HR Leaders How to Build High-Performing Teams in 2026
Jun 10, 2025
Quilco Hasemann, Chief People & Culture Officer at OUTFITTERY, specializes in enhancing leadership through a strengths-based approach. He discusses how companies often mismanage people development and highlights the pivotal role of a strong company culture. The conversation delves into the necessity of AI experimentation in HR, the importance of leadership teams aligning in fast-paced environments, and how prioritizing psychological safety can transform team dynamics. Quilco promotes recognizing individual strengths as a pathway to greater collaboration and performance.
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Identify Culture Through Conversations
- Speak to employees across levels to identify cultural strengths and weaknesses.
- Use surveys later to validate and measure culture data-driven.
Lead Culture by Example
- Role model cultural change authentically, especially under pressure.
- Align the executive team visibly to foster real cultural transformation.
Asking Help Builds Trust
- Asking for help builds trust more than offering help.
- Admitting vulnerability fosters stronger human connections.