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Yahoo
21 hours ago
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Jason Sudeikis to open SHRM25 conference in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The annual SHRM workplace and workers conference and expo is taking place over the summer and Jason Sudeikis has been announced as the opening mainstage speaker at this year's event. SHRM25 is taking place June 29 to July 2, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center in downtown San Diego. In addition to actor, comedian, writer, and producer Jason Sudeikis, will be singer, songwriter, actor, and producer Josh Groban, author and podcast host Jay Shetty, actress, author, and podcast host Jenna Fischer, and actress, author and podcast host Angela Kinsey, along with the CEO of BambooHR Brad Rencher, and SHRM president and CEO Johnny C. Taylor. 'Jason Sudeikis's award-winning portrayal of Ted Lasso took the world by storm and redefined leadership—not through authority or ego, but through civility, empathy, optimism, and a belief in others,' shared Betty Thompson, SHRM-SCP, Chair of the SHRM Board of Directors. 'This is a powerful reminder that true leaders are accountable for their actions. By fostering trust, owning their decisions, and demonstrating integrity, they inspire others to do the same. SHRM members and HR professionals will be treated to an uplifting and engaging session full of humor and actionable insights to bring back to their workplaces, empowering them to lead with both accountability and purpose.' The world's largest HR conference, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), takes place in San Diego, 'offering insights on cutting-edge HR innovations, regulations, workplace trends, and leadership strategies.' Those in attendance at SHRM25 will learn how to master AI & HR tech, navigate new workplace regulations, tackle challenges like pay transparency, retention and workplace culture shifts, along with networking opportunities with thousands of HR professionals, Chief Human Resources Officers (CHRO), and industry pioneers. To learn more, visit SHRM25 will be offered both virtually and in-person, and is sponsored by BambooHR, with 375 sessions to choose from. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
Jason Sudeikis pays tribute to his late uncle, ‘Cheers' star George Wendt
Jason Sudeikis has broken his silence to say some lovely things about his late uncle, actor George Wendt. The 'Cheers' star died last month at age 76. (via CNN Newsource Jason Sudeikis has broken his silence to say some lovely things about his late uncle, actor George Wendt. The 'Cheers' star died last month at age 76. Sudeikis made an appearance over the weekend at a fundraiser for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was asked about Wendt. 'With regard to my uncle George, I mean, there's that old saying of like, 'Don't meet your heroes,' usually 'cause 'they let you down,' I assume, is the back half of that statement,' Sudeikis said in a video captured and posted by KSHB 41. 'But he's not one of those people.' The 'Ted Lasso' star said his uncle was 'as fun and kind and as warm as any character he played on television or in films.' 'He was an incredible influence to me,' Sudeikis said. 'Both as someone that blazes the trail, being from the Midwest and teaching me that acting was a career you could actually have, if you really care about it.' That included demonstrating having 'a career where you could meet the love of your life, like his wife, a.k.a. permanent girlfriend, Bernadette,' referencing Wendt's almost 50 year marriage. Family and community were important to his uncle, Sudeikis said. 'He also always kept connected to his family, to his roots, both in Chicago, of course, where he's from, but then also the time he spent here,' he said. He joked about Wendt's fondness for a bar called Mike's, where Sudeikis said his uncle spent a good bit of time. 'It was all in preparation of a job that we all know him for, 'Cheers,'' he said. 'All time well spent. But yeah, we miss him greatly and I love him dearly.' By Lisa Respers France, CNN
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Jason Sudeikis pays tribute to his late uncle, ‘Cheers' star George Wendt
Jason Sudeikis has broken his silence to say some lovely things about his late uncle, actor George Wendt. The 'Cheers' star died last month at age 76. Sudeikis made an appearance over the weekend at a fundraiser for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was asked about Wendt. 'With regard to my uncle George, I mean, there's that old saying of like, 'Don't meet your heroes,' usually 'cause 'they let you down,' I assume, is the back half of that statement,' Sudeikis said in a video captured and posted by KSHB 41. 'But he's not one of those people.' The 'Ted Lasso' star said his uncle was 'as fun and kind and as warm as any character he played on television or in films.' 'He was an incredible influence to me,' Sudeikis said. 'Both as someone that blazes the trail, being from the Midwest and teaching me that acting was a career you could actually have, if you really care about it.' That included demonstrating having 'a career where you could meet the love of your life, like his wife, a.k.a. permanent girlfriend, Bernadette,' referencing Wendt's almost 50 year marriage. Family and community were important to his uncle, Sudeikis said. 'He also always kept connected to his family, to his roots, both in Chicago, of course, where he's from, but then also the time he spent here,' he said. He joked about Wendt's fondness for a bar called Mike's, where Sudeikis said his uncle spent a good bit of time. 'It was all in preparation of a job that we all know him for, 'Cheers,'' he said. 'All time well spent. But yeah, we miss him greatly and I love him dearly.'
