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A HUGE part of hiring has to do with trust. You trust that the person can do the job effectively, efficiently, and with minimal blips. You trust that they will continue to work hard day-in-and-day-out. You trust that they trust YOU in your vision for the company. All of this plays into adding assets to your team (not just cogs). That's why I LOVE this take from our Hire Learning guest Curtis Weeks, the CEO of New Reach Education. A great hire does their job out of servant leadership, not out of sheer obligation. Having that mentality makes working together more enjoyable. Not to mention, setting that expectation from the outset leads to greater chances of employee success down the line! Listen to the rest of the episode to hear more advice on creating an incredible community at your company. 🙌 🔗Link to full ep in the comments.

After 27 years in the industry, here's the ONE thing I've learned: When you focus on taking care of your people, Your people will take care of your business. It's not just about hiring workers. It's about BUILDING a community. A community of dedicated professionals who know their value in the supply chain. Today, despite ongoing labor market challenges, our retention rates are at an all-time high. Our secret? We've created an environment where every person feels they are part of something BIGGER: A vital link in feeding American families. We've invested in training, mentorship, and career development. Ensuring our people grow with us. The cold chain industry isn't just about temperature control and logistics. It's about keeping a PROMISE. A promise to every family that relies on us. As the future comes knocking, I'm committed to honoring my family's legacy. Innovating our staffing approaches. Strengthening partnerships. And preparing the next generation for tomorrow's challenges.

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"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about" - Margaret J. Wheatley If you haven't gathered by now, I'm deeply passionate about building community. From micro to macro, there's no need for any of us to go it alone. That's what Culture First is all about. Gathering individuals and discussing and learning about topics that we care about, more specifically, in a way that focuses on bringing our humanity into the fold. Are you employed in the people space or human resources? Culture First is for you. Are you employed but not part of the human resources team? Culture First is for you. Are you unemployed or underemployed and want to stay on top of what's happening in the workforce? Culture First is for you. The Houston Culture First Chapter is for anyone, regardless of your position or status in the working world. This chapter provides a space for authentic sharing in areas of personal/professional growth. Curious? Join us tomorrow, Thursday, at 4:30pm. Event 🤝: After-Hours Virtual Coffee Chat Date 🗓: Thursday, May 9, 2024 Time 🕔: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM CST Location 💻: Zoom #culturefirst #houston #communtiy #houstoncommunity #personaldevelopment #professionaldevelopment

Ever seen that heartwarming story about the manager who approved an employee’s time off without asking for details? The one that goes something like, “𝘔𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧. 𝘐 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘥, “𝘋𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘺?” I’ve noticed this story popping up a lot recently- so much so that if I had a dollar for every time someone copied and pasted it, I’d be able to afford a serene afternoon in a luxurious penthouse with a stunning city view (given the current exchange rate). While this story is often shared to highlight trust and autonomy in leadership, let’s remember: not every post or anecdote you come across is a true story. More often than not, these tales are crafted to illustrate a point rather than recount actual events. It’s great to be inspired, but it’s also important to approach such stories with a critical eye and not take everything at face value! So next time you hit that "𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦" button, consider whether the story or post aligns with what you truly believe and whether it adds genuine value. Your thoughtful approach and discerning eye contribute more to the LinkedIn community than simply passing along every inspiring tale🌟

"We'll make you a tad more corporate yet and you'll make us a lot more human" I think this is the greatest professional compliment I've ever received. This is exactly who I am as a person and how I navigate the corporate world. If I leave ANY company just a tiny bit more "human" than they were before I joined, that's the only success metric I care about. To me, this is exactly what community management is. We represent the human side of companies. #cmgr #communitymanagement #community

🔥 Navigating Workplace Conflict: A Career Coach’s Guide 🔥 Conflict is inevitable, but how we handle it can make or break our professional journey. As a career advisor, here are three strategies to transform workplace clashes into growth opportunities: Active Listening: Pause, breathe, and truly listen. Understand perspectives before reacting. 🎧 Choose Your Battles: Not every disagreement warrants a full-blown war. Prioritize what truly matters. ⚔️ Seek Solutions, Not Blame: Instead of pointing fingers, focus on collaborative solutions. 🤝 Remember, conflict isn’t the enemy—it’s a catalyst for growth. Embrace it, learn from it, and thrive! 💪 Share your conflict resolution tips below! Let’s build a supportive community. 👇

I invite you to ponder this question: Are you an Employee or Contributor? Before we delve into the distinction, let's define both terms: An employee is someone who works for an employer in exchange for compensation, fulfilling assigned tasks and adhering to workplace regulations. On the other hand, a contributor is someone who adds value by providing content, ideas, skills, or resources to a project or cause. Their contributions are vital and varied, tailored to the specific needs of the endeavor. Now, consider the skills and attributes of contributors: ·      Emotional maturity and intelligence ·      Confident humility ·      Lifelong learning mentality ·      Open mindset ·      Clear communication and accountability ·      Balanced ambition ·      Understanding the difference between urgency and frenetic activity These qualities are the essence of Contributorship™. Why would you want to practice Contributorship™? One compelling reason is the liberation from the fear of unemployment. While I'll explore this topic further in upcoming posts, I invite you to connect with me on LinkedIn if you're eager to delve deeper into the concept of Contributorship™. Let's embark on this journey together.

Who do people say you are? Don't answer yet...Read this first. Yesterday morning, I spent about an hour in an onboarding session with other members of the Career Starters Hub, a community by Madam Oreoluwa Bukola. At some point, a couple of persons were asked to introduce themselves and speak on why they joined the community. As these persons unmuted their mic to speak, I noticed they said certain things that revolved around the following: 📌 Most of them were followers of the community leader. 📌 The community leader had been able to influence them with her posts. 📌 She had built up a reputation that revolved round a goal of career growth and human development. 📌 Everyone on the call was excited about learning from her. 📌 Everyone had the same goal of growing and making progress in their career. Looking back at the event yesterday, I realized that people are taking note of the actions that you take. By paying attention to this, you have the power to not just be a better person but you can also with certainty, know what people will say about you and most of them, if not all, will be good things. This way, you are on your way to establishing a brand that will revolve around excellence, relatability and the ability to influence people on a large scale. This won't be happen by mistake, it will happen by conscious practice and a desire to keep getting better. The question of "who do people say you are" is a question that you will get to answer at some point. But I hope when the time comes, it is one we get to answer with certainty based on the proper metrics. Happy Sunday, everyone. Found this post insightful? Let me know what you learned in the comments section.

The HR/People Top 5 that are serving me in this moment: ✅ Curiousity — having a willingness and asking questions ✅ Adaptability — maintaining flexibility (within reason and boundries) ✅ Knowledgeable — having lived experience and knowing where the pot holes lie ✅ Resourcefulness — being connected to a community to tap into ✅ Reliability — being there and being clear What’s serving you in this moment?