Directionally Correct is the #1 people analytics podcast in the world. Hosted by Cole Napper, the podcast dives into people analytics, workforce planning, behavioral science, and talent intelligence, helping leaders navigate the future of AI in the workplace with insight and a dash of fun. To find out more, check out colenapper.com
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#154 - George LaRocque - 2026 Predictions, WorkTech Investments, & Follow the Money
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1:01:12Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, George LaRocque, Founder of WorkTech! In this wide-ranging and deeply analytical conversation, Cole sits down with George to unpack the evolution from “HR tech” to “work tech,” why that distinction matters, and how shifting investments are redefining who technology is rea…
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#153 - Cole Napper - Ask Me Anything AMA Episode with Special Guest Host Chayce Kowalski
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1:16:52Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest & host, Cole Napper, with an AMA Episode along with guest host, Chayce Kowalski! In this ask-me-anything style session, Cole and Chayce dive into audience-driven questions covering the realities of modern people analytics, the evolution of careers in the field, and how pra…
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#152 - Joey Price - The Power of HR & Does Active Listening Matter Right Now?
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1:14:39Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart HR & Industry Analyst at Aspect43! In this wide-ranging and insightful conversation, Joey and Cole dive deep into the evolving world of HR technology, the impact of AI on HR teams, and how HR professionals can build meaningful, future-proof ca…
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#151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with Lightcast
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1:10:14Cara Christopher, the Chief Marketing Officer at Lightcast, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. In this episode, we discuss how Lightcast is the labor market intelligence company providing the essential external data and context layer for strategic HR decisions and the data backbone for future AI a…
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#150 - Cole and Scott - Reflecting on 150 Episodes, Wild Previous Guests, and Innovation
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1:09:50Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with hosts, Cole Napper and Scott Hines where we talk about 150 episodes of the Directionally Correct podcast, reflecting on “colossal achievements,” sharing challenging behind-the-scenes stories like “rough” early episodes and technical woes, and discussing how we use the show for candid “h…
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#149 - JP Elliott - The Future of HR is About Value & Do Middle Managers Even Matter?
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1:04:31Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, JP Elliott, the Founder of Future of HR Consulting! In this insightful and fast-paced conversation, hosts Cole and Scott sit down with JP to discuss what the future of HR looks like in a world increasingly shaped by AI, analytics, and automation. JP, a former CHRO turned …
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#148 - Dr. Mike Knott - Fatherhood & Parenting, IVF, Fertility, Disability Research, and Employee Benefits
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1:04:40Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Dr. Mike Knott, Principal of People Insights and Analytics at Medtronic! In this candid and heartfelt conversation, hosts Cole and Scott dive deep into Mike’s journey through fatherhood, infertility, and the real-world challenges that come with balancing life, work, and…
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Denise Hemke, Chief Product Officer for NEOGOV, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. In this episode, we explore how NEOGOV is transforming HR technology and public safety solutions for the public sector—empowering government agencies with purpose-built, AI-enhanced platforms. Denise shares in…
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#146 - Ludek Stehlik - What are the most sophisticated methods in people analytics? And what does it take to be a people analytics 'expert'?
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1:08:48Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Ludek Stehlik, People Data Science Expert at Sanofi! In this fascinating discussion, Ludek shares his career journey, the evolution of his People Analytics role, and how his background in Cognitive Psychology and passion for Mathematics and Statistics positioned him as a …
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#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
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1:16:30Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest Alexis Fink, Principal at Propeller Insight and People Analytics & Workforce Strategy Leader at Meta, Microsoft, and Intel! In this wide-ranging conversation, Alexis explains how she’s “flunking retirement” while joyfully redefining her post-corporate season—teaching, advi…
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#144 - AJ Herrmann - People Analytics at the CIA, Cognitive Biases, and Task Intelligence
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1:13:26Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, AJ Herrmann, Previous Executive Director of Strategic Workforce Planning at Cleveland Clinic! Hosts Cole Napper and Scott Hines welcome AJ for an in-depth conversation that spans covert intelligence work, advanced people analytics, and the human side of workforce strategy…
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#143 - Cole and Scott - Embarrassing Job Interview Stories & More
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1:04:12Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with hosts, Cole Napper and Scott Hines where we talk about embarrassing and challenging stories from our interview experiences to assure listeners that they are not alone in facing difficulties! In this lively and very human conversation, Cole and Scott swap hilarious, cringe-worthy, and so…
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#142 - John Barry - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with HRBench
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1:12:06John Barry, Co-CEO of HRBench, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices Episode of 2025. If you like what you hear in this episode, check out HRBench here: https://www.hrbench.com. In this wide-ranging discussion, hosts Cole and Scott talk with John about the journey from classic-car tinkerer to a leading voice in HR te…
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#141 - Michael "Hutch" Hutchins - Jam Bands, Gen Z Personality, Stack Ranking, & PhD Attractiveness
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1:12:53Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Michael "Hutch" Hutchins, Principal Product Manager, People Analytics at AWS! In this episode of Directionally Correct, hosts Cole and Scott are joined by guest Michael Hutchins for a free-flowing, unscripted conversation that ranges far beyond their usual people analytic…
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#140 - Ben Eubanks - Artificial Intelligence in HR, Industry Analysts, & Southern Accents
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1:09:38Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory & Author of Artificial Intelligence in HR! Join us on Directionally Correct as we sit down with Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research and Advisory and author of Artificial Intellige…
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#139 - Cole Napper - Book Release Episode: "People Analytics" Available Aug 26th!
