Lisa Hammond, CHRO at Veradigm

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Lisa Hammond, the people leader at Veridigm. Lisa shares her unconventional career journey from a paralegal to a prominent HR executive, emphasizing the importance of taking career risks and the impact of crises on her leadership approach. She discusses her varied experience in both small businesses and large corporations and how it influences her problem-solving in HR. Lisa also addresses the need for HR professionals to understand business fundamentals and provides advice for women in leadership. She concludes with parting advice on aligning personal values with career goals and the significance of mentoring others in the HR field. 00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ 00:44 Lisa's Unique Career Journey 02:30 Taking Career Risks: Lisa's Experiences 06:21 Handling Crises in HR Leadership 09:34 Influence of Diverse Experience on HR Approach 12:08 The 'Don't Bake the Cake' Parable 15:26 Importance of Business Acumen in HR 18:18 Parting Advice for HR Professionals 19:34 Conclusion and Farewell