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HR Heretics · Business

“HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies

After a decade+ of “blitz-scaling” companies, HR, talent, and People leaders now face an uncertain economy that has already seen big booms and busts. What will it take to construct the next generation of incredible businesses – and where can people leaders have the most business impact? Hosts Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich have been through it all, the highs and the lows – IPOs, layoffs, executive turnover, board meetings, culture changes, and more. With a lineup of industry vets and experts, Nolan and Kelli break down the nitty-gritty details, trade offs, and dynamics of constructing high performing companies. Through unfiltered conversations that can only happen between seasoned practitioners – Kelli and Nolan dive deep into the kind of leadership-level strategy that often happens behind closed doors. This show is for those who are ready to ditch conventional wisdom and figure out from first principles what works for their culture, business model, and industry, with the goal of building a resilient and enduring company. You’ll come away with real guidance for seeing around corners, building enduring companies, and carving out an impactful career – plus a newly-honed bullshit detector. Topics frequently touched on in this season include: building high performing cultures, compensation negotiation, performance reviews, company design, equity, M&As, recruiting the best talent, and how to manage your own psychology as a people leader. hrheretics.substack.com

Episodes

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The 2026 Recruiting Reckoning & AI Predictions

23 Dec 2025
48m
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Inside Executive Coaching with Nathan Tanner: Real Revenue, Real Clients, Real Strategy

18 Dec 2025
24m
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Blitzscaling's Chris Yeh on Infinite Learning, Staying Cool, and Building Strategic Networks

16 Dec 2025
19m
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Why Zapier Requires 100% AI Fluency (And How They Measure It)

11 Dec 2025
29m
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The VP Who Asked to Be Demoted: A Masterclass in Self-Awareness

09 Dec 2025
23m
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Bryan Power on Exits, Loyalty, and Why Your Goodbye Matters More Than You Think

04 Dec 2025
49m
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Why L&D Fails (And How to Fix It) with Fidelma Butler

02 Dec 2025
21m
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The Post-Acquisition Power Reckoning

25 Nov 2025
22m
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The HRBP Role Is Broken: Here's How to Fix It

20 Nov 2025
22m
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Why Giving Stock to Everyone Is Harder Than It Sound

18 Nov 2025
21m
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The Brutal Truth About Running Layoffs

13 Nov 2025
24m
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Ex-Amazon Director's Viral Post Exposes Tech's Broken Employment Contract

11 Nov 2025
16m
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Snowflake CPO Arnnon Geshuri on Their AI Framework for HR

06 Nov 2025
29m
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In this episode of HR Heretics, Arnnon Geshuri, an HR executive with experience at Tesla and Snowflake, discusses his approach to leveraging AI in HR. He shares insights from his time at Tesla, emphasizing open communication, creativity in the people function, and the use of data analytics. At Snowflake, he's focused o...

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Molly Graham on Founder Depression and Executive Team Dynamics

04 Nov 2025
22m
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Rethink Your Bonus Program

31 Oct 2025
16m
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Get Inside the Mind of your Team’s Best Interviewer, with Vercel’s Viet Nguyen [from 10X Recruiting]

30 Oct 2025
32m
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"3000 Applicants in Minutes": Recruiting Now with Jason James, Co-founder of Tezi

28 Oct 2025
35m
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Navigating the AI Trough At Your Org with Siadhal Magos, Metaview CEO

23 Oct 2025
32m
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Rethink Your Bonus Program

21 Oct 2025
16m
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"3000 Applicants in Minutes": Recruiting Now with Jason James, Co-founder of Tezi

16 Oct 2025
35m
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