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People Strategy Forum

People Strategy Forum

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Every great leader inspires, motivates and rewards their people for performance.

Welcome to the People Strategy Forum podcast, a show that guides leaders to elevate the workforce.

People are at the heart of successful organizations. Team members’ well-being and career development are essential. This show discusses practical and effective leadership strategies for top executives, senior professionals, and talent managers.

Aligning employer and employee objectives is a must. Every team member needs to feel fulfilled and satisfied in order to be fully productive and accountable. This show helps leaders create an engaged workforce that is happily accomplishing daily responsibilities and committed to the organization’s future success. Episodes focus on innovative and integrated talent management tools, including employee recognition, compensation, and development, as well as strategies for building a healthy workplace culture and improving the workforce experience.

On a deeper level, the podcast centers around attracting, growing and retaining top talent. It addresses employee motivation, communication, performance, productivity and the genuine human connections that are essential for every successful organization. Each team member brings their own unique strengths, talents, interests, and passions. By touching on these personal areas, leaders create an environment where employees perform at their best.

Sam Reeve, Howard Nizewitz, and Sumit Singla host the podcast.

Sam has 20-years of diverse compensation experience at leading firms. His time at Barclays, BlackRock, and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) allowed him to see companies evolve from the startup phase to rapidly growing to mature organizations

Sumit has over 15 years of talent management practice across different sectors. His expertise in organizational framework, design thinking, performance management, and business storytelling is unparalleled. He is a favorite speaker at talent management conferences and events across the country.

With these three forward-thinking, passionate people professionals at the helm of the podcast, talent-centric organizations can find relevant and helpful advice.

Special guest co-hosts thought-leaders impart essential tips for making every workplace inspiring and rewarding. Beyond theoretical ideas, these experts share experiences as business leaders that shed light on overcoming challenges and celebrating wins.

Even with generous budgets and advanced tools, having the right team in place is crucial to achieving goals and succeeding. By putting effective programs in place, leaders can expect deeper connections that result in healthy working relationships that spell success across the organization.

Join Sam Reeve, Howard Nizewitz, and Sumit Singla on the People Strategy Forum podcast and learn the keys to elevating the workforce.

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  • Lee Caraher -  Lifetime Loyalty in the Age of AI
    Jul 22 2026

    Lifetime Loyalty in the Age of AI: How Leaders Keep Top Talent During Change

    As AI continues to reshape the workplace, leaders face a growing challenge: helping employees navigate uncertainty while maintaining trust, engagement, and long-term loyalty.

    In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve is joined by Lee Caraher, founder of Double Forte and author of The Boomerang Principle, to explore how organizations can build lasting employee relationships during one of the fastest periods of technological change in history.

    Lee explains why communication—not certainty—is becoming one of leadership's greatest competitive advantages. Together, Sam and Lee discuss how organizations can build trust through transparency, invest in continuous learning, prepare employees for AI adoption, and create cultures that people are excited to return to—even after they've left.

    In this conversation, you'll discover:

    • Why trust is replacing perks as the foundation of employee loyalty
    • How leaders should communicate during AI-driven change
    • Why continuous AI training is essential for retention
    • The business value of "boomerang employees"
    • Internal communication as a strategic advantage
    • Crisis communication lessons every leader should know
    • Practical ways to lead through uncertainty without pretending to have every answer

    If you're an executive, HR leader, founder, or manager navigating AI transformation, this episode offers practical leadership insights you can implement immediately.

    Guest: Lee Caraher
    CEO & Founder, Double Forte
    Author of The Boomerang Principle

    Learn more:
    https://leecaraher.com

    If you enjoyed this episode, follow the People/AI Strategy Forum on your preferred podcast platform and join the conversation!

    About the People/AI Strategy Forum
    The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work.

    Learn more about CompTeam and the People/AI Strategy Forum at compteam.net.

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    41 Min.
  • Wani Iris Manly - Change That Changes Everything
    Jul 8 2026

    Change That Changes Everything: How Leaders Help People Adapt Before AI Fears Drive Talent Away

    Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace faster than ever, but the biggest challenge isn't the technology.

    It's helping people adapt.

    In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Wani Iris Manly, Esq. about why employees don't resist change—they fear loss—and how leaders can reduce uncertainty before it turns into disengagement or turnover.

    Drawing from her background as an attorney, executive coach, and international change expert, Wani shares practical strategies for leading AI transformation while maintaining trust, confidence, and employee engagement.

    In This Episode:

    • Why fear—not technology—drives resistance to AI
    • Helping employees adapt through retooling and continuous learning
    • AI governance and responsible implementation
    • Building trust during periods of rapid change
    • Leadership strategies for reducing uncertainty
    • Creating psychologically safe workplaces
    • Why people remain an organization's greatest competitive advantage
    • A practical framework for leading organizational change

    Key Takeaway

    Successful AI adoption isn't about replacing people.

    It's about helping people confidently adapt to a changing world while ensuring technology strengthens—not replaces—the human experience at work.

    Guest:
    Wani Iris Manly, Esq.

    Learn more:
    https://www.waniirismanly.com

    Connect with Wani:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/waniirismanly

    Learn more about CompTeam:
    https://compteam.net/

    Watch the full video episode:
    https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleStrategyForumPoweredByCompTeam

    If you enjoyed this episode, follow the People/AI Strategy Forum on your preferred podcast platform and join the conversation!

    About the People/AI Strategy Forum
    The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work.

    Learn more about CompTeam and the People/AI Strategy Forum at compteam.net.

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    31 Min.
  • Chris Hamilton - Redefining Employee Benefit Strategy
    Jul 1 2026

    Are Your Benefits Training Top Talent to Leave?

    Healthcare costs continue to rise, and many employers feel trapped in a system that gets more expensive every year.

    In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Chris Hamilton, Employee Benefits Practice Leader at Hotchkiss Insurance, about how organizations can rethink their benefits strategies to improve employee retention, create more value, and regain control over healthcare spending.

    Chris explains why traditional insurance models often create misaligned incentives and shares practical strategies that leading employers are using to design more effective and differentiated benefits programs.

    In This Episode:

    • Why healthcare costs keep rising
    • The hidden economics of health insurance
    • How benefits impact retention and recruitment
    • The advantages of customized and self-funded plans
    • Questions every employer should ask their broker
    • Strategies for creating more valuable employee benefits
    • How benefits can become a competitive advantage

    Key Takeaway

    Benefits should not simply be viewed as an expense.

    When designed strategically, they can become one of the most powerful tools organizations have to attract, retain, and support great people.

    Guest:
    Chris Hamilton
    Employee Benefits Practice Leader, Hotchkiss Insurance

    Learn more:
    https://www.itschrishamilton.com/

    Learn more about CompTeam:
    https://compteam.net/

    Watch the full video episode:
    https://www.youtube.com/@PeopleStrategyForumPoweredByCompTeam

    If you enjoyed this episode, follow the People/AI Strategy Forum on your preferred podcast platform and join the conversation!

    About the People/AI Strategy Forum
    The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work.

    Learn more about CompTeam and the People/AI Strategy Forum at compteam.net.

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    44 Min.
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