In this episode of the Digital Adoption Show, host Mayank Arora engages in a conversation with Sally Loftis, a distinguished human resources consultant specializing in organizational development and social justice. Sally, with her extensive experience and education, leads Loftus Partners, focusing on promoting pay equity and creating inclusive workplace environments.The dialogue begins with Mayank introducing Sally and delving into her personal interests outside of work. Sally shares her passion for parenting, reading, writing, and podcasting. The conversation takes a lively turn with a rapid-fire segment called “triple strike,” where Sally shares her top three picks for animals to lead an organization, her choice for the main lead in a movie about her life, and her desired expertise if a genie offered to make her an expert overnight.Transitioning to a more serious discussion, Mayank explores Sally’s journey in human resources, including the founding of her consulting firm. They then tackle the topic of hybrid work models, discussing its benefits, challenges, and the importance of strategic implementation. Sally emphasizes the need for intentional management to prevent exclusion and maintain employee engagement in hybrid setups.Continuing the conversation, Sally discusses strategies for measuring and maintaining high performance in hybrid teams, advocating for team metrics, explicit team agreements, and fostering a culture that embraces dissent and innovation. Exploring the importance of company culture, she underscores the need for alignment between stated values, observed behaviors, and underlying assumptions.Moving on to leadership in hybrid teams, Sally discusses the shift towards facilitative leadership, stressing the importance of building individual relationships, establishing team agreements, and conducting regular retrospective meetings to foster team improvement.As the conversation concludes, Sally offers three effective strategies for leading successful hybrid teams: building individual relationships, establishing team agreements, and conducting regular retrospective meetings.