Built By People

Dave D'Angelo
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Built By People is an executive podcast that elevates the stories and insights of America's top executive leaders. We interview CEOs and HR executives to uncover insights on topics ranging from employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, to wellness. Each episode provides actionable advice to elevate your impact as an executive in the c-suite. Join our community of 50k+ executives and discover fresh strategies to drive real change in your organization.

  1. Don Hammond, CEO and Co-Founder of GV Correct

    2 MAR

    Don Hammond, CEO and Co-Founder of GV Correct

    Summary In this episode of the Build by People podcast, Don Hammond shares his unique career journey from finance to leadership roles in various organizations. He discusses his current focus on a MedTech startup, emphasizing the importance of productivity and effective communication within teams. Don highlights the need for structured communication to avoid chaos in organizations and shares insights on hiring practices that prioritize respect and productivity over personal likability. He concludes with aspirations for future growth and the importance of courage in leadership. Takeaways Don Hammond's career path is unconventional, moving from finance to leadership.He emphasizes the importance of productivity in both personal and professional life.Creating scalable and sustainable processes is key to business success.Effective communication requires structure and boundaries.Hiring should focus on respect and productivity, not personal likability.Courage is essential for effective leadership.Employee engagement can be improved through structured communication.Turnaround success is achievable with the right processes and people.Future aspirations include building a strong executive team and infrastructure.Leadership involves making tough decisions for the greater good.

    13 min
  2. Kelly Timpane, Global HR Executive

    2 MAR

    Kelly Timpane, Global HR Executive

    Summary In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Kelly Timpane shares her unexpected journey into HR, emphasizing her focus on operational efficiency and employee engagement. She discusses her current priorities in HR operations, including reducing friction and improving decision-making through analytics. Kelly highlights the challenges of employee communication and the importance of delivering information through multiple channels. She also shares insights on essential tools for HR operations and her aspirations for the future, including the integration of AI in the workplace. Finally, she offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders, encouraging them to take initiative and address problems proactively. Takeaways Kelly Timpane's journey into HR was unexpected but fulfilling.Her focus has always been on helping people function better in systems.Standardizing HR operations can lead to greater efficiency.Effective employee communication requires clarity and multiple channels.Data integration is crucial for informed decision-making.Calmer organizations have clearer data and fewer workarounds.AI will play a significant role in the future of HR.Leaders should not wait for permission to lead.Identifying and addressing problems is a key leadership trait.Proactive problem-solving can elevate one's career in HR.

    12 min
  3. Kristy Lake, Vice President of HR at SEMA

    2 MAR

    Kristy Lake, Vice President of HR at SEMA

    Summary In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Kristy Lake shares her journey in the automotive industry, her rise to leadership, and the challenges of navigating change within organizations. She discusses the importance of core values, effective communication, and employee engagement, emphasizing the need for clarity and collaboration in a transforming workplace. Kristy also offers valuable advice on the significance of upfront planning and stakeholder communication in leadership. Takeaways I've always been in the automotive industry.We're dealing with a lot of change.We need to identify what's important to us.Integrity was most important to every single person.Communication is a struggle for every organization.We want to allow opportunities for employees to speak up.We're trying to condense as much as possible.I hope we have a lot more clarity in our structure.Invest time upfront with your planning to communicate.The more you can communicate upfront, the better.

    9 min
  4. Erin Goodey, Global People Director at OysterHR

    19 FEB

    Erin Goodey, Global People Director at OysterHR

    What does great leadership actually look like when nobody has the answers? In this episode of Built By People, HR leader Erin Goodey breaks down why the most effective leaders today have stopped chasing certainty — and started creating clarity instead. Drawing from her own career journey, Erin shares a leadership framework that's equal parts practical and honest, built specifically for the messy, high-stakes reality HR and people ops professionals navigate every day. If you've ever watched a high-performing team quietly fall apart before the numbers even budged, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. Erin explains why energy shifts inside teams almost always precede performance drops — and how leaders who know how to read those early signals can intervene before small cracks become real problems. You'll also hear Erin tackle one of HR's most persistent tensions: the line between empowering your people and micromanaging them to death. Her take is clear — micromanagement doesn't just slow teams down, it manufactures dependency. Real empowerment builds thinkers, not followers. And it starts with asking better questions instead of handing out ready-made answers. The episode also gets into something most leadership content ignores entirely: nonverbal leadership in remote and hybrid environments. When your team can't read the room, silence from leadership doesn't feel neutral — it feels like abandonment. Erin walks through how to close the loop, model vulnerability, and build the kind of psychological safety that makes people actually speak up. In this episode: Why clarity is more powerful than certainty in uncertain timesHow to spot team disengagement before it shows up in your metricsThe empowerment vs. micromanagement trap — and how to escape itNonverbal leadership cues that matter in remote and hybrid teamsHow vulnerability from leaders creates ownership across the whole team

