The Rising Leader Unlocking Leadership Potential - Mike Harbor’s Guide to Retain, Engage, and Inspire Employees
Today on The Rising Leader, I sit down with Mike Harbor to discuss the evolving landscape of leadership, particularly in the context of retaining and inspiring talent in a post-Covid world. We delve into Mike's latest book, "Quit Losing Talent: 20 Leadership Tactics to Win, Keep, and Inspire Great Employees," which is filled with actionable strategies designed to help leaders create a thriving work culture. This conversation is packed with insights for anyone looking to navigate the modern challenges of leadership and workforce retention.
Mike Harbor is a renowned leader, speaker, and author with over 25 years of experience in the field of leadership development. As the president of Harbor Resources, he's dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations realize their full potential and achieve extraordinary results. His books, including "Power Principles" and "Quit Losing Talent," encapsulate his extensive knowledge and practical wisdom in leadership.
"I help people think differently about leadership, about communication, about how they lead other people, about how they add value to people." —Mike Harbor
This week on The Rising Leader Podcast:
· The significant impact of Covid on the job market and employee retention
· Why Mike Harbor transitioned from recruitment to coaching and development
· The 90-day "stay" process to transform new hires into valuable team members
· The difference between equity and equality in leadership
· Utilizing assessments like DISC to understand and leverage employee strengths
· The importance of having both a stay navigator and a stay ambassador
· Why a systemized onboarding process significantly improves retention
· Creating a values-based interview process to ensure cultural fit
Resources Mentioned:
· Book: "Quit Losing Talent: 20 Leadership Tactics to Win, Keep, and Inspire Great Employees" by Mike Harbor
· Book: "Lead from the Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century" by Mark C. Crowley
Contact Mike:
Mike Harbor can be contacted through his LinkedIn profile and you can learn more about his work at Harbor Resources. Don't forget to check out his impactful content on the Lead Up Podcast.
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