How To Use The 'Power Of Yet' To Encourage Learning and Growth at Work
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.
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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