#133 - Yuyan Sun - What’s Really Going On In People Analytics & Why LinkedIn Sucks

2025-07-13

Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this engaging episode of Directionally Correct, host Cole sits down with Yuyan Sun, the head of people analytics and systems at Motive. Yuyan shares her fascinating journey from growing up in a ...

In this engaging episode of Directionally Correct, host Cole sits down with Yuyan Sun, the head of people analytics and systems at Motive. Yuyan shares her fascinating journey from growing up in a small village in China, where she didn't attend school until third grade, to becoming a leader in the field of people analytics. The conversation delves into her unique upbringing, the cultural adjustments she faced after moving to America, and how her early life experiences shaped her natural observant nature and analytical skills.

The episode also explores the evolving landscape of people analytics, the challenges of building credibility in the field, and the transformative impact of AI on this domain. Throughout the discussion, Yuyan and Cole reflect on the importance of storytelling and understanding human behavior in creating meaningful insights within organizations. Join us for an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles, embracing cultural differences, and championing diversity in the workplace.