In this episode, join the insightful discussion with Kat Steinmetz as she delves into fostering human connection, leadership transformation, and organizational growth. Kat shares her experiences from her tenure at Burning Man in an HR and people leadership role, discussing the unique philosophy and structure that makes the event transformative. Learn about her lessons on how vulnerability and empowerment play crucial roles in leadership.

Kat also reveals how she transitioned these learnings into rapidly growing companies like Stitch Fix and Box, and finally to her unexpected yet impactful journey into venture capitalism with Initialized Capital. Gain insights on building a resilient, open, and human-centric corporate culture and discover how companies can serve a greater purpose in society beyond profits.

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01:01 Welcome Kat: A Journey into Burning Man

01:11 Burning Man Explained: A Unique Cultural Phenomenon

01:37 Behind the Scenes: HR Leadership at Burning Man

06:30 The Transition to Non-Profit: Challenges and Triumphs

09:54 Growth and Legacy: Lessons from Burning Man

11:43 Applying Burning Man Lessons to Corporate Culture

17:02 Innovative Leadership Programs

19:41 Creating a Feedback Culture

20:17 Balancing Structure and Freedom

21:02 The Power of Simplicity and Principles

22:41 Leadership and Human Skills

25:01 Transition to Investment

31:35 The Role of Companies in Society

35:14 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, host Adriaan Kolff interviews Samantha Gadd, founder and CEO of Excellent and Humankind, about the significance of employee experience (EX) and how it intersects with organizational culture and strategy. Samantha shares her journey from HR consulting to leading the field of EX design, emphasizing the importance of understanding employees deeply to create better workplaces. She introduces the PREP model, which focuses on Purpose, Relationship, Enabling, and Performance experiences as key areas of EX.

Samantha also discusses the EX manifesto, co-written with industry leaders, that advocates for putting employees at the center as a strategy for organizational success. The episode provides actionable insights for leaders and HR professionals on how to enhance employee experience by listening to and co-designing with their employees.

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00:00 Introduction to Employee Experience

00:39 Guest Introduction: Samantha Gadd

01:59 The Importance of Employee Experience

02:47 Samantha’s Journey and Humankind

06:02 Building Excellent and the EX Manifesto

07:49 The PREP Model for Employee Experience

11:16 Measuring and Improving Employee Experience

14:43 The Future of Employee Experience

19:04 The EX Manifesto Project

22:15 Challenges and Opportunities in EX

26:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, Adriaan Kolff hosts Katie Evans Reber, a distinguished leader in HR, currently serving as Chief People Officer at Gladly. Katie shares her journey from working in financial services during the 2008 crisis to influential roles in startups like Gusto and Winolo.

She emphasizes the importance of employee experience and performance review systems, recounting both successes and lessons learned, such as the implementation of the 'Align' framework at Winolo. Katie also discusses her leadership philosophy, the challenges of moving between industries, managing imposter syndrome, and the role of companies in influencing policy. She advocates for leveraging AI tools in HR and concludes with a call for companies to consider their broader responsibilities.

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[00:01:04] Katie's Career Highlights and Personal Background

[00:01:59] Pivotal Moments in Katie's Career

[00:03:56] Personal Connection to Work and Its Meaning

[00:05:18] Transitioning into Leadership Roles

[00:09:19] Advice to Younger Self and Early Career Mistakes

[00:10:25] Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Professional Growth

[00:13:11] Career Transitions Between Industries and Roles

[00:17:15] Role as a Chief People Officer and Business Strategy

[00:19:31] Career Accomplishments and Policy Changes

[00:20:03] Learning from Mistakes in Performance Management

[00:24:32] Developing the ALIGN Framework for Performance Management

[00:26:58] Details of the ALIGN Framework: Accountability, Leadership, Intellect, Growth, and Norms

[00:30:01] Establishing Company Norms and Culture

[00:31:06] Importance of a Growth Mindset and Feedback

[00:33:12] Challenges and Alternatives to Traditional Rating Systems

[00:37:12] Calibration and Compensation Linked to Performance

[00:40:07] Integrating AI Tools to Enhance Productivity

[00:44:13] Katie's Question for the Next Guest About Company Roles in Policy and Change

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