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1:02:28Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest & host, Cole Napper, Author of People Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as an Asset, go check it out! Scott interviews Cole for a slightly different feel. Let us know what you think. Buy the book here: https://a.co/d/1W37wD2 Welcome to the latest episode of Direct…
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#138 - Ross Sparkman - Strategic Workforce Planning, Star Teams, & The Nike Story
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1:06:37Check out Cole’s new website colenapper.com! Join Cole and Scott on this episode of Directionally Correct as they dive into the world of workforce planning with their guest, Ross Sparkman, Head of Workforce Planning at Nutrien and Author of Strategic Workforce Planning. Discover how the military's logistical prowess served as a foundational experie…
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#137 - Dr. Gina Thoebes - Organizational Performance @ The Arizona Cardinals
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#136 - Kristin Cullen-Lester and Greg Pryor - The Social Capital Imperative & Network Analysis
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1:06:29Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: Check out Cole’s new website colenapper.com! Welcome to 'Directionally Corre…
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Craig Starbuck, the Founder and CEO of OrgAcuity, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. If you like what you hear in this episode, check out OrgAcuity here: https://www.orgacuity.com/ Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs …
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#134 - Scott Reida - Rule of 72, Michael Jordan, & Talent Hubs
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#133 - Yuyan Sun - What's Really Going On In People Analytics & Why LinkedIn Sucks
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#132 - Ingen Fitzhugh - Does Executive Development Really Work?
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#131 - Angela Le Mathon - AI-Native HR Operating Model & AI Agents for Skills/Tasks
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#130 - Kris Saling - The US Army & Data Driven Talent Management
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Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect Welcome to another episode o…
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#125 - Dr. John Boudreau & Pete Ramstad - Why Beyond HR is More Relevant Than Ever
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#120 - Dr. Steve Hunt - Talent Tectonics, Quality of Hire, & Grunge Music
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#119 - Cole and Scott - The Paradox of Critical Thinking
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#118 - Sonali Kumar - How to Break into People Analytics in 2025
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#117 - Dr. Roxanne Laczo - Has People Analytics Lost Its Way? Bring Back Validity
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#116 - Jennifer Hanniman - HR Tech Voices Episode with PeopleInsight
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#115 - Dr. Sandra Loughlin - The Data, Tasks, & Skills Needed for a Skills-Based Future
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#113 - Dr. Jim Henderson - What is the Future of Higher Education? LIVE with Louisiana Tech University President
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REPLAY #31 - Dr. Max Blumberg - The Renaissance Man Round Two
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#112 - Marc Effron - The Science of Talent, 8 Steps to High Performance, & One-Page Talent Management
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REPLAY #48 - Dr. Rob Stilson - NLP & The Mighty Ducks Problem
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#111 - Cole and Scott - Sprinkle XGBoost On It, New Year New You, In-Person Weirdness
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REPLAY #53 - Dr. Fred Oswald - Generative AI & The Future of Selection
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#110 - Jeremy Shapiro - People Analytics Trends for 2025 & Revisiting Competing on Talent Analytics
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REPLAY #65 - Dr. Charles Handler - GenAI for Talent Assessment & SIOP LEC
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#109 - Gary Segars - College Football Analytics & Does Winning Cure Everything?
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