In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Laurie Jadick to explore what it really takes to lead people through change in today's rapidly evolving workplace. With decades of experience in human resources, leadership development, and executive onboarding, Laurie shares why successful transformation is about people first.

If you've ever struggled to help your team embrace new ways of working, this conversation offers practical wisdom and a refreshing reminder that human connection remains at the center of great leadership.

Inside This Episode:

Why Change Starts with Trust: Laurie shares why trust is the foundation of any successful transformation effort and how leaders can build credibility during times of uncertainty.
The Human Side of Change Management: Organizational change often focuses on systems and strategy, but Laurie explains why understanding emotions, resistance, and individual experiences is equally important.
Creating Meaningful Onboarding Experiences: Drawing from her extensive work in executive onboarding, Laurie discusses how intentional onboarding experiences can accelerate impact, strengthen culture, and set leaders up for long-term success.
Leading Through Uncertainty: Erin and Laurie explore what leaders can do when they don't have all the answers and why transparency, curiosity, and adaptability matter more than ever.
Why Learning Never Stops: The conversation highlights the importance of continuous learning, reinvention, and staying open to new ideas throughout every stage of your career.

What to Do Now:

Assess Your Change Communication: Think about a current change happening on your team. Are you communicating only the "what," or are you also addressing the "why" and the emotional impact?
Schedule a Connection Conversation: Set aside time this week to check in with a colleague or team member not to discuss tasks, but simply to understand how they're doing and what support they need.
Reflect on Your Learning Edge: Identify one new skill, mindset, or area of growth you'd like to develop over the next month and take one small step toward it this week.

About the Guest

Laurie Jadick is a seasoned human resources and talent leader with more than two decades of experience helping organizations navigate transformation, leadership development, and employee experience. Throughout her career, Laurie has led global learning, leadership, and onboarding initiatives for large organizations, with a particular passion for creating people-centered experiences that drive both business results and human connection. She currently serves as a leader at Publicis Sapient, where she focuses on executive onboarding and leadership integration, helping leaders thrive from day one. Laurie is known for her thoughtful approach to change, commitment to continuous learning, and belief that people are at the heart of every successful organization.

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