Leading with the We: Aligning Executive Leadership for Collective Success

Engaging Leadership

Summary:

In this episode, Dr. Jim and guest Kristina Karcic discuss the importance of shifting from a "Me" culture to a "We" culture in order to solve talent challenges and build high-performance organizations. They emphasize the need for representation at all levels of the organization and the role of executive leadership in creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Christina shares her insights on building a diverse workforce, creating a strong foundation for growth, and prioritizing mentorship and leadership development. Tune in to learn how to transform your talent strategy and foster a culture of collaboration and success.

Key Takeaways:

• Aligning executive leadership with a 'We' culture and growth mindset is essential for building a sustainable talent strategy.
• A strong, foundational job architecture allows for clear paths of growth and helps nurture a growth-oriented culture within the company.
• Diverse talent should be nurtured by providing access and support, creating a truly innovative and inclusive workforce.
• Leadership development programs and mentorship should be readily accessible to prepare employees for future roles.
• Building a supporting culture means having representation across all levels and helping employees see a place for themselves within the organization.

Chapters:

00:00

Introduction to Talent Strategy Crisis

00:29

Kristina Karcic's Background and HR Philosophy

01:43

Business Side Experience and HR Transition

03:15

Support Structures for Career Progression

04:56

Addressing the Talent Attraction and Development Challenge

06:17

The Importance of Career Lattices, Not Ladders

09:11

Incorporating Diversity and Access to Opportunity

12:06

Support Structures for a Successful Diversity Strategy

16:28

Diversity Conversations in Mature Organizations

19:01

Building a People Strategy in Startups and Scale-ups

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Kristina Karcic: linkedin.com/in/kristina-karcic-ehret-9434348

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda

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