Hosted by Rodney Evans, featuring guest Josh Burson.
Discussion on HR's future, challenges, and Burson's book "Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring Employee-Focused Organizations."
Guest Introduction: Josh Burson
CEO of the Josh Burson Company, HR researcher, and author.
Rodney's admiration for Burson's work in HR.
Check-In Round
Josh Burson's Learning Focus:
AI and its implications as an engineer.
Personal well-being and health.
Rodney Evans' Learning Focus:
Becoming an excellent strategist, noticing environmental signals, and making sense of them in organizations.
Discussion on "Irresistible"
Took 6-7 years to write, based on 20+ years of HR, talent, and leadership studies.
Focus on company transformations and digital disruptions.
Analysis of high-performing companies and their HR practices.
"7 Secrets" as new frameworks for modern organizations.
Key Themes from "Irresistible"
Modern vs. Traditional Bureaucracy:
Shift from monolithic bureaucracy to more flexible, team-oriented structures.
Coach, Not Boss:
Transition from top-down management to coaching roles.
Challenges in embracing a coaching mindset.
Success in Irresistible Companies
Focus on solving unique problems better than competitors.
Avoiding solely profit-driven motives.
Example: Companies like Tesla focusing on innovation.
HR's Current State and Transformation
Need for HR to evolve and demonstrate value.
Concept of "Systemic HR" and integration of HR functions.
HR’s role in solving organizational problems.
Advice for HR Professionals
Look for alignment and enthusiasm in potential employers.