Developing People as Emerging Leaders in the Distribution Industry with J Carlton Harwood, Formerly of Ferguson

Want to know a hiring secret? A self-directed development strategy can help you attract and retain top-notch talent in today's transient employment climate.  J Carlton Harwood, a consultant and 30-year vet of Ferguson Enterprises, believes that staff success isn't acquired through mandatory coursework. Instead, he champions a "hands-off," self-directed model. Give employees autonomy and an environment where they can create unique improvement plans. Jason welcomes Carlton to share talent development lessons learned throughout his enviable career. They also discuss strategies for turning challenging company assignments into golden career opportunities. CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT WITH CARLTON Email LinkedIn For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals.    This episode was edited & mixed by The Creative Impostor Studios  Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Profit2, helping distributors charge the right price, and INxSQL Distribution Software, an integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry.