The working world is a different place compared to 50, 10, or even five years ago, and a business’s success hinges on its ability to adapt to this new environment. For Ray Kimble, adaptation has meant enhancing employee empowerment within his company, Kuma LLC, and during this episode, he explains why this approach has been so beneficial!
About Ray Kimble:
Ray Kimble is passionate about leading teams and rethinking how services and organizations can thrive in the 21st century. He is committed to revolutionizing the privacy and security consulting industry by creating a company culture where diversity, innovation, and efficiency drive customized cyber solutions. Additionally, Ray is passionate about reducing the access gap for individuals of all backgrounds seeking careers in STEM fields.
Role of employee empowerment to sustainable business growth
Businesses should incorporate employee empowerment to their strategy for business growth.
That’s because empowered employees are more engaged, which leads to higher job satisfaction, dedication, and productivity. This increased engagement propels business growth by improving overall performance.
Also, when employees have the freedom to share ideas and make decisions, they are more innovative. This innovative culture promotes continual improvement, new product creation, and a competitive advantage.
Furthermore, employee empowerment fosters a learning and development culture, allowing employees to advance professionally. It also improves customer satisfaction and retention.
Ultimately, it allows employees to reach their full potential, leading in enhanced productivity, innovation, and customer loyalty, all of which contribute to long-term sustainable growth.
Episode highlights:
- Leaders need to be able to adapt to change to ensure their companies stay relevant. Some of the major changes that have taken place in the working world in recent years include the ability to tap into data in real-time, technological advancements, and the rise of distributed workforces. (06:52)
- Different ways of thinking help to create better products and services. Because location is no longer an exclusionary factor for many jobs, the talent pool is much wider. Use this opportunity to increase diversity within your organization! (12:29)
- By trusting your team to make their own decisions about where and when they want to work, you are allowing them to tap into the best versions of themselves, which will do wonders for your business! (16:24)
- To be a good leader, focus on continuous growth in a personal and professional capacity. There are always more books and more people to learn from and be inspired by. (26:00)
Ray’s best advice for entrepreneurs:
“You can now bring in all sorts of people to your business; different ways of thinking, different socioeconomic backgrounds, different cultures. You have the ability to tap into that and bring that knowledge to help create better products and services.” (10:21)
