Pre-Boarding to Performance: The HR Playbook for Nurturing Thriving Teams with Holly Leckenby Rye
The Plumm Pod · 2025-03-13 · 33 min
Episode notes
In this episode of The Plumm Pod, host Georgia Dixon welcomes Holly Leckenby Rye , Senior People Manager at Lottie, the UK Startup of the Year 2025. Together, they explore the key elements of building high-performing teams in startups. From innovative pre-boarding strategies to fostering psychological safety and effective feedback mechanisms, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. Whether you're an HR professional or a startup leader, tune in for expert advice on cultivating trust, enabling manager success, and creating a thriving workplace culture. Episode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The Plumm Pod: Building High Performance Teams 02:15 From Geography to HR: Holly's Journey to People Leadership 05:59 Creating an Effective Pre-boarding & Onboarding Experience 10:40 Manager Enablement: Supporting Leaders for Success 16:57 Building a Culture of Feedback & Trust 21:37 Managing High Performance During Emotional Challenges 26:20 The Power of Psychological Safety & Trust in Teams 28:52 Creating Purpose & Mission-Driven Culture at Lottie 30:07 Key Takeaways & Career Advice for HR Professionals