of Digital Strategy & Operations at Mueller Communications, to explore how organizations can thrive in the new world of hybrid work. With nearly two decades of experience in marketing, digital transformation, and business strategy, Andy shares actionable insights on onboarding, mentorship, and creating balance

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33:02

Redefining Your Meeting Culture: Insights from...

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2025/10/29

What does it take to build a thriving remote culture and transform how teams meet?In this episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson talks with Aydin Mirzaee, co-founder and CEO of Fellow, the AI-powered meeting assistant helping organizations improve collaboration before, during, and after every meeting. Drawing from his experience founding Fluidware (acquired by SurveyMonkey) and Fresh Founders, Aydin shares his journey of leadership, adaptability, and continuous learning in a

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33:59

Innovating Climate Solutions: Tech for Good - ep. #007

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2025/10/15

How do you build strong remote teams while tackling global challenges? In the latest episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson talks with Guy Bayes, co-founder of Vibrant Planet and veteran engineering leader with over 20 years of experience at Lyft, Facebook, and Lawrence Livermore National Labs. Today, Guy is applying his expertise to climate tech, building remote-first teams dedicated to wildfire remediation.Guy shares two major hurdles in leading remote teams. Onboarding

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25:38

Creating Career Paths for Remote and Hybrid Teams -...

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2025/10/01

In the latest episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson speaks with Christine Pope, CEO of Tax Valet, a fully remote, B-Corp certified company transforming sales tax services. Christine has grown the company from six employees to over 80, all while maintaining a culture of connection, trust, and growth. Her experiences offer actionable insights for leaders navigating the complexities of remote work.One of the biggest challenges Christine discusses is navigating rapid growth

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28:38

Scaling Growth: Lessons from a Remote Success Story -...

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2025/09/17

In the latest episode of the Return to People Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Bowers, Chief Operating Officer of SMB Team, to explore the evolving world of hybrid and remote work. With years of experience leading teams through periods of rapid change, Brandon shares actionable insights on navigating the challenges of workplace flexibility while maintaining strong culture, engagement, and performance.One of the biggest challenges Brandon highlights is adaptability in leadership. As SMB Team

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24:23

Enhancing Workplace Flexibility to Improve Employee...

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2025/09/03

In the latest episode of the Return to People Podcast, we’re joined by Caroline Yost, VP of People at Serenity Kids and a powerhouse in the world of People & Culture. With over a decade of experience scaling high-growth organizations, Caroline has built her career on fostering human-centered, high-performance teams in fast-paced environments. At Serenity Kids, she leads with empathy, strategy, and a deep commitment to building inclusive workplaces where employees can truly thrive.Caroline’s

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39:54

How to Strengthen Trust and Connection in a...

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2025/08/19

What does it take to rebuild a thriving remote-first workplace culture after a crisis while staying true to a mission that spans the globe?In this new episode of Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson speaks with Scott Marshall, President & CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education, home to the iconic Semester at Sea program. Scott shares how his purpose-driven nonprofit rebuilt its global workplace culture around flexibility, trust, and remote collaboration, all while keeping a

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16:43

Building Remote Teams That Outperform Office Workers...

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2025/08/06

Meet Hari Srinivasan, CEO and co-founder of iCover, who's revolutionizing life insurance with a 5-minute, AI-driven application process. In this episode of Return To People Podcast, Hari shares his journey from immigrating to the U.S. in 1998 to building two tech companies from Missouri—including a fully remote iCover, long before it was trendy.But this isn't just a tech story—it's a playbook for remote work done right. Hari dives into the three pillars of iCover’s success: Trust, Responsibility,

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