What does it mean to be human in the workplace?
Traci Barrett of Navigate the Journey and Rob Harr of Sparkbox have candid conversations, give practical advice, and share relatable examples around this important question. They discuss a wide range of topics, wrestling through finding the balance between growing a profitable business and sustaining a healthy culture. It’s not just about business—it’s personal too!
Growth & Development Through Self-Assessments
Traci and Rob talk about self-assessments and how they springboard us toward personal growth and development. They discuss which assessments are most effective and reliable. Discover why assessments can be a valuable tool for self-discovery and self-actualization and learn how they can enhance team dynamics, strengthen productivity, and boost engagement.
To Grow My Company or Not Grow My Company—that is the Question!
Many entrepreneurs wrestle with whether or not they should grow the size of their company. Maybe size isn’t necessarily the answer. Traci and Rob discuss how sometimes natural growth leads to companies increasing size and scale.
Communicating in a Human Way
When it comes down to it, many of our problems in the workplace are due to bad communication. Learning how to communicate well is a skill worth learning, especially if you are a leader of a company. Traci and Rob discuss how to develop those skills and the best models of good communication.
Do You Have a Vision for Your Life?
So often entrepreneurs are so focused on getting their idea or business off the ground that they lose sight of the bigger picture of their own lives. Traci and Rob talk about how having a defined mission and vision for your life can lead to great clarity and increased confidence as you look to the future.
Core Values—Trend or Necessity?
What are core values and how can you make them an asset for not only your culture but your bottom line? Traci and Rob discuss why core values are important and how to create them. They also discuss how to put them into action so they aren’t just empty words on a page.
Leading During Turbulent Times
The world is experiencing a pandemic, yet we still need to lead our companies. Traci and Rob discuss the 4 key steps a leader needs to take now in order to weather the current storm hitting our world. We will talk through how to best lead and care for your team while facing the harsh realities of keeping your business alive. It’s possible to balance the two!
Do you feel stuck but know there's more inside you to give to the world?
Well, co-host Traci Barrett is here to help! Her new book "What If There: Finding Significance Beyond Success" is out now!
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Traci Barrett
Traci is the President and Founder of Navigate the Journey and serves as a leadership and strategic consultant and coach. Traci works closely with business executives to help them become the type of leader that people want to follow, not just have to follow. She coaches executives, teaching them how to build leadership skills, cultivate cohesive and aligned teams, and lead their companies to profitability by empowering their employees.
Rob Harr
As Vice President of Sparkbox, Rob is responsible for the operations and financials of the web studio. With his background in software development, he has always enjoyed the people side of technology problems. On any given day, Rob is building relationships with people (clients and employees), ensuring successful daily operations, and strategizing for Sparkbox’s long-term goals.
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