Lakeisha Robichaux, founder and CEO of HR firm Chief of Minds, joins host Anne Sparaco to discuss the importance of accountability, clear communication, work-life balance, and aligning personal and business values in an organization’s employee engagement strategy. Noting that employee engagement is currently at a historic low, with rising incivility in workplaces, Robichaux covers actionable advice for improving it, such as regular employee check-ins, retreats, and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
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Lakeisha Robichaux
Chief of Minds is an organizational development firm launched in 2014, serving businesses throughout the United States and internationally. Led by CEO, serial entrepreneur, and business strategist, Lakeisha Robichaux, the team works with commercial, non-profit, federal, state, and local government agencies to deliver transformative strategies that drive organizational performance and success. Our comprehensive suite of services includes Human Resources strategy and consulting, training and development, leadership development, staff augmentation, program management, strategic planning, and meeting and facilitation services that increase productivity and position businesses for responsible growth.
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