Ep. 157 - Developing Your Employees Improves Your Bottom Line with Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks
Training and developing employees seems like common sense but many small businesses do an inadequate job of doing so. Lack of time and resources seems to be the primary excuse. But if you knew that creating a culture that constantly develops its people would increase your profits, you would do it in a heartbeat, right?
Join us in this important discussion with leadership consultant Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks as she shares her experience in this area. Reduced turnover and increased productivity are just two of the many ways that developing your employees will benefit the company. You’ll also be surprised to hear some simple ways you can do this without taking a lot of time.
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Key Takeaways:
Creating a healthy culture of development in the workplace is a growing concept. But it seems like many executives look at it like a soft skill. Nice to have but doesn’t necessarily affect the bottom line so it doesn’t become a priority. How do you view that? Is it really a soft skill and does it not affect the bottom line?
3 ways developing people improves profits.
Are leaders born or developed?
Talk to us about your childhood experience as a leader
How did your military experience shape your leadership skills?
As a leader, have “water cooler” moments to develop your people
Simple ways small businesses can develop its employees
Bio
Dr. Karen Y. Wilson-Starks is the President and CEO of TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC. She partners with Christian executives in secular corporations to select and retain the best people, create high performance teams, and develop positive and profitable cultures that get rapid innovative results. Her clients create a “Living Leadership Legacy'' succession plan that leaves the organization, the people, and themselves Transformed, Transcended, and Ascended for their next chapter. With more than 30 years of business experience, she is known for elevating and accelerating executive impact and results.
Dr. Wilson-Starks is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the 2021 recipient of The RHR International Excellence in Consultation Award. She is the host of The Voice of Leadership podcast, the Dr. Karen Speaks Leadership TV and iHeart radio shows, and author of Lead Yourself First: The Senior Leader’s Guide to Greater Performance and Impact. She has worked nationally, globally, and with corporate, government, US military, and Non-Profit leaders in major Foundations. Previous employment includes serving as senior Faculty for the Center for Creative Leadership and as an active duty US Army officer and Psychologist.
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