The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR 139 - Pat Wadors (Chief People Officer, UKG): Creating a Personal Scorecard, Coining “DIBs”, & The Agile Leader
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Nov 6, 2023 Pat Wadors, Chief People Officer at UKG, talks about coining the term 'DIBs', her personal scorecard, the state of HR, and the importance of being an 'Agile Leader'.
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Dyslexia Became A Career Compass
- Pat discovered dyslexia in college and was told it increases creativity and doesn't lower IQ.
- That reframing helped her embrace HR as a fit for her strengths and launched her career commitment.
Forced Into Numbers, Built Lasting Confidence
- Pat's uncle pushed her into compensation work despite panic about numbers and told her to 'build the muscle.'
- Learning to audit her work and ask for help gave her lasting confidence and competence.
HR Needs Business Savvy And Manager Scaffolding
- HR must pair business acumen with talent strategy to keep companies profitable and investable.
- Managers are the biggest multiplier of employee mental health and need more scaffolding and support.