Tenia Davis, CHRO at NORC at the University of Chicago

The Power of Servant Leadership and Constructive Feedback in HR In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Tenia, an accomplished HR executive. Tenia shares her career journey from tech to HR and discusses the evolution of HR into a strategic business role. She elaborates on her inspiration for writing about servant leadership and constructive feedback, emphasizing the importance of empathy, emotional intelligence, and continuous dialogue in effective leadership. Tenia also reviews key competencies for today's HR leaders, the importance of maintaining humanity while using HR tools, and offers practical advice on managing future challenges in the HR landscape. Her parting advice stresses the necessity of kindness and human connection in the workplace. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ 00:44 Guest Introduction: Tenia's Career Journey 01:46 Exploring Servant Leadership 03:43 Key Competencies for HR Success 04:31 Balancing Humanity and Tools in HR 05:54 Framework for Constructive Insights 08:44 Future Challenges for HR Leaders 10:02 Parting Advice and Conclusion