In this episode of The People Playbook, Jason Taylor sits down with Chloe McKenzie, SVP of People and Culture at SaltXC and founder of ChloLeads, a leadership platform supporting ambitious women and women of color.

Chloe shares her journey building the People function from the ground up at SaltXC, creating one of Canada’s top workplaces, and leading with authenticity, identity, and emotional intelligence. She dives into how leaders can cultivate psychologically safe teams, navigate being the “only in the room,” and leverage curiosity and humility to drive high-performing cultures.

Whether you’re a CEO, people leader, or aspiring leader, Chloe’s insights will inspire you to create workplaces where people thrive - and lead with impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Building a culture from the ground up
• Leading as the “only in the room”
• Emotional intelligence and self-awareness in leadership
• Fostering psychological safety and authentic connections
• The difference between being kind and being nice