134 - Helping Your Employees Succeed With James Freeman
Maximizing Employee Success Through Technology: Tips and Tools for CEOs
“If you have a better understanding of what motivates people, what their desires and wishes are for success, for themselves, and their family, you have a better understanding of how you can help them be better professionally.
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As a CEO, one of your primary responsibilities is to ensure that your employees are set up for success. This includes providing them with the tools and support they need to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. In today's business world, technology plays a huge role in this, and it's important for CEOs to understand how it can influence their systems and operations.
One key aspect of technology in the workplace is the use of software. In order to discern long-term and short-term technology assets, it's important to consider the specific needs of your business. For example, a business that relies heavily on data analysis may want to invest in more advanced software, while a business that primarily focuses on customer service may want to prioritize software that helps streamline communication with clients.
Another important aspect of helping your employees succeed is listening to their feedback and concerns. This can help you identify areas where they may need additional support or resources, and can also help you stay attuned to changing needs within the industry.
Embracing the team as a whole is also important. This means creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued and supported. This can help improve morale, foster a sense of community within the company, and ultimately lead to better results.
One tool that can help businesses achieve these goals is HOVER. HOVER is a platform that allows users to create detailed, interactive 3D models of physical spaces using their mobile devices. This can be particularly useful for businesses that deal with real estate or construction, as it allows them to easily visualize and share detailed floor plans and designs.
“When you’re spending some of your time on tasks that a software might be able to do even better than you can, that gives you more focus time back.”
In addition to its practical applications, using HOVER can also give your business credibility. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, you demonstrate to clients and partners that you are a forward-thinking, innovative company.
It's also important for CEOs to prioritize focus time within their businesses. This means setting aside dedicated blocks of time for employees to work on specific projects or tasks without distractions. By doing this, you can help your team stay focused and make the most of their time, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Finally, it's important to consider how to deal with software hesitancies within your team. Some employees may be hesitant to adopt new software or technology, whether due to fear of the unknown or simply a preference for more traditional methods. In these cases, it's important to be understanding and provide support to help them get comfortable with the new tools.
Overall, there is a great value in using software and other technology assets to help your employees succeed. By staying attuned to your team's needs, embracing collaboration and inclusivity, and leveraging cutting-edge tools like HOVER, you can create a strong foundation for success within your business.
In today’s episode, Martin and Khalil are talking with James Freeman, CEO of home improvement company PJ Fitzpatrick. They cover stepping into an established business as a new CEO, how to help employees succeed, how to integrate technology into your operations, and so much more. Listen to get an insider’s perspective of a large-scale business that’s still expanding!
Show Notes:
05:31 - What It’s Like Stepping Into A Business As CEO
06:30 - Background of PJ Fitzpatrick
12:52 - The Value Of Listening To Your Employees
15:00 - What’s The Two Weeker Rockefeller?
19:19 - Technology Within PJ Fitzpatrick
21:40 - James’s Approach To Strategy
25:22 - How Does Technology Influence Your Systems?
27:42 - How To Discern Long-term and Short-term Technology Assets
34:51 - Embracing The Team As A Whole
37:40 - What Is HOVER?
40:03 - How Does HOVER Work And What Can It Do For A Business?
44:59 - HOVER Gives You Credibility
47:31 - More Focus Time Is Need In Your Business
52:26 - Integration Within PJ Fitzpatrick
57:06 - How To Deal With Software Hesitancies
1:00:47 - The Value Of Software
1:02:44 - How PJ Fitzpatrick Values Growth In Their Employees
1:04:37 - How To Connect With James Freeman and PJ Fitzpatrick
Quotable Moments
“He set a mindset that we were gonna take care of our people and ultimately then we would take care of our customers. So that mindset is what I use as the base of how I approach the experience day to day with our employees and with our customers.” — James
“If you have a better understanding of what motivates people, what their desires and wishes are for success, for themselves, and their family, you have a better understanding of how you can help them be better professionally.” — James
“As a leader, you have to accept that your job is about helping people elevate themselves.” — James
“When you're spending some of your time on tasks that a software might be able to do even better than you can, that gives you more focus time back.” — Khalil
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