The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR

182 - Lessons from Chief's CPO on building communities & companies: Trey Boynton (Chief Diversity & People Officer, Chief)

Jun 3, 2024

Trey Boynton, Chief Diversity & People Officer at Chief, discusses the similarities between running a community and HR work. Topics include the divestment of DEI, the importance of intentionality in community building, and the need for leaders to constantly evolve with their people. The conversation also touches on onboarding community members, the leadership crisis, and the value of leaders acknowledging what they don't know.

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Quick takeaways

Running a community parallels HR work, emphasizing common challenges and approaches.

Intentionality is crucial for effective community building and fostering meaningful connections.

Adaptation is key in HR and organizational strategies to keep pace with evolving dynamics.

Quantifying attention and intentionality can enhance team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.

Promoting vulnerability and open dialogue drives innovation and authentic connections in communities.

Continuous learning and inclusivity are pivotal for organizational and individual growth and resilience.

Deep dives

Attention to Team Needs

Paying close attention to team members' needs and providing authentic support leads to higher performing teams. Managers who give genuine attention are pivotal in achieving positive culture survey results.

Intro

3min

Parenting Teenagers and HR AI Summit Success

7min

Journey from Academia to Corporate DEI Leadership

14min

Building Thriving Communities: HR Principles and Community Development

33min

Exploring the Measurement of Authentic Attention in HR and Aspirations for Mutual Success in the Workplace

3min

Exploring Potential Guests for the Podcast and Reflecting on Insights

2min

Emphasizing Attention, Change, and Community in Management

2min

Trey Boynton, Chief Diversity & People Officer at Chief, joined us on The Modern People Leader.

We talked about why running a community is similar to HR work, where communities and companies tend to stumble, and the metric we wish existed for managers.

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(2:35) Good news stories

(10:50) Trey’s journey from academia to CPO

(17:45) What Chief does

(21:46) The myth around the divestment of DEI

(24:50) Why running a community is a lot like HR

(29:57) Intentionality is everything with community building

(34:19) Things are constantly changing in the world and in HR—you have to evolve with your people

(37:59) Onboarding community members versus employees

(45:50) The leadership crisis

(51:25) The best leaders know they don’t know

(56:30) Rapid fire questions

(1:02:27) One word or phrase close

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The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR

182 - Lessons from Chief's CPO on building communities & companies: Trey Boynton (Chief Diversity & People Officer, Chief)

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