086: Values, Equity and Hiring with Meg Baker

<p class="p1">Hiring can be intimidating. But for socially conscious business owners, it’s also one of our greatest opportunities to combat inequity and injustice in the workplace.</p> <p class="p1">When she made the leap from hiring contractors to hiring employees, Meg Baker knew she wanted to create a workplace where everyone felt empowered and supported. Through being open about her values and asking the big, uncomfortable questions–both of her employees and of her clients–she’s been able to foster equity in her business and help other CEOs do the same.</p> <p class="p1">In today’s episode, Meg is sharing her journey on hiring the right team, and creating a work environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. She opens up about her own experience being held accountable as a business owner and how it helped shape her business and processes today. Plus, we’re talking about being open with your values online, especially if you want to hire like-minded people.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What’s in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Meg found her passion for equity in the workplace</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why you should be up-front with your values in your business</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Attracting clients and employees who are aligned with your values</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why it’s important to ask the big, uncomfortable questions</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transactional leadership versus transformational leadership</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">When to make the leap from hiring contractors to hiring employees</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For full show notes, resources, and links, head to</span> <a href= "https://nicolejacksonmiller.com/086"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://nicolejacksonmiller.com/086</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interested in delegating at least 50% of client delivery