Leading Through Uncertainty: Building Trust and Resilience with Kat Kibben
Uncertainty is an inevitable part of HR leadership, but how can we navigate it with confidence and clarity? In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina Young is joined by Kat Kibben, founder of Three Ears Media and recruiting expert, to explore practical ways HR leaders can build resilience and lead effectively in times of change. Kat shares her personal journey, from living in a van to becoming a business owner, and offers unique insights into how HR can embrace uncertainty, build trust, and lead with empathy. She dives into the power of self-awareness, resilience, and how HR professionals can shift from managing policies to becoming true people leaders who inspire and empower teams. This conversation challenges HR leaders to step beyond traditional approaches and take on the uncertainty of the workplace with renewed energy and a focus on people-first leadership. Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Kat Kibben (02:54) Why uncertainty always lands on HR's desk (08:03) Navigating tough conversations and building trust (15:53) Leading with conviction, not perfection (17:27) The importance of resilience in HR leadership (26:01) How van life taught Kat to lead under pressure (42:23) Practical tools for building resilience within your team Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player. Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five's Employee Engagement Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/engage-to-excel-15fives-employee-engagement-playbook/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Employee For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Kat Kibben's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/ Check out Kat's book The Bounce Back Factor at bouncebackfactorbook.com.
