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Check-In with Jason Lauritsen

Jason Lauritsen

A weekly podcast exploring how to create a more human work experience through the power of relationship and connection. Host Jason Lauritsen interviews those HR executives and thought leaders who are paving the way towards a better future of work.

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44:43

How to be a Caring Leader with Joe Dicianno

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2025/09/16

"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯." - Joe Dicianno**Join Jason for a compelling conversation with Joe Dicianno, Director of Talent Management and Organizational Development at UPMC and a Professor of HR People Analytics at the University of Pittsburgh. Joe shared how leaders can create more human-connected, engaging workplaces by demonstrating genuine care for

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45:59

From Recruiter to People Partner: Evolving HR in a...

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2025/09/02

"𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘱𝘶𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘥𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤." - Ross Hecox***Join Jason Lauritsen for a compelling episode as he welcomes Ross Hecox, Chief People Officer at Synergy ECP. Ross discussed innovative approaches to building people-centric workplaces and shared practical

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49:50

Key Skills for the Modern CHRO with Kathy Claytor

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2025/08/12

“Oftentimes in HR, we are looking at and supporting others. We don’t pay attention to kind of what we need for ourselves... So I would say ask for what you want.” - Kathy Claytor***In this episode, Kathy Claytor, a long time CHRO at multiple organizations, opens up about her career journey from her “origin story” as an accidental HR pro to leading global HR transformations. She reveals why she believes now is a pivotal time for HR’s impact.Together, Jason and Kathy unpack the changing demands of the

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49:15

Unlocking the Potential of Reluctant Leaders with...

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2025/07/29

Join Jason for an eye-opening and hopeful conversation with Will Matthews, the Director of Learning and Engagement (aka “Team Hearts and Minds”) at G Adventures. Will shares offers fresh insights on how we can better recognize and activate the hidden leaders on our teams. Together, Jason and Will dive deep into the origins and nuances of “reluctant leaders”, those talented individuals who opt out of leadership because of limiting stories or outdated models of what a leader should be. Key highlights

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40:30

What Does It Mean to Lead with Fairness? with Jessica...

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2025/07/15

Join Jason for a provocative episode as he welcomes Jessica Winder, Senior Vice President of People, Colab Software. She brings a fresh, no-nonsense perspective to employee experience and workplace culture. Jason and Jessica explore what it means to lead with fairness. Together, they unpack why fairness isn’t about treating everyone the same, how transparency fits into the equation, and what it takes to balance people and performance.It’s a real-world conversation for anyone who’s ever wrestled

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47:25

How Group Mentoring Unlocks Employee Potential with...

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2025/07/01

Join Jason for a dynamic conversation with Carolina Terrazas, Vice President of Talent Management and Development at Schneider Electric, global HR leader, and host of the “Leading Yourself” podcast. Carolina provides an illuminating view into the organization’s innovative group mentoring program. Moving beyond traditional one-to-one mentorship, their approach leverages small group mentorship to cultivate peer learning, accelerate skill development, and deliver positive business impact at scale.Key

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43:46

Creating Compassionate Workplaces for Those...

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2025/06/24

Join Jason for a thoughtful and deeply moving conversation with Dr. Jenna Sage, Director of Organizational Wellness and Well Being, Ultimate Medical Academy, and executive coach, author, and passionate advocate for whole-person employee support. Jenna discusses how organizations can truly support employees navigating grief, loss, and caregiving. Having walked alongside a loved one through terminal illness, Jenna knows firsthand the weight leaders often carry in silence. She believes it’s time for

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39:15

How Storytelling Drives Company Culture at Kwik Trip...

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2025/06/18

Join Jason to learn about building an award-winning culture through storytelling in this episode with John McHugh, Vice President of External Affairs at Kwik Trip. John shares how Kwik Trip has harnessed the power of storytelling to create low turnover, high morale, and exceptional customer experiences, all in an industry notorious for high attrition. He shares practices for how they have scaled a culture of exceptional service and customer commitment within an organization of 39,000 “co-workers”

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07:45

Announcing The Human Connection Study

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2025/06/11

In this mini-episode, Jason announces the launch of the Human Connection Study, a new research initiative created in partnership with Ingenuity Design. This ambitious project aims to understand how people today are experiencing connection and disconnection at work and in everyday life.Jason shares why he feels this study is both necessary and vitally important. And, he asks for your help. In the episode, Jason invites you to take the Human Connection Survey and then share it with your friends and

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41:20

How Listening Protected Culture During the Remote...

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2025/06/03

Join Jason for a powerful conversation with Wendy Rummler, Chief People Officer at Credit Acceptance. Wendy shares the inside story of how their organization transformed from a conventional, in-office workplace to a high-performing, remote-first organization, while earning multiple workplace awards year after year. The secret, she says, is fostering a culture where listening leads to meaningful action, and where transparency and feedback are non-negotiable.Key lessons highlighted in our conversation

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45:35

How Accelerated Development Opportunities Fuel...

