The HR Dialogues
Yesterday’s HR playbooks don’t work. Let’s talk about it.
Welcome to HR Dialogues, the show where HR leaders discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing people professionals today.
Tune in to hear from HR leaders and innovators sharing insights on HR from the front lines. From business impact to HR capabilities, you will get an inside view on the topics that need to be on your radar as an HR leader.
Hosted by Dr. Dieter Veldsman, Chief HR Scientist at AIHR and ex-CHRO.
The HR Dialogues
#38 | Building Influence in HR: Strategies for Connection
What makes a great leader in today's evolving workplace? Find out how a workplace psychologist and executive coach breaks down why strong relationships make better leaders, teams, and cultures.
Welcome to The HR Dialogues with Dr. Dieter Veldsman! Join AIHR's Chief HR Scientist to learn from People Practitioners as they navigate the changing world of work.
In this episode of The HR Dialogues, Dr. Dieter Veldsman sits with Dr. Karen Bridbord, Chief Talent Officer and licensed psychologist. Drawing from her background in workplace psychology and executive coaching, Karen unpacks what it means to lead through connection — and how building authentic relationships at work leads to better business outcomes.
Karen’s work focuses on leadership development, emotional intelligence, and building psychologically safe and resilient teams. She is also the author of The Relationship-Driven Leader, a book that explores the impact of everyday interactions on team experience and performance.
In this episode we’ll discuss:
- The four pillars of relationship-driven leadership and their impact on workplace wellness and productivity
- Why authentic connection, not just cooperation, drives effective collaboration
- How HR can balance relationship-building with accountability and foster resilient leadership cultures
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