Episode 243: Leadership, Fulfillment, and Crisis Resilience

About the Guest: Rich Salon is a seasoned HR expert, Career Transition Coach, author, and speaker with 25 years in corporate leadership roles at companies like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Circuit City. Known as “Rich-the-HR-Guy,” he specializes in fostering career fulfillment, employee engagement, and trust within organizations. Rich’s dedication earned him CNN"s "Hero of the Economy" award for his work at Circuit City and the nickname "chief engagement officer." As a coach, Rich has authored *Career Trust* and *Unleashing Your Career*, guiding individuals toward purpose and fulfillment. Beyond his career, he actively contributes to his community, holding leadership roles in Rotary International and working to fulfill wishes for adults with terminal illnesses. Passionate about career growth and community impact, Rich is dedicated to helping others find purpose and success in their professional lives. Learn more about Rich thru his website at www.ownershipconnection.com About the Episode: Rich Salon dives into what it means to be "GrowthReady" and the ongoing path of personal and professional development. He highlights the power of servant leadership, simplifying complexity, and leading with presence. Reflecting on pivotal moments like the Circuit City bankruptcy, Rich shares insights on guiding others through crisis, finding career fulfillment, and transitioning from employee engagement to deeper purpose.  Now a career and business ownership coach, he discusses the importance of mindset shifts, identifying passions, and the impact of volunteer work. Rich’s journey offers inspiring lessons on growth, leadership, and making a difference. Takeaways:Each of us needs to be growth ready.Helping leaders become better leaders is crucial.Simplicity can have a profound impact on understanding.Face-to-face interactions are vital for effective leadership.Success without fulfillment is failure.Engagement is important, but fulfillment is the ultimate goal.Leaders must prioritize the needs of their team members.Building relationships requires deliberate effort.Hope can be created even in dire situations.Identifying passions and talents is crucial for career success.Shifting from "I should" to "I will" is a powerful mindset change.Volunteerism can enhance personal and professional growth.Helping others find their true gifts is a personal mission. Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community Also be sure to give him and the show a follow on Instagram @coachstevemellor