Courtney Cherry Ellis, Head of People at Nativo

Leadership Insights with Courtney Cherry Ellis: Scaling People and Business TogetherIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, we welcome Courtney, who shares her journey from management consulting to becoming a key figure in the HR world. Courtney discusses her unique approach to career changes and the importance of building trust and context within a team. She explains how intentional organizational design and transparent communication are crucial for scaling people operations alongside business growth. Courtney also highlights the significance of coaching and building business acumen within the HR leadership team. Finally, she offers insights on designing programs that support both organizational and personal growth and emphasizes the importance of staying curious and asking questions to shape the future of work. The episode is sponsored by Previ, which assists employees in saving on monthly expenses.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:14 Sponsor Message: Previ Network00:38 Guest Introduction: Courtney's Career Journey02:43 Transformational Experiences in HR04:54 Scaling People Alongside Business Growth09:23 Designing Programs for Organizational and Personal Growth12:28 Linking Talent, Performance, and Rewards13:48 Building Business Acumen in People Leadership17:23 Parting Advice and ConclusionPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.