People First, Then Profit with Kim A. Smith

<p>Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.</p><p>We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!</p><p>So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Kim Smith discuss her book, "People First, Then Profit!"</p><p>Chapter Layout:<br>0:00 - Open<br>1:05 - What Did You Want to Be When You Grew Up?<br>5:22 - Loss &amp; Care<br>8:05 - Human &amp; Humane<br>9:01 - 5 Principles<br>12:31 - Make Engagement a Strategic Priority<br>15:09 - Service<br>21:46 - Connection<br>23:22 - Commitment<br>26:54 - Stories of Impact<br>29:30 - Tools &amp; How to Reach<br>30:40 - Wrap</p><p>Links:<br>https://kimasmith.com/people-first-then-profit/<br>https://www.instagram.com/kimsmithceo/ </p><p><strong>Transcript: <br></strong>- [INTRO] Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First with Morag Barrett.</p><p>- I'm excited to welcome Kim Smith who is a 14 year health care executive, author and executive coach. Who is changing the narrative around disengaged workforces. By helping leaders make the shift from employee to partner. We're going to be discussing her book People First Then Profit, five principles to build a people rich work culture. And I love the themes. I'm anticipating a great conversation 'cause there's so much synergy with your insights and research Kim, and the work that I did with cultivate the power of winning relationships. So welcome.</p><p>- Thank you so much for having me this is exciting.</p><p>- Yeah, well, let's actually go back to the beginning. So we know you're an accomplished coach, a thought leader, a speaker, and I know you're facilitating programs with your clients that's now but let's go all the way back to