The Role of Civility During Tough Feedback with Tanya Lynch
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“To be a leader, it’s high stakes, high rewards.”
-Tanya Lynch
HR professionals regularly have to navigate tough conversations, and sometimes, layoffs. It’s never fun, and it’s reality. It’s also difficult to get right. Today’s guest shares her wisdom around bringing dignity, respect and civility into the approach. And the world and the workplace could certainly use more civility in general these days!
My guest is Tanya Lynch. Tanya serves as the Vice President, Human Resources for Boingo Wireless. As Head of HR, she leads the people strategy with a focus on optimizing employee engagement through effective talent management and organizational performance systems. With over 20 years of progressive experience, Tanya has previously held senior HR roles with Mouser Electronics and The Neiman Marcus Group. She is committed to shaping the future of wireless connectivity while fostering a positive, creative, and collaborative work environment for all Boingo employees, affectionately known as “Boingoites”.
In addition to her work at Boingo, Tanya has also served on the Board for HAKing Innovation, an organization focused on creating confidence and competence in our youth through STEAM programming. Tanya received her BA from San Jose State University, and her MBA from the University of Dallas. She also holds a certificate of Employment Law from Cornell University.
In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:
- Wisdom around managing layoffs with dignity and civility for you and those affected
- A compelling parallel between corporate leaders and sports coaches
- What employees need to relearn upon their return to the physical office
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Tanya Lynch on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latanyamlynch/
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