Career growth & development: "Fake it till you make it" with Jocelyne Wright-McLemore

For the Season 2 premiere of Leaders in Learning, Total Rewards maven Jocelyne Wright-McLemore shares the bold mindset that’s fueled her career—saying yes before feeling ready—and the powerful realization that vulnerability, not perfection, is the real leadership flex.

She unpacks why she dislikes the word “fair” in equity conversations, why psychological safety is the foundation of innovation, how total rewards must evolve to reflect AI’s growing presence, and why skills—not degrees—will define the future of talent.

We cover:
0:00 - Intro
2:24 - Why Leadership Development Starts with Taking Risks and Embracing Stretch Roles
4:07 - How Executive Coaching Helps Leaders Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Unlock Career Growth
9:17 - The Importance of Building Psychological Safety and an Inclusive Workplace that Supports Workplace Equity, Women in Leadership, and Mentorship in the Workplace
15:11 - How Talent Strategy and Skills-Based Hiring are Changing the Game in a Fast-Moving World
21:14 - What a Strong Learning Culture Looks Like in the Era of Human-Centered Leadership and the Future of Work
26:04 - The Future of Work: Why Employee Development is a Strategic Advantage, Not a Perk
28:15 - How AI is Transforming the Workplace by Influencing Job Design, Upskilling, Compensation, and Employee Performance, Making it Essential for HR to Create a Clear and Transparent AI Strategy
33:50 - Equity vs. Fairness: Designing Reward Systems for a Level Playing Field
38:04 - The Gender Pay Gap: Addressing the Root Causes and Driving Change
40:59 - How to Gain Recognition for Career Advancement
42:51 - Intentional Leadership: Balancing Team Development and Personal Growth
44:45 - Embracing Authenticity: Overcoming Barriers in Leadership
46:40 - The Evolving Role of the Manager and Leading Through Transformation

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