Transformational HR Leadership with Suzan Morno Wade
In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host interviews Suzan Morno Wade, an accomplished HR executive with a career rooted in transformation. Suzan shares her journey from finance to HR, holding leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies including Xerox and GE. The discussion covers key topics such as addressing gender disparities in workplace healthcare, empowering middle managers, preparing CHROs for board roles, and advocating for executive compensation changes linked to HR functions. Suzan emphasizes the significance of people in driving business strategy and the evolving role of HR in organizational success.
00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast
00:45 Meet Suzanne Morna Wade: A Career Rooted in Transformation
02:34 Addressing the Gap in Women's Healthcare
04:53 Empowering Middle Managers for Organizational Success
06:20 Preparing CHROs for Board Seats
07:43 Advocating for Executive Compensation Changes
09:24 Final Thoughts and Parting Advice