Challenging the Status Quo in Leadership

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In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Sarah Harnett , Senior Director for the People Business Partner Team at Greenhouse Software .

Sarah takes us on her remarkable journey from her roots in Dublin to steering global teams at Greenhouse Software. She reveals how embracing vulnerability and empathy can redefine leadership, and shares insights on the transformative power of structured hiring in fostering diversity.

Sarah also delves into the importance of psychological safety in driving innovation and the personal strategies she uses to maintain self-awareness and mental well-being.

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?? In this episode, Sarah discusses:

1. The power of vulnerability and empathy in leadership
2. How structured hiring can remove bias and promote diversity
3. Strategies for maintaining self-awareness and mental well-being
4. The significance of psychological safety in fostering creativity and innovation

?? What advice Sarah had for future HR leaders:

"Lean into vulnerability and be self-aware. Surround yourself with people who are more talented in different areas, and create an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging."

"Prioritize your own well-being. As leaders, it's crucial to take care of ourselves first so that we can effectively support and lead our teams."

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• A recent episode of the HR Leaders podcast covering "The Truth to Enhancing Employee Wellbeing and Performance". Check it out below ??

??We couldn't do it without you!

Thank you to Sarah Harnett for sharing her time, expertise, and vision with our listeners.

Also our episode and series sponsor, Greenhouse and their brilliant team Daniel Chait , donald knight , Carin Van Vuuren (she/her) , Trenton Kenagy , and Robin Cornuelle and Kelsey Bernert at Daybreak Studio .

None of this would be possible without Shane Kemp James Elwell Rio André , Kenneth Browne and the team at HR Leaders and atlas copilot for bringing the podcast to life.

Thank you to our previous guests: Paul Wolfe, Karl Smith, Angela Cheng, Floor van Griensven, Josh Krichefski, Sharron O'Donnell & Carrie Small, Sam Zheng, Hannah Rebecchi, Robb Holman, Paula Allen, Sue Quackenbush, Simon Blake, KJ & Yazad Dalal, Mary Glowacka, Laura Rock, Joe Gage, and many more.

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