Exploring Behavioral Science and Employee Trust with Minh Hua

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Minh Hua, who shares insights on her career journey from psychology to HR.

Minh Hua discusses the importance of empirical data in HR, the application of behavioral economics, and recent changes implemented by Elon Musk in the federal government’s HR approach.

He emphasizes the need for HR to be less political and more data-driven, the law of conservation of energy in employee productivity, and the role of deep expertise over well-roundedness in career advancement.

Minh advises HR leaders to conduct field experiments and present counter-arguments to proposals, and he stresses the importance of trust between management and employees in the face of AI and market changes.

He concludes with practical financial advice for personal freedom and resilience in an evolving job market.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:43 Guest Introduction: Min's Career Journey

02:05 Key Innovations for HR in the 21st Century

02:42 Behavioral Economics in HR Practices

05:33 Surprising Findings on Employee Motivation

07:33 Implementing Evidence-Based HR Practices

08:54 Addressing Misconceptions in Employee Management

09:36 Parting Advice from Min

10:19 Conclusion and Farewell

Building Business Acumen and Trust in HR Leadership with Maggie Ruvoldt.

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, presented by Previ and in partnership with Transform, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Maggie, a seasoned HR leader with over 30 years of diverse business experience.

Maggie shares her unconventional career journey and emphasizes the importance of understanding various business functions to excel in HR.

She discusses strategies for early career HR professionals to develop business acumen, the role of trust in fostering innovation, and the impact of AI on organizational strategy.

Maggie highlights the need for HR professionals to be vocal about employee experiences to rebuild trust within organizations and encourages everyone, especially women, to embrace AI.

Maggie's parting advice urges HR professionals to proactively learn and leverage AI to stay ahead.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:44 Guest Introduction: Maggie's Career Journey

01:40 The Importance of Business Acumen in HR

04:00 Building Trust for Innovation

06:56 AI in HR: An Enterprise-Wide Approach

08:33 The Role of HR in Employee Experience

09:54 Parting Advice on AI and HR

10:53 Conclusion and Farewell

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Building a High-Performance Culture at LVMH: Insights from Gena.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave welcomes Gena, an HR leader from LVMH, who shares her career journey from Texas to international business, leading to her current role.

Gena delves into LVMH's values and strategies, focusing on fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and belonging. She highlights the importance of recruiting, retaining, and developing exceptional people as core assets.

The discussion also covers unique learning and development programs that emphasize craftsmanship and continuous learning, along with LVMH's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellness.

Gena shares insights into transparency in career development, the deployment of the Career Compass tool, and the balance between high performance and employee well-being.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:16 Gena's Career Journey

02:05 Fostering a Culture of Growth and Innovation

04:28 Learning and Development Programs at LVMH

08:27 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

12:58 Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

15:08 Parting Advice and Conclusion

From Operations Trainee to HR Professor: A Deep Dive into Global HR Leadership with Julian Dalzell.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Julian, a seasoned HR leader with 43 years at Shell and 14 years as a university professor.

Julian shares his extensive career journey, beginning as an operations trainee in the UK and advancing to global HR roles. He delves into how companies can balance corporate and local cultural values, citing examples from Brunei and Pakistan.

Julian also discusses how HR leaders can restore the human element in human resources, the importance of storytelling in teaching HR principles, and critical skills for global HR professionals.

He concludes with advice on taking risks, continuous learning, embracing technology, mobility, and the importance of mentorship.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:44 Julian's Career Journey

04:14 Balancing Corporate and Cultural Values

07:40 Cultural Misunderstandings in Global HR

13:06 Restoring the Human in Human Resources

17:19 The Power of Storytelling in HR

19:50 Critical Skills for Global HR Professionals

21:24 Parting Advice for HR Leaders

22:42 Conclusion and Farewell

Navigating HR Strategies and Employee Alignment with Louie Lugo.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Louie, the CHRO at North Range Behavioral Health. Louie shares his unique career journey from a professional musician to an HR executive and discusses how CHROs can create internal success stories.

He also explores aligning employee work with their strengths, bridging people strategy with business strategy, and the role of job descriptions in boosting engagement and retention.

Louie emphasizes the importance of relationship building, measuring HR success, and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. He concludes with advice for HR leaders to remain positive, dream big, and lead with kindness and gratitude.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsor Message from Previ

00:45 Guest Introduction: Louie's Career Journey

02:00 Creating Internal Success Stories in HR

03:26 Aligning Work with Employee Strengths05:13 Bridging People Strategy with Business Strategy

06:20 Boosting Engagement and Retention

07:58 Measuring HR Success and Authenticity

10:09 The Importance of Relationships in HR

13:35 Louie's Parting Advice for HR Leaders

15:28 Conclusion and Farewell

Unveiling HR: Madison McCord's Journey from Psychology to Strategic HR PartnerIn this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Madison, an HR executive, to share her career journey.

