We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact.

This special feature from Unlocked with Skot Waldron captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy!

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Work can either drain people or deepen their sense of purpose. It's time to design workplaces that do the latter.

Skot sits down with Mindy Honcoop, founder of Agile in HR and longtime people leader, to explore what it really means to put humans at the center of business strategy. With over 20 years in HR leadership, Mindy shares why organizations must move from reactive problem-solving to proactive, people-first design, especially when it comes to role clarity, onboarding, culture, employee experience, and organizational alignment.

Together, Skot and Mindy unpack how leaders can listen better, ask better questions, and connect the employee story to the customer story. From reducing workplace churn to creating emotional loyalty, this conversation is a powerful reminder that when people feel seen, supported, and connected to purpose, organizations thrive.

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Key Takeaways:

• Put people at the center of strategy.
• Proactive leadership creates healthier workplace cultures.
• Employee stories reveal the real problems.
• Loyalty grows when people feel deeply cared for.
• Small, curious questions can spark meaningful change.