Carol Mahoney is a seasoned Chief People Officer. She’s well known for her work operationalizing the famously beloved company culture at Gainsight. She’s also served as the SVP of People and Culture at Zoosk and SVP of HR at LivingSocial, among others.

Carol's direct reports praise her ability to get things done, while creating a positive culture and showing up as her authentic self. She is recognized for setting high standards and being a strong yet supportive leader, and for adapting to the needs of her team and org. 

In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Carol,

and they cover:

• What human first leadership actually means
• The importance of co-creating mutually beneficial working relationships 
• Operationalizing values and intentions into a consistent culture
• Fostering a safe space for concerns and doubts 

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