The Power of People and HR - Kelly Price

In episode 260 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Kelly Price, founder of ThriveHR and a powerhouse in strategic HR, leadership, and workplace culture.
With a career that began at Marriott and grew into executive HR leadership and entrepreneurship, Kelly brings a rare blend of people-first wisdom and sharp business acumen. Today, she helps small businesses build solid people foundations that support long-term success.
In this episode, we explore:
✅ Why HR is not just a support function – but a strategic driver of business results
✅ What confident HR leadership really looks like
✅ How leaders can build thriving workplace cultures through intentional development
✅ Why leadership development is essential, not optional, for sustainable growth
✅ What small businesses can teach big companies about authentic leadership
✨ If you’re building a business, leading a team, or shaping company culture – this episode will challenge and inspire you.
Connect with Kelly here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellypricethrivehr/
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