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Episode Synopsis
Human-Centered Leadership with Angela Briggs-Paige on the Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast presented in partnership with Transform, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Angela Briggs-Paige, the Chief People Officer at Acelero, to discuss her non-linear but enriching career journey into HR. Angela emphasizes the importance of HR as a core business function that shapes company culture and drives performance. She advocates for braver leadership, which prioritizes humanity over rigid policies, and shares examples of making people-first decisions. Angela also discusses her support for the Stars initiative, promoting skills-based hiring, and the value of internal talent marketplaces for employee development and retention. She addresses the challenges HR leaders face in transitioning from policy-driven to human-centered approaches, offering actionable advice for leading with bravery, making people-focused business decisions, and self-care in HR roles.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:54 Angela's Career Journey02:06 The Role of HR in Business02:56 Braver Leadership and Humanity Over Policies04:50 Balancing Business Decisions with Humanity06:10 The Stars Initiative and Skills-Based Hiring07:50 Internal Talent Marketplaces09:14 Challenges in Human-Centered Leadership10:44 Parting Advice for HR Leaders12:36 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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