Episode 401

Growth is Required to Maintain Talent - S8 E8

Takeaways

  • Small giants must keep their people engaged and growing.
  • Opportunities must be created for employees to thrive.
  • If you don't provide opportunities for your talent, somebody else will.
  • Investing in employee development is crucial for retention.
  • It's important to prepare employees for their future, even if it means they leave.
  • Balancing growth and opportunity is essential for sustainable business.
  • Young talent should be empowered to take on responsibilities.
  • Mistakes in business can often be fixed, so allow for growth.
  • Creating a culture of engagement leads to lower turnover.
  • Organizations should focus on personal and professional growth for their employees.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Introduction to Small Giants

03:05 - Engaging and Growing Talent

06:01 - Balancing Growth and Opportunity

08:49 - Empowering Young Talent

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Travis Maus

Travis Maus is the Chief Executive Officer of S.E.E.D. Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm with over 30 employees and locations in New York and Tennessee.

He hosts Unleashing Leadership and co-hosts the award-winning Ditch the Suits Podcast. Ditch the Suits aim is to help listeners get the most from their money and lives.

He is passionate, unfiltered, and committed to building great businesses.