How To Use The 'Power Of Yet' To Encourage Growth and Learning at Work, with John Ferguson

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by John Ferguson to discuss how to use the 'power of yet' to encourage learning and growth at work. We also discuss how to build transparent relationships in the workplace and the biggest challenges John has faced as a CHRO.

John Ferguson currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for NASCAR, the American Auto Racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. Before Nascar, John served in HR roles at Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) in Washington, D.C. and most recently as Vice President of People & Culture. While at MSE, he led the HR function for six sports team properties, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics, four facilities, including Capital One Arena, and more than 2,500 employees.

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Episode highlights

00:00 Intro

02:25 John’s journey to CHRO at Nascar

07:33 Representation at Nascar

11:01 How to use the 'power of yet' to encourage learning and growth at work

15:48 How to build transparent relationships in the workplace

21:39 How to create a culture of growth mindset in the workplace

27:21 The biggest challenge John has faced as a CHRO

30:51 How to build relationships in the workplace

33:30 HR leaders quick fire round

38:02 John’s parting piece of advice for the HR Leaders of tomorrow

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