154 - Building a People-Centric Culture: Essential Leadership Insights for Startups

Thomas Watkins

Published on: 22/10/2025

In this episode of "Product Led Growth Leaders," host Thomas Watkins interviews Julia Rock, CEO and Founder of Rock Career Development. Julia shares her expertise in leadership, people management, and organizational development, focusing on the challenges startups face as they scale. She emphasizes the importance of leadership values, company culture, and employee engagement, advising founders to prioritize people alongside metrics. Julia discusses her consulting approach, the pitfalls of rapid growth, and the need to address root causes before making staffing changes.