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TRANSFORM EPISODE: Angela Briggs-Paige, Chief People Officer at Acelero, Inc.


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Human-Centered Leadership with Angela Briggs-Paige on the Built by People Podcast


In this episode of the Built by People Podcast presented in partnership with Transform, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Angela Briggs-Paige, the Chief People Officer at Acelero, to discuss her non-linear but enriching career journey into HR.


Angela emphasizes the importance of HR as a core business function that shapes company culture and drives performance. She advocates for braver leadership, which prioritizes humanity over rigid policies, and shares examples of making people-first decisions. Angela also discusses her support for the Stars initiative, promoting skills-based hiring, and the value of internal talent marketplaces for employee development and retention.


She addresses the challenges HR leaders face in transitioning from policy-driven to human-centered approaches, offering actionable advice for leading with bravery, making people-focused business decisions, and self-care in HR roles.


00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:54 Angela's Career Journey

02:06 The Role of HR in Business

02:56 Braver Leadership and Humanity Over Policies

04:50 Balancing Business Decisions with Humanity

06:10 The Stars Initiative and Skills-Based Hiring

07:50 Internal Talent Marketplaces

09:14 Challenges in Human-Centered Leadership

10:44 Parting Advice for HR Leaders

12:36 Conclusion and Farewell


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