In this episode, Robin Bailey welcomes guest host Joshua Siegal for an interview with Hyla Pollak, an HR/People expert with 25 years of experience whose mission is to foster positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environments that support growth and innovation. Hyla shares her career journey, starting in HR in the 90s and eventually becoming a director of sales for a startup. She discusses the importance of bringing HR into a company early on and the role of HR as a strategic partner. Hyla also talks about the lessons she learned from playing team sports, such as the value of teamwork, accountability, and resilience. She emphasizes the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations, but cautions against deconstructing the concept and instead focusing on creating a sense of belonging for all employees.
Key Takeaways
"Success isn't the end game, it's part of the journey." ~ Hyla Pollak
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