Episode 008: Human Resources: Infusing a Culture of Care with Leanne Bernhardt

<p align="justify">Welcome to another episode of <em>The Authentic Change Podcast</em>, I am Mike Horne, your host and I am joined today by <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannebernhardt/">Leanne</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannebernhardt/">Bernhardt</a></u></span> who is the Chief Human Resources Officer and VP Human Resources at <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "https://www.xactlycorp.com/">Xactly</a> <a href= "https://www.xactlycorp.com/">Corp</a></u></span>.</p> <p align="justify">Leanne is an experienced CHRO with a history of working in the SaaS and hardware industries. She has extensive PE and public company experience, including public and private BOD level experience. Leanne has the ability to scale organizations operationally while providing a strong strategic vision. She champions women leaders and their personal and professional development in the workplace.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">In this episode, Leanne shares her educated perspective on authenticity as the backbone of stronger relationships, how the separation of personal life and work is really a myth, and how her role in human resources has given her the opportunity to help people bring their whole selves to work as a way to increase trust in the workplace.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong>:</p> <p>[2:57] Leanne shares a few words about herself and her passion for human resources.</p> <p>[4:05] Leanne describes her perspective on authenticity.</p> <p>[5:54] Every leader knows that work and personal life cannot really be separated.</p> <p>[7:16] Vulnerability and trust.</p> <p>[8:56] It’s not easy to be vulnerable.</p> <p>[9:30] Leanne shares tips on how to increase vulnerability.</p> <p>[10:51] Leanne talks about women and impostor syndrome.</p> <p>[12:19] Leadership and vulnerability.</p> <p>[13:17] What are the challenges that Leanne faces by encouraging people to bring more of who they are to what they do?</p> <p>[15:35] Leanne