Optimizing Talent for Organizational Growth | Traci Austin

In this episode, Anthony Amunategui and Tracy Austin discuss the complexities of optimizing talent within organizations. They explore the importance of employee engagement, the significance of fit and team dynamics, and effective interviewing techniques. The conversation also delves into the challenges of hiring, creating growth pathways for employees, and defining company culture. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the need for a human capital strategy that fosters growth and adaptability in a rapidly changing work environment. In this conversation, Anthony Amunategui and the host discuss the importance of setting clear expectations for employee engagement, the role of systems in facilitating transformation, and the challenges of navigating role flexibility and employee retention.  Traci Austin, founder of Elevated Talent Consulting and author of Get Rooted, Get Rich. With over 20 years of HR experience, Traci helps organizations align their people strategies with business goals by creating values-driven cultures and sustainable talent pipelines. In this episode, we explore how to set employees up for success, build leadership that adapts to individual needs, and stop burnout before it starts.  Chapters: 00:00: Optimizing Talent and Leadership 02:59: Understanding Employee Engagement 06:00: The Importance of Fit and Team Dynamics 08:55: Effective Interviewing Techniques 11:53: Hiring Challenges and Solutions 15:04: Creating Growth Pathways for Employees 17:58: Defining and Cultivating Company Culture 26:30: Setting Expectations for Engagement 32:23: The Importance of Systems in Transformation 39:32: Navigating Role Flexibility and Employee Retention 46:22: Understanding Employee Stress and Culture 50:37: The People Strategy Podcast Overview TRACI'S INFO: Website: https://elevatedtalentconsulting.com/the-tough-talk-blueprint/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traci-austin/ PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast