After attending HARDI’s first Focus Conference of the year (Strategic Leadership in Laguna Beach, Calif.), I was once again reminded of how essential ongoing professional development can be. Whether the sessions bring paradigm shifts or simply reaffirm existing practices, I wholeheartedly embrace opportunities to expand my professional acumen.
And if my own growth and development, even as the president of a company and HARDI, are valuable to me, imagine how important they are to our employees who are young, hungry and hoping to move up in the world. A great leader provides the resources and educational opportunities to help others grow, develop new skills and work together to achieve a successful outcome. What are we doing to train our people?