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Dr. Shari Simpson Dr. Shari Simpson Senior Manager Thought Leadership | Paylocity

Shari Simpson, EdD, is the host of HR Mixtape and a senior thought leadership leader at Paylocity. With over two decades of experience across training, talent, payroll, and employee relations, she brings curiosity, candor, and real-world perspective to every episode. Shari holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation, along with an MBA, MHRM, and SHRM-SCP certification. 

Madeline Kipperman Madeline Kipperman Human Resource Leader | Gorrila Glue

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.

Human Resources

Human-Centered Leadership Strategies: Building Trust and Psychological Safety

How can we encourage leaders to embrace tough conversations with empathy, especially when the pressure is on?
Podcast
May 12, 2026

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.

Key takeaways:

  • 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.