On the Mic: Speaker at DisruptHR Chicago Event at the iconic House of Blues

I included a clip from my talk below and would love to hear your thoughts:

https://vimeo.com/1147066295

Culture Fit Is Comfortable. Culture Add Is Powerful.

Grateful for the opportunity to take the stage at DisruptHR Chicago at the iconic House of Blues and share a message I truly believe in.

Too often, we hire for culture fit because it feels safe.

But real progress happens when we hire for culture add.

✨ New perspectives spark innovation

✨ Different lived experiences strengthen teams

✨ Thoughtful challenge fuels growth

When we move beyond “who fits in” to “who adds value,” we don’t dilute culture, we elevate it.

Thank you to the DisruptHR community for creating space for bold conversations, and to everyone who leaned in, nodded, and challenged the idea alongside me.