Human-Centered Leadership with Angela Briggs-Paige on the Built by People Podcast

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast presented in partnership with Transform, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Angela Briggs-Paige, the Chief People Officer at Acelero, to discuss her non-linear but enriching career journey into HR.

Angela emphasizes the importance of HR as a core business function that shapes company culture and drives performance. She advocates for braver leadership, which prioritizes humanity over rigid policies, and shares examples of making people-first decisions. Angela also discusses her support for the Stars initiative, promoting skills-based hiring, and the value of internal talent marketplaces for employee development and retention.

She addresses the challenges HR leaders face in transitioning from policy-driven to human-centered approaches, offering actionable advice for leading with bravery, making people-focused business decisions, and self-care in HR roles.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:54 Angela's Career Journey

02:06 The Role of HR in Business

02:56 Braver Leadership and Humanity Over Policies

04:50 Balancing Business Decisions with Humanity

06:10 The Stars Initiative and Skills-Based Hiring

07:50 Internal Talent Marketplaces

09:14 Challenges in Human-Centered Leadership

10:44 Parting Advice for HR Leaders

12:36 Conclusion and Farewell

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Revolutionizing Employee Benefits with Brandon Rodman of Previ

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave D'Angelo talks with Brandon, the founder of Previ, an innovative employee benefits company leveraging AI to offer employee pricing on premium brands. Brandon shares his entrepreneurial journey, the conception of Previ, and how the company helps employees save significant money on essential services like cell phone plans and insurance. He discusses the impact of inflation on paychecks and how Previ aims to help employees save more of their hard-earned money. Brandon also unveils 'The Drop,' a monthly curated selection of products available at discounted prices for Previ members. The conversation touches on Previ's collaborations with major companies, the role of AI in enhancing employee benefits, and the company's vision for the future. Brandon emphasizes the importance of employees in building companies and how Previ is designed to provide benefits that are exciting and truly valuable.

00:00 Welcome to the Built by People Podcast

00:04 Introducing Previ: AI-Powered Employee Benefits

01:01 The Spark Behind Previ

03:08 Revolutionizing Employee Benefits

04:13 Exciting Updates and AI Integration

05:35 Real Employee Savings Stories

07:48 Challenging Traditional Benefits

09:00 Future Vision for Previ

10:32 Reactions from Partner Companies

11:45 Taking Bold Risks

13:33 How to Bring Previ to Your Team

14:54 Closing Remarks

Empowerment Through Family Support Benefits: Lucy's Journey in HR

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast sponsored by Previ, host welcomes Lucy Avsharyan, an HR executive with a career rooted in the entertainment industry. Lucy shares her unique career journey that started with an HR internship at NBC Universal and led to her role at UTA, where she has implemented transformative family support benefits. She discusses the strategies for securing C-suite support, the evolution of family benefits in the entertainment industry, and the broader impact these benefits have on workplace culture. Lucy offers valuable advice for HR professionals on driving change, designing empathetic policies, and leveraging corporate influence for social impact. Her parting words emphasize the power of HR in changing lives and the importance of passionate advocacy for employee well-being.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Preti

00:45 Meet Lucy: A Journey in HR

02:06 Securing Executive Buy-In for Family Support Benefits

03:25 Evolution of Family Support Benefits in Entertainment

04:39 Impactful Family Support Programs at UTA

05:57 Advice for HR Professionals on Driving Change

07:25 Partnership with Foster More and White House Invitation

08:30 Personal Experience Shaping Family Support Programs

09:57 Final Thoughts and Parting Advice

11:19 Conclusion and Farewell

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Innovative HR: Christina Luconi's Journey from Psychology to People Strategy

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Christina Luconi, an HR pioneer, who shares her unconventional career journey from psychology to human resources.

Christina discusses her early realization that traditional HR approaches were outdated and explains her innovative move to rebrand HR to people strategy. She delves into the challenges she faced, including scaling company culture during hyper growth phases and maintaining organizational values during significant transitions.

Christina also provides practical insights on maintaining company culture, hiring practices, and navigating rapid growth while staying true to foundational values.

00:00 Introduction and Career Journey

02:30 Early Career and HR Philosophy

03:55 Innovative HR Practices

05:50 Disrupting Conventional HR

07:10 Scaling with Soul

09:30 Building a Strong Company Culture

12:30 Common Cultural Challenges

13:56 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Building a Global HR Perspective: Insights from Judith Nelson

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Judith, an experienced HR executive with a diverse career journey spanning the consumer sector across three continents.

Judith shares insights from her work in large corporates and hypergrowth startups, offering lessons on building effective people strategies, embracing ambiguity, and balancing strategy with execution. She emphasizes the importance of treating people with respect, fostering a learning mindset, and achieving business success through adaptable HR practices.

Judith also discusses the challenges of blending startup agility with corporate structure and provides strategies for scaling teams, processes, and culture.

