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Episode Synopsis
Navigating HR Leadership: Insights from Erin Miller's Career JourneyIn this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, the host welcomes Erin, an HR executive, who shares her career journey from sales to becoming an HR professional at the Motley Fool. Erin discusses the importance of trust and autonomy for first-time managers, recognizing and managing biases, and self-awareness for HR professionals. She also highlights stress management differences between seasoned and first-time managers, and the significance of self-reflection practices. Erin emphasizes the balance between giving team autonomy while maintaining oversight and concludes with parting advice on self-care and enjoying work.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsor Message: Financial Well-being with Previ00:44 Guest Introduction: Erin's Career Journey01:53 The Power of Trust in Management03:12 Recognizing and Managing Biases in HR04:11 Differences Between Seasoned and First-Time Managers05:10 Self-Reflection Techniques for HR Professionals06:21 Balancing Trust and Accountability in Teams06:54 Parting Advice for HR Professionals07:38 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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