Last Thursday was DisruptHR New Orleans., The theme of the night was the Future of Work, and there were 10 thought provoking presentations. Among them was our CEO, Tracy Eames. This week, she shares her experience presenting, enjoying the event, and simply loving the city for a few days. Tracy’s presentation was “Redefining Leadership: Soft Skill or Strategic Imperative”.

A brief summary would be - Let's face the truth together: leadership is anything but soft. It is quantifiable and directly influences your company's bottom line. So why do we often dismiss it as a soft skill? Because tackling the complexities of leadership is daunting, and it's easier to brush it aside. When leadership is undervalued, organizations miss out on achieving goals, struggle with high turnover rates, and face a lack of employee engagement—a costly combination. But what if we shift our perspective on leadership? What if we empowered leaders in a new way? We will reframe leadership and discuss how leaders can unlock growth, foster effective teams, and cultivate a winning organizational culture. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to leadership and drive tangible results for your company.

Show Highlights:

• Highlight (00:48) - For those of you not familiar with DisruptHR, Tracy describes a quick overview of DisruptHR and how the events are structured.
• Highlight (01:32) - We dive into a bit more about the DisruptHR NOLA event specifically, and the tremendous work of the organizing team!
• Highlight (03:39) - Tracy dives into the theme of her presentation and the importance of thinking about leadership strategically vs as a soft skill.
• Highlight (08:28) - Tracy shares a few tips about how to build Strategic Leadership within your organization.

Related Links:

• Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://www.teamesandco.com/
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• Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on YouTube.

Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (www.nodderly.com). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week’s episode, Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO shares a bit of behind the scenes of a day in the life of TEAMES & CO. Today we are sharing a behind the scenes look at a trip we took last week with the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Each year our Chamber hosts a trip to a host city to support learning, exchange of ideas, and best practice sharing. This year I enjoyed a wonderful two days in the city of Charleston, South Carolina, where I was able to sit in on various panel discussions, learn about the King Street Business Improvement District (BID), and explore the city of Charleston with fellow leaders from Asheville.

Show Highlights:

• Highlight (01:40) -Tracy kicks off with a bit of background about the 2024 Intercity trip hosted by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce, and why we are talking about it.
• Highlight (04:18) - Tracy talks about the range of panel discussions starting with learning about how airports are planning for growth, and the various customer segments that they are taking into consideration as they expand.
• Highlight (5:45) - We continue to dive into stakeholders as we learn about tourism and how both Charleston and Asheville are aiming to provide an exceptional experience for both visitors and residents.
• Highlight (7:34) - Tracy shares a bit about the group’s exploration of Charleston and their visit to the International African-American Museum
• Highlight (8:40) - Day 2 was all about city strategic planning and the King Street Business Improvement District (BID). Tracy shares her learnings about the stakeholder engagement and experience in what seems to be a very successful initiative: the King Street BID.

Related Links:

• Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://www.teamesandco.com/
• Follow TEAMES & CO on Facebook LinkedIn, Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (@teamesandco)
• Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on YouTube.

Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (www.nodderly.com). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

In this week’s episode, Tracy Eames, CEO of TEAMES & CO covers a topic that everybody is asking about: Should my team be virtual or in-person? We walk through key questions leaders should be asking themselves, and how great leaders should be able to transcend location. The answer has shades of gray, but our goal is to share a framework with you that can help you and your team choose the best model for you.

Show Highlights:

• Highlight (01:01) -Tracy kicks off with the 3 criteria that we find helpful when you are making a decision about work location.
• Highlight (02:11) - Tracy raises why you may not have a location challenge, but really a leadership gap.
• Highlight (03:17) - We chat about the importance of values and having a clear mission that your team can rally around no matter their location.
• Highlight (5:45) - Why knowing each person’s role can help you create a personalized approach to your work environment decisions that can also support team success.
• Highlight (9:12) - How your decision on in-person vs virtual can also help you offer “benefits” that your team values.
• Highlight (11:37) - Tracy talks about why stepping out of your role as a leader and connecting with your team can help you answer this and other big organizational questions.

Related Links:

• Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results at https://www.teamesandco.com/
• Follow TEAMES & CO on Facebook LinkedIn, Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (@teamesandco)
• Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO on YouTube.

Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice.

Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (www.nodderly.com). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!