Her parting advice highlights the need for adaptability, doing the right thing, and leading with kindness.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:48 Judith's Career Journey

02:19 Transition to Consultancy and Tech

04:48 Key Lessons from Startup and Corporate Environments

08:03 Adopting a General Manager Mindset in HR

09:34 Blending Startup Agility with Corporate Structure

11:17 HR as a Business Driver

12:55 Effective Strategies for Scaling Teams and Culture

14:45 Parting Advice and Final Thoughts

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Exploring HR Evolution: From Compliance Models to Strategic Change Agents with Mychal Coleman

In this episode of the Built By People Podcast, Michael shares his fascinating career journey from a pre-law major to a passionate HR professional.

Michael outlines various HR business models, from the basic Compliance Model to the sophisticated Change Expert Model, explaining how these models reflect an organization's maturity and strategic ambitions.

He stresses the correlation between an organization's success and the sophistication of its HR department, using companies like IBM and McDonald's as examples. Michael concludes with advice for HR professionals on maintaining integrity and readiness to make tough decisions.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:48 Michael's Career Journey

01:59 The Evolution of HR Roles

03:47 Business Models in HR

04:26 Compliance Model in HR

06:36 Universal HR Model

08:01 Business Partners and Strategic HR

12:36 Change Management and PST Model

16:46 Case Studies and Examples

20:44 Parting Advice and Conclusion

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HR Leadership and Strategic Enablement with Kate Kemp

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Kate to discuss her unique career path and her approach to HR leadership.

Kate talks about her early focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and how she progressed from state government to tech.

She emphasizes HR as an enablement function aimed at amplifying organizational impact by removing friction from the employee experience.

Kate also shares her strategies for post-merger integrations, fostering cross-functional leadership, and leveraging diverse career experiences for executive roles.

She concludes with insights on the importance of reverse engineering HR solutions and parting advice on maintaining joy and grace in the important work HR professionals do.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:45 Kate's Career Journey in HR0

1:54 Strategic Goals and Cross-Functional Leadership in HR0

3:36 Optimizing Post-Integration Processes After M&A

05:44 Transitioning to Executive Leadership in HR

08:25 Reverse Engineering Solutions in HR

10:00 Parting Advice for the HR Community

10:40 Closing Remarks

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Transforming HR for Business Impact with Nathan Peirson on Built by People Podcast

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Nathan, who shares his unique career journey from finance to HR.

Nathan discusses his initial path in finance and law, and how a shift towards Human Resources during his early career led him to various global roles and significant leadership opportunities in the HR space.

He highlights his strategic approach to foundational fixes before growth, focusing on eliminating non-value-adding administrative processes, and streamlining performance management methods.

Nathan elaborates on his approach to organizational design, HR team building, and aligning HR functions with business objectives. He also talks about his experiences in leading HR through different phases, including M&A activities and IPO preparations.

The episode concludes with Nathan's advice on the importance of curiosity and willingness to take on diverse assignments for career growth.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:55 Nathan's Career Journey

03:36 Foundational Fix Before Growth

07:00 Eliminating Administrative Processes

11:44 Principles of HR Organization Design

16:29 Building Impactful HR Teams

18:35 Parting Advice and Closing Remarks

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Exploring HR Journeys and Strengths-Based Leadership with Marci Rogers

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Marci, who shares her fascinating career journey that began with aspirations of becoming a surgeon but transitioned into a fulfilling career in HR.

Marci talks about finding her passion in learning and development, her extensive experience in advertising, and her role as Chief People Officer at GSD&M.

She delves into the significance of the Gallup StrengthsFinder tool in her career and personal life, providing insightful anecdotes on how focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses can lead to greater effectiveness and team dynamics.

Marci emphasizes the importance of creating impactful moments in the employee journey and offers practical strategies for enhancing team performance and employee experience.

She concludes with advice for using the Gallup StrengthsFinder to improve both professional and personal growth.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:58 Marci's Career Journey

01:33 Discovering a Passion for HR

04:29 Embracing StrengthsFinder

07:02 Applying Strengths in Real Life

09:52 Strategies for Team Dynamics

11:28 Creating Impactful Moments

12:52 Key Touchpoints in Employee Journey

15:08 Parting Advice and Conclusion

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Transforming HR and Change Management with Tanya Moore

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Tanya to discuss her extensive career journey from organizational change management consulting to HR leadership roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, IBM, and West Monroe.

Tanya shares insights on the evolving field of change management, emphasizing its shift from top-down directives to people-centric co-creation. She also talks about building a skills-based organization, tackling the loneliness epidemic, retaining a multi-generational workforce, and implementing automated solutions in talent acquisition.

Tanya concludes with advice for HR professionals on being resilient, courageous, and being a true business partner.

00:00 Introduction and Tanya's Career Journey

03:00 Evolution of Change Management

06:05 Building a Skills-Based Organization

09:19 Addressing Employee Experience and Loneliness

11:46 Implementing Automated Solutions in Talent Acquisition

13:38 Evaluating and Implementing New HR Technologies

15:23 Parting Advice for HR Professionals

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