Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast - Interviews & Insights by TRSA Episode 16 – Developing Leaders
May 7, 2019
Eric Kurjan, the president of Six Disciplines Consulting Services, shares his expertise in leadership development within the commercial laundry industry. He discusses the vital role of nurturing internal talent and the impact of structured training programs. Kurjan highlights the common misconception of treating leadership training as a mere obligation, stressing the importance of investing in it for organizational success. Innovative training methods are also explored, promoting inclusivity and enhancing emotional intelligence among leaders at all levels.
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People Performance Drives Results
- An organization's ability to hit goals is directly tied to the performance of its people.
- Without structured skill-building and coaching, meeting objectives becomes virtually impossible.
Gaps Appear Lower In The Org
- Leadership development gaps exist at all levels, not just the C-suite.
- Communication and clarity fray as you move down organizational layers, hurting execution.
Don’t Treat Training Like A Checkbox
- Avoid treating training as a yearly checkbox that you only mark completed.
- Protect development investment even during busy or tight financial periods to sustain capability building.