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Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald

Success Leaves Clues: From the Vault - Redefining Leadership and the Future of Work with guest Jodi Kovitz, CEO of the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald · 2025-11-27 · 32 min

Episode notes

In this From the Vault episode of Success Leaves Clues , hosts Robin and Al sat down with Jodi Kovitz , CEO of the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) , to explore how empathy, innovation, and inclusion are redefining leadership in today’s workplace. Jodi shares her insight on why HR leaders must have a strategic seat at the table to influence the future of work. Drawing on her experience leading HRPA through transformation, she discusses how people-first leadership fuels performance, why empathy and accountability can coexist, and how hybrid work, AI, and generational diversity are changing what it means to lead. This conversation is a masterclass in modern leadership, showing how purpose-driven strategy and human connection can drive both organizational success and national prosperity. You’ll hear about: The strategic seat at the table: Why HR leaders are essential to shaping business strategy and driving productivity. Empathy as strength: How leading with compassion builds trust, engagement, and loyalty. The brave workplace: Why leaders should focus on creating brave spaces instead of safe ones.

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