Adapting and Innovating: The Critical Role of People Leaders in Startups
Adapting and Innovating: The Critical Role of People Leaders in Startups March 26th, 2024 – Kristy McCann Flynn https://vimeo.com/936296267?share=copy Summary In the dynamic world of startups, the role of “people leaders” is both challenging and critical to the success of emerging companies. Kristy McCann Flynn and Natalie Ledbetter, seasoned veterans in the HR field, share […]
AI at Work: The Importance of Soft Skills in the Workplace
AI at Work: The Importance of Soft Skills in the Workplace April 10th, 2024 – SkillCycle https://www.skillcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/soft-skills-are-hard.mp4#t=1 AI has been a specter on the horizon for some time, especially for those who feel any type of automation represents a risk to how humans work — or if they work at all. While AI isn’t actually […]
Nurturing Intrinsic Motivation in the Workplace
Nurturing Intrinsic Motivation in the Workplace: A Complete Guide November 27th, 2024 – SkillCycle https://www.skillcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/intrinsic-motivation-at-work.mp4#t=1 Imagine your team showing up to work ready to dig in, make a difference, and deliver on your company goals. That is what intrinsic motivation looks like in practice: people driven by interest, purpose, and growth rather than just paychecks […]
Enhancing Workplace Culture: Empowerment, Engagement, and Enablement
HR Confessions Podcast: Building Trust, Boosting Engagement, and Creating a High-Performance Culture Nov 21th, 2025 – Kristy McCann Flynn https://vimeo.com/927680706?share=copy Summary Guest: Gianna Scorsone, Co-Founder & COO of ChampionHost: Kristy McCann Flynn, CEO & Co-Founder of SkillCycle The episode dives deep into leadership, employee engagement, trust-building, communication, and hiring the right people — all based […]
How to Accept Negative Feedback for Better Work Performance
How to Accept Negative Feedback for Enhanced Work Performance Sep 27th, 2025 – SkillCycle https://www.skillcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/how-to-accept-negative-feedback.mp4#t=1 Experiencing setbacks or not meeting expectations at work can be tough. However, employees across all levels must master how to accept negative feedback and learn how to detach from work. This skill ensures that neither failures nor critical evaluations impair […]
Career mobility is about the mind, body, and spirit
Career mobility is about the mind, body, and spirit March 12th, 2024 – Kristy McCann Flynn https://vimeo.com/922462921?share=copy Summary This podcast episode of “Hr Confessions,” hosted by Kristy McCann Flynn, CEO and co-founder of SkillCycle, features a conversation with Geoffrey M. Roche, the North America Director of Workforce Development for Siemens Healthineers. The discussion centers on […]
Breaking Free from Disconnected Performance Management Tools
Breaking Free from Disconnected Performance Management Tools March 11th, 2024 – SkillCycle https://www.skillcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/new-video.mp4#t=1 Most companies rely on a handful of performance management tools to tell them what’s happening in the organization and to help make decisions impacting hiring and retention. However, a system constructed from disparate tools and platforms is limited in its ability to […]
Support purpose-driven work with mentorship and a culture of learning
Support purpose-driven work with mentorship and a culture of learning February 27th, 2024 – Kristy McCann Flynn https://vimeo.com/917255982?share=copy Transcript 100:00:02.940 –> 00:00:30.200Kristy McCann Flynn: Well, Hello, welcome to the next edition of the Hr. Confessions. Podcast I’m your host, Christy, Mccann, Flynn, before I start this, podcast I was actually an Hr. Practitioner for 20 […]
Breaking Down Barriers: How to Highlight and Close Critical Skill Gaps with Technology Workshop
Breaking Down Barriers: How to Highlight and Close Critical Skills Gaps February 27th, 2024 – SkillCycle Check out our latest workshop on HR technology and closing critical skill gaps Guest: Celeste Bell, SPHR, New York Football Giants senior vice president, HR and diversity, equity and inclusion Host: Kristy McCann Flynn, CEO & Co-Founder of SkillCycle […]
The Incredible Shrinking CHRO: What’s Next for HR Leaders?
The Incredible Shrinking CHRO: What’s Next for HR Leaders? February 27th, 2024 – SkillCycle The Incredible Shrinking CHRO: What’s Next for HR Leaders? HR has evolved a great deal over the past few decades. People leaders have risen from managing personnel and payroll to having a place in the C-suite as Chief Human Resources Officers, […]