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Jason Sudeikis pays tribute to his late uncle, ‘Cheers' star George Wendt
Jason Sudeikis has broken his silence to say some lovely things about his late uncle, actor George Wendt. The 'Cheers' star died last month at age 76. Sudeikis made an appearance over the weekend at a fundraiser for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was asked about Wendt. 'With regard to my uncle George, I mean, there's that old saying of like, 'Don't meet your heroes,' usually 'cause 'they let you down,' I assume, is the back half of that statement,' Sudeikis said in a video captured and posted by KSHB 41. 'But he's not one of those people.' The 'Ted Lasso' star said his uncle was 'as fun and kind and as warm as any character he played on television or in films.' 'He was an incredible influence to me,' Sudeikis said. 'Both as someone that blazes the trail, being from the Midwest and teaching me that acting was a career you could actually have, if you really care about it.' That included demonstrating having 'a career where you could meet the love of your life, like his wife, a.k.a. permanent girlfriend, Bernadette,' referencing Wendt's almost 50 year marriage. Family and community were important to his uncle, Sudeikis said. 'He also always kept connected to his family, to his roots, both in Chicago, of course, where he's from, but then also the time he spent here,' he said. He joked about Wendt's fondness for a bar called Mike's, where Sudeikis said his uncle spent a good bit of time. 'It was all in preparation of a job that we all know him for, 'Cheers,'' he said. 'All time well spent. But yeah, we miss him greatly and I love him dearly.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jason Sudeikis offers touching tribute to uncle George Wendt after his passing at 76
Jason Sudeikis spent the weekend in his hometown of Kansas City over the weekend for his annual Big Slick charity event, where he also opened up about his late uncle, George Wendt. The beloved Cheers star passed away in his sleep on May 20 at 76 years of age, as a slew of stars paid tribute including his co-stars such as Ted Danson. Sudeikis was asked about his uncle during a Friday press conference for ahead of the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend fundraiser for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. After saying he was an 'amazing guy,' the microphone cut out, as he joked, 'that's him messing with the sound board, like "Don't talk about me, quit talking about me."' 'I mean, there's that old saying of like, "Don't meet your heroes," usually because "they let you down," I assume, is the back half of that statement. But he's not one of those people,' Sudeikis said of Wendt (via Kansas City TV station KSHB 41). 'He's as fun and kind and as warm as any character he played on television or in films,' Sudeikis said of his uncle. The beloved Cheers star passed away in his sleep on May 20 at 76 years of age, as a slew of stars paid tribute including his co-stars such as Ted Danson. 'He was an incredible influence to me, both as someone that plays the trail, being from the Midwest and teaching me that acting was a career you could actually have, if you really care about it,' he added. Sudeikis continued, 'He also always kept connected to his family, to his roots — both in Chicago, of course, where he's from, but then also the time he spent here, going to Rockhurst University (in Kansas City).' Sudeikis joked that he also went to, 'a bar called Mike's a whole bunch, where I think he logged maybe 18 credit hours.' 'But it was all in preparation of a job that we all know him for, Cheers. All time well spent. But yeah, we miss him greatly, and I love him dearly.' Sudeikis helps organize the annual event along with other notable Kansas City natives like Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, Heidi Gardner, which Wendt would often participate in. Riggle added, 'I'll just say as you know as an observer too, George was always willing to participate. He was always an active participant in Big Slick whether he was umpiring the game, on stage whatever it was. He was easy with a laugh and always fun to be around.' Rudd admitted that Wendt's absence, 'will be felt,' adding, 'he's so a part of it, just as much as any of us. He is a really really sweet guy. I loved him.' The weekend culminates with a celebrity softball game, with Sudeikis honoring his uncle by wearing a Kansas City Royals jersey with Wendt 76 on the back. Last June, Wendt appeared on the Still Here Hollywood podcast with Steve Kmetko, where Wendt said his nephew Sudeikis was, 'so smart' and 'so thoughtful.' 'Very proud. Proud especially, you know, not only of the success, but he's solid. Have you read profiles and stuff? I mean he is such a mensch,' Wendt said. He also recalled Sudeikis' interview, when he was asked whether his uncle gave him any advice regarding his career. 'And Jason goes — he's so sharp — he goes, "Yeah he told me just get on the best show on television and one of the greatest shows of all time and just pretty much take it from there." And he goes, "So I did." He got on SNL,' Wendt said.
