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The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Jeff Lupinacci

34 episodes

1 week ago

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Betsy Campbell Barth, a seasoned C-suite HR and operations leader with global experience across startups, scaled enterprises, and pre- and post-IPO environments. With deep expertise in aligning HR strategy to business outcomes, Betsy has led talent development, organizational design, and transformation efforts across multiple continents. Jeff and Betsy discuss the realities of leading HR in a global context—especially as expats. They explore the unique chal...

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In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Betsy Campbell Barth, a seasoned C-suite HR and operations leader with global experience across startups, scaled enterprises, and pre- and post-IPO environments. With deep expertise in aligning HR strategy to business outcomes, Betsy has led talent development, organizational design, and transformation efforts across multiple continents. Jeff and Betsy discuss the realities of leading HR in a global context—especially as expats. They explore the unique chal...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/34)

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Successful HR in a Global Context, with Betsy Campbell Barth

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Betsy Campbell Barth, a seasoned C-suite HR and operations leader with global experience across startups, scaled enterprises, and pre- and post-IPO environments. With deep expertise in aligning HR strategy to business outcomes, Betsy has led talent development, organizational design, and transformation efforts across multiple continents. Jeff and Betsy discuss the realities of leading HR in a global context—especially as expats. They explore the unique chal...

1 week ago

40 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Finding Your Voice in a Loud Industry, with Nancy Keane

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Nancy Keane, a transformational leader known for scaling digital platforms, aligning cross-functional operations, and creating thriving workplace cultures. Jeff and Nancy discuss how to lead with intention, listen with a servant’s ear, and turn strategy into action. They explore the leadership habits that build trust, break silos, and elevate both people and performance. Our podcast is sponsored by Evolve HR Solutions, a global HR consulting, ...

1 month ago

39 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Stop Blaming Your Team, with Ed Muzio

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Ed Muzio—engineer, author, and performance expert trusted by CNN, CBS, and The Washington Post. With over 20 years of evidence-based work improving team output, Ed helps leaders drive results without adding complexity or slowing down. Jeff and Ed discuss what really causes underperformance—and why blaming your team is usually the wrong move. Ed shares practical tools to improve accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and execution across your organi...

1 month ago

39 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Empowering Gen Z Leaders, with Ellen Raim

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Ellen Raim, a global HR strategist and cultural transformation expert with a career spanning from startups to multinational enterprises. Jeff and Ellen dive into how to empower the next generation of leaders, specifically Gen Z. They explore what makes Gen Z tick, how they view leadership and purpose, and why traditional management approaches often fall short. With practical insight rooted in behavioral science and real-world HR experience, Ellen shares how...

2 months ago

47 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

The Power of the Enneagram for Business, with Cortney Rothman

In today’s episode, Jeff sits down with Cortney Rothman, an award-winning corporate executive and leadership coach with over 25 years of experience in coaching, assessments, learning & development, and people management. With certifications in a wide range of tools, including the Enneagram, Hogan, Birkman, and Korn Ferry. Cortney brings a powerful blend of insight, empathy, and strategy to her work with leaders and teams. Jeff and Cortney dive deep into the Enneagram as a tool for self-a...

2 months ago

42 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Overcoming Fear and Embracing Identity, with Ingrid Hu Dahl

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Ingrid Hu Dahl, a certified executive coach and learning and development expert with over 20 years of experience helping leaders step into their full potential. Drawing from her work with work class organizations, Ingrid specializes in leadership development, inclusion, and belonging—guiding individuals and teams to clarify their vision, align with their values, and thrive. Jeff and Ingrid explore how overcoming fear and embracing your authentic identity c...

3 months ago

46 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Setting Up Your Organization's Benefits Playbook, with David Fosgate

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews David Fosgate, the Senior Vice President at Lockton, with over two decades of experience helping organizations build smarter, more sustainable employee benefits programs. David has worked with companies of all sizes to design benefits strategies that align with company culture, improve employee experience, and support long-term business goals. Jeff and David explore how to build your organization’s benefits playbook—from selecting the right health plans to...

3 months ago

47 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Taking Risks for your Organization, with John Graham

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews John Graham, a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer, activist, and author who has spent his life on the frontlines of global change. From dodging bullets in Vietnam and climbing mountains in the Yukon, to negotiating diplomatic tensions in the Middle East and advancing peace and justice causes around the world, John’s career has been defined by courage, service, and purpose. Jeff and John dive into what it means to live and lead with moral clarity in an inc...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Leveraging Organizational Psychology for Growth, with Luis Luarca

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Luis Luarca, a seasoned CFO with over 20 years of experience and a PhD in Leadership and Organizational Change. Luis brings a rare combination of financial expertise and deep insight into organizational psychology, offering a powerful perspective on how the interplay between people and process shapes the success of any business. Jeff and Luis explore how psychological principles impact financial decision-making, leadership effectiveness, and overall organi...

5 months ago

43 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Understanding Your Story as a Leader, with Karen Sjoblom

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Karen Sjoblom, an award-winning writer and communicator with nearly 40 years of experience crafting powerful narratives for organizations like American Express, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and many more. Karen’s career spans corporate communications, healthcare storytelling, non-profit leadership, and book authorship. This is all rooted in her belief in the power of story to drive connection and change. Jeff and Karen dive into the ro...

6 months ago

37 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Building Better Frameworks to Drive Action, with Marcelo Calbucci

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Marcelo Calbucci, a veteran technologist, serial entrepreneur, and startup ecosystem builder with a career spanning Microsoft, Amazon, and over $40M in venture-backed startups. Born in Brazil and now based in Seattle, Marcelo has spent the past two decades launching companies, building communities, and helping founders bring ambitious ideas to life. Jeff and Marcelo explore The PRFAQ Framework—a method Marcelo developed to help innovators clarify ideas, ar...

6 months ago

44 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Using AI to Transform Your Talent Strategy, with Cydney White

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Cydney White, an innovative HR leader with a proven track record of designing and driving high-impact talent strategies that align people, performance, and business outcomes. With hands-on experience across all facets of HR operations and a deep commitment to building trust-driven, performance-focused cultures, Cydney shares how artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations approach talent strategy. Together, Jeff and Cydney explore how AI c...

7 months ago

39 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Investing in the Next Generation, with Scott Holman

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Scott Holman, a dynamic HR and operations leader with over 35 years of global experience developing high-performance teams and building collaborative, results-driven cultures. Our podcast is sponsored by Evolve HR Solutions, a global HR consulting, recruiting, and software company dedicated to meeting all of your HR needs. Find out more information on Evolve HR Solutions' wide range of services at: evolvehrs.com Jeff is the former Chief Talen...

7 months ago

40 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

How Employee Assessments Make or Break Your Business, with Jeff Yates

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Jeff Yates, Vice President of S3 Management Group, an employee risk management company committed to the principle that employees are both an organization's greatest asset and its greatest risk. With nearly 15 years of experience helping organizations across the U.S., Jeff challenges conventional hiring practices, questioning why companies still rely on resumes and interviews alone to make critical hiring decisions. Our podcast is sponsored by Evolve ...

8 months ago

41 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Using Collaboration to Build Buy-In, with Fritz Maier

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Fritz Maier, a seasoned HR leader and Senior Business Consultant specializing in strategic alignment between employee relations, HR, and talent management. With experience as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Wineshipping, Fritz has navigated complex HR operations within the private equity 3PL sector, shaping leadership pipelines and fostering high-performing teams. He and Jeff discuss teamwork, collaboration, and innovation in employee engagement as a w...

8 months ago

44 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

Emotional Resilience as a Leader, with Nir Megnazi

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Nir Megnazi, a certified leadership coach (PPC) and the co-creator of Intel’s award-winning flagship Leadership Coaching Program for senior managers. With over two decades of experience as an engineer and 23 years of military leadership, Nir brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight. Jeff and Nir discuss how self-awareness, emotional resilience, and high-impact communication can empower leaders to unlock their teams’ full potential,...

9 months ago

44 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

The Art of Employee Engagement, with Deb Hill

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Deb Hill, the VP of Human Resources at Avid Technologies, a software developer for media and music spaces. Deb has over 20 years of people leadership and scaling HR strategies for fast paced organizations. In today's episode, Jeff and Deb discuss how to bring employee engagement back to life in your organization in a work-from-home and hybrid working culture. Our podcast is sponsored by Evolve HR Solutions, a global HR consulting, recruiting, ...

11 months ago

43 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

How Mental Wellness Will Upgrade Your Leadership, with Bill Hefferman

Welcome to Season 2 of The Leadership Puzzle! In this project, take a journey with your host, Jeff Lupinacci, to piece together the complexities of HR and leadership with some of the world's most accomplished leaders. In today's episode, Jeff interviews Bill Hefferman, the Principal Leadership Consultant at Bill Hefferman Consulting. For 30 years, Bill has led transformation initiatives across a range of companies, countries, and cultures. In today's episode, Jeff and Bill discuss how ...

11 months ago

56 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

How Empathetic Leadership Will Change Your Organization, with D'Mar Philips

In today's episode, Jeff interviews D'Mar Philips, the Vice President of People for RS Americas, a global omnichannel provider of product and service solutions located in Fort Worth, TX. In today's episode, Jeff and D'Mar discuss how empathetic leadership will change your organization. Our podcast is sponsored by Evolve HR Solutions, a global HR consulting, recruiting, and software company dedicated to meet all of your HR needs. Find out more information on Evolve HR Solutions' ...

1 year ago

39 minutes

The Leadership Puzzle with Jeff Lupinacci

What All Leaders Should Know About Talent Acquisition, with Allison Skigen

Welcome to Season 2 of The Leadership Puzzle! In this project, take a journey with your host, Jeff Lupinacci, to piece together the complexities of HR and leadership with some of the world's most accomplished leaders. In today's episode, Jeff interviews Allison Skigen, the Director of Talent Acquisition at Stream Realty Partners, a commercial real estate firm located in Dallas, TX. In today's episode, Jeff and Allison discuss what leaders should know about talent acquisition.&nbs...

1 year ago

43 minutes