    12 min
  5. Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer at CAVA

    18 FEB

    Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer at CAVA

    Episode Description: CAVA's stock has risen over 300% since its IPO. Its restaurants average $2.6 million in sales. It's on a path to 1,000 locations by 2032. But behind those numbers is a people strategy that most fast-growing brands get completely wrong. In this episode of Built by People, we sit down with Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer at CAVA — the woman CAVA's own CEO credits with rebuilding the company's culture from the ground up after a $300M acquisition nearly broke it. Kelly pulls back the curtain on how CAVA turned a cultural crisis into a competitive advantage, and what it actually takes to scale a people-first organization without losing your soul in the process. This isn't a feel-good story about ping pong tables and unlimited PTO. It's a frank conversation about the hard, systematic work of investing in frontline workers — creating real career ladders for hourly employees, redefining leadership competencies for a post-pandemic workforce, and building a "human deal framework" that treats team members as whole people, not just labor costs. If you lead people in the restaurant industry, manage HR at a high-growth company, or are trying to figure out how culture actually scales — this episode will change how you think about your job. What you'll learn: How CAVA rebuilt its culture after a major acquisition — and how they measured itWhy Kelly defines generosity as a business strategy, not just a value statementThe specific career pathways CAVA created for frontline and hourly workersHow emotional resilience became a core leadership competency post-pandemicWhere technology fits in a people-first culture — and where it doesn't

    23 min
  6. Brett Beal - Global People Executive at Inside Real Estate

    26 ENE

    Brett Beal - Global People Executive at Inside Real Estate

    Summary In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Brett shares his extensive experience in human resources, focusing on creating better employee experiences and the importance of strategic alignment within organizations. He discusses the evolution of performance management, the critical role of communication in leadership, and the tools that enhance HR efficiency. Brett emphasizes the need for a growth-oriented approach to employee engagement and offers valuable advice for leaders navigating rapid changes in the workplace. Takeaways Brett has spent his entire career in human resources. Creating better experiences for employees is a key focus. Employee engagement is a critical culture metric. Alignment with business needs is essential for HR. Performance management has evolved from ranking to growth. Communication is a vital leadership skill. Active listening and empathy are crucial for effective communication. Visual tools enhance accountability in team projects. Leaders should prioritize one-on-one interactions. Collaboration and teamwork are essential for effective leadership.

    23 min
  7. Kevin Stapp , Vice President, People at e.l.f. Beauty

    26 ENE

    Kevin Stapp , Vice President, People at e.l.f. Beauty

    Summary In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Kevin shares his extensive career journey from South Africa to the US, highlighting his role as VP of People at ELF. He discusses the challenges and strategies involved in integrating multiple brands into ELF, maintaining a strong company culture during rapid growth, and the importance of leveraging technology and AI in HR. Kevin emphasizes the need for transparency in people practices and the significance of soft skills in the evolving landscape of human resources. Takeaways ELF is focused on integrating new brands while maintaining culture. High-performance culture is key to ELF's success. Healthy conflict and mutual accountability drive team performance. Tactical HR work is essential for employee experience. Technology and systems integration are ongoing challenges. AI presents new opportunities for HR innovation. Transparency in people practices is crucial for growth. HR's role is evolving towards creativity and leadership.

    21 min
  8. LaToya Lyn - Chief People Officer | Advisor | Instructor

    26 ENE

    LaToya Lyn - Chief People Officer | Advisor | Instructor

    Summary In this episode of the Built My People podcast, LaToya Lyn shares her career journey, insights into HR leadership, and the importance of effective communication and relationship building within organizations. She discusses her current focus on strategic priorities, innovative initiatives, and the future outlook for HR. LaToya emphasizes the need for HR to be seen as a revenue function and offers valuable advice for leaders navigating the rapidly changing landscape of employee expectations and technology. Takeaways LaToya's career journey began with an early interest in employer-employee relationships. She emphasizes the importance of strategic focus in HR roles. Building relationships through informal meetings can enhance communication. HR leaders should prioritize effective communication across departments. Innovative initiatives can strengthen workplace culture and relationships. Employee communication is becoming increasingly challenging in diverse organizations. HR should be viewed as a revenue function, aligning goals with business outcomes. It's essential to focus on solving a few significant problems rather than many minor ones. HR leaders must engage with employees to build trust and transparency. Adaptability and courage are crucial for HR leaders in a changing environment.

    22 min
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Built By People is an executive podcast that elevates the stories and insights of America's top executive leaders. We interview CEOs and HR executives to uncover insights on topics ranging from employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, to wellness. Each episode provides actionable advice to elevate your impact as an executive in the c-suite. Join our community of 50k+ executives and discover fresh strategies to drive real change in your organization.

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  • Creado por
    Dave D'Angelo
  • Años en activo
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    403
  • Clasificación
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  • Derechos de autor
    © Dave D'Angelo
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Built By People
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