May 07, 2026
Pull back the curtain on real consulting experiences to uncover the unspoken expectations leaders have for HR, and the critical ways we often fall short. In this candid, high-impact session, HR consultant Mallory Herrin shares the most common patterns, missteps, and missed opportunities she sees when organizations call for help. From performance management disasters to dangerous culture gaps and avoidable legal risks, attendees will gain hard-earned insights, actionable strategies, and the clarity needed to elevate their HR practice. This is a wake-up call, a reset, and a roadmap for becoming the HR partner your organization actually needs.
Key Learnings:
1. Recognize the most common HR pitfalls that quietly erode culture, increase risk, and reduce leadership trust.
2. Apply practical strategies to improve influence, accountability, and proactive risk mitigation in complex HR scenarios.
3. Reframe your HR approach to align with what today’s leaders value most—strategic insight, courageous counsel, and cultural clarity.
This will be a 15-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.