What happens when a high-stakes sales executive takes over the CHRO seat of a global enterprise? And how do you avoid the dreaded "manager tax" when scaling new HR technologies like AI?

In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Keith Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer for AT&T International, shares his unconventional journey from sales leadership into the world of human resources. Leading a massive footprint of 40,000 employees across more than 50 countries, Keith explores how putting a business operator's lens on HR can shatter organizational silos and drive tangible outcomes.

Keith unpacks practical strategies and real-life examples of operational excellence. He introduces his 15-person "Tactical Employee Solutions Team" (TES) used to consult across HR boundaries, explains why a healthy leadership team requires an intentional blend of deep specialists and wide generalists, and issues a vital warning to HR leaders regarding the hidden administrative costs shifted onto frontline leaders—a phenomenon he calls the "Manager Tax."

Whether you're a seasoned executive navigating a global workforce or a people leader looking to better align your strategies with business outcomes, this masterclass in operational HR will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable takeaways.

💡 Don’t miss future episodes! Join our community at https://www.itagroup.com/insights for insights and tools to grow as a people-first leader.

Please note: SHRM and HRCI credit codes for episodes beyond two years of their original air date are no longer active. Check our current Love Your People episodes for the latest valid codes.

Resources from this Episode
Learn more about AT&T International https://www.att.com/ 
Connect with Keith Jackson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-jackson-att/ 
Inspirational quote referenced: "People respect what you expect when you inspect." — Harvey Mackay
Thank you to our community partner, SHRM Atlanta https://www.shrmatlanta.org/ 

Credits
Theme Music 🎵DPMusic from Pond5.com
Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

What happens when a high-stakes sales executive takes over the CHRO seat of a global enterprise? And how do you avoid the dreaded "manager tax" when scaling new HR technologies like AI?
In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Keith Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer for AT&amp;T International, shares his unconventional journey from sales leadership into the world of human resources. Leading a massive footprint of 40,000 employees across more than 50 countries, Keith explores how putting a business operator's lens on HR can shatter organizational silos and drive tangible outcomes.
Keith unpacks practical strategies and real-life examples of operational excellence. He introduces his 15-person "Tactical Employee Solutions Team" (TES) used to consult across HR boundaries, explains why a healthy leadership team requires an intentional blend of deep specialists and wide generalists, and issues a vital warning to HR leaders regarding the hidden administrative costs shifted onto frontline leaders&mdash;a phenomenon he calls the "Manager Tax."
Whether you're a seasoned executive navigating a global workforce or a people leader looking to better align your strategies with business outcomes, this masterclass in operational HR will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable takeaways.
💡 Don&rsquo;t miss future episodes! Join our community at <a href="https://www.itagroup.com/insights">https://www.itagroup.com/insights</a> for insights and tools to grow as a people-first leader.
Please note: SHRM and HRCI credit codes for episodes beyond two years of their original air date are no longer active. Check our current Love Your People episodes for the latest valid codes.
Resources from this Episode
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about AT&amp;T International <a href="https://www.att.com/">https://www.att.com/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Connect with Keith Jackson on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-jackson-att/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-jackson-att/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Inspirational quote referenced: "People respect what you expect when you inspect." &mdash; Harvey Mackay</li>
<li aria-level="1">Thank you to our community partner, SHRM Atlanta <a href="https://www.shrmatlanta.org/">https://www.shrmatlanta.org/</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Credits
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵<a href="https://www.pond5.com/artist/dpmusic">DPMusic</a> from Pond5.com</li>
<li>Produced by <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a></li>
</ul>

The Love Your People podcast by ITA Group is for HR professionals, business leaders and culture enthusiasts who believe that thriving organizations start with empowered, engaged people.

Each episode features real stories, practical strategies and expert advice from leaders who are transforming organizations by putting their people first. We explore topics like employee engagement, team building, leadership development and how to create a connected culture. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas to spark joy in your team or proven strategies to boost morale and productivity, this podcast has you covered.

Subscribe now and join the movement of loving your people to transform your workplace—and your business.

The Love Your People podcast by ITA Group is for HR professionals, business leaders and culture enthusiasts who believe that thriving organizations start with empowered, engaged people.
Each episode features real stories, practical strategies and expert advice from leaders who are transforming organizations by putting their people first. We explore topics like employee engagement, team building, leadership development and how to create a connected culture. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas to spark joy in your team or proven strategies to boost morale and productivity, this podcast has you covered.
Subscribe now and join the movement of loving your people to transform your workplace&mdash;and your business.

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