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Fueled by Impact: Leading with a Family and Community Focus

⏱️ 37:03 🎀 Jackie Aubel, Stephanie Allen
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Fueled by Impact: Leading with a Family and Community Focus
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  • 0:00
    People Development Company
    Stephanie introduces Airwork Solutions as a people development company, focusing on empowering and growing leaders.
  • 0:41
    Airwork Solutions' Journey
    Stephanie shares how she and her husband Kevin started Airwork Solutions, growing it from a two-person operation to a team of 36 families, driven by intentional values.
  • 1:45
    Second Careers in Trades
    Stephanie highlights how people, including a team member, find fulfillment and a sense of service in the trades as a second career, even at 40.
  • 2:52
    Family Run, Mom Approved
    Stephanie explains the origin and impact of Airwork's unique 'family run, mom approved' branding, which reflects their values and customer approach.
  • 4:17
    Overcoming the Bottleneck
    Stephanie discusses her journey from being a 'bottleneck' to empowering her team, fostering growth by allowing them to thrive and learn.
  • 5:08
    Community Impact with Power the Nation
    Stephanie shares Airwork's involvement in Service Titan's Power the Nation initiative, providing HVAC systems to a foster home for trafficked girls, highlighting the importance of comfort for healing.
  • 6:30
    Advice for Community Initiatives
    Stephanie encourages businesses to start small with community initiatives, emphasizing that giving time, treasure, or talent can lead to significant impact and rewards.
  • 6:53
    Future Growth & Impact
    Stephanie outlines her vision for Airwork's next growth phase, aiming to build a platform that inspires other legacy companies in the trades and focuses on creating massive impact.

Speakers

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Jackie Aubel
Host
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Stephanie Allen
CEO at Airwork Solutions

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize people development and leadership training within your company to foster growth and empower employees.

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Cultivate a unique and authentic brand that reflects your company's values, as it can guide operations and attract customers and talent.

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Empower your team by stepping back and allowing them to make decisions, even if it means some imperfection, fostering learning and innovation.

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Engage in community initiatives; start small by leveraging local resources and offering time, talent, or treasure to create meaningful impact and build visibility.

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Foster a flexible and understanding work environment that supports employees' personal lives, including family commitments, to increase loyalty and retention.

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Challenge industry norms and adapt your customer experience to meet modern demands, especially considering diverse customer needs and preferences.

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Embrace a 'just do it' mindset for growth, making quick decisions and being prepared to pivot, rather than waiting for perfect alignment, to accelerate progress.

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