Description

In this episode, Rich and Kristy Nittskoff discuss:

• How a CEO’s mentorship shaped her early career and leadership style
• The challenges and joys of balancing personal and professional relationships
• Why trust and transparency are crucial in HR and leadership
• The importance of embracing failure and learning from setbacks
• How intentionality helps maintain strong relationships despite busy schedules

Key Takeaways:

• Relationships flourish when built on trust and intentionality. Even small actions like reaching out or scheduling time with friends and family can create meaningful connections.
• Transparency is essential for building authentic relationships in the workplace. Sharing honest feedback, even when difficult, fosters trust and personal growth.
• Failure is not the end—it’s an opportunity to inform your next steps. Taking action, even with the risk of failure, is better than stagnation.
• In leadership, listening to others and incorporating their perspectives is key. Open-door policies and consistent support make people feel valued and empowered.
• Time is limited, but it can be managed intentionally. By setting clear boundaries, such as dedicating specific hours to family or friends, meaningful relationships can thrive.

"Trust your intuition." — Kristy Nittskoff

About Kristy Nittskoff:

Kristy is a seasoned HR leader with 20 years of business and workplace transformation experience, helping companies develop HR and talent strategy roadmaps to elevate workforce capabilities. She is passionate about leading through change, building high-performing and diverse teams to deliver strong business results, and cultivating an inclusive community for all. 

Kristy is the Chief People Officer at Zilliant, a tech company focused on pricing lifecycle management. She is also the founder and CEO of Talent-Savvy, providing HR consulting to companies at growth inflection points since 2016. She previously served as CHRO at CentralSquare Technologies, and Head of Human Resources at Envoy Global.

Connect with Kristy Nittskoff:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmnittskoff/ 

Connect with Rich Woo: 

Website: www.catalyst.nm.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en

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