Mark Morgenfruh, President and CEO, GetHR Ready; Author, ‘Never Fire Anyone’
- Mark Morgenfruh is the President and CEO of Get HR Ready with over three decades of experience in human resources and cultural transformation.
- Author of Never Fire Anyone, he champions trust and empathy as core to effective leadership.
- He guides organizations through change, blending strategy, communication, and people-first leadership.
Podcast
Overview
Mark Morgenfruh, CEO of GetHR Ready and author of Never Fire Anyone, shares powerful insights on human-centered leadership. From cultural transformations to AI in HR, he reminds us that success begins with trust, empathy, and communication—not control. A must-listen for anyone redefining leadership in the age of automation.
00:35- About Mark Morgenfruh
- Mark Morgenfruh is the President and CEO of Get HR Ready with over three decades of experience in human resources and cultural transformation.
- Author of Never Fire Anyone, he champions trust and empathy as core to effective leadership.
- He guides organizations through change, blending strategy, communication, and people-first leadership.
09:46- What drives true success in cultural transformation?
- Open, honest communication, real conversations, not just emails or long messages, drive cultural change.
- Face-to-face connection, engage through one-on-ones and team discussions to build trust and clarity.
- End avoidant behavior, stop hiding behind screens and address both the good and the difficult issues directly.
22:05- What key principles should future HR leaders take away from your book?
- Lead with trust and empathy, build genuine relationships where employees feel supported and understood.
- Communicate with candor, create open, honest conversations instead of avoiding tough discussions.
- Start simple, begin performance talks with, “How do you think things are going?” to encourage self-awareness and collaboration.
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Learn more about Mark Morgenfruh: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Mark Morgenfruh is the President and CEO of Get HR Ready with over three decades of experience in human resources and cultural transformation.
- Author of Never Fire Anyone, he champions trust and empathy as core to effective leadership.
- He guides organizations through change, blending strategy, communication, and people-first leadership.
