Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast

Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast

People Analytics, Insights, Fun

Directionally Correct is the #1 people analytics podcast in the world. Hosted by Cole Napper, the podcast dives into people analytics, workforce planning, behavioral science, and talent intelligence, helping leaders navigate the future of AI in the workplace with insight and a dash of fun. To find out more, check out colenapper.com

#151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with Lightcast

#151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with Lightcast

Cara Christopher, the Chief Marketing Officer at Lightcast, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. In this episode, we discuss how Lightcast is the labor market intelligence company providing the essential external data and context layer for strategic ...

#150 - Cole and Scott - Reflecting on 150 Episodes, Wild Previous Guests, and Innovation

#150 - Cole and Scott - Reflecting on 150 Episodes, Wild Previous Guests, and Innovation

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with hosts, Cole Napper and Scott Hines where we talk about 150 episodes of the Directionally Correct podcast, reflecting on “colossal achievements,” sharing challenging behind-the-scenes stories like “rough” early episodes and technical woes...

#149 - JP Elliott - The Future of HR is About Value & Do Middle Managers Even Matter?

#149 - JP Elliott - The Future of HR is About Value & Do Middle Managers Even Matter?

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, JP Elliott, the Founder of Future of HR Consulting! In this insightful and fast-paced conversation, hosts Cole and Scott sit down with JP to discuss what the future of HR looks like in a world increasingly shaped by AI, an...

#148 - Dr. Mike Knott - Fatherhood & Parenting, IVF, Fertility, Disability Research, and Employee Benefits

#148 - Dr. Mike Knott - Fatherhood & Parenting, IVF, Fertility, Disability Research, and Employee Benefits

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, ⁠Dr. Mike Knott⁠, Principal of People Insights and Analytics at Medtronic! In this candid and heartfelt conversation, hosts Cole and Scott dive deep into Mike’s journey through fatherhood, infertility, and the real-world c...

#147 - Denise Hemke - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with NEOGOV

#147 - Denise Hemke - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with NEOGOV

Denise Hemke⁠, Chief Product Officer for ⁠NEOGOV⁠, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. In this episode, we explore how NEOGOV is transforming HR technology and public safety solutions for the public sector—empowering government agencies with purpose...

#146 - Ludek Stehlik - What are the most sophisticated methods in people analytics? And what does it take to be a people analytics 'expert'?

#146 - Ludek Stehlik - What are the most sophisticated methods in people analytics? And what does it take to be a people analytics 'expert'?

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Ludek Stehlik, People Data Science Expert at Sanofi! In this fascinating discussion, Ludek shares his career journey, the evolution of his People Analytics role, and how his background in Cognitive Psychology and passion f...

#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?

#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest Alexis Fink, Principal at Propeller Insight and People Analytics & Workforce Strategy Leader at Meta, Microsoft, and Intel! In this wide-ranging conversation, Alexis explains how she’s “flunking retirement” while joyfully r...

#144 - AJ Herrmann - People Analytics at the CIA, Cognitive Biases, and Task Intelligence

#144 - AJ Herrmann - People Analytics at the CIA, Cognitive Biases, and Task Intelligence

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, AJ Herrmann, Previous Executive Director of Strategic Workforce Planning at Cleveland Clinic! Hosts Cole Napper and Scott Hines welcome AJ for an in-depth conversation that spans covert intelligence work, advanced people a...

#143 - Cole and Scott - Embarrassing Job Interview Stories & More

#143 - Cole and Scott - Embarrassing Job Interview Stories & More

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with hosts, Cole Napper and Scott Hines where we talk about embarrassing and challenging stories from our interview experiences to assure listeners that they are not alone in facing difficulties! In this lively and very human conversation, Co...

#142 - John Barry - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with HRBench

#142 - John Barry - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with HRBench

John Barry, Co-CEO of HRBench, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices Episode of 2025. If you like what you hear in this episode, check out HRBench here: https://www.hrbench.com. In this wide-ranging discussion, hosts Cole and Scott talk with John about the journey fro...