What happens when you bet on people instead of acquisitions? In this insightful episode of CPO PLAYBOOK, Pia Ostos, EVP and Chief Performance Officer at Inmar Intelligence, shares how prioritizing leadership training fueled explosive business growth and transformed company culture.

By investing in leadership development and embedding clear leadership standards into performance reviews, she redefined HR from a cost center to a powerful business performance accelerator.

Through a culture of accountability and a commitment to experimentation, Pia’s approach drove sustained growth without relying on acquisitions. You’ll discover the six key leadership behaviors that inspire innovation and accountability, why leadership investment is critical to shifting culture from the top down, and how measurable leadership development strategies translate into real revenue impacts.

Tune in to gain a blueprint for transforming leadership and culture into your organization’s strongest competitive advantage, especially in fast-paced, high-stakes business environments.

Join the conversation to learn how leadership, culture, and performance intertwine to drive outstanding business results.

Chapters:

00:00 Transforming Leadership into a Growth Engine

06:31 Establishing Centers of Excellence

16:08 Innovating for Sustainable Growth

24:18 Building a Culture of Experimentation

26:02 Setting Core Leadership Standards

30:40 Measuring and Rewarding Leadership Behaviors

35:06 Leadership Development as a Growth Strategy

39:26 Advice for Building a High-Performing Culture

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