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HR Superstars

15Five
Employee Engagement
Human Resources
Performance Management
Leadership
Workplace Culture
HR Leadership
Company Culture
Remote Work
AI In HR
Artificial Intelligence
Organizational Culture
Leadership Development
Employee Experience
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Burnout
Employee Retention
Work-Life Harmony
Career Development
Manager Enablement
Diversity and Inclusion

HR and People Ops can be challenging, but there's a community of others who've been in your shoes. HR Superstars is the podcast from 15Five that connects you with confident and respected strategic people leaders who have conquered a myriad of challenges and now have valuable and actionable insights to share. In each episode, our host, Karina Young, VP of People at 15Five, will talk to some of the ... more

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As routine tasks become increasingly automated, organizations need to rethink how they develop leaders and teams. Judgment, creativity, and adaptability become increasingly more important than knowledge or technical skills. In this episode of HR Supe... more

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HR and people leaders often feel pulled in a hundred directions, leaving little time for strategy or growth. What if you could reclaim that time and make a bigger impact without working longer hours? In this episode, Karina Young sits down with Nelso... more

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Managers are being asked to do more than ever. They're expected to coach, support well-being, drive performance, and navigate uncertainty, often without the necessary systems or tools to do it effectively. In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina You... more

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Implementing AI isn't about systems or workflows alone. It's a human transformation that touches every role, skill, and interaction. This is why HR needs to lead the change. In this episode, Karina Young is joined by Dr. Jeff Smith, author and COO at... more

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Recent Guests

Nelson Spencer
Founder of Augie Ventures, AI consultant with background in people analytics
Augie Ventures
Episode: How AI Agents Can Multiply HR's Impact with Nelson Spencer
Sara Canaday
Leadership strategist, author
Episode: Why Manager Support Needs to Move Beyond Training with Sara Canaday
Jeff Smith
COO at 15Five, author
15Five
Episode: HR as the Anchor in AI Transformation with Jeff Smith
Karina Young
Episode: The Shift from Doing Work to Leading It with Karina Young
Lisa Young
Founder of HRHQ, online HR community and education platform
HRHQ
Episode: Building the Mindset and Systems To Break HR's Reactive Cycle with Lisa Young
Roger Lee
CEO and co-founder of Comprehensive
Comprehensive
Episode: Aligning Performance and Pay To Retain Top Talent with Roger Lee
Kat Kibben
Founder of Three Ears Media and recruiting expert
Three Ears Media
Episode: Leading Through Uncertainty: Building Trust and Resilience with Kat Kibben
Nicole Roberts
HR industry analyst focusing on leadership effectiveness and workforce strategy
360 Insights
Episode: How to Create Manager Programs That Stick with Nicole Roberts
Kate O'Neill
Tech humanist, digital innovator, business leader, founder and CEO of KO Insights.
KO Insights
Episode: Innovation Starts with HR with Kate O'Neill

Hosts

Adam Weber
Host of HR Superstars
Karina Young
VP of People at 15Five; Host/guest on multiple episodes

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • HR Superstars is great!

    I really enjoy listening to HR Superstars. There are so many incredible guests from different HR backgrounds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SCB48276
    United States8 months ago
  • HR Superstars hosted by Adam Weber is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Adam's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • Useful content professionally produced!

    I was honored to guest on this pod and truly impressed with the excellent, high ROI questions offered by its friendly, wise host Adam. Shout out to Kassidy for her strong production management. 5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Gladieux
    United States3 years ago
  • A feed-favorite!

    This podcast is a true feed-favorite! Not only will these episodes make you really stop and think, but the quality of the guests, insights, and tactics are unmatched. They find speakers that truly care about being a positive force in people ops space, and share insights that only true practitioners can unearth. Don't miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing perspectives

    Love this show for the perspectives of people leaders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danipaige2017
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the high‑quality guests and practical, actionable takeaways.
The host asks thoughtful, ROI‑driven questions and keeps production tight.
Audience appreciates a diverse range of HR topics and real‑world stories from practitioners.
Quality of content and guests is consistently strong, with a community feel.

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Why Manager Support Needs to Move Beyond Training with Sara Canaday
Q: Tell me a little bit about what led you into this book and how you think about coaching.
Sara explains that coaching has evolved from a traditional expectation into a practiced skill set, and that leaders often want to coach but lack training, which leads to ineffective outcomes. The book provides practical tools, questions, and a structure to help leaders coach more effectively, including AI-enhanced practice as a precursor to real-world coaching.
HR as the Anchor in AI Transformation with Jeff Smith
Q: What mindset shift should HR leaders make starting today?
View AI as both a technology and a people change; focus on systems design and organizational redesign, not just tool deployment, and cultivate courage and curiosity to rethink how work gets done for long-term impact.
HR as the Anchor in AI Transformation with Jeff Smith
Q: How should HR approach this transformation to avoid being sidelined?
HR should be at the center of the transformation by defining the people and culture requirements, leading change management, and partnering with IT and finance to integrate AI into core workflows, ensure governance, and upskill the workforce.
Building the Mindset and Systems To Break HR's Reactive Cycle with Lisa Young
Q: What's the tip for HR leaders that they've crossed the line from just being busy to now being stuck in this cycle?
Start small and measure first. Track where workload is coming from, identify who is emailing you, and establish a simple escalation protocol. Define what urgent means for you and your stakeholders, then block out focused time to tackle that work without constant interruptions.
Leading Through Uncertainty: Building Trust and Resilience with Kat Kibben
Q: What is the one belief about leadership you want HR to walk away with today?
Uncertainty will occur, but a team's ability to bounce back depends on investing in resilience and the right human-centric skills, rather than chasing perfect guarantees or purely procedural fixes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HR Superstars

What is HR Superstars about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on people leadership, HR strategy, and the practicalities of turning people operations into a strategic business function. Across episodes, listeners hear from senior HR leaders and practitioners about shifting from reactive firefighting to proactive, systems‑level leadership; designing leadership development, performance management, and compensation strategies; and navigating uncertainty with trust, empathy, and data‑driven decision making. Notable throughlines include balancing humane leadership with measurable outcomes, embedding coaching and culture into scalable programs, and leveraging AI and data to elevate HR's influence at the executive table. A standout quality is the show's emphasis on actionable tactics, real‑wo... more

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Recent guests on HR Superstars include:

1. Nelson Spencer
2. Sara Canaday
3. Jeff Smith
4. Karina Young
5. Lisa Young
6. Roger Lee
7. Kat Kibben
8. Nicole Roberts

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