Career Decisions Round 2 with Janelle Lopez “HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies

In today's segment, Kelli welcomes back Janelle Lopez, discussing her recent career decision to take a second-in-command role at Coursera over the top Chief People Officer position elsewhere. She gives us an honest look into her decision-making, her networking efforts (75 meetings!), and how to assess a company for fit.
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Janelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelle-lopez-29997a4/
Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/
Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:27) Career Decision: Chief People Officer vs. Number Two Role
(01:27) Networking
(04:29) Evaluating Opportunities
(08:04) The Real Power of Networking
(12:01) Biggest Lessons From the Job Search
(13:23) Janelle's Future Aspirations
(14:20) Wrap


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