People First, Profit Follows: Building a Thriving, Human-Centered Workplace with David Hughes

What if putting people first wasn’t just the right thing to do—but the smartest business strategy? In this episode of the Flourishing Edge Podcast, Ashish Kothari sits down with David Hughes of BCR Engineering to explore how trust, relationships, and human-centered leadership create thriving teams, resilient cultures, and long-term performance.

Key Topics Covered

1. Why people-first leadership drives sustainable profit and performance
2. How true and honest relationships build trust with employees and clients
3. Moving from annual performance reviews to developmental check-ins
4. Creating psychological safety and distributed leadership
5. Supporting employee growth, well-being, and individual “genius”
6. Navigating crises with strong culture and deep relationships
7. Practical examples of human-centered workplace practices that work

David Hughes is a leader at BCR Engineering, a company known for prioritizing employee well-being, trust, and long-term relationships as the foundation of success.

🔗 Connect with David Hughes & BCR Engineering

1. Website: https://www.bcreng.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcr-engineering

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