People Strategy Forum
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.
Episodes
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 what it means to lead with edge in a world where AI is rapidly redefining performance, decision-making, and competitive advantage.
As automation accelerates and tools multiply, many leaders are overwhelmed by options b...
Why Accountability Is Breaking Down | Will Watrous | People/AI Strategy Forum
What if accountability isn’t breaking down because people care less — but because leadership systems are less clear?
In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Will Watrous, Professional EOS Implementer, about why accountability often deteriorates inside organizations and how leaders can rebuild it without dam...
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. And when trust erodes, retention follows.
In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve sits down with Matthew Krayton, Founder of Publitics, to explore what leadership looks like in what we call the “Era ...
Alfredo Borodowski – The Human Upgrade: New Leadership for the AI Revolution
What if the real upgrade leaders need in the AI revolution isn’t technical — but human?
In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve sits down with writer and leadership voice Alfredo Borodowski to explore a bold idea: as artificial intelligence expands, what will distinguish great organizations isn’t better algorithms — it’s better humans.
Alfr...
Tony Thelen — Calm Leadership in a Noisy World: AI, Automation, and the New Desiderata
What if the real competitive advantage in an AI-accelerated world isn’t speed — but calm?
In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve (CEO of CompTeam) sits down with Tony Thelen, a leadership guide and executive coach who helps leaders navigate digital overwhelm with grounded presence and ethical clarity. Together, they explore why ...
Michael Hunter — Leading from the Inside Out: The Science of Calm in Chaotic Times
What if calm isn’t the absence of chaos — but your competitive advantage?
In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve sits down with Michael Hunter, author of The Resilient Tech Leader, to explore how leaders can metabolize turbulence instead of being consumed by it.
As AI accelerates change, urgency multiplies, and burnout rises, many le...
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, to explore how leaders can raise performance standards without creating burnout, disengagement, or fear.
As organizations head into 2026, many managers feel trapped between two bad options: being so lenient that perfo...
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 joined by Brian Beckcom to explore why leadership, experience, and human discernment cannot be replaced by algorithms alone. While AI can improve efficiency and decision support, Brian argues that judgment, ethics, and accountability must...
Thriving as a Woman in Leadership
Featuring Shauna Moran
What does it take to truly thrive as a woman in leadership today?
In this episode of the People Strategy Forum, Shauna Moran joins the conversation to discuss the realities women face in leadership roles—including visibility, expectations, and influence—and what it takes to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact.
Shauna shares insights from her professional journey and of...
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 performance asset. Join us as we chat with Celeste Warren, a globally recognized leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, who now runs a consulting p...
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 Strategy Forum is Jolynn D. Ledgerwood, Founder of Elevate Your TalentBefore 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, and digital overload, is mentorship disappearing? Colleen Stanley, a highly respected leadership ...
Trust under pressure isn’t just a leadership challenge, it’s a defining moment that determines whether teams shut down or rise together. In this conversation, Darryl Stickel, Ph.D., shares the lessons behind decades of research, advising government leaders, executives, and communities on how tru...
Future-ready leadership begins with mindset, not machines. This conversation with Allister Frost brings that truth into sharp focus. In this powerful discussion, Allister shares his journey from leading digital strategy at Microsoft to helping global leaders navigate a rapidly accelerating AI wo...
One of the best ways to retain the best talent in your organization is to constantly make them feel seen and appreciated. By providing sustainable rewards on a regular basis, you help ensure that everyone in the team finds purpose and fulfilment in the work that they do. Joining the People Strategy Forum is Chinmay Malaviya
A truly magnetic culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through intentional hiring, onboarding, and retention. Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters and author of Hire Better People FasterGetting a promotion at work requires more than just hard work. It demands a strategic understanding of power, politics, and influence. Michael Wenderoth, an executive coach, Stanford MBA, host of the 97% Effective podcast, and author of Get Promoted, challenges ...
Avoiding conflict at all costs may not always be the best course of action to take for your organization. Sometimes, you can use it as your greatest leadership tool. Dr. Larry Schooler of The University of Texas at Austin joins the People Strategy Forum to discuss how healthy conflict can unlock...
Leadership is often riddled with a long list of challenges and problems, and these lead to tons of friction. Frankie Berkoben, executive coach for overwhelmed and ADHD leaders in tech, explores how to turn cognitive chaos into creative brilliance. In this conversation with People Strategy Forum,...
Workplace culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s your biggest competitive advantage. In this episode, workplace culture expert S. Chris Edmonds, founder of The Purposeful Culture Group and author of The Culture Engine
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