How to Inspire Coworkers and Direct Reports
In this Lion 40 Podcast episode, Courtney Hodges-Lanius, Head of People & Culture at The XD Agency, talks to us about how to inspire coworkers and direct reports. Doing things like intentionally connecting with people and using your own experiences to help relate to others. Leaning into emotional intelligence, creating new leadership examples, and how all leaders at all levels need to freshen up their toolkits.
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Courtney Hodges-Lanius, Head of People & Culture at The XD Agency
Courtney is the Head of People & Culture at XDA. She got her start at XDA in 2014 managing operations in partnership with the finance team and across studios and transitioned to human resources in 2017. Courtney has worked across the company and teams to align resourcing, processes, and people initiatives with the company vision, goals, and objectives. Courtney began her career in the non-profit and religious sectors. After 10 years specializing in support services, religious leadership, and social advocacy, she transitioned to working on organizational effectiveness and development, human resources, and business operations. Courtney has a BS in communications and religious studies from the University of Cumberlands and an MDiv in urban ministry from Mercer University's, McAfee School of Theology. She's an ordained minister, has pursued ongoing continuing education from Emory University specializing in human resources, and is a certified SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
In her free time, she loves an independent film at her local theatre, a long hike, a good book and a great cup of coffee, and playing with her two girls.
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