Communication Gaps at Work... with Kelly Price

from Constructive Behaviors · host Barb Allen

In this episode of the Constructive Behaviors Podcast, Barb Allen sits down with Kelly Price, founder of Thrive HR, to explore the "Missing Rungs" from Barb's newly released book, OneLadder to Leadership. Together, they discuss how vague feedback, unclear expectations, and poor communication can unintentionally stall employee growth and advancement... and what both leaders and climbers can do to improve communication cultures inside organizations.In this episode:• Why vague feedback hurts growth • How onboarding impacts communication culture • Why employees often assume hard work should "speak for itself" • How leaders can create clearer advancement pathways • The importance of ownership from both leaders and climbers • Why communication must flow both up and down the ladder Memorable Quotes:• "Leaders are support staff." • "If you want to grow and develop, you have to own that." Connect with Kelly Price & Thrive HRFacebook l InstagramGrab YOUR copy of OneLadder to Leadership: Amazon / AudibleLooking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! [email protected] you heard of the 14%ers Quarterly Subscription box curated SPECIFICALLY for Women in Construction? The July box is sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be the first to know when the October box goes on sale! https://www.14percenters.com/

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In this episode of the Constructive Behaviors Podcast, Barb Allen sits down with Kelly Price, founder of Thrive HR, to explore the "Missing Rungs" from Barb's newly released book, OneLadder to Leadership. Together, they discuss how vague feedback, unclear expectations, and poor communication can unintentionally stall employee growth and advancement... and what both leaders and climbers can do to improve communication cultures inside organizations.In this episode:• Why vague feedback hurts growth • How onboarding impacts communication culture • Why employees often assume hard work should "speak for itself" • How leaders can create clearer advancement pathways • The importance of ownership from both leaders and climbers • Why communication must flow both up and down the ladder Memorable Quotes:• "Leaders are support staff." • "If you want to grow and develop, you have to own that." Connect with Kelly Price & Thrive HRFacebook l InstagramGrab YOUR copy of OneLadder to Leadership: Amazon / AudibleLooking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! [email protected] you heard of the 14%ers Quarterly Subscription box curated SPECIFICALLY for Women in Construction? The July box is sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be the first to know when the October box goes on sale! https://www.14percenters.com/

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