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Dear Human Resources:

Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Workplace Culture
Human Resources
Public Speaking
Technical Communication
Hybrid Work
Employee Engagement
Company Culture
Employee Retention
Human Resources Training
Psychological Safety
Remote Work
Talent Acquisition
Empathy
Self-Deception
Healthcare Coverage
Emotional Intelligence
Student Debt
Job Hugging

Are you interested in getting an insider’s look at HR? Dear Human Resources takes current HR topics and trends, looks at the research, talks to experts (both practitioners and researchers), and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes’ perspective on HR topics. Our podcasts also explore how other fields such as architecture, social justice, or science influence HR. We conclude our podcasts with one bre... more

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Episode: Ep. 138 - AI Meets Humanity: What Trust Teaches Us About Transformation - Kim Bohr
Vanessa Ericarday
Award-winning lecturer at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and creator of a four-credit MBA course in personal branding
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Celia Orsini
Archaeologist and founder of Archaeology for Wellbeing
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Episode: Ep. 136 - Archaeology as a Leadership Tool - Celia Orsini
Glenna Hecht
Leadership speaker, consultant, and author
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Episode: Ep. 135 - Dementia’s Surprising Lessons for Today’s Leaders - Glenna Hecht
Mark Mallchok
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Episode: Ep. 134 - Levating the virtual meeting experience for remote & hybrid teams - Mark Mallchok
Colleen Tiner
Beeline Chief Product Officer
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Episode: Ep. 133 - How AI, Compliance, and High-Skill Independent Workers Will Reshape HR Strategy - Colleen Tiner
Joey Price
CEO of Jumpstart HR; TEDx speaker on AI in the workplace; author of The Power of HR
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Episode: Ep. 129 - AI’s Role in the Modern HR Function - Joey Price
Sharon Gai
International Keynote and TEDx Speaker, AI and Innovation Expert, former Alibaba executive
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Episode: Ep. 131 - Busy Work Is the First Thing AI Should Take - Sharon Gai
Boo Boucousis
Former fighter pilot, CEO of Afterburner
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Episode: Ep. 130 - What HR leaders can learn from a fighter pilot cockpit drill - Boo Boucousis

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Marie-Line Germain
Host and producer of the podcast; professor of Human Resources and Leadership; affiliated with Western Carolina University and the Dear Human Resources show.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • The 3 M’s

    “Success doesn’t come from motivation. It comes from mindset, method, and mission clarity.” Oof… yes, yes, YES! A powerful reframe from one of my fave conversations here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Media_HW
    South Africa2 months ago
  • Relevant HR Topics

    Marie-Line does a great job of diving into real HR issues. Every topic is meaningful and you hear good advice on how to navigate them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Melchor
    United States2 years ago
  • For HR students & practitioners

    Very insightful podcast no matter where you are in your HR career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sally Loftis
    United States3 years ago
  • If you work in HR - or just with people in general- this is a not miss

    I love this podcast! Marie-Line is so direct and candid in her questioning, and she gets very real with her guests. So many actionable takeaways in each episode - I highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachelabauer
    United States3 years ago

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The host's focus on honesty and practical insight resonates with HR practitioners.
Marie-Line asks direct, candid questions and pushes guests for actionable takeaways.
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Ep. 138 - AI Meets Humanity: What Trust Teaches Us About Transformation - Kim Bohr
Q: What practical steps should someone do if they feel their voice may not matter in their workplace?
First, assess whether the environment is conducive to change; then speak up with a clear point, seek allies who validate your ideas, and push for a second speaker to reinforce the conversation to catalyze broader participation.
Ep. 138 - AI Meets Humanity: What Trust Teaches Us About Transformation - Kim Bohr
Q: How can leaders detect early signs of conversational debt in hybrid or AI-mediated environments?
Watch for vocal employees who start filtering ideas, meetings that finish too quickly, and people looking for permission rather than expressing honest views, especially when nonverbal signals are harder to read online.
Ep. 138 - AI Meets Humanity: What Trust Teaches Us About Transformation - Kim Bohr
Q: When people stop believing their voice matters, what is the first move leaders need to make to restore conversational agency?
Leaders should explicitly connect input to potential impact, ask what would make input matter, and start with small, visible changes to demonstrate that voices can move outcomes.
Ep. 137 - Egos at the Top: Tactical Negotiation in the C-Suite - David Deane-Spread
Q: Can you say a few things about your book and when it's coming out?
The book, Valuable Invisible, is about helping people find their voices and leverage four-part teaching from Vanessa's class, with case studies and a two-hour-per-week commitment to build a recognizable, value-driven personal brand; it's scheduled to release May 5th.
Ep. 137 - Egos at the Top: Tactical Negotiation in the C-Suite - David Deane-Spread
Q: So let's start with the big picture, if you will. How is AI changing what it means to be truly ready for today's job market?
AI speeds up work but tends to give what everyone else wants to see; the key is to use AI as a thinking partner, not a crutch, so you maintain distinctiveness through your own critical thinking and a strong framework.

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A practical, practitioner-focused exploration of HR topics, blending research-backed insights with real-world cases. Episodes cover workplace culture, hiring practices, employee well-being, legal and policy issues, and how adjacent fields influence HR. Guests range from researchers to industry leaders, offering actionable takeaways, diverse perspectives, and future-facing ideas to improve organizations. The show stands out for its candid questioning, emphasis on empathy and ethics in people work, and a recurring mission to surface breakthrough ideas that could transform human resources.

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