Transforming the Workplace into a Place where Employees Thrive

 

On this episode of Power Up with Manal, host Manal Keen, speaks with Devin Floyd, Founder and CEO of NYOCON, as he talks about his mission to transform the way we work by developing leaders at all levels of an organization. He believes that leadership skills are not evolving in many workplaces, which leads to productivity problems. Devin’s work involves providing foundational knowledge and a broader set of skills to drive educating and coaching managers be more effective at leading a group of people. He highlights that it is crucial for leaders to focus on putting their employees at the forefront to help them do their job better.

Devin also talks about how he got into entrepreneurship, which came from feeling challenged with the hierarchical structure in place where the leadership was not equipped to drive change both from a technical and human emotion perspective. Devin also shares an example of a dysfunctional environment he had to tackle and the pillar of successfully completing the project was by creating a positive work environment and improving communication with the employees while eliminating any anger or negative feelings.

As the business world evolves and transforms, effective leadership is more crucial than ever for employees to thrive. Devin Floyd recognizes this need and actively works to close the gap in leadership development within organizations. Devin understands the impact of ineffective leadership on workplace culture, employee engagement, and productivity. He emphasizes the importance of putting others before oneself, having patience, and dealing with conflict respectfully.

On this episode Manal and Devin discuss…

● Transforming the way we work and turning the business world into a place where employees not only thrive, but also enjoy their jobs.
● Taking A Step Back: Gaining Perspective And Changing Mindset
● Setting The Foundation For Effective Leadership In The Workplace to Drive Productivity

Devin’s journey serves as an inspiration for those looking to take the leap into entrepreneurship, and his passion for developing leaders is an inspiration for anyone looking to transform business cultures for the better. Manal and Devin discuss the importance of transforming the way we work, developing effective leaders, and creating educational content to close the gap in leadership development. Devin’s journey serves as an inspiration for those looking to take the leap into entrepreneurship. By recognizing the gaps in leadership development within organizations and striving towards filling them, individuals like Devin can make significant contributions towards transforming business cultures for the better. Join us and learn how to be an Inspirational Leader!

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