The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR 183 - Soft skills are POWER skills: Erica Spitale
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Jun 7, 2024 Erica Spitale discusses the importance of soft skills in the HR job market, rebranding them as 'power skills'. She emphasizes the need to measure these skills and shares her own superpower skill. Additionally, she talks about making leadership a choice, building inclusive leadership, and the concept of the work-life smoothie.
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From Clinical Psych To Org Development
- Erica described moving from clinical psychology to IO psychology to scale her impact beyond one-on-one care.
- She then spent a decade leading L&D, org development, and culture across industries before a post-maternity layoff put her in transition.
Pause, Reflect, Then Filter Opportunities
- Take time after a setback to reflect on who you are now and what your reordered priorities are.
- Use that clarity as a filter to only pursue roles that truly align with your values and family needs.
Define Leadership Or Accept Chaos
- Lack of a clear definition of leadership in an organization causes inconsistent leader behavior and toxic outcomes.
- If 500 people define leadership differently, the company will likely face harmful variance in execution and culture.