Lead the Person, Not the Employee with Claire David, CareVet

You get out what you put in. The same thing goes for those you lead. That's why Claire David, Chief People and Culture Officer at CareVet, says you should be intentional about creating personal, not just transactional, relationships with those you work with. Claire was fortunate enough to find herself working for someone who invested in her success without ever expecting anything in return. Knowing someone had faith in her led Claire to work harder and pushed her to be a better employee. Take a listen to this episode to learn about the importance of focusing on the success of others and how that can pay off in numerous unexpected ways.

Show Notes

Transcript of the episode

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Invest in the success of others without expecting something in return.

  • Be intentional about building personal relationships, not just transactional ones.

  • Never stop improving, there is always work to be done

What to listen for:

[02:14] The most influential leaders in Claire's life

[03:23] Building a personal vs transactional relationship

[08:52] The whole-person approach

[11:47] Taking care of your team

[16:20] Lifting up an existing culture

[19:04] Working with those whose value's match yours

[23:04] Investing in the success of others

[27:37] The work is never done

[30:21] Hiring for the person, not the skills

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About Claire . . .

Claire E. David is the Chief People and Culture Officer at CareVet, a veterinary practice management group headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. CareVet is known for its team-centric “Whole Person” approach, offering its employees care that extends beyond the workplace. Claire is a St. Louis native and Missouri State graduate. Before CareVet, Claire worked in human resources for the public accounting industry. She has worked for fortune 500, privately held, partnership and private equity-backed companies. Claire was the 2021 recipient of the HR Innovation Award by the St. Louis Business Journal for her work on the Whole Person Approach. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, and pop culture. Claire currently lives in St. Louis with her main squeeze . . . her Golden Retriever, Dasher.