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The Talent Sherpa Podcast

Jackson O. Lynch and Scott Morris
Leadership
Human Capital
Employee Engagement
Performance Management
Talent Management
Human Resources
Organizational Culture
Artificial Intelligence
Human Capital Management
Organizational Performance
CHRO
Business Performance
Business Strategy
Leadership Development
Workplace Culture
Accountability
Talent Density
Organizational Change
Succession Planning
AI In HR

Where Senior Leaders Come to Rethink How Human Capital Really Works

This executive talent podcast is built for senior operators who are done with HR theater and ready to run talent like a business system. The conversations focus on decisions that show up in revenue, margin, speed, and accountability. No recycled frameworks. No vanity metrics. No performative culture talk.

Each episode breaks dow... more

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Rihanna Barr
Two-time chief people officer and executive coach
Pinnacle Peak HR
Episode: Your AI Questions, On the Record
Ted Forbes
Former CHRO, author of Making HR Matter
Propulsion AI (advisor/author)
Episode: The Doom Cycle of Low Expectations
Phil Kirschner
Chief of Work advocate; formerly at Credit Suisse, JLL, WeWork, McKinsey
Independent; Propulsion AI collaborator
Episode: Your Work System Has No Owner
Scott Bontempo
Former CHRO, private equity talent advisor, founder of Bontempo Advisory Services
Bontempo Advisory Services
Episode: You Already Know It's the Wrong Job
Tony Sarsam
Former president/CEO with a track record of building people-focused operating systems
Nestlé USA Direct Store Delivery, Ready Pack Foods, Spartan Nash/Spartan Ash
Episode: People First As An Operating System
Scott Morris
Former CHRO and founder of Propulsion AI
Propulsion AI
Episode: Why Leadership Development Lets Managers Off the Hook
Stephanie Berenbaum
Strategist with McKinsey background; former global head of HR at Heinz
McKinsey; Heinz
Episode: The Orchestration Layer Nobody Designed
Lou Adler
Expert in performance-based hiring and the founder of Performance-Based Hiring, with over 50 years of experience in recruiting and talent management.
Performance-Based Hiring
Episode: Why Performance Beats Pedigree with Lou Adler
David Foley
Founder and CEO of Vendi, experienced in talent acquisition and HR tech
Vendi
Episode: Your Invisible Workflows Are Broken

Hosts

Jackson Lynch
Host of The Talent Sherpa Podcast
Scott Morris
Co-host, former CHRO

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great Real Life Perspective

    Jackson brings forward thinking practical application to HR leaders. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wham1991
    United States2 months ago
  • Real Conversations for the Realities of Work

    If you are a senior leader or frankly just spend any time trying to navigate the realities of work today, Jackson Lynch’s Talent Sherpa podcast is worth your time.

    What I appreciate most is that it covers incredibly real and relevant topics for HR and business professionals. It’s not theory for theory’s sake, but conversations grounded in actual experience.

    Also, the episodes are exactly as long as they need to be. Some are as short as 10 minutes, some closer to 50. No filler, no manufactured ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShanStorm
    United States2 months ago
  • What it takes to be a true talent leader

    Sharp insights on how to operate at the next level as a CHRO. Jackson cuts through HR theory and focuses on what actually matters at an enterprise level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J3Hayes
    United States4 months ago

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Candid conversations from senior operators and CHROs, not fluff.
Real, practical takeaways for aligning HR with business outcomes.
Actionable plays you can apply Monday morning, not just theories.

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Your AI Questions, On the Record
Q: What should we do first when adopting AI in our organization?
Map the work first, identify high-value tasks, redesign roles around those tasks, and then introduce AI to automate the low-value work; only then measure outcomes like productivity and revenue impact.
Your Invisible Workflows Are Broken
Q: If we wanted to figure out where people are losing time every day, what are the things you would expect me to observe?
Look for areas where people are bouncing back and forth between systems, suffering from multiple logins and inefficient practices.
Your Invisible Workflows Are Broken
Q: If we needed to uncover one workflow, how do I figure out which is the right one to pick?
Look at a team under major pressure, where their priorities are stalling, and observe signs like regretted attrition or burnout.
Your Invisible Workflows Are Broken
Q: If I wanted to uncover where the real work diverges from the polished version that leaders talk about, whose workflow do I trace?
You should look at teams under major pressure where priorities are stalling, such as regretted attrition or missed goals.
How CHROs Win in Cutthroat Rooms
Q: How do you decide who to invest in deeply first, and who do you kind of push off until later?
Focus on quick wins: invest time in relationships with executives where you can foster partnerships faster, as this builds a coalition that can advance your goals.

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A practitioner-focused show for senior operators who want to turn talent strategy into measurable business impact. Episodes emphasize mandate clarity, organizational design, and redesigning work around outcomes, with practical frameworks and real-world examples. Expect candid conversations about CHRO decisions, leadership development, and the tricky dynamics of private equity, AI adoption, and executive onboarding. A standout trait is its bias toward actionable “Monday morning” plays and concrete playbooks, rather than theory, making it useful for leaders aiming to raise talent's strategic value.

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7. Stephanie Berenbaum
8. Lou Adler

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