In this episode, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Madeline Kipperman, Human Resource Leader at Gorilla Glue, about the importance of leading with humanity in the workplace. They discuss how compassion and transparency can enhance leadership effectiveness, especially in high-pressure environments. Listeners will learn practical strategies for fostering trust and psychological safety among team members.• Understand the role of metrics in fostering conversations rather than just evaluating performance.• Recognize the importance of having difficult conversations with clarity and compassion.• Learn how to model humane leadership behaviors on the production floor.• Discover actionable steps to build trust when it is low among team members.• Identify the key elements that the next generation of employees seek in leadership.Timestamps:Guest(s): Madeline Kipperman is a Human Resource Leader at Gorilla Glue. She specializes in HR strategy, workforce development, and leadership, bringing a frontline perspective to her role. Madeline has a strong commitment to fostering human potential in the workplace.Keywords: human leadership, workplace compassion, HR strategies, building trust, difficult conversations, employee engagement, metrics in HR, psychological safety, next generation workforce, leadership transparency