In this episode of the Scaling People Podcast, I chat with Mel Steinbach, Chief People Officer at Masterclass. We explore her experience leading people teams at Fortune 500 giants like McDonald's and scaling startups like Cameo. Mel shares insights on balancing innovation and risk, hiring for adaptability, and maintaining mission-driven teams at scale. Tune in for practical takeaways on what it takes to succeed in both corporate and startup environments.