đ€ Quotable quote: "Change isn't just a goal, it's a responsibility." â LeiLani Quiray
LeiLani reminds us that leadership is about more than directionâit's about transformation. Her commitment to using HR as a force for good illustrates that when leaders embrace their responsibility to effect change, they can truly make a difference.
In this edition of Weekly Curiosities, we're diving into the transformative world of HR with LeiLani Quiray, who stopped by the "Leadership Rules" podcast. From her innovative job readiness programs for survivors of human trafficking to her philosophy on personal development, LeiLani's approach to HR is nothing short of revolutionary. (Click the image to watch the full podcast)
đ LeiLani Quiray left us inspired. Here are some of the questions we unpacked (be sure to listen to the podcast for her in-depth insights):
- How can a community focus can help a business?
- What are the most important skills someone should focus on in regards to job readiness?
- Small businesses have folks with expertise in a single area and are promoted to leadership so they find themselves to be accidental leaders. Do you have any suggestions for them?
- When SMBs hire, they often train for functional expertise as opposed to developing soft skills (character skills, leadership traits). First, do you agree? And if soâŠwhat are some of the soft skills that you see SMBs need to prioritize?
- As a leader who merges HR expertise with social impact, what future trends do you predict or hope to see in leadership development?
- For folks just entering the job market, what trends are you seeing? Or do you have advice for those folks?
- What one leadership rule do you lean on for your company (or maybe you personally)?
Take five minutes today to reflect on one of these questions. For extra engagement, consider how these insights could be applied in your own leadership journey or organizational practices.
More leadership musings
đȘ Biscuits with the Boss icebreaker: What's one change youâve been hesitant to implement in your workplace, and whatâs holding you back?
LeiLani emphasized the importance of pushing boundaries and embracing change. Like she says, it's not just about the policiesâit's about the people.
đ Whistle. Whistle. Roy's tough love advice: Don't sit on your potential. Like LeiLani, you've got the power to transform livesâstart with your own team.
đ Beardâs Collection: Recommended Reads
đ Groysberg, Boris, and Abhijit Naik. "Talk, Inc.: How Trusted Leaders Use Conversation to Power their Organizations." Harvard Business Review Press, 2012. This book shows how open, conversational cultures lead to greater employee engagement and dynamic leadership, reflecting Leilani's emphasis on communication. (Sound like Ted anyone?)
đ Sinek, Simon. "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Donât." Portfolio, 2014. Simon Sinek explores how leaders can create environments where people feel safe and valuedâthemes that resonate deeply with LeiLani's approach to HR.
đ Pink, Daniel. "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" Riverhead Books, 2011 Daniel Pink explores the psychology of motivation beyond traditional rewards, perfect for enhancing personal development and commitment within HR practices.
This week in Here - There - Every F'ing where
- Big congratulations to the 2024 Spring Fellows of University of Georgia's Institute for Leadership Advancement program! We were tickled to see the Terry College of Business gifted each of them a copy of Lead It Like Lasso.
- After a chance meeting at pickleball and a Lead It Like Lasso t-shirt, Marnie met Stacia Skinner (a sales consultant and author) for lunch to talk all things leadership :)
- Shout out to Scott Murray of The Content Brief podcast for hosting us!
đŠ Nateâs suggestion box: Do you know someone who crushes it at leadership? Let us know! We're booking guests for our podcast in 2025 and would love to chat with them :)
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