Just last week, I had the chance to sit down with Nita Mosby Henry who is the Executive Director of Human Resources for the city and county of Denver.  She is an out professional, with over 25 years of experience in human resources management and operations  and an extensive leadership background in community, corporate, and academic arenas.  She ran for city council, is on the board of One Colorado,  and has consulted with over 30 nonprofits across the state of Colorado.

In our conversation, we discuss:

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• Where does her drive to always be better come from
  
• Diversity in the workplace and the sweet spot in human resources
  
• Her new role as the Vice President of Human Resources for Children’s Hospital Colorado
  
• The best thing about Denver
  
• Recent awards she has received: 5280 Award and being names one of Colorado’s most powerful and influential women
  
• Her best career advice and perspective on how career progresses through the decades
  
• What to do when you feel stuck in your career
  
• Advice for aspiring politicians after looking back on a bid for city council
  
• What effect being out in the workplace has had on her career
  
• Getting started in today’s world – “Whatever you decide to be, you must be distinctive in that.”
  
• What you get back professionally from serving on a multi-faceted board