Ep. 38: The Truth About Bias in Corporate Leadership With Cherie Caldwell

In this powerful guest episode, HR executive and leadership strategist Cherie Caldwell joins Laura to unpack bias, leadership, psychological safety, and what it actually means to build strong, aligned teams.Cherie Caldwell is a former VP of Human Resources and senior HR leader across major corporations including Comcast, NBCUniversal, The Home Depot, Delta Airlines, and SalesLoft. Now founder of The Cherie Caldwell Company, she helps leaders transform—not just train—through coaching, leadership development, and team alignment work.What You’ll Hear✔️The business case for engagement and inclusion✔️Why “just hire the best person” often ignores unconscious bias✔️Real corporate examples of bias in hiring and performance review✔️What it was like rising to executive leadership in corporate America✔️The hidden “game” happening alongside the business itself✔️Why working hard is not enough to advanceThis episode bridges business performance and human dynamics—without blame, shame, or polarization.Guest InformationBook a complimentary ideation session or coaching call:https://www.cheriecaldwellcompany.comConnect with Cherie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheriecaldwell/ If leadership, alignment, and transformation matter to you — this conversation is your invitation to lead differently.