Inside the CPO Mind: Culture, Capital, & the Psychology of Peak Performance
I’m thrilled to share some incredible insights from our latest podcast episode featuring the brilliant Felicia Shakiba, founder and CEO of CPO Playbook. Felicia’s journey and expertise in industrial organizational psychology offer a treasure trove of wisdom on leadership and organizational culture. Here’s a sneak peek into our conversation that you won’t want to miss!
Key Takeaways from Our Chat with Felicia Shakiba:
• Felicia’s Origin Story: From running through the halls of her father’s manufacturing business to founding CPO Playbook, Felicia’s journey is both inspiring and insightful.
• Leadership Essentials: Trust, fairness, and adaptability are at the core of effective leadership. Felicia shares how these principles shape successful organizations.
• Innovative Approaches: Discover how Felicia uses data-driven strategies and people analytics to enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational success.
• Portfolio Intelligence Assessment (PIA): Learn about this innovative tool that helps private equity and venture capital firms align leadership and organizational goals.
• Balancing Strategy and Detail: Felicia emphasizes the importance of leaders being able to think strategically while also understanding the core operations of their business.
• Continuous Learning: Felicia’s personal anecdotes, including lessons from her twin six-year-olds, highlight the importance of humility and the desire to learn from others.
Why You Should Tune In:
• Invaluable Insights: Felicia’s expertise in leadership and organizational culture is a goldmine for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills.
• Practical Advice: From onboarding processes to professional development, Felicia provides actionable tips that you can implement in your organization.
• Engaging Stories: Felicia’s personal journey and experiences make for a captivating listen that’s both educational and entertaining.
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Felicia Shakiba
CEO at CPO PLAYBOOK
Short Bio:
Felicia Shakiba, CEO and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK, is an executive coach with nearly
20 years in people strategy, impacting over 200,000 employees globally. Formerly WPP’s
Global Head of Performance and Harman’s Head of Talent Management, she is a Harvard
Business Review Council Member and advises Y-Combinator’s Extern. Her podcast ranks in
the top 10% worldwide.
Full Bio
Felicia Shakiba is the Founder, CEO, and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK Consultancy,
where she leads organizations in developing people strategies that drive engagement, growth,
and retention. She serves as an advisory board member for Y-Combinator company Extern,
Include Consulting, and is an Advisory Council Member at Harvard Business Review.
Felicia's career includes roles such as the Global Head of Performance Management at WPP, a
$12B multinational advertising and PR technology giant. During her tenure at WPP, she led the
design and implementation of performance management strategies across the company's
headquarters and its 13 subsidiaries, impacting over 100,000 employees. She also served as
the Global Head of Talent Management for Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung,
where she established and scaled the talent management function, influencing 30,000
employees in 110 countries.
With nearly two decades of experience, Felicia is a recognized expert in people strategy,
specializing in areas including executive coaching, total rewards, performance management,
succession planning, learning and developmen…
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