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!
Building Successful Business Partnerships
Being a sole business owner can be tough, but finding and building a partnership can be just as challenging. Rob explores his 11-year partnership with Ben at Sparkbox and discusses the impact it has had on the company. Through trust, alignment, complimentary skills, and intentionality, you can create a partnership that lasts.
Using Education and Empathy to Understand Privilege
During this time of social unrest, Traci and Rob explore how being white means being privileged. They discuss how this came to be in America and what it means today as a business leader and as a human. Through education and empathy, we can make not only a difference in our own understanding, but we can also make a difference in the business world.
The Power of Leadership
Leadership comes with a certain perceived power whether you like it or not. Your words, your actions, your emotional reactions have power. A leader must responsibly and intentionally recognize and understand how they affect and influence the day-to-day workings of their team. Traci and Rob discuss the power of leadership and how to teach new leaders on your team about their growing influence.
Exit Plans: What’s Next?
Do you have a vision for the end? Have you considered the best way and time for your journey within your company to come to a close? Many business owners neglect thinking about an exit plan until they are either exhausted or desperate for an escape. Traci and Rob discuss why planning ahead can help you end on a positive note and build an irresistible company to be desired by all.
Lessons from Working Remote During COVID-19
COVID-19 caused much of the workforce to shift from working together in an office to working together from their own homes. For some companies, this was nothing new. But for others, it was a major shift. Rob and Traci discuss what it has been like from their perspectives and how to take the good of this situation and apply it to your company for lasting positive effects in the future.
Finding & Retaining Talent
Finding good talent is hard; keeping good talent can be even harder. What should you look for in new team members, and how can you create a culture where high performing talent wants to stay? Traci and Rob answer these questions and discuss the concept of being talent producers versus talent consumers.
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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