Episodes 174
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Nov 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Every great leader inspires, motivates and rewards their people for performance. 

 

Welcome to the People Strategy Forum podcast, a show that guides leaders to elevate the workforce.

 

People are at the heart of successful organizations. Team members’ well-being and career development are essential. This show discusses practical and effective leadership strategies for top executives, senior professionals, and talent managers.

 

Aligning employer and employee objectives is a must. Every team member needs to feel fulfilled and satisfied in order to be fully productive and accountable. This show helps leaders create an engaged workforce that is happily accomplishing daily responsibilities and committed to the organization’s future success. Episodes focus on innovative and integrated talent management tools, including employee recognition, compensation, and development, as well as strategies for building a healthy workplace culture and improving the workforce experience.

 

On a deeper level, the podcast centers around attracting, growing and retaining top talent. It addresses employee motivation, communication, performance, productivity and the genuine human connections that are essential for every successful organization. Each team member brings their own unique strengths, talents, interests, and passions. By touching on these personal areas, leaders create an environment where employees perform at their best.

 

Sam Reeve, Howard Nizewitz, and Sumit Singla host the podcast.

 

Sam has 20-years of diverse compensation experience at leading firms. His time at Barclays, BlackRock, and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) allowed him to see companies evolve from the startup phase to rapidly growing to mature organizations

 

Sumit has over 15 years of talent management practice across different sectors. His expertise in organizational framework, design thinking, performance management, and business storytelling is unparalleled. He is a favorite speaker at talent management conferences and events across the country.

 

With these three forward-thinking, passionate people professionals at the helm of the podcast, talent-centric organizations can find relevant and helpful advice.

 

Special guest co-hosts thought-leaders impart essential tips for making every workplace inspiring and rewarding. Beyond theoretical ideas, these experts share experiences as business leaders that shed light on overcoming challenges and celebrating wins.

 

Even with generous budgets and advanced tools, having the right team in place is crucial to achieving goals and succeeding. By putting effective programs in place, leaders can expect deeper connections that result in healthy working relationships that spell success across the organization.

 

Join Sam Reeve, Howard Nizewitz, and Sumit Singla on the People Strategy Forum podcast and learn the keys to elevating the workforce.

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S1E174 David Dean - AI in the Workplace: What's Really Happening

Jun 10, 2026 30m Transcript

AI in the Workplace: What's Really HappeningWhat is actually happening with AI inside organizations today?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with David Dean, author of…

S1E173 Borja Cuan - Retention Is a Relationship

May 27, 2026 29m Transcript

Retention is a relationship.In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Borja Kwan, Founder of Four15 Digital, about the leadership habits that keep top talent engaged,…

S1E172 Cary Sparrow - Is Your Pay Data Accurate, Or Already Too Late?

May 06, 2026 26m Transcript

What if your compensation data is accurate, but already too late?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Cary Sparrow, Founder & CEO of WageScape, about why…

S1E171 Dr. Xavier Pavie - Responsible Innovation Is the New Retention Strategy

Apr 29, 2026 35m Transcript

What if the greatest risk in the AI era is not moving too slowly, but moving too quickly without sufficient reflection?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Dr.…

S1E170 Marlene Cosain - AI Without Layoffs

Apr 22, 2026 27m Transcript

What if AI adoption didn’t lead to layoffs, but instead created new opportunities for your workforce?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Marlene Cosain of Abbey…

S1E169 Dr. Rosina McAlpine - The Hidden Driver of Retention

Apr 15, 2026 45m Transcript

What if your retention problem isn’t compensation, flexibility, or career growth, but a hidden strain leaders rarely measure?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Dr.…

S1E168 Jeannine DeLoche - The AI-Enabled People Leader

Apr 08, 2026 31m Transcript

What if AI didn’t replace HR but finally gave leaders the time to lead?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Jeannine, a seasoned Head of People, about how AI is…

S1E167 Jason Carroll - Resumes Are Garbage: Why Behavioral Fit Is the Future of Hiring

Apr 06, 2026 29m Transcript

What if your retention problem isn’t happening after employees join but before they even start?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Jason Carroll, Founder of Optiv…

S1E166 Andrew Oxley - Leading With Edge In The AI Race: Are You Leading Or Being Edged Out?

Mar 26, 2026 37m Transcript

What if staying relevant in the age of AI isn’t about working harder but about working at a different level?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Andrew Oxley about…

S1E165 Will Watrous - Why Accountability Is Breaking Down

Mar 12, 2026 36m Transcript

Why Accountability Is Breaking Down | Will Watrous | People/AI Strategy ForumWhat if accountability isn’t breaking down because people care less — but because leadership systems are less clear?In…

S1E164 Matt Kayton - Era of Perception

Mar 12, 2026 45m Transcript

Retention is often framed as a compensation issue. But in many organizations, the real problem is communication.When what leaders say doesn’t match what employees experience, trust begins to erode.…

S1E163 Alfredo Borodowski - The Human Upgrade

Feb 25, 2026 39m

Alfredo Borodowski – The Human Upgrade: New Leadership for the AI RevolutionWhat if the real upgrade leaders need in the AI revolution isn’t technical — but human?In this episode of the People/AI…

S1E162 Michael Hunter - Leading from the Inside Out: The Science of Calm in Chaotic Times

Feb 24, 2026 30m Transcript

Michael Hunter — Leading from the Inside Out: The Science of Calm in Chaotic TimesWhat if calm isn’t the absence of chaos — but your competitive advantage?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy…

S1E161 Tony Thelen -Calm Leadership in a Noisy World: AI, Automation, and the New Desiderata

Feb 24, 2026 51m Transcript

Tony Thelen — Calm Leadership in a Noisy World: AI, Automation, and the New DesiderataWhat if the real competitive advantage in an AI-accelerated world isn’t speed — but calm?In this episode of the…

S1E160 Kelly Price – The 2026 Leadership Reset: Accountability, Trust, and Burnout Prevention

Feb 04, 2026 27m Transcript

What if accountability isn’t the problem—but the way leaders practice it is?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve and Sumit Saha sit down with Kelly Price, Founder of Thrive HR,…

S1E159 Brian Beckcom - Beyond the Algorithm: Why Human Judgment Still Wins

Jan 28, 2026 37m Transcript

As organizations accelerate their use of AI and automation, one critical question remains: where does human judgment still matter most?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve is…

S1E158 Shauna Moran - Thriving as a Woman in Leadership

Jan 21, 2026 30m

Thriving as a Woman in LeadershipFeaturing Shauna MoranWhat does it take to truly thrive as a woman in leadership today?In this episode of the People Strategy Forum, Shauna Moran joins the…

S1E157 Celeste Warren - The Culture Reset: Why Fairness Is Your Hidden Performance Engine

Dec 29, 2025 32m

Ready to understand the real engine of a high-performing company? We're taking a deep dive into the critical culture reset and uncovering why fairness is your organization's greatest hidden…

S1E156 Jolynn D. Ledgerwood - The Human Side Of AI: Redefining Workflows One Brick At A Time

Dec 26, 2025 37m

Workplaces should not always be all about serious work – sometimes, you also need a bit of fun to keep your sanity and identify areas of improvement in the most interesting ways. Joining the People…

S1E155 Colleen Stanley - Be The Mentor Who Mattered

Dec 22, 2025 35m

Before they can achieve success, every great leader needs someone to teach them about mastering their craft and building their confidence. But in today’s world of rapid change, social disconnection,…

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