Episode 3 -- Navigating Career Transitions with Stephanie Hancock: HR Leadership and People-First Practices

In this episode, Nicole Roberts is joined by the incredible Stephanie Hancock, an experienced HR leader and coach. They discuss career transitions, the importance of people-first leadership, and how HR professionals can foster innovation and create a psychologically safe work environment. Stephanie reflects on her career journey, shares lessons from layoffs, and offers advice on building strong teams and effective succession planning.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Stephanie’s HR Career Journey: From nonprofit to e-commerce and beyond.
• Career Transitions: Lessons learned from layoffs and leadership challenges.
• Building a People-First Leadership Style: Emotional intelligence and active listening in leadership.
• Succession Planning: Why it’s crucial for HR professionals to develop strong talent pipelines.
• Advice for HR Leaders: Tips for leveling up in your HR career.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Hidden Brain by Shankar Vedantam
• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
• The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
• Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
• Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Podcast Recommendation:

• The Unusual Suspects with Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris

Connect with Stephanie Hancock:

• Stephanie Hancock on LinkedIn

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