The Simplifiers Podcast

The Simplifiers Podcast

Simplifying Leadership & Culture Strategy

The Simplifiers Podcast with Mary Baird helps HR leaders and people managers improve employee experience, strengthen workplace culture, and lead through change. Get simple, practical leadership strategies, responsible AI for HR insights, and simple steps that drive better business results.

440: How to rebuild company culture after a massive layoff - with Daniel Stokes (ALL-STAR)
The Simplifiers PodcastNovember 10, 2026
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440: How to rebuild company culture after a massive layoff - with Daniel Stokes (ALL-STAR)

Raise your hand if you've been through a layoff. Keep your hand raised if you kept your job through it and are faced with the reality of attempting to rebuild the company culture after a massive layoff. You are what people call a "survivor" and my goodness, that's a lot of pressure on your shoulders...

B175: How to find calm in uncertain times (guided visualization)
The Simplifiers PodcastNovember 03, 2026
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B175: How to find calm in uncertain times (guided visualization)

Time for a guided visualization exercise: how to find calm in uncertain times. Here in the United States, election season can bring a lot to the surface. Hope. Fear. Frustration. And some difficult conversations with people you care about. So, if you're craving a little steadiness… if you've been ch...

439: How to get hired when you're over 40 - with Maureen Wiley Clough
The Simplifiers PodcastOctober 27, 2026
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439: How to get hired when you're over 40 - with Maureen Wiley Clough

Here's the conundrum: Early in your career, you needed more experience. Now you've got it... and suddenly, you're wondering whether you've got too much. (UGH.) You're ready to contribute. But instead of talking about what you can do, you're debating which years to leave off your resume. When did the...

438: How to turn your accent into an asset - with Nammy Sirur
The Simplifiers PodcastOctober 20, 2026
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438: How to turn your accent into an asset - with Nammy Sirur

Have you ever shared an idea at work, only to wonder if people were hearing your accent more than what you were actually saying? Maybe you've been asked to repeat yourself. Or you've felt pressure to change the way you speak so you'll sound like everyone else in the room. Over time, that can shake y...

437: How to lead yourself before leading others - with Riunita Martin
The Simplifiers PodcastOctober 13, 2026
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437: How to lead yourself before leading others - with Riunita Martin

Picture this: You get promoted. Suddenly, you're responsible for a team. The decisions come faster. The expectations get bigger. And people want answers... even when you're still figuring things out yourself. You might not have received much training on how to lead people. But before you look for a ...

B174: How to calm your nerves (ALL-STAR - guided visualization)
The Simplifiers PodcastOctober 06, 2026
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B174: How to calm your nerves (ALL-STAR - guided visualization)

Time for a guided visualization exercise: How to calm your nerves, especially if you're about to do something big in life. Maybe you're about to take the stage and deliver a presentation… or maybe you've got to have a crucial conversation and want to get your point across calm, cool, collected and c...

436: How to develop future-ready leaders - with Dr Kevin Fleming
The Simplifiers PodcastSeptember 29, 2026
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436: How to develop future-ready leaders - with Dr Kevin Fleming

What's the old career advice you'd get? Choose a path. Work hard. Move up. Stay there. But for the next generation of leaders, my special guest today thinks that careers may look less like climbing a ladder and more like rock climbing... moving sideways, changing direction, and finding a new route w...

435: How to stop chasing & start creating at work - with Justin Jones-Fosu
The Simplifiers PodcastSeptember 22, 2026
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435: How to stop chasing & start creating at work - with Justin Jones-Fosu

You can be dependable, hardworking, and successful at what you do… and still feel unseen. You keep delivering. Keep saying yes. Keep chasing the next goal, the next bit of recognition, or the next sign that your work matters. But when does meaningful work become chasing approval? And what does that ...

434: How to future-proof HR in the age of AI - with Amy Dufrane
The Simplifiers PodcastSeptember 15, 2026
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434: How to future-proof HR in the age of AI - with Amy Dufrane

HR leaders are being asked to help everyone navigate AI at work. But many are still figuring out what it means for their own roles. How do you guide an organization through a change you haven't been trained for yourself? And what happens to the future talent pipeline if the work that once helped peo...

433: How to be a compelling storyteller at work - with Eric Harris
The Simplifiers PodcastSeptember 08, 2026
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433: How to be a compelling storyteller at work - with Eric Harris

What makes a compelling storyteller at work? Someone who's an excellent communicator, warm, captivating, and understands the value of being clear and concise. But what if there's more at play here than what meets the eye? My special guest today is author Eric Harris and he's simplifying how to be a ...