Marci Rogers, Chief People Officer at GSD&M

02/04/2025 15 min

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Exploring HR Journeys and Strengths-Based Leadership with Marci RogersIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Marci, who shares her fascinating career journey that began with aspirations of becoming a surgeon but transitioned into a fulfilling career in HR. Marci talks about finding her passion in learning and development, her extensive experience in advertising, and her role as Chief People Officer at GSD&M. She delves into the significance of the Gallup StrengthsFinder tool in her career and personal life, providing insightful anecdotes on how focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses can lead to greater effectiveness and team dynamics. Marci emphasizes the importance of creating impactful moments in the employee journey and offers practical strategies for enhancing team performance and employee experience. She concludes with advice for using the Gallup StrengthsFinder to improve both professional and personal growth.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:58 Marci's Career Journey01:33 Discovering a Passion for HR04:29 Embracing StrengthsFinder07:02 Applying Strengths in Real Life09:52 Strategies for Team Dynamics11:28 Creating Impactful Moments12:52 Key Touchpoints in Employee Journey15:08 Parting Advice and ConclusionPrevi 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.