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Susan Podlogar is not fazed by much. Growing up in a big family, she has cultivated a tenacity and adaptability that has shaped how she leads others. In this episode, Andy Stefanovich chats with Susan about leading human resources at global organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Mercer, and MetLife. The two dive deep on maintaining authenticity in the workplace, the importance of building relationships early, and continuing to chase what interests you beyond the professional role.

This is Ambitionary from Life 50 — where we sit down with extraordinary leaders to hear what shaped them, and what’s driving them now. For more information on Life 50, go to www.life50.com. Produced by Tiana Young, original theme by Mario Gutierrez.

This is Ambitionary, from Life 50 — where we sit down with extraordinary leaders to hear what shaped them, and what’s driving them now.

Life 50 is a community for leaders who’ve reached the chapter that comes after the big operating role — and are using everything they’ve learned to build what comes next. The people you’ll hear from have decades of experience, hard-won perspective, and no shortage of ideas about where they’re headed. 

Launching June 16.