Leadership and HR Development with Shannon Ross on the Built by People Podcast

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host welcomes Shannon, a 20-year HR veteran, to discuss her career journey and insights on leadership development and employee retention. Shannon shares her transition from a college athlete to an HR professional, with experiences ranging from hospitality and inside sales to key HR roles at GE Healthcare and Biogen.

She highlights a successful leadership development initiative at a surgical robotics organization and emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding in leadership.

Shannon also discusses strategies to improve employee retention and real-life examples where effective leadership significantly elevated team performance.

She concludes with advice for aspiring leaders on essential traits and actions to foster a productive and cohesive team environment.

00:00 Introduction and Career Journey

02:41 Leadership Development Initiatives

05:17 Impact of Effective Leadership on Retention

07:45 Improving Team Performance through Leadership

09:52 Key Advice for Aspiring Leaders

12:21 Conclusion and Farewell

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