The Role of the CHRO - Matt Breitfelder

What makes someone a great HR leader?  

Why is it important that the CEO’s agenda be HR’s agenda?

My guests on this episode is Matt Breitfelder, Head of Human Capital and Partner at Apollo Global Management

During our conversation Matt and I discuss:  

• Why he believes the CEO’s agenda should also be HR’s agenda

• The three things that define all successful CHROs

• Why you should be co-creating your culture with your employees input and how to do it

• What he learned about coaching and the importance of psychological safety from Pete Carroll, the Seattle Seahawks coach

• Why caring, clarity, and challenge are the keys to being a great coach

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Pete Carroll: Building A Winning Organization through Purpose, Caring, and Inclusion by by Ranjay Gulati,  Matthew D. Breitfelder,  Monte Burke

Why Did We Ever Go Into HR: Harvard Business Review article by Matthew D. Breitfelder and Daisy Dowling

Good to Great: Why some companies make the leap and others don’t by Jim Collins