People First, Business Lasts

Hello Sheeba,

While driving home last month, a message on the billboard near my home caught my attention. It said, "People First, Business Lasts." It is such a simple statement that yields powerful results. In the wake of all the layoffs that have occurred over the last several months,  these words carry even more weight than before. 

As a leader, it is so important that the idea conveyed  in that statement, finds a place of consideration and implementation within your business, teams, families, and organizations. When people feel valued, supported and empowered, they often engage their own work and the people around them in meaningful ways. It doesn't just stop there; the impact continues into the quality, productivity, and the service offered to customer, as well. 

TAKE ACTION:

As the catchy Nike slogan says, "Just Do It." It begins with you. Your humility and compassion for the people will foster and cultivate an environment that can shift how the employee responds. When you develop programs for employees, make it a point to focus on their growth. Ask yourself, "What would help this individual or team know they are supported and valued?" We often don't know, and then it is time to ask. You can't change everything, but you can take steps.  

When you care about the person, you will notice an incredible difference.

PRIORITIZE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE:

Leaders want employee engagement to increase. Well, employee engagement is a direct result of employee experience.  So what are your employees experiencing? Is it....

Lack of clarity and expectations?

Changing deadlines?

Lack of appreciation or acknowledgment of the work that is going well?

Microaggressions? 

Too many priorities? 

This is such a short list.  I have heard too many of these reasons that I have listed above shared with me when I work with teams and coach individuals.  And it causes a sense of stagnation, burn out, toxic environments, etc. So, again, what steps can you take to be intentional about the people within your sphere so they know they come first?

I want to end by saying, 'People First' goes beyond our work world. Perhaps, when you go to the store, do you notice the elderly woman struggling to bag her groceries in front of you? Do you see the mom with two toddlers trying to open the door while pushing her cart? These little moments in life shifts us from simply thinking about ourselves and places the focus on someone else. 

In this highly transactional world, don't forget about the people. And speaking about people, if you want to improve your leadership skills or address the blindspots within a team of people, then reach out to me and let's set some time to talk about how coaching and training can support you. 

 

Inspiring You To Thrive, 
 

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: 

 

 

Inspiration

 
 
 

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Hannah Grace: BeYOUtiful

 

A 13-year-old girl named Hannah Grace Walsh had a vision that turned into a business. She didn't let her age stop her from chasing her dreams and making them a reality. Hannah was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac disease when she was younger. When she was eight years old, she said her dad challenged her to try to make a bath bomb after she saw one in a store. Now she has sold more than 1,000 bath products through her business, and donates some of her proceeds to the JDRF Greater New England foundation. This foundation works to cure, prevent, and treat Type 1 Diabetes.

"On New Year's Eve, 2016, my family and I were on our way to a health and beauty store to purchase bath bombs. When we got there, my dad turned to me and said, "I bet you could make these and even sell them." Challenge accepted! Even though I have Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac disease, he always tells me that I will be very successful someday with my relentless pursuit of the things I desire. I won't let anything stop me from achieving my dreams. I am BeYOUtiful, and so are you!"

 Click here to read her entire story.

 

 

 

 LEADERSHIP RESOURCE: CEO School Podcast

If you're a leader who is also interested in also being an entreprenuer, then this podcast is perfect for you!

The host of the podcast is Suneera Madhani. She is the founder of a billion-dollar fintech company. She brings experts on her podcast to discuss things like creating a positive work culture to scaling your business. She also has episodes where she shares her story and experiences running a successful company as a female. 

Episodes to check out:

  • How to Have Effective 1:1's with Your Team to Drive Results with Empathy
  • Establishing a Culture that Drives Business Success

 

To listen to her podcast, click HERE. 

 

Sheeba Varghese is a strategic partner for your talent development solutions and the author of Confidence, Clarity & Ease: A Guide For Emerging Leaders To Thrive. Her passion is to inspire and equip men and women to lead with excellence and authenticity within the spheres of influences that they are called to impact in life. The spheres may be in a home, on a team, in a classroom, among partners in a firm, or within management, to name a few.

Sheeba works with: 

Senior Leaders and professionals who want to develop stronger leadership skills, have impact and move forward in their careers

Teams who want to work cohesively within their organizations

Coaches who want to renew or apply for certification with ICF

If you want to improve your leadership skills, transition from managing to leading, ensure your team is amazingly successful, increase your own self-awareness and progress your career, or you aspire to be a masterful coach for your clients, then Sheeba would love to support you. She works with clients globally, both face-to-face, phone or by Zoom.

In her time apart from clients, Sheeba enjoys time with her husband, Santosh, and their 2 sons, Sam and Steven. She loves great movies, a good book, decorating and dining at the wonderful restaurants in the Bay Area.

 

Tel: 650-741-6545