The most important function of HR (or People Teams as I like to call them) is to think strategically about engaging, developing, and retaining great people. Risk, policy, handbooks, and rules should be broad in order to give people space to excel and to achieve great things, not robust and restrictive. 99% of “personnel issues” can be overcome by connecting people to the mission of your organization and creating programs that truly reward and motivate them. I’m so grateful to have been fortunate enough to work for leaders and organizations that believe in my vision of People Teams. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve and lead. I’m grateful for the doors that have been opened for me and the trust that’s been placed in me. I hope I can use my privilege to raise others up and add a...