Love Your People Podcast

The Love Your People podcast by ITA Group is for HR professionals, business leaders and culture enthusiasts who believe that thriving organizations start with empowered, engaged people.Each episode features real stories, practical strategies and expert advice from leaders who are transforming organizations by putting their people first. We explore topics like employee engagement, team building, leadership development and how to create a connected culture. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas to spark joy in your team or proven strategies to boost morale and productivity, this podcast has you covered.Subscribe now and join the movement of loving your people to transform your workplace—and your business.

Love Your People Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #4

  Where employee experience takes flight with Maruchy Cantu

  Jul 29, 202633 minS3

  How do you build a unified, people-first culture across tens of thousands of workers—many of whom don't even sit on your direct payroll? In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Maruchy Cantu, Executive Vice President at DFW International Airport, shares her inspiring journey from leading HR in private-sector powerhouses like PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, and UPS to driving culture across DFW Airport's 27-square-mile campus. Maruchy unpacks how DFW established its #OneDFW framework, launched an aspirational 5-pillar Employee Promise, and proved that caring for the extended employee experience directly powers a 4-time award-winning customer experience. She also details DFW’s approach to AI innovation, dedicated change management, and continuous reskilling as they prepare for a $12.5B expansion and 100 million annual passengers. Don’t miss future episodes! Join our community at https://www.itagroup.com/insights for insights and tools to grow as a people-first leader. Please note: SHRM and HRCI credit codes for episodes beyond two years of their original air date are no longer active. Check our current Love Your People episodes for the latest valid codes. Resources from this Episode Learn more about DFW International Airport https://www.dfwairport.com/   Explore ITA Group's Employee Experience Insights https://www.itagroup.com/insights   Credits Theme Music DPMusic from Pond5.com Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #3

  Inside AT&T's culture playbook with Keith Jackson

  Jun 10, 202633 minS3

  What happens when a high-stakes sales executive takes over the CHRO seat of a global enterprise? And how do you avoid the dreaded "manager tax" when scaling new HR technologies like AI? In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Keith Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer for AT&T International, shares his unconventional journey from sales leadership into the world of human resources. Leading a massive footprint of 40,000 employees across more than 50 countries, Keith explores how putting a business operator's lens on HR can shatter organizational silos and drive tangible outcomes. Keith unpacks practical strategies and real-life examples of operational excellence. He introduces his 15-person "Tactical Employee Solutions Team" (TES) used to consult across HR boundaries, explains why a healthy leadership team requires an intentional blend of deep specialists and wide generalists, and issues a vital warning to HR leaders regarding the hidden administrative costs shifted onto frontline leaders—a phenomenon he calls the "Manager Tax." Whether you're a seasoned executive navigating a global workforce or a people leader looking to better align your strategies with business outcomes, this masterclass in operational HR will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable takeaways. 💡 Don’t miss future episodes! Join our community at https://www.itagroup.com/insights for insights and tools to grow as a people-first leader. Please note: SHRM and HRCI credit codes for episodes beyond two years of their original air date are no longer active. Check our current Love Your People episodes for the latest valid codes. Resources from this Episode Learn more about AT&T International https://www.att.com/   Connect with Keith Jackson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-jackson-att/   Inspirational quote referenced: "People respect what you expect when you inspect." — Harvey Mackay Thank you to our community partner, SHRM Atlanta https://www.shrmatlanta.org/   Credits Theme Music 🎵 DPMusic from Pond5.com Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #2

  Practical Empathy at Scale with Holly Novak

  Mar 25, 202630 minS3

  How do you bridge the gap between high-tech fintech innovation and high-touch human connection at a scale of 7,000+ associates?  In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Holly Novak shares her journey of leading the "One Jack Henry" cultural transformation, exploring how putting people first can drive business success. Holly unpacks practical strategies and real-life examples that demonstrate how "Swarm Teams" and "The Jack Henry Way" create a consistent experience for both leaders and clients. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable takeaways. 💡 Don’t miss future episodes! Join our community at https://www.itagroup.com/insights for insights and tools to grow as a people-first leader.    Please note: SHRM and HRCI credit codes for episodes beyond two years of their original air date are no longer active. Check our current Love Your People episodes for the latest valid codes.   Resources from this Episode Learn more about Jack Henry: https://www.jackhenry.com/   Connect with Holly Novak: [LinkedIn Profile Link]  Explore Josh Bersin’s "Systemic HR" (Referenced by Holly):   Credits Theme Music 🎵DPMusic from  Pond5.com Produced by  ChatWithLeadersMedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Mercedes-Benz’s workforce transformation: Reshape. Reskill. Recharge. with Lars Minns

  Jan 28, 202631 minS3

  How can you transform human potential into a genuine competitive advantage?  In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Lars Minns, CHRO of Mercedes-Benz USA, shares his journey of moving the HR function from a back-office support role to a strategic catalyst for business transformation. Lars unpacks the "Reshape, Reskill, Recharge" framework and explores how one of the world's most recognizable brands is navigating massive workforce shifts, including the integration of AI and the move to electric vehicles.  Whether you're a seasoned HR leader or a business executive, this conversation will leave you inspired to "hack" your benefits and map the moments that truly matter to your people.  💡 Don’t miss future episodes! Join our community at https://www.itagroup.com/insights for insights and tools to grow as a people-first leader. Resources from this Episode Visit https://www.mbusa.com/en/home   Learn more about SHRM-Atlanta at https://www.shrmatlanta.org/   Credits Theme Music 🎵 DPMusic from Pond5.com Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com Please note: SHRM and HRCI credit codes for episodes beyond two years of their original air date are no longer active. Check our current Love Your People episodes for the latest valid codes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #10

  Culture, recognition, results: Lessons from our CEO Brent Vander Waal

  Nov 26, 202533 minS2

  In this special episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Brent Vander Waal, President and CEO of ITA Group, joins host John Duisberg to pull back the curtain on how a 60-year-old agency walks the talk of its own "people first" philosophy. Brent shares his journey from Controller to CEO and unpacks the tangible strategies ITA Group uses to create a culture of ownership—including the unique "vesting vest" ceremony and a surprise company-wide bonus that reinforced their core values. He also discusses the evolution of HR into a strategic business partner and offers a grounded perspective on balancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Human Intelligence (HI). 💡 Don’t miss future episodes! Join our community at https://www.itagroup.com/insights for insights and tools to grow as a people-first leader. Resources from this Episode Connect with Brent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-vander-waal-3438a59/   Learn more about ITA Group: https://www.itagroup.com   Credits Theme Music 🎵 DPMusic from Pond5.com Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com Please note: SHRM and HRCI credit codes for episodes beyond two years of their original air date are no longer active. Check our current Love Your People episodes for the latest valid codes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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