HR’s Critical Role in Leading a Company Through Transformation with Former Nutrisystem CEO, Dawn Zier (#8)

Former Nutrisystem CEO Dawn Zier shares her insights on how to lead a company through transformation, and how HR leaders can play a critical role in its success by developing the strategic acumen needed to drive business results and business value.

Highlights: [1:37] Trends CHROs and CEOs need to pay attention to over the next one to three years

[4:06] “FRAME” the strategic process

[6:23] Essentials for anyone with C-suite aspirations

[8:53] Transforming to a high-performance culture

[11:40] Hiring “culture enhancers”

[14:30] Handling “damaging leaders” and “cultural detractors”

[18:59] “Successfully managing life in a career”

[22:50] Taking advice from younger generation

[25:11] Getting in touch with purpose, talents and skill sets for career development

[27:49] Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities for women

Guest Bio

Dawn Zier, independent board director, C-suite mentor and speaker

Dawn is an accomplished CEO best known for engineering a turnaround of Nutrisystem. During her six years as CEO, she created a multi-brand strategy focused on digital transformation and innovation that doubled revenues and resulted in a seven-fold increase in operating income. Dawn has served on multiple public company and private company boards throughout her career and enjoys connecting the dots across industries. She currently is Chair of the Board for The Hain Celestial Group and also serves on the Board of Directors for Spirit Airlines.

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnzier/

https://theceoforumgroup.com/10587-2/

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/03/15/nutrisystem-ceo-dawn-zier-transforms-wellness-health-lifestyle-brand-readers-digest.html

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