Melissa Lloyd, Chief Human Resources Officer at Ozarks Technical Community College

Leadership through Self-Motivation: Melissa Lloyd's HR JourneyIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave invites Melissa, a seasoned HR executive, to discuss her extensive career in human resources, particularly in the banking industry. Melissa shares insights about her self-motivated journey from her early roles to becoming a director at 25, and how she developed key employee development programs. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, aligning professional initiatives with organizational goals, and the role of HR leaders in driving employee development. Melissa also provides valuable advice on the significance of both personal and professional development, stressing the necessity of lifelong learning and innovation. This episode is sponsored by Previ, helping employees save on household expenses.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsor Message: Previ's Employee Benefits00:39 Meet Melissa: A Journey in HR02:07 Early Career and First HR Roles03:46 Growth in the Banking Industry05:10 Sabbatical and New Opportunities06:01 Key Lessons in Self-Development07:45 Building Supervisory Development Programs09:17 Effective Employee Development Programs10:33 Evolving Professional Development Strategies12:08 HR Leaders' Role in Employee Development13:56 Parting Advice for HR Professionals15:33 Conclusion and FarewellPrevi 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.