Success Leaves Clues: Ep 176 with People and Culture Leaders Amanda Small & Joshua Siegal

Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald

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Returning to the show as a dynamic duo are People & Culture Leaders Amanda Small and Joshua Siegal. Our conversation explores the importance of kindness in leadership while navigating difficult situations and delves into the challenges faced by people & culture leaders and the strategic role they play in shaping company culture. Amanda & Joshua also highlight the revenue-generating aspect of people & culture and the need to define what 'good' looks like. Additionally, they touch on the potential for disruptors in the people and culture space.

Key Takeaways

• Kindness is a crucial aspect of effective leadership and can lead to transformative change.

• People and culture leaders face challenges in balancing tactical execution with strategic initiatives.

• People and culture play a revenue-generating role by supporting the development and performance of employees.

• Defining what 'good' looks like in terms of company culture and engagement is essential for long-term success.

• The people and culture space can benefit from disruptors who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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Success Leaves Clues: Ep 176 with People and Culture Leaders Amanda Small & Joshua Siegal

Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald

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Key Takeaways

• Kindness is a crucial aspect of effective leadership and can lead to transformative change.

• People and culture leaders face challenges in balancing tactical execution with strategic initiatives.

• People and culture play a revenue-generating role by supporting the development and performance of employees.

• Defining what 'good' looks like in terms of company culture and engagement is essential for long-term success.

• The people and culture space can benefit from disruptors who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Brought to you by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

273 эпизодов

#Entrepreneur #Business #Company Culture #Leadership #Employee Benefits #Robin Bailey And Al McDonald #Start #Business Strategy #People Strategies #Succession #Employee Experience

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