Todd Cunningham, Chief People Officer at AvidXchange, Inc.

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave interviews Todd Cunningham, an HR executive with 37 years of experience. Todd shares insights from his extensive career, including his unique approach to aligning performance goals through deeply connected relationships and fostering a performance-centric culture at AvidXchange, Inc. He emphasizes the importance of care and candor, as well as focusing on business outcomes rather than HR jargon. Todd also discusses talent acquisition and retention, highlighting the need for inclusive hiring practices and the role of performance in diversity efforts. 00:44 Guest Introduction: Todd Cunningham 00:49 Todd's Career Journey in HR 01:33 Aligning Performance Goals at AvidXchange, Inc. 02:04 The Role of Culture in Performance 03:02 Defining Performance Through Relationships 04:21 Differentiating Performance at AvidXchange, Inc. 06:07 Talent Acquisition and Retention Strategies 08:15 Fostering Authentic and Trusting Relationships 10:19 Balancing Personal and Organizational Values 12:03 Parting Advice for HR Professionals 13:21 Conclusion and Farewell