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Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast

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Directionally Correct is the #1 people analytics podcast in the world. Hosted by Cole Napper, the podcast dives into people analytics, workforce planning, behavioral science, and talent intelligence, helping leaders navigate the future of AI in the workplace with insight and a dash of fun. To find out more, check out colenapper.com

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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest & host, Cole Napper, with an AMA Episode along with guest host, Chayce Kowalski!

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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart HR & Industry Analyst at Aspect43!

In this wide-ranging and insightful conversation, Joey and Cole dive deep into the evolving world of HR tec... more

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Cara Christopher, the Chief Marketing Officer at Lightcast, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. In this episode, we discuss how Lightcast is the labor market intelligence company providing the essent... more

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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with hosts, Cole Napper and Scott Hines where we talk about 150 episodes of the Directionally Correct podcast, reflecting on “colossal achievements,” sharing challenging behind-the-scenes stor... more

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Recent Guests

Joey Price
CEO of Jumpstart HR, analyst at Aspect43, and author of The Power of HR.
Jumpstart HR
Episode: #152 - Joey Price - The Power of HR & Does Active Listening Matter Right Now?
Cara Christopher
Chief Marketing Officer at Lightcast
Lightcast
Episode: #151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with Lightcast
JP Elliott
Founder of Future of HR Consulting
Future of HR Consulting
Episode: #149 - JP Elliott - The Future of HR is About Value & Do Middle Managers Even Matter?
Mike Knott
Principal of People Insights and Analytics
Medtronic
Episode: #148 - Dr. Mike Knott - Fatherhood & Parenting, IVF, Fertility, Disability Research, and Employee Benefits
Denise Hemke
Chief Product Officer at Neogov
NEOGOV
Episode: #147 - Denise Hemke - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with NEOGOV
Ludek Stehlik
People Data Science Expert at Sanofi
Sanofi
Episode: #146 - Ludek Stehlik - What are the most sophisticated methods in people analytics? And what does it take to be a people analytics 'expert'?
Alexis Fink
Principal at Propeller Insight and former People Analytics & Workforce Strategy Leader at Meta, Microsoft, and Intel
Episode: #145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
AJ Herrmann
Former CIA Analyst and expert in people analytics
Episode: #144 - AJ Herrmann - People Analytics at the CIA, Cognitive Biases, and Task Intelligence
John Barry
Co-CEO of HRBench
HRBench
Episode: #142 - John Barry - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with HRBench

Hosts

Cole Napper
Host and co-host, known for his engaging style and insights into people analytics, workforce planning, and organizational dynamics.
Scott
Co-host, contributing to discussions with a focus on analytics, workforce dynamics, and engaging storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Chicken soup for the IO’s soul

    As an IO psych guy (and a people analytics leader at my company), I have to say that I love this podcast. It’s interesting. It’s entertaining. Most importantly, it gives me perspective about how people analytics is being practiced in other organizations. Just what I need to make me think outside the box for my own company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jsnread
    United States3 years ago
  • Suggestion

    Would be helpful to see topic or guest name in the podcast’s title.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NabilApple
    Canada3 years ago
  • Entertaining and Informative

    I found the first episode to be both funny and informative… a mixture of crazy data study experiences from their past, useful comments about mathematical techniques and real-world vs. academic differences. I appreciate that the hosts are willing to be wrong and discuss/debate topics anyway. Looking forward to listening to additional episodes and laughing along with the hosts about what really happens in the data world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NINSIGHTS
    United States3 years ago

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Many find the podcast to be a valuable resource for staying updated on evolving practices in workforce management and analytics.
The hosts are praised for making complex topics accessible and relatable, which is a significant draw for professionals in the field.
Listeners appreciate the insightful content that effectively combines humor with serious discussions about analytics and HR trends.

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#168
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#169
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#250
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#151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with Lightcast
Q: Why do you think organizations should be using external labor market data now?
External labor market data allows organizations to leapfrog traditional data infrastructure challenges, enabling a more efficient and impactful use of analytics within HR.
#151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with Lightcast
Q: What do you think the future of People Analytics in HR will be?
People Analytics will evolve into a major driving force for HR transformations, potentially rebranded as Work Intelligence, focusing on data-driven leadership.
#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
Q: Is HR a bullshit job, or are there parts of it that are?
Alexis acknowledges that parts of HR can feel like bullshit jobs, especially when teams are underfunded and can't create significant value, but she believes that HR roles are generally more aligned to creating value due to resource constraints.
#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
Q: What inspired the white paper about the importance of IO psychology in HR?
Alexis shares that her frustration with how IO psychology is perceived and its low visibility led to writing about its critical role in shaping effective HR strategies, hoping to elevate the discipline.
#145 - Alexis Fink - Who has the best people analytics team? And what does the future hold for Alexis?
Q: What is the tyranny of dashboards, and how is People Analytics set to change?
Alexis explains that the tyranny of dashboards occurs when teams get derailed by creating bespoke dashboards on request, leading to inadequate use of resources. There's a need to focus more on building business value rather than just reporting.

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1. Joey Price
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3. JP Elliott
4. Mike Knott
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