In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Tenia, an accomplished HR executive. Tenia shares her career journey from tech to HR and discusses the evolution of HR into a strategic business role. She elaborates on her inspiration for writing about servant leadership and constructive feedback, emphasizing the importance of empathy, emotional intelligence, and continuous dialogue in effective leadership. Tenia also reviews key competencies for today's HR leaders, the importance of maintaining humanity while using HR tools, and offers practical advice on managing future challenges in the HR landscape. Her parting advice stresses the necessity of kindness and human connection in the workplace.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ

00:44 Guest Introduction: Tenia's Career Journey

01:46 Exploring Servant Leadership

03:43 Key Competencies for HR Success

04:31 Balancing Humanity and Tools in HR

05:54 Framework for Constructive Insights

08:44 Future Challenges for HR Leaders

10:02 Parting Advice and Conclusion