Real Talk Conversations. Honest insights, HR, unfiltered
Hey there — it’s nice to meet you!
I’m Shauna, Founder of She Leads HR, and welcome to She Said What HR Won’t — a real-talk insight series where people, culture, and performance collide.
Over the years, leaders have told me my superpower is building relationships and being the kind of HR partner they can actually trust. My husband jokes, “You’ve never met a stranger!” And he’s not wrong — I’ve never met a person I couldn’t connect with (or at least try to make laugh).
I’m a boy mom — which means I operate with a mix of grit, grace, and the occasional sarcastic comeback. I don’t sugarcoat, and I don’t hide behind buzzwords. I lead with transparency, honesty, and data that tells the real story behind the people stuff most organizations don’t want to talk about.
What you’ll find here is real talk, backed by real data — insights that challenge assumptions, spark action, and make you rethink what modern HR should look like. You’ll get the lessons I’ve learned in the trenches, the trends shaping our future, and the conversations most leaders are too nervous to start.
So, buckle up, my friends — because I’ve got things to say, and I promise you’ll walk away with more than a few aha moments.
Featured Articles
"...Don't tell no lie about me and I won't tell truth's about you"- Kendrick Lamar
Employee surveys are more than data points — they’re mirrors. They reflect how trust is built, stretched, or broken inside an organization. This piece explores how transparency and accountability shape the story behind the scores, and what it really takes for leaders to turn feedback into action. (10/11/2025)
Will I have a Job Tomorrow?
In a season of widespread layoffs and organizational uncertainty, this article explores the quiet anxiety employees carry when transparency fades and leadership loses credibility. Drawing from real-world experience and a clever nod to The Simpsons’ Mr. Smithers, I examine how misinformed decisions, poor stakeholder engagement, and fear-based leadership can erode trust across an organization.
Through the lens of change management, she reminds leaders that transformation isn’t about control—it’s about courage, communication, and connection. The piece challenges organizations to rebuild trust by preparing their people, not just their processes, for change.