The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR

MPL Live SF: HR is the glue holding everything together right now

Jun 13, 2025
Tiffany Stevenson, former Chief People Officer at Weight Watchers, Kelli Dragovich, a seasoned HR leader and co-host of HR Heretics, and Jennifer Rettig, Chief People Officer at Pendo.io, discuss the current pressures on HR leaders. They highlight the urgent need to reshape performance management, focus on clear expectations, and foster genuine conversations in the workplace. The trio also dives into the importance of building trust through transparent feedback and suggests modern solutions to better align performance reviews with organizational values.
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ANECDOTE

Kelli's Podcast Journey

  • Kelli Dragovich shared how she initially resisted media and self-promotion but embraced truth-telling on their podcast.
  • She was excited when the podcast's production company was acquired by a16z, showing new growth possibilities.
INSIGHT

HR as Organizational Glue

  • HR today acts more as a glue connecting boards, executives, and employees amidst rapid change.
  • CEOs reveal vulnerability and fear about their company's uncertain future, increasing pressure on HR leaders.
INSIGHT

CEO Lens on Performance

  • CEOs focus on rigorous performance assessment due to cost pressures and reduced tolerance for underperformance.
  • There's a decline in early career roles and more emphasis on results over cultural fit.
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