Listen "Ara Tucker, Chief People Officer at Flatiron Health"
Episode Synopsis
A Candid Conversation with Ara Tucker: Navigating HR Leadership and Finding Balance
In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we sit down with Ara Tucker, the Chief People Officer at Flatiron Health. Ara shares her unconventional career journey, starting from art history and law to becoming a leader in HR. She discusses the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion, offers insights on work-life balance, and stresses the importance of finding happiness over conventional balance. Ara also talks about building a personal brand, the role of introverts in leadership, and provides invaluable advice for HR professionals navigating today's complex work environment. Sponsored by Previ, the podcast also highlights new initiatives to support employees' financial well-being.
00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast
00:16 Sponsorship Message from Predige
00:46 Meet Ara Tucker: Career Journey and Insights
04:33 Work-Life Balance vs. Finding Happiness
06:22 Strategies for Overcoming Burnout
08:42 Expansive Career Views in HR
10:22 Personal Branding and Unique Stories
13:02 Introverts in Leadership
16:17 Parting Advice for HR Executives
16:55 Conclusion and Farewell
In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we sit down with Ara Tucker, the Chief People Officer at Flatiron Health. Ara shares her unconventional career journey, starting from art history and law to becoming a leader in HR. She discusses the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion, offers insights on work-life balance, and stresses the importance of finding happiness over conventional balance. Ara also talks about building a personal brand, the role of introverts in leadership, and provides invaluable advice for HR professionals navigating today's complex work environment. Sponsored by Previ, the podcast also highlights new initiatives to support employees' financial well-being.
00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast
00:16 Sponsorship Message from Predige
00:46 Meet Ara Tucker: Career Journey and Insights
04:33 Work-Life Balance vs. Finding Happiness
06:22 Strategies for Overcoming Burnout
08:42 Expansive Career Views in HR
10:22 Personal Branding and Unique Stories
13:02 Introverts in Leadership
16:17 Parting Advice for HR Executives
16:55 Conclusion and Farewell
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