
People Managing People
David Rice
The People Managing People podcast, hosted by David Rice, aims to inspire people leaders, managers, and HR professionals as they build the workplace of the future and develop the talent it needs to thrive. Our guests are innovators and thought leaders exploring topics ranging from technology to performance management, workplace culture and employee experience.
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DEI: Bridging The Gap Between Intention And Action
People Managing People
10/11/23 • 22 min
What does inclusive leadership look like? And how can we bridge the gap between intention and action?
In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Jennifer Fong—VP of People at Customer.io—to talk about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, its impact on decision making and innovation, and the challenges organizations face.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of DE&I in reshaping workplaces.

How To Love Your Career (And Help Your Team Do The Same)
People Managing People
05/10/23 • 27 min
In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Jen Dary—Founder of Plucky—to share her own journey of finding career fulfillment, how she helps her team do the same, and the lessons she learned along the way.

How To Manage Through A Crisis (with Mike Gibbons from Culture Assassins)
People Managing People
10/10/20 • 31 min
HR and business leader Mike Gibbons talks about how to manage through a crisis that affects your organization by creating a crisis management plan, getting buy-in from stakeholders and learning from past experience.

How to Create a Sense of Belonging & Use AI to Remove Bias
People Managing People
09/17/24 • 17 min
Can the modern workplace truly foster a sense of belonging for everyone?
In this episode, host David Rice is joined by Vijay Pendakur—Keynote Speaker and Team Effectiveness Coach—to explore the critical factors that make employees feel seen, connected, proud, and supported at work.
Related Links:
- Join the People Managing People community forum
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Connect with Vijay on LinkedIn and his website
- Check out Graymont
- The Alchemy of Talent: Leading Teams to Peak Performance

Reengineering The Future Of HR (with Enrique Rubio from Hacking HR)
People Managing People
09/08/20 • 38 min
Hear from the Founder of Hacking HR about where HR is headed and how we can shape new systems of people-centric thinking in the workplace.

Why Good Leaders Matter More Than Ever: The Real Cost of 'Unbossing'
People Managing People
03/04/25 • 44 min
What if leadership as we know it is undergoing a radical transformation?
In this episode, host David Rice is joined by Jordana Cole—Founder and Principal Consultant at Ignited—to talk about the changing hats leaders have to wear, declining interest in leadership positions, and why the idea of "unbossing" might just be a terrible idea.
Related Links:
- Join the People Managing People community forum
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Connect with Jordana on LinkedIn
- Check out Ignited

The One Thing That Will Derail Your Career If You’re Not Prepared (with Berta Aldrich, Author of Winning the Talent Shift)
People Managing People
11/23/21 • 43 min
Tim Reitsma is joined by Berta Aldrich, Author of Winning the Talent Shift: Three Steps to Unleashing the New High-Performance Workplace. She is a highly sought-after expert and speaker on the topics of leadership, high-performance, diversity, and transformational change.
Berta shares her insights on the danger of imposter leaders, the threat of career derailment to high performers, and the exodus of female employees in the workplace.
Listen to learn the one thing that will derail your career if you’re not prepared and what you can do about it.

How To Create A Workplace Environment That Gen Z’s Will Love
People Managing People
12/21/23 • 35 min
Struggling to navigate the corporate world as a Gen Z professional?
In this episode, host David Rice is joined by Mei Phing Lim—Corporate Career Coach & Mentor at The Corporate SurvivorTM—to talk about the framework for career development, the challenges young people are facing in the workplace, and what leaders can do to create memorable workplace experiences for them.

What Is A Resonant Leader, How To Become One, & Why It Matters
People Managing People
02/20/20 • 56 min
When I started a career, I thought I wanted to be a leader of a team at some point however it came a lot quicker than I expected. I was asked to lead a global team. I said yes without fully realizing what I was in for.
I quickly realized that the technical work wasn't difficult, but actually leading in a way that was making an impact on my team's work and life was. You may be leading a team or you are leading your company. You are trying your best to juggle all the things that are pulling you in different directions. And, if like me, in some cases, you have ignored what it truly means to be a leader. My guest today has the wisdom that I know you will benefit from. He has a wealth of research-backed knowledge that I know you will want to stay tuned for.

Salary Negotiations: How to Ensure You Don’t Leave Anything on the Table
People Managing People
10/29/24 • 28 min
Navigating the complexities of wage negotiation can be daunting, yet crucial in ensuring you receive fair compensation for your talents.
In this episode, host David Rice is joined by John Gates—Corporate Recruiting Executive, Pay Negotiation Coach, and author of Act Your Wage—to offer valuable insights into this vital process. He shares his compelling journey from a struggling college graduate to a successful recruiter who realized the vast potential many leave untapped on the negotiation table.
Related Links:
- Join the People Managing People community forum
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Check out this episode’s sponsor Sharebite
- Connect with John on LinkedIn
- Check out Salary.Coach
- John’s book “Act Your Wage”
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FAQ
How many episodes does People Managing People have?
People Managing People currently has 133 episodes available.
What topics does People Managing People cover?
The podcast is about Management, Leadership, How To, Podcasts, Education, Human Resources and Business.
What is the most popular episode on People Managing People?
The episode title 'The Myth Of Meritocracy & How To Create An Inclusive Workplace Culture' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on People Managing People?
The average episode length on People Managing People is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of People Managing People released?
Episodes of People Managing People are typically released every 13 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of People Managing People?
The first episode of People Managing People was released on Jan 10, 2020.
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