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Episode Synopsis
Katya Laviolette, Chief People Officer at 1Password, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We talked about the art of saying “no” in HR, why healthy conflict leads to better business outcomes, and tips for having tough talks.
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(0:54) Good news stories
(6:22) Katya's career journey and her role at 1Password
(11:06) Comparing large organization and startup experiences in HR
(13:46) Discussing the importance of having experience in both large and small companies for HR professionals
(20:57) State of the union for HR
(32:21) Embracing a culture of healthy conflict within organizations
(42:49) The transition to remote work and the impact of the pandemic on 1Password's operations
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We talked about the art of saying “no” in HR, why healthy conflict leads to better business outcomes, and tips for having tough talks.
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This episode was brought to you by Leapsome. Join their community of 7,500+ HR folks today: People Over Perks
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(0:54) Good news stories
(6:22) Katya's career journey and her role at 1Password
(11:06) Comparing large organization and startup experiences in HR
(13:46) Discussing the importance of having experience in both large and small companies for HR professionals
(20:57) State of the union for HR
(32:21) Embracing a culture of healthy conflict within organizations
(42:49) The transition to remote work and the impact of the pandemic on 1Password's operations
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📬 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get key learnings & career advice from Modern People Leaders
💡 Follow The Modern People Leader on LinkedIn
😊 Follow Daniel Huerta on LinkedIn
😊 Follow Stephen Huerta on LinkedIn
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