Welcome to Indie Author Chat, the podcast designed to help you explore the ideas and insights behind today’s most thoughtful nonfiction books. Join host Laura Finch for engaging conversations with independent authors as they share the wisdom and inspiration behind their books—each title carefully curated by Weaving Influence Press.

In this episode, Laura talks with David Alsop about the concepts behind his new book, Making HR Matter: What CEOs Want and How to Deliver It, coauthored with Ted Forbes. As the very first title from Weaving Influence Press, Making HR Matter is an excellent example of how indie authors and hybrid publishers can collaborate to create something special. David shares concepts directly from the book about how to make HR matter, while also reflecting on the experience of writing with a coauthor and what he hopes readers will gain from reading it.

During the episode, you’ll learn:

• About the primary audience for Making HR Matter and who David and Ted wrote it for.
• Why there is a negative perception around HR and the history of it.
• How HR can be a value creator for a company.
• About the four essentials of RelevantHR, which are a key component of the book.
• The meaning behind being “mentored by your enemy.”
• The possibilities that unfold when executives, managers, and HR professionals unite around a shared path forward.
• What it was like for David to write Making HR Matter with a coauthor and how they tackled the author experience together.
• The number one thing David wants listeners and readers to know about Making HR Matter.

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