I Went Down an AI Rabbit Hole and Built Something. Here’s What Came Out.

A few weeks ago I got stuck on a question all talent leaders are grappling with: where should I actually start with actual AI automation in my TA…

Mar 2 • Lars Schmidt

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February 2026

Why I'm Releasing 20+ Hours of CPO Wisdom for Free

I spent four years and 100+ hours capturing wisdom from world-class Chief People Officers. Now I'm making all of it free.

Feb 10 • Lars Schmidt

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January 2026

Signal, Noise, and a Year in the Trenches

One year as an operator changed some things about how I think about hiring - and galvanized others.

Jan 28 • Lars Schmidt

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December 2025

10 Things I Learned in the First Year of My Career Pivot

What I lost, what I found, and why walking away from eleven years of entrepreneurship taught me more than building it ever did.

Dec 11, 2025 • Lars Schmidt

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July 2025

Why CMOs and CHROs Should Be Watching a Bigfoot’s Job Search

The Quest shows how bold storytelling can turn employer branding into a competitive advantage.

Jul 31, 2025 • Lars Schmidt

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The Quest Begins: A Bigfoot’s Search for Belonging (and Berries)

Introducing The Quest—a generative AI employer brand storytelling experiment with heart, humor, and hyperrealism.

Jul 23, 2025 • Lars Schmidt

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June 2025

The Space Between: Announcing Joy Syndicate Minimalist Fashion

A 20-year dream rekindled—Joy Syndicate blends intentional design and sustainability into a minimalist fashion line built for living, not trends.

Jun 10, 2025 • Lars Schmidt

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March 2025

Confessions of a Reluctant Thought Leader

This has been rattling around in my brain for months. Time to set it free.

Mar 11, 2025 • Lars Schmidt

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January 2025

Supporting Employees Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires

An open-sourced, crowdsourced collection of resources and tips to support your employees impacted by the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles.

Jan 8, 2025 • Lars Schmidt

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December 2024

7 Ways HR Will Look Different in 2025

From the AI clone wars to some entry-level roles facing extinction-level threats from AI, my annual Fast Company piece explores how business is being…

Dec 30, 2024 • Lars Schmidt

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Passing the Mic: Why I’m Stepping Back from the Redefining Work Podcast

Why I'm retiring the current format of the Redefining Work podcast after six years to make space for what's next.

Dec 19, 2024 • Lars Schmidt

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Redefining Leadership, Culture, and Courage in HR: Lessons from Laszlo Bock

Explore how Laszlo Bock, former head of Google’s People Operations, is redefining HR with lessons on leadership, culture, and AI’s future.

Dec 16, 2024 • Lars Schmidt

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