In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Richard Rosner, known as "The Shark," a former probation officer turned international keynote speaker, podcaster, and business consultant. After a decade in probation, Richard took a leap, quitting his job, moving to Pittsburgh, and diving into staffing, recruiting, and coaching. Now, as the "Staffing Shark," he revamps businesses by fostering authentic leadership and human connection. Richard emphasizes that a healthy business thrives on open communication, team collaboration, and a vibrant work culture where leaders act as coaches, not untouchable bosses. He advocates for regular round tables, team-building beyond annual parties, and perks like half-day Fridays to boost morale and productivity.
Richard ties personal health to business success, starting his day with black coffee, a workout, and a mindset of living fully, which fuels his ability to inspire others. He shares his four core principles; struggles equal strategy, adapt equals achieve, challenges equal change, and giving equals growth; to drive exponential business growth through authenticity, social media marketing, and customer-focused service. By being real, engaging employees like a family, and prioritizing their well-being, businesses can create a loyal "fan base" of employees and customers, ensuring long-term success.
Key Takeaways:
Lead Like a Coach: Foster open communication and collaboration, treating employees as a team, not subordinates, to boost morale and productivity.
Build a Fan Base: Use authentic, people-focused marketing to create loyal employees and customers who keep coming back.
Health Fuels Success: Prioritize personal health; nutrition, exercise, and mindset; to enhance leadership and business performance.
Four Principles for Growth: Embrace struggles with strategy, adapt to achieve, change through challenges, and give generously to grow.
Actionable Step: Be authentic; share a genuine moment (like a photo or video with employees or customers) on social media to build connection and engagement.
“Be you, be different. Build your business by being real and making it about them, not you.” - Richard 'The Shark' Rosner
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