The Hidden Cost of “Nice” Work Cultures: HR Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines
What happens when you’re leading people through transformation—while transforming yourself at the same time?In this episode, Kahina, Chief People Officer at Workleap, is joined by Afroditi Ladovrechis, Chief People Officer at Innocap, for an honest conversation about the realities of HR leadership in moments of deep change.
From navigating a major M&A to shifting from law to people operations, Afroditi shares how she’s learned to lead with heart, navigate ambiguity, and protect culture through complexity.Together, they explore what it really means to bring your full self to work, why alignment with organizational values matters, and how to evolve culture without losing its core.
This is an episode about honesty, empathy, and the messy, meaningful work of building something better—for your people, and for yourself.
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Host Kahina Ouerdane (Chief People Officer, Workleap) sits down with Afroditi Ladovrechis (Chief People Officer, Innocap) for a candid conversation about navigating the challenges and triumphs of building strong, authentic cultures. From transitioning out of law into HR leadership to spearheading major organizational transformation through M&A, Afroditi shares her valuable insights. Discover the nuances of fostering authenticity while maintaining organizational alignment and learn how Innocap balances a "nice" culture with the need for high performance and difficult conversations.
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