Building High Performance Teams at LVMH: CHRO Gena Smith LIVE from UNLEASH 2025

Summary

In this episode, Gina Smith, CHRO of LVMH, discusses the importance of high-performance teams and creative environments. She emphasizes the role of coaching and development initiatives in fostering talent, the significance of creativity in the luxury sector, and the need for effective leadership in a complex business landscape. Additionally, she highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core business strategy.

Takeaways

- Coaching and development are fundamental to employee growth.

- Internal mobility is crucial for retaining talent.

- Creativity is embedded in the DNA of LVMH.

- Leaders must adapt to the changing expectations of employees.

- Rest and recovery are essential for high performance.

- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key business strategies.

- A decentralized structure fosters creativity and autonomy.

- Talent marketplaces enhance visibility of career opportunities.

- Leadership programs must address the pressures leaders face.

- Mental health and well-being are vital for a thriving workplace.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to High-Performance Teams

05:04 Coaching and Development Initiatives

10:05 Fostering Creativity in Business

14:57 Leadership in a Complex Environment

20:11 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Business Strategy