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Gym to Boardroom: Building Resilience Through Physical and Mental Habits with Nicole Zapoli
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 6/2/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 6/2/26

Gym to Boardroom: Building Resilience Through Physical and Mental Habits with Nicole Zapoli

Resilience isn't about toughening up. It's about building the habit of staying in it.

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Meeting Intelligence: Making Every Interaction Count with Artem Koren
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/28/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/28/26

Meeting Intelligence: Making Every Interaction Count with Artem Koren

Hot take: your meetings aren't the problem.

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Cornered Office: Why Leadership Mental Health Can't Wait with Mel Doman
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/26/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/26/26

Cornered Office: Why Leadership Mental Health Can't Wait with Mel Doman

Leaders are expected to show up for everyone. But who shows up for them?

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Flex or Break: Building the Agile Workforce Your Business Actually Needs with James Terry
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/21/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/21/26

Flex or Break: Building the Agile Workforce Your Business Actually Needs with James Terry

Staffing isn't an HR problem. It's a business survival problem. 

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Three-Legged Stool: Building Accountability Through Responsibility, Authority, and Consequences with Caroline Quiett
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/19/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/19/26

Three-Legged Stool: Building Accountability Through Responsibility, Authority, and Consequences with Caroline Quiett

What's really behind most performance problems in the workplace?

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Flow States: Thriving in an AI World with Steven Puri
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/14/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/14/26

Flow States: Thriving in an AI World with Steven Puri

Hot take: the most valuable thing on your team's calendar isn't a strategy meeting.

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Human-Centered Leadership Strategies: Building Trust and Psychological Safety with Madeleine Kipperman
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/12/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/12/26

Human-Centered Leadership Strategies: Building Trust and Psychological Safety with Madeleine Kipperman

How can we encourage leaders to embrace tough conversations with empathy, especially when the pressure is on?

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AI in Hiring: Legal Guardrails Leaders Can't Ignore with Jillian Ambrose
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/7/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/7/26

AI in Hiring: Legal Guardrails Leaders Can't Ignore with Jillian Ambrose

How can organizations ensure that AI tools are not introducing bias?

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Culture by Design: Building Values into the Systems That Run Your Business with Meghan Focht
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/5/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 5/5/26

Culture by Design: Building Values into the Systems That Run Your Business with Meghan Focht

Values on the wall mean nothing if they aren't lived daily.

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Beyond Severance: What a Truly Compassionate Layoff Package Looks Like with Steve Jaffe
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/30/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/30/26

Beyond Severance: What a Truly Compassionate Layoff Package Looks Like with Steve Jaffe

40% of Americans have been laid off at least once. How do we support those affected while maintaining a healthy workplace culture?

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People First: Humanity at the Center of Everything with Kacy Wickenhauser
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/28/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/28/26

People First: Humanity at the Center of Everything with Kacy Wickenhauser

Validating feelings is different than validating inaccurate information.

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Beyond the Stereotypes: Helping Gen Z and Every Generation Thrive Together with Meghan Grace
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/23/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/23/26

Beyond the Stereotypes: Helping Gen Z and Every Generation Thrive Together with Meghan Grace

Gen Z isn't lazy; they just refuse to work for companies that don't align with their values.

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Small Business HR Practices: Insights for Leaders in Small Companies with Christie Engler
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/21/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/21/26

Small Business HR Practices: Insights for Leaders in Small Companies with Christie Engler

Don’t underestimate the power of your HR network; you’re not alone in this journey.

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Improving Succession Planning: Why it Feels like a Fire Drill and How to Fix It with Megan Leasher
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/16/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/16/26

Improving Succession Planning: Why it Feels like a Fire Drill and How to Fix It with Megan Leasher

Succession planning isn't just about filling roles; it's about building a strong bench of talent ready to step up when needed.

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Supporting Working Parents: Practical Programs that Reduce Burnout with Dr. Rosina McAlpine
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/14/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/14/26

Supporting Working Parents: Practical Programs that Reduce Burnout with Dr. Rosina McAlpine

Working parents are often expected to juggle their careers and family responsibilities without any support, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and guilty.

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Empty Cup: HR Can’t Keep Pouring Without a Refill with Will Ortiz-Febus
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/9/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/9/26

Empty Cup: HR Can’t Keep Pouring Without a Refill with Will Ortiz-Febus

How do you prioritize your mental health in such a demanding role?

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Identity Shift: Rebuilding Your Confidence After a Career Setback with Steve Goble
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/7/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 4/7/26

Identity Shift: Rebuilding Your Confidence After a Career Setback with Steve Goble

Treat every termination with respect.

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Be Yourself at Work: Leading from the Heart without Losing Performance with Claude Silver
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 3/31/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 3/31/26

Be Yourself at Work: Leading from the Heart without Losing Performance with Claude Silver

Empathy is not about being in someone else's shoes; it's about being a passenger in their journey.

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Hacking HR: What’s Actually Next for Work, Tech and People with Enrique Rubio
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 3/24/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 3/24/26

Hacking HR: What’s Actually Next for Work, Tech and People with Enrique Rubio

In a world where AI is reshaping jobs, how can HR stay relevant?

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Evolving Employee Benefits for Engagement with Jordan Peace
2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 3/17/26 2026 Dr. Shari Simpson 3/17/26

Evolving Employee Benefits for Engagement with Jordan Peace

Have you ever felt like employee benefits are written in an alien language?

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