ARCHIVED: How I Turned The Corner
ARCHIVED: How I Turned The Corner
Kendra Prospero
Many founders and entrepreneurs start their business because they have an itch to solve a problem but they reach a point along the way where they realize they can’t do it on their own. They have to hire and now they’re a manager. Now they are truly leading and this is where most businesses fail unless they turn the corner. Every leader goes through a place where they hit this humbling moment. Join us on How I Turned The Corner and hear stories from seasoned founders who experience this. For over a decade, Kendra's career has been all about creating healthier and more rewarding work environments. She has served hundreds of clients in revamping their corporate cultures, revitalizing their recruiting and helping them retain their people. Kendra is your guide in disrupting the market and impacting the lives of many without jeopardizing the satisfaction of your employees. She brings to the podcast her most powerful frameworks for earning high profits and building a well-rounded team. If you feel out of touch with your people and fail to understand their challenges, Kendra is here to help change your perspective. Kendra leads with the most difficult conversation, the one business leaders often try to avoid: the right way to scale your workplace culture. She sits down with founders and owners who share how they grew their teams from a small group of talented individuals. They also open up about the obstacles they had to overcome as entrepreneurs. Listen as they discuss valuable lessons on how to avoid getting lost in the whirlwind of raising capital and launching top-notch products. Find out how to place more attention on recruiting employees, provide them with proper training, and make sure that they engage with their work. The future of your business depends on your employees. Now is the time to hear them out and give them that much-needed love. When they are happy, they can give their best every single day. Listen to Kendra's eye-opening episodes of How I Turned The Corner at https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast .
Mission, Vision, Values - An Interview with Caleb Avery of Tilled
Caleb Avery, CEO of Tilled believes “if you're just trying to compete on salary, you've really already lost. You have to have a mission and a vision and values in the organization that make you a destination that employees want to come to.”His experience has shown him that it’s profitable to create an environment where people want to come work. As a leader, he invests in professional development for his team so they can be inspired by the work that they're doing and believe that the work that they're doing as individuals is contributing to the success of the business as a whole. Caleb knows that this requires that each employee understands the vision, and where the business is headed, as well as how their work individually contributes to that success. In this episode, learn about:creating company values for the first timethe importance of investing in coaching and developmentwhy being clear about mission, vision, and values results in less mistakestackling growth challenges as a leaderLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Apr 24, 2023
22 min
Is It Possible to Marry Mission and Culture? An Interview with Perry LaRoque PhD
You run an organization that is driven by mission, and you want to build a culture that empowers employees at every level to be engaged so they can serve at the highest level.But how do you marry mission and culture while still accomplishing everything that needs to be done practically on a daily basis, including recruiting and, training & development?In this episode, Perry LaRoque Ph.D. shares leadership lessons learned running Mansfield Hall. Mansfield Hall supports young adults attending college and transitioning to independence. They are a comprehensive residential program that is individualized and flexible based on student needs. They serve students who have learning disabilities, mild autism, Asperger’s syndrome, nonverbal learning disabilities, ADHD, executive functioning impairments, or other students with unique characteristics that may pose challenges in the transition to college life. Key leadership lessons to be gained include:ideas for inspiring people around the missionhow to empower key employees & directors to be the inspiring people in the missionwhy it’s important to keep second-level management as engaged as the inner circletips for recruiting and hiring mission-driven leadersLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Apr 18, 2023
28 min
Offering Flexibility in Your Business with Nicole Gann
How do you create a flexible business that meets the needs of a multi-generational business while inheriting a 130-year-old mission and culture?That was the challenge Nicole Gann faced when she became the new CEO of Juliette Fowler Communities. Nicole’s experience and leadership lessons will be valuable to you if you are stepping into a new role or working to turn the corner in your existing business.Key takeaways from this episode include how to:foster a spirit of collaboration and bring out the best in your peoplefeel more secure as a leader by asking the right questionsget people to bring their ideas to the tableencourage your people to feel like they have authority over what they’re doing for a set goalnavigate the biggest shifts of the People RevolutionLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Apr 11, 2023
25 min
Using Interns To Build a Pipeline Of Talent With John Aikin
To build a strong talent pipeline, you must give people more than just proper compensation. They must also get a sense of belongingness and an opportunity to work in a healthy environment. John Aikin joins Kendra Prospero to share how they hired interns to create a pool of talented individuals in their company,Web Canopy. He explains how they gauge team performance, put core values into action, and give autonomy to every individual so they can grow professionally.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Feb 15, 2023
23 min
Being Unapologetic About How Important Culture Is With Phil Tee
We have always been accustomed to thinking that the most important thing for companies is to generate returns for their stakeholders. This cannot be so far from the truth. Phil Tee, the CEO and co-founder of Moogsoft, has long believed that the single most important thing is the people in the business. In this episode, he joins Kendra Prospero to tell us why this is so. Be unapologetic about how important culture is. Dive into that in this conversation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Feb 8, 2023
23 min
Walking The Talk On Leadership Management With Vikas Khorana
When you walk the talk on leadership management, you inspire others to do the same. In this episode, Vikas Khorana, president of Ntooitive Digital, talks about the experiences that led him to become a good leader, and how he’s still learning to be better every day. We all need people who are invested in our success, and this episode will help us identify the right people to work with and become the right leader for them. Let’s get started!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Feb 1, 2023
26 min
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome With Andrea Fryrear
Every first-time CEO is going to have imposter syndrome at first. It’s a difficult task to go from working for someone else to being the boss. This is exactly what the CEO of AgileSherpas, Andrea Fryrearfelt when she transitioned from employee to CEO. Join Kendra as she talks to Andrea Fryrear about how she dealt with the imposter syndrome of being a first-time CEO. Discover how she grew her business and a few things she learned from her experience.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Jan 25, 2023
21 min
Retaining Employees With A Culture That Cares With Kevin Miller
Of course, most businesses aim to become huge companies with a huge employee base. But how can we really scale that employee number? In this episode, Kevin Miller shares how creating a caring culture within the work environment makes employees want to stay and therefore becomes an effective strategy for growing your business’ workforce. Tune in and learn how caring for your employees' holistic health builds a stronger foundation and provides greater results for your business!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Jan 18, 2023
26 min
The Importance of Training Your Managers With James Eberhard
If you want to grow your business, start with your team management and culture. Trying to steer a ship that is poorly aligned in those aspects can lead to the downfall of your company. Join Kendra Prospero as she talks to the Founder of Fluid Truck, James Eberhard, about the importance of management training. Discover why you need to start hiring and training the right people so that you can develop the right company culture. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Jan 11, 2023
16 min
How To Successfully Collaborate With Remote Teams With Yosh Eisbart
The pandemic has forced almost all businesses to shift to online work setups. This has been a continuous struggle as it affects the team’s dynamic, the business's growth, and even the individuals’ welfare. In this episode, serial entrepreneur, published author, and board advisor Yosh Eisbart shares his experience in the online setup and how he found a way to successfully collaborate with remote teams. Join us in learning how to effectively increase the team dynamic both offline and online! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://turningthecornerllc.com/podcast
Jan 4, 2023
25 min
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