Listen "Burke Walker, Chief People Officer at Spring Venture Group"
Episode Synopsis
Balancing Positional and Personal Power in Leadership with Burke WalkerIn this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Burke, a seasoned HR leader. Burke shares his unconventional journey into HR, originally intending to pursue law. He discusses key leadership concepts, particularly the balance between positional and personal power. Burke emphasizes the importance of individualized leadership development beyond traditional mass training, highlighting the use of tools like Predictive Index and 360 assessments. He also stresses the significance of a growth mindset and offers practical advice on building a personal brand. The episode provides valuable insights into effective leadership and career growth in HR.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ00:45 Guest Introduction: Burke's Career Journey01:57 Balancing Positional and Personal Power in Leadership04:02 Evolving Leadership Development Strategies05:25 Using Assessments for Leadership Growth06:35 The Importance of a Growth Mindset07:57 Measuring Leadership Development Success09:29 Parting Advice on Personal Branding11:49 Conclusion and FarewellPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. Visit here to learn more.
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