Madison discusses her transition from a psychology background to HR, emphasizing the importance of understanding people and their motivations. She elaborates on the concept of the three Ps in HR: police, pushovers, and partners, and explains how HR can balance strategic partnership with maintaining necessary boundaries.

Madison also shares critical HR transformations implemented at Domo as it scaled from a startup to a nearly 1,000-employee public company. She underscores the role of communication, data-driven decision-making, and internal promotions in fostering a high-performance culture.

Her parting advice highlights building relationships, adaptability, and presenting solutions, not just problems.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsor Message from Previ

00:44 Guest Introduction: Madison's Career Journey

03:05 The Three Ps in HR: Police, Pushovers, and Partners

05:25 Scaling HR Processes at Domo

08:49 Building a Culture of Internal Promotions

12:13 Positioning HR as Strategic Business Partners

13:43 Parting Advice and Conclusion

HR Leadership Journey and Strategies with Deane Ilukowicz.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Deane, the Chief People Officer at TPI Composites.

Deane shares her unique career journey from operations to HR, the significance of integrating business strategy with people strategy, and the concept of the 'career energy triangle.'

She also talks about effective communication during major transformations, building an inclusive culture across global teams, and offers practical advice for HR leaders to provide consultative advice and build trusting relationships within the business.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsor Message from Previ

00:44 Guest Introduction: Deane

00:49 Deane's Career Journey

06:12 Transition from Operations to HR

07:42 Strategic HR Leadership

09:45 The Career Energy Triangle

13:23 Leading HR Through Major Business Transformations

15:45 Building an Inclusive Culture at TPI Composites

17:26 Parting Advice for HR Leaders

18:43 Closing Remarks

Navigating HR Challenges from Startup to Growth: Insights from Jody Tracey

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Jody, an experienced HR executive currently at Insurance Quantified. The discussion covers Jody's unconventional career journey into HR, the critical HR challenges at different business stages, and strategies for building virtual communities.

She also shares insights on adapting HR strategies in the tech labor market and the impact of AI on workplace roles. Jody emphasizes the importance of HR professionals understanding financials and aligning HR initiatives with business strategy.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsor Message: Previ's Employee Benefits

00:44 Guest Introduction: Meet Jody

00:49 Jody's Career Journey in HR

02:07 HR Challenges and Strategies at Different Business Stages

04:43 Adapting HR Strategies in the Tech Labor Market

05:57 Building Authentic Virtual Communities

08:01 AI's Impact on Job Roles and Productivity

11:17 Parting Advice for HR Professionals

11:59 Conclusion and Thank You

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Emotional Intelligence and Compensation Strategies with Katie Manning from RGP.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Katie from RGP joins the show to discuss her extensive career in compensation and benefits and the critical role of emotional intelligence in enhancing employee experience and organizational culture.

Katie provides insights into how leaders can cultivate emotional intelligence, build strong relationships, and drive successful strategic HR programs. She emphasizes the importance of feedback, healthy risk-taking, and celebrating successes. Katie also touches on the significant impact of culture on employee engagement, retention, and organizational success, sharing examples from her experiences, particularly in M&A situations.

Her parting advice underscores the need for ongoing transformation in total rewards and the importance of listening to employees to make meaningful programmatic changes.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:00 Katie's Career Journey

02:02 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

05:23 Building Relationships in HR

07:42 Embedding Emotional Intelligence in Culture

11:23 The Role of Culture in Organizational Success

13:05 Driving Cultural Shifts through Emotional Intelligence

14:43 Parting Advice and Conclusion

Unpacking Hyper Growth: HR Insights from Heather Cassar

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Heather, a distinguished HR leader, to share her career journey and insights from working with high-growth companies like Uber and Cash App.

Heather discusses her accidental start in HR, managing hyper growth, transitioning to a continuous feedback model, and the evolution of HR leadership in tech. She emphasizes the importance of decision-making with incomplete information, maintaining culture during rapid scaling, and moving away from annual review cycles. Heather’s advice for those considering roles in startups focuses on aligning with a company's values over job titles.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsor Message from Previ

00:44 Guest Introduction: Heather's Career Journey

02:40 Challenges and Lessons in Hyper Growth

03:57 Transitioning to Continuous Feedback at Cash App

05:50 HR Strategies in Hyper Growth vs. Startups

07:31 Evolving HR Systems and Processes

08:56 The Changing Role of HR Leadership

09:39 Parting Advice for Aspiring HR Professionals

10:15 Conclusion and Farewell