In this episode of Lead From Within, Dr. Nick Taylor sits down with Tracy Layney, global HR leader and former Chief Human Resources Officer at Levi Strauss. Tracy reflects on her journey from aspiring ballet dancer to guiding large-scale HR transformations. Together, they explore the evolving role of HR, why mental health matters at work, and how AI could shape the future workplace. It’s a conversation about leadership, empathy, and what it takes to build workplaces where people and businesses – thrive.

Former Levi Strauss CHRO Tracy Layney shares why so many companies call talent their greatest asset but fail to treat it that way, how burnout reshapes leaders, and why empathy is essential for navigating disruption.