Pre-Boarding to Performance: The HR Playbook for Nurturing Thriving Teams with Holly Leckenby Rye

In this episode of The Plumm Pod, host Georgia Dixon welcomes Holly Leckenby Rye, Senior People Manager at Lottie, the UK Startup of the Year 2025. Together, they explore the key elements of building high-performing teams in startups. From innovative pre-boarding strategies to fostering psychological safety and effective feedback mechanisms, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. Whether you're an HR professional or a startup leader, tune in for expert advice on cultivating trust, enabling manager success, and creating a thriving workplace culture.Episode Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The Plumm Pod: Building High Performance Teams02:15 From Geography to HR: Holly's Journey to People Leadership05:59 Creating an Effective Pre-boarding & Onboarding Experience10:40 Manager Enablement: Supporting Leaders for Success16:57 Building a Culture of Feedback & Trust21:37 Managing High Performance During Emotional Challenges26:20 The Power of Psychological Safety & Trust in Teams28:52 Creating Purpose & Mission-Driven Culture at Lottie30:07 Key Takeaways & Career Advice for HR Professionals