Navigating Remote Work Challenges with Lucia Guillory at Virta HealthIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Lucia, the Chief People Officer at Virta Health. Lucia shares her unconventional career journey from academia to analytics, and eventually to her current HR leadership role.

She discusses the significant challenges her team faced transitioning to remote work during the pandemic, including workforce reductions, and emphasizes the importance of transparency in overcoming these hurdles. Lucia introduces a three-part framework focused on connection, gratitude, and operational excellence, which has been instrumental in maintaining team cohesion.

She shares personal growth stories, strategies for overcoming self-doubt, and actionable steps for fostering collaboration in a distributed team.

The episode concludes with Lucia’s advice on releasing the illusion of control to become more adaptable and effective in leadership.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:41 Lucia's Career Journey01:07 Challenges of Transitioning to Remote Work02:42 Framework for Team Connection03:56 Personal Growth and Leadership05:52 Addressing Self-Doubt as a Leader07:12 Creating Connections in a Distributed Team09:43 Parting Advice for Leaders10:56 Conclusion and Farewell

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