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Cornerstone Spark 2025
Ignite. Inspire. Illuminate.
Cornerstone Spark: Ignite. Inspire. Illuminate is a limited podcast series recorded live from Cornerstone’s annual user conference — two intense days of honest conversations, bold ideas, and future-focused strategy. In collaboration with the WRKdefined Podcast Network, this series captures unfiltered dialogue with Cornerstone customers, partners, and executives as they explore what it truly means to build workforce agility in an AI-driven world. Designed for HR, talent, and business leaders, this series delivers real-world insight — not theory — into how organizations are using AI, data, and modern workforce strategies to close skills gaps, accelerate performance, and stay competitive. Each episode features candid conversations with Cornerstone executives, enterprise customers, and ecosystem partners sharing practical takeaways, behind-the-scenes strategy, and lessons learned from the front lines of transformation. If you care about the future of skills, learning, leadership, and performance — and want perspective that moves beyond hype into execution — this is your front-row seat. To learn more about Cornerstone, please visit their website.
AI and the Future of Human Capability with Srinivasa Ogireddy and Hitesh Dholakia at Cornerstone
The conversation explores the evolution of human innovation, focusing on how each technological advancement enhances human capabilities. It discusses the transition from the Industrial Revolution to the current era of AI, emphasizing the intellectual power that AI brings. The discussion also touches...
From Goals to Mindfulness: A Personal Transformation with Jaime Crews
In this conversation, we speak with Jamie Crews, Director of Learning and Organizational Development for the County of Orange in California. We speak with her about her transformation from a highly goal-oriented mindset to a more relaxed, present approach to life. They emphasize the importance of th...
Employee Retention is more Critical Than Ever with Mike Bollinger and Yanni Amouris
The conversation highlights the critical role of deskless workers, particularly in frontline positions, and the challenges they face in today's labor market. It emphasizes the importance of these workers in representing a brand's promise. During the episode, we discuss the current labor shortages, p...
The New Rules of Leadership in the AI Era with Michael Pawlyszyn
In this conversation, the speaker discusses the evolving landscape of leadership and organizational culture, particularly in the context of AI and employee experience. They share insights on transitioning to a new company, Cornerstone, and the importance of aligning organizational objectives with cu...
Inside the Implementation Game with Mike Bollinger and Nyla Reed
This conversation delves into the complexities of implementation within organizations, highlighting the concept of 'inevitable disasters' that can occur during the process. It discusses strategies for effective implementation, the importance of leadership, and how to overcome resistance to change. T...
From Education to Impact: A Personal Journey with Srinivasa Ogireddy Chief Technology Officer at Cornerstone
The conversation explores the speaker's journey from education in India to a desire to give back to society, reflecting on the guilt of leaving their home country and the broader impact of their work in the global context. Takeaways Coming out of school was to bring value to society. I had the oppor...
How Product Management Really Works with Anna Goldberg and Christy Willix
In this episode, Anna Goldberg and Christy Willix discuss their roles at Cornerstone on Demand, sharing insights into product management, career journeys, and the importance of transparency and adaptability in leadership. They explore the challenges and opportunities in tech, the significance of adu...
Rethinking Skills in the Labor Market with Sean Hinton, General Manager SkyHive by Cornerstone
The conversation delves into misconceptions about the importance of technical skills in the labor market, emphasizing that foundational socioeconomic factors such as education, healthcare, and community well-being are crucial for innovation and job market stability. Sean highlights current labor sho...
Navigating Career Pathing with Erin Spencer, Senior Research Analyst at Deloittte
In this conversation, Erin Spencer, a senior research analyst at Deloitte, shares her insights on career pathing, the importance of serendipity, and the evolving nature of career choices. She emphasizes the need for intentionality in career decisions, the value of networking, and the reality that ma...
From Store Floors to Talent Leadership: The Joe Tischbern Career Path
In this engaging conversation, Joe Tischbern shares his journey from a cashier in the grocery industry to the head of talent development for a large grocery company. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges of transitioning from store management to corporate roles, and the significa...