Success Leaves Clues: Ep248 - Leading Through Growth - with Jenny do Forno, Chief People Officer, Touch Bistro

Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald · 2025-05-15 · 49 min

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Founder mindset personal growth People strategy workforce diversity startup culture

Episode notes

What makes a startup thrive through rapid growth? According to this week’s guest, it starts with communication, culture, and courageous leadership. Join us on Success Leaves Clues as Robin and Al sit down with Jenny do Forno , Chief People Officer at TouchBistro , for a powerful conversation on leading people-first organizations, especially during high-growth phases. Jenny shares lessons from her remarkable career in People & Culture, from learning under great leaders to facing the realities of scaling fast. She speaks candidly about overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing opportunities, and why early investment in HR is critical for startup success. The conversation also unpacks the evolving needs of today’s workforce and how leaders can build a legacy that empowers the next generation. "Optimize for who you work for." ~ Jenny do Forno Key takeaways: Say Yes & Grow - Taking chances and saying yes opens doors to personal and professional growth. Start With People - Founders should bring in HR early to build aligned, scalable cultures. Communication Is Everything - Clear, consistent communication is the cornerstone of alignment and trust.