Building Resilience - Alicia Parr - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode # 073
Welcome to another exciting episode! Today’s guest is known for her efforts in cultivating a learning environment, fostering innovative environments, and building high-performance teams of HR experts! Introducing Alicia Parr, Founder and CEO of Performentor. Alicia joins host Gregory McDonough to share how she developed her social skills using endurance techniques. She also explores advice for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of making and implementing small adjustments that can lead to significant positive outcomes for both your team and the organization.
Takeaways:
- Identify skills that require improvement and apply structured, incremental training similar to athletic training. This helps in enhancing your skills and professional abilities.
- Cultivate perseverance and resilience from early life experiences or past challenges, and apply these lessons to your leadership journey. This mindset helps overcome unexpected challenges.
- Start with small, manageable objectives that push you slightly out of your comfort zone. Constantly assess and adjust your goals to ensure progress without causing panic.
- Regularly seek and analyze feedback to inform your next steps. This dynamic approach ensures continuous improvement and adaptability in your leadership strategies.
- Design strategies with flexibility in mind. This allows your organization to pivot effectively in response to changing circumstances and maintain competitive advantage.
- Join or form peer groups. Sharing experiences and advice with peers can provide invaluable support and insights that enhance your leadership capabilities.
- Focus on strategies that maximize employee engagement and harness their full potential. Create a positive, growth-oriented environment that aligns with your organizational values and culture
Quote of the Show:
- "Every time I confront a challenge, it's not a reason why I can't do it; it’s just the next thing I have to learn." - Alicia Parr
Links:
- Alicia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciaparr/
- Performentor’s Website: https://performentor.com/
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Creators and Guests
Host
Gregory McDonough
Greg McDonough is a seasoned executive who has owned and operated businesses in the professional services sector, navigating them through both good and tough times. He brings his personal experience of knowing what it’s like to be ‘in the owner’s seat’ when working with clients, taking time to ask the questions others may not.