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“Chasing a Culture of Greatness” with Bala Sathyanarayanan, EVP and CHRO, Greif Inc.

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Future of HR
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Apr 28, 2026
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Summary

How can your culture become a competitive advantage? Why is engagement not just an HR metric, but a driver of business performance? My guest on this episode is Bala Sathyanarayanan, EVP and CHRO, Greif Inc. During our conversation Bala and I discuss the following: Why culture is the operating system that determines whether strategy succeeds or fails. Why engagement is not just an HR metric, but a leading indicator of customer and business performance. How organizations that focus on systems outperform those that focus only on outcomes. Why HR’s credibility depends on its ability to create measurable business value. Why great organizations are never “great,” they are always chasing it. Connecting with Bala: Connect with Bala on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career. Succession Planning Playbook : In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.