Building Trust Through Open Communication and Transparency with Adam Smith, President of HB McClure Lead with Culture

“What's right for your people will ultimately be right for your business.”
Adam Smith, President of HB McClure, defines culture as a shared vision of the future, and he’s intentional about listening to his team members to ensure they’re moving forward together to reach their goals.
In this episode, Adam discusses the leadership skills he leverages to create a coaching culture based on trust, transparency, and open communication, even in times of uncertainty. Along the way, he breaks down the challenges and benefits of becoming an ESOP and shares his insights on how to empower employees to add value to the business.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to empower employees to add value to the businessThe challenges and benefits of becoming an ESOPThe importance of aligning everyone in an organization to its mission, vision, and core values
Things to Listen for: 
[04:41] Being bold in the face of uncertainty
[08:32] Highlighting the voice of the employee
[18:50] Benefits and challenges of an ESOP
[28:04] Why leaders have to be open to change
[34:56] Leadership lessons from wrestling
Resources:
Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly’s BooksFloyd Coaching’s Blog
Connect with the Guest:
Adam Smith’s LinkedIn
Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:
Kate Volman’s LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram