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Listen to the Podcast below:
Cici Ebersole, CTO at Ducks Unlimited, shares her journey from being an employment law attorney to becoming a leader in HR. She emphasizes the importance of comprehending behavior and motivation in successful leadership. She notes the increasing trend of employees bringing their authentic selves to work and stresses the importance of leaders being open to learning from all generations within the workforce. Cici underscores the value of AI as a tool for automating administrative tasks and enhancing strategic decision-making.
In this discussion, Cici explores the concept of a skills-based organization, where individuals are appreciated for their comprehensive skills rather than being restricted to specific job roles. She delves into the significance of leveraging influential employees' skills, HR, and talent leadership responsibilities and creating a sustainable talent model. Cici emphasizes the need for organizations to make every employee feel valued and engaged while acknowledging the importance of traditional job-based structures.
She also shares her insights on the roles of Chief Talent, Chief People, and Chief HR officers, highlighting the importance of long-term talent strategies and fostering passion and loyalty within the workforce. Cici advises HR professionals to become comfortable managing uncertainties and to maintain a commitment to continuous learning. She believes that elevating the work environment involves creating a workplace that is both enjoyable and fulfilling.
MEET OUR GUEST
Cici Ebersole
Chief Talent Officer at Ducks Unlimited
Since 2019, Cici Ebersole has been an integral part of Ducks Unlimited's Senior Leadership Team, serving as the Chief Talent Officer. Before joining Ducks Unlimited, she held significant HR leadership roles in several Fortune 500 companies, including Smith & Nephew, Express Scripts, and Jackson Hewitt. Cici's career in Human Resources began as an employment law attorney, and she has built an impressive portfolio across various sectors, including nonprofit, supply chain, medical device, healthcare, financial services, and retail.
Cici is an active member of the Society of Human Resources (SHRM) Executive Network and the SHRM Voice of Work panel. She also serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Women in Leadership Program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In 2023, she was honored as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Non-Profit and one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Tennessee by Women We Admire®. That same year, Cici and her human resources team played a crucial role in Ducks Unlimited being recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®. In 2024, she was recognized by the Corporate Learning Network as a Learning Legacy Leader.
Cici holds an MBA from the University of Central Arkansas, a JD, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines. With over 20 years of experience in employment law and human resources, she brings significant credibility and value to the HR function.
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