The Talent Tango

In this podcast episode, Amir Bormand speaks with Meg Pittman, VP of People at dbt Labs, about transforming the people and talent function into a role of enablement rather than gatekeeping. They discuss the importance of authentic leadership, the shift from being risk-averse to becoming enablers, and how leaders can empower their teams to make impactful decisions. Meg shares her insights on breaking away from traditional HR strategies focused on mitigation and compliance toward fostering a culture of problem-solving and risk-taking. She illustrates these concepts with personal stories from her career and the innovative steps dbt Labs has taken to redefine its performance management system. The conversation also covers the critical role of vulnerability and creating safe spaces for employees to be authentic, which Meg argues is vital for personal and organizational growth. The episode emphasizes that effective talent and people leadership begin with authenticity and the courage to embrace change and take calcu