Summary:

Lilith Kirsh is a globally experienced HR executive and board advisor who has led people strategy and organizational transformation across the US, UK, France, and West Africa. With a sharp focus on ethical leadership, DEI, and sustainable business growth, she currently serves as Head of HR at Royal White Cement and advises multiple boards committed to inclusive governance.

In this episode of Transformation Unfiltered, Lilith Kirsh shares a hard-won lesson: you can’t want growth more than your team does. Despite her relentless drive as an immigrant and HR leader, Lilith learned that true leadership means honoring someone else’s definition of success—even when it doesn’t match your own. From pushing promotions to pulling back and listening, this conversation is a must-hear for anyone managing high-potential talent.

Chapters:

00:00 – When Pushing Becomes Pressure

03:30 – Why Lilith’s Drive Didn’t Always Translate

06:45 – The Assistant Who Didn’t Want a Degree

10:10 – Redefining What “Better” Means

13:35 – The Controller Promotion That Didn’t Land

17:00 – Learning to Listen and Let Go

20:15 – Creating Safe Workplaces That Respect Choice

23:45 – Letting Go of Being the “Fixer”

26:55 – Lilith’s Final Lesson: Let People Lead Their Own Growth

Host Alexa Beavers: linkedin.com/in/alexabeaverspmp

Guest Lilith Kirsh: linkedin.com/in/lilitkirsh

Executive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka