Why Leadership Development is the #1 HR Priority for 2025

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with DJ Campbell, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Chief HR Officer at Sanford Health, to discuss the changing landscape of leadership, workforce transformation, and how AI is shaping the future of HR. DJ shares insights on why leadership development is the #1 priority for organizations today, how AI is transforming workforce strategies, and why HR must focus on employee experience, trust, and transparent communication to drive engagement and retention. He also unpacks the role of AI in healthcare HR, how organizations can balance technology and the human touch, and why companies must adapt leadership styles to meet the evolving expectations of employees. 🙏‍ Thanks you to our series partner - Deel. Ready to streamline how you manage your global workforce? Book a demo today and see how Deel can help improve your HR processes: https://www.deel.com/?utm_medium=podc... 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-po... 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn:   / chrisraineyhr   Episode highlights 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - DJ's journey 03:43 - About Sanford Health 05:30 - DJ's number 1 HR trend in 2025 06:47 - Why leadership development is important 08:54 - The biggest changes in leadership development in recent years 10:30 - How technology and AI will impact leadership development 14:30 - How DJ is using technology to prepare leaders for the future of work 23:52 - How the future of work is affecting employee experience 29:54 - DJ's parting advice About HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.