Are your managers equipped to lead with both heart and strategy?  Dr. Jeff Smith, Chief Product Officer at 15Five and author of "The Meaningful Manager,"  argues that bridging this gap is key to organizational success. In this episode, Jeff discusses the critical need for managerial skill development and the importance of managers to talk with their employees about their career paths.  Adam and Jeff discuss how several strategies and 15Five’s innovations are reshaping HR leadership, emphasizing the importance of prioritization, accountability, and data-informed decisions to drive meaningful progress in organizations. These conversations help high performers understand their future opportunities and growth within the company.   Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you? Join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player. Hear Adam’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn. Click here to download 15Five’s HR Outcomes Playbook! For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here. Jeff Smith’s LinkedIn - click here!