Biz Talk (Aired 10-27-25) Turning Conflict into Collaboration: Akita Poindexter on Leadership, Trust, and the Real Power of HR

In this episode of Biz Talk, host Emily Galindo sits down with Akita Poindexter, a nationally recognized HR and DEI strategist known as The HR Fixer, to explore how leaders can turn workplace conflict into collaboration and trust. From navigating tough conversations to redefining HR as a company’s growth engine, Poindexter shares insights from over 30 years of helping organizations lead with humanity, confidence, and integrity. She reveals why avoiding difficult conversations costs more than leaders realize and how authentic, old-fashioned communication can transform company culture from tension to teamwork.