Most CEOs think they have a hiring problem.

They don’t.

They have a strategy problem.

In this powerful episode of The Mason Duchatschek Show, I sit down with Dr. Michelle Griffin, an expert in industrial organizational psychology who transitioned from HR Director to CEO. Her journey alone is a masterclass in leadership, but what she shares about hiring, culture, AI, and performance is what every business owner needs to hear right now.

The Real Issue Behind Hiring Challenges

Most companies focus on filling roles.

Few focus on building scalable people systems.

Dr. Griffin explains how industrial organizational psychology brings scientific rigor to hiring, onboarding, performance management, and culture design. Instead of guessing who will succeed, leaders can use data driven frameworks to align talent strategy with business outcomes.

Because here is the truth:

Every person in your company matters.
Not just culturally. Economically.

Common Hiring Mistakes That Cost You Growth

Many organizations struggle with:

• Poor onboarding and integration
• Unclear performance expectations
• Cultural misalignment
• Lack of measurable people metrics

When HR is disconnected from business strategy, engagement drops and turnover rises. When HR is aligned with strategy, performance scales.

AI Is Changing Talent Acquisition

AI is reshaping the hiring landscape.

Resume screening is increasingly automated. Assessments are evolving. The differentiator is no longer just experience. It is critical thinking and problem solving.

Future proofing your workforce means aligning human capital strategy with technological advancement. Companies that understand this shift will attract stronger candidates and outperform competitors.

Psychological Safety and High Performance

Innovation does not happen by accident.

Dr. Griffin emphasizes that high performing organizations build:

• Psychological safety
• Clear expectations
• Autonomy and accountability
• A culture that rewards creative problem solving

Leaders who foster environments where employees can think independently and challenge ideas constructively are building sustainable competitive advantage.

The Metrics That Smarter Leaders Track

If you are not measuring your people decisions, you are guessing.

And guessing is expensive.

From engagement data to performance indicators and retention analytics, the future of HR is measurable, strategic, and tied directly to revenue impact.

Your people strategy is your business strategy.

Watch or Listen to the Full Conversation

🎧 Full Podcast:
https://open.acast.com/public/streams/5cd334e4e3b953af742edd5d/episodes/698b564c0581faffc75cf417.mp3

📺 Full Conversation on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5LGjPyvi0Q

If you are a business owner, CEO, HR executive, or leader navigating the future of work, this episode will challenge how you think about talent, culture, and growth.

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The future belongs to leaders who treat HR as a strategic function, not an administrative one.

Build smarter systems.
Hire better talent.
Lead with intention.