Talent Management Truths

People-First Culture with Kristy-Lynn Lechner

July 17, 2024 Lisa Mitchell / Kristy-Lynn Lechner Episode 137
People-First Culture with Kristy-Lynn Lechner
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Talent Management Truths
People-First Culture with Kristy-Lynn Lechner
Jul 17, 2024 Episode 137
Lisa Mitchell / Kristy-Lynn Lechner

“Creating a people-first culture is both our challenge and our greatest opportunity.”
- Kristy-Lynn Lechner

What does a people-first culture mean to you?  What does it look like? Feel like?   In this episode, my guest shares her philosophy and wisdom around people-first culture, and how she has leveraged the Leadership Circle Profile tool to help leaders become more self-aware and more effective at driving business success.

My guest today is Kristy-Lynn Lechner. Kristy-Lynn is the Director, People & Culture with Wesgroup Properties, one of Western Canada’s largest private real estate companies with a diversified portfolio spanning across residential and commercial real estate.  Her mandate is to drive Wesgroup’s people strategy, in collaboration with leaders, employee’s and the People & Culture team, ensuring each element is aligned with their culture, values, and business goals.

Prior to joining Wesgroup, she was the Director, Human Resources with Teekay Corporation, one of the worlds leading marine energy transportation companies. Working in this large, global organization for 20 years gave her the opportunity to grow her career as an HR generalist, supporting countless global people initiatives while engaging with various employee groups and leaders at all levels, including a memorable 7-month secondment to Norway.


Kristy-Lynn is committed to making a difference in the organizations and people she supports.  She believes leading with curiosity and compassion have been foundational to her success. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

  • The importance of deep listening and avoiding assumptions when stepping into a new leadership position
  • Insights into the power of the Leadership Circle Profile and how it visually distinguishes between the reactive tendencies and creative competencies you are demonstrating at work and helps you become more agile
  • An example of purpose-mapping and its impact on personal awarene

Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact 



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Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks


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  • On the podcast page, tap the Reviews tab.
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Show Notes

“Creating a people-first culture is both our challenge and our greatest opportunity.”
- Kristy-Lynn Lechner

What does a people-first culture mean to you?  What does it look like? Feel like?   In this episode, my guest shares her philosophy and wisdom around people-first culture, and how she has leveraged the Leadership Circle Profile tool to help leaders become more self-aware and more effective at driving business success.

My guest today is Kristy-Lynn Lechner. Kristy-Lynn is the Director, People & Culture with Wesgroup Properties, one of Western Canada’s largest private real estate companies with a diversified portfolio spanning across residential and commercial real estate.  Her mandate is to drive Wesgroup’s people strategy, in collaboration with leaders, employee’s and the People & Culture team, ensuring each element is aligned with their culture, values, and business goals.

Prior to joining Wesgroup, she was the Director, Human Resources with Teekay Corporation, one of the worlds leading marine energy transportation companies. Working in this large, global organization for 20 years gave her the opportunity to grow her career as an HR generalist, supporting countless global people initiatives while engaging with various employee groups and leaders at all levels, including a memorable 7-month secondment to Norway.


Kristy-Lynn is committed to making a difference in the organizations and people she supports.  She believes leading with curiosity and compassion have been foundational to her success. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

  • The importance of deep listening and avoiding assumptions when stepping into a new leadership position
  • Insights into the power of the Leadership Circle Profile and how it visually distinguishes between the reactive tendencies and creative competencies you are demonstrating at work and helps you become more agile
  • An example of purpose-mapping and its impact on personal awarene

Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact 



Stay Connected


JOIN our free, value-added Community of Peers and Learning!

Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks


Share the Show

Like what you’ve heard? Pretty please with an apple on top - kindly leave me a 5* review so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Here are the simple instructions:

  • Launch Apple's Podcast app on your iPhone or iPad.
  • Tap the Search icon (on the botton) and search for “Talent Management Truths.” Tap the album art.
  • On the podcast page, tap the Reviews tab.
  • Tap Write a Review at the bottom of this page.

Follow me

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/

Instagram: @greenappleconsulting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca

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