John Lacy on Walmart Culture, Self Doubt, and Going Digital.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest John Lacy, VP People at Walmart Health & Wellness. Episode highlights 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Walmart's culture of pride 01:13 - John's history with Walmart 02:56 - On Walmart Health & Wellness 06:00 - John's route to success 18:10 - Self-doubt & knowing when you're ready 19:23 - When you're the boss, no-one wants to tell you the truth 17:47 - Does it ever get easy? 18:46 - How to get honest feedback 21:52 - Who John turns to for support 24:46 - Taking HR from analogue to digital 31:27 - When the next generation of digital HR looks like 33:41 - The 3 biggest investments John made in himself 38:01 - Quick fire round 39:51 - Recommended reading and loving your competition 44:14 - The exciting future of Walmart 47:26 - Parting advice If you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Join host Chris Rainey on the HR Leaders Podcast, where he sits down with top Chief People Officers, CHROs, and leading HR experts to uncover the strategies, trends, and insights shaping the future of human resources. Each episode dives into best practices in people management, leadership challenges, and transformative HR innovations that impact both business success and society at large. Whether you're an HR professional or simply passionate about modern workplace strategies, this podcast delivers expert advice, real-world experiences, and the latest trends in HR, making it your go-to resource for all things human resources.