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What is Leadership Discoveries?
You know it best: being an executive leader can be tough. How do you stay inspired and keep moving the business forward with so much going on? Meet Dr. Shirley Kavanagh, Executive Advisor and scholar/practitioner. In each episode, hear Shirley in conversation with top global leaders and experts on leading with integrity, overcoming adversity, and developing other leaders. Presented by Shirley Kavanagh each episode, hear Shirley in conversation with top global leaders and experts on leading with integrity, overcoming adversity, and developing other leaders. Leadership Discoveries is available on Apple podcasts, Spotify and your favourite podcast platform.
Leadership Discoveries #4:
Leading Edge HR with Barry Flack, Fractional HR Executive
Barry Flack is a Fractional HR Executive and venture capital and private equity People Consultant. He focuses on advising CEOs on navigating the complexities of the world of work. In this episode, Barry describes the role of the Fractional Executive, how it differs from an interim role, and the value for organizations. He shares his views on leadership, the current state of HR, what needs to change, and the opportunity for Generative AI.
This episode covers everything from HR to leadership. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
What is a fractional executive?
How does a fractional executive compare to an interim role?
What types of companies are best for fractional executives?
Do you hold the leadership team accountable as a fractional executive?
How can we improve HR?
What does good performance management look like?
How do you build your team's confidence?
What advice does Barry have for founders?
Connect with Barry on LinkedIn.
Check out the episode and show notes below:
Show Notes
Leading Edge HR with Barry Flack, Fractional HR Executive
[0:28] Welcome back to Leadership Discoveries!
[0:34] Barry Flack
[1:15] What is a fractional executive?
[2:11] C-Suite
[2:54] How does a fractional executive compare to an interim role?
[4:08] What types of companies are best for fractional executives?
[7:02] Do you hold the leadership team accountable as a fractional executive?
[9:10] How can we improve HR (Human Resources)?
[11:35] Jack Welch
[12:58] What does good performance management look like?
[15:04] What makes a good HR leader?
[15:40] Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
[17:52] How do you build your team's confidence?
[19:19] W. L. Gore
[21:24] What advice does Barry have for founders?
[24:19] How should companies think about AI (Artificial Intelligence)?
[26:28] Google
[27:45] ChatGPT
[28:48] How should PE (Private Equity) firms approach HR?
[31:45] Are we using data enough?
[33:55] What questions should you ask your HR team?
[38:28] Connect with Shirley at ShirleyKavanagh.com and LinkedIn, and Barry on LinkedIn
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