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2025/05/27

Join Jason for an enlightening conversation with Mike Ferone, Vice President of Organizational Development and Performance Excellence at Benchmark Gensuite, as they explore how his company has created a “culture of opportunity”—one where promotions are based on demonstrated competencies and potential, not rigid timelines. Together, they examined how this approach shapes engagement, enables rapid development, and makes workplaces more human-centered and successful.Key lessons highlighted in our

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53:23

How an Internal Podcast is Unlocking True Connection...

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2025/05/20

Join Jason for a deeply engaging conversation featuring Karen Rieck, the Vice President of Human Resources at Farm Bureau Financial Services, as she shares her journey on building “presence with a purpose” work. Karen’s inspiring approach to employee connection, especially through their innovative “Real Stories” internal podcast, offers real-world lessons every manager should consider. They talked about how powerful it can be when people are encouraged not just to do their jobs, but to show up fully

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44:01

Rethinking the Remote vs. In-Office Work Debate with...

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2025/05/13

Join Jason for an enlightening conversation with Jessica Jones, Executive Vice President of People and Culture at Emprise Bank. Jessica reflects on her evolution from being a strong advocate for remote-first work to recognizing how hybrid and in-person work, when grounded in intention and clarity, can enhance belonging, innovation, and team trust. Together, they explore the risks of reactive policies and examine what today’s employees are truly seeking: not just remote work, but authentic

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48:01

How to Align People and Business Strategy to Drive...

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2025/04/29

Join Jason for an insightful episode with Halai Shukran, Chief Operating Officer of Pluribus Digital. Known for her strong background in HR leadership and people strategy, Halai offers an engaging, real-world perspective on how HR can become a true driver of business value.In this episode, Halai shares her extraordinary journey from HR and corporate training to the C-suite, breaking down how empathy, business acumen, and a relentless focus on both people and outcomes propelled her forward. Together,

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50:47

How to Develop Powerful Workplace Leaders at All...

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2025/04/22

Join Jason for a thought-provoking conversation with Ben Brooks, Founder and CEO of Pilot, an award-winning culture and leadership development firm. In our discussion, we challenged traditional definitions of leadership and unpacked why organizations often get leadership development wrong.Jason and Ben explored how making leadership accessible to everyone—not just a select few—can positively impact organizational culture and business outcomes. They also discussed what truly makes leadership

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44:18

Creating a Servant Heart Culture with Chrisanne Christ

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2025/04/15

Join Jason for an insightful conversation with Chrisanne Christ, Senior Partner, Human Resource Development at Centier Bank, as they discuss what it means to foster a "servant heart" culture to create a truly associate-first organization. In this episode, Chrisanne shares her journey into HR, driven by a background that equipped her with empathy and care from a young age. Together with Jason, they explore the challenges and triumphs of nurturing a servant-heart culture and why relationships and

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49:20

Integrating AI Without Losing Humanity at Work with...

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2025/04/08

Join Jason Lauritsen for an enlightening conversation with KeyAnna Schmiedl, the Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman. KeyAnna is a wealth of knowledge about creating inclusive, human-centered workplaces that thrive in today's dynamic environment.In this episode, Jason and KeyAnna dive deep into the transformative potential of AI in HR and explore its implications for enhancing workplace culture and productivity. They uncover how to thoughtfully integrate AI into the people-first strategies

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19:34

4 Ways to Become Better Listener as a Leader

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2025/03/04

Join Jason for a solo episode on the power of active listening in leadership. He shares four practical tips to help leaders build trust, improve communication, and foster connections with their people.Jason explores why active listening is often overlooked in leadership and how it impacts team dynamics and workplace culture. He dives into the common barriers that get in the way of truly listening and what leaders can do to overcome them.Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:👉 The

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24:36

The 5 Best Check-In Questions

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2025/02/26

In this solo episode, Jason shares the five best check-in questions for leaders, offering invaluable advice on fostering more meaningful and impactful conversations with your team. He reminds you that an effective check-in starts with a great question. He then shares how to use these questions to create conversations that matter with your people. Key highlights from the episode include:👉 An overview of the four steps to an effective, meaningful check-in and how it all starts with asking a great

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51:58

How AI could make your workplace MORE HUMAN Josh...

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2025/02/18

Join Jason Lauritsen for a captivating conversation with Josh Allan Dykstra, a Future of Work keynote speaker and CEO of The Work Revolution, as they demystify the interplay between artificial intelligence and the human workplace.In this episode, Jason and Josh explore the evolving landscape of AI in the workplace, uncovering its impact on organizational culture and HR practices. They also discuss three key insights that help leaders understand AI in a way that deepens their appreciation for the

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