Respect Diverse Expertise Aligned With Your Values with Anita Lee

Host: Carrie Tuttle Guest: Anita Lee Anita Lee, founder of Catch Communications, discusses experiences along her leadership journey from independent marketing consultant to company owner for six years. She highlights the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, respecting different experience levels, ages and backgrounds. Anita shares her approach to leadership, which is grounded in her company values and her strength of actively listening to team members. She talks about the significance regular feedback and building trust plays. Anita also discusses the differences between managing employees and contractors and the importance of values alignment in the hiring process. She also shares about a ruptured relationship. Lots of ground was covered in this episode! She encourages emerging leaders like herself to embrace challenges and continuously learn and grow. QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS·      "Create an environment that is safe for team members to come together, feel comfortable, and thrive."·      "How do we build an environment where someone's job is more than just a job?"·      "Active listening helps foster relationships where people feel heard and understood."EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS·      Create a diverse and inclusive work environment to foster innovation and growth.·      Prioritize active listening and ask meaningful questions to understand others' perspectives.·      Lead and hire to align with values, such as integrity, respect, care, transparency and accountability.·      Regularly provide feedback and create a safe space for open communication.·      Consider the differences in managing employees and contractors and ensure values alignment in hiring.·      Embrace challenges and continuously learn and grow as a leader.LINKS FROM EPISODEAnita Lee on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitalee1/⁠Catch Communications Website ⁠http://catchcommunications.ca/⁠Company LinkedIn  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/catchcommunications/⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/weareteamcatch/⁠ Tell us a topic you’d like to hear more about in the comments. Want to be an expert guest? ⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