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May 2024
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EY Entrepreneur of the Year Kerry Siggin...

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About this episode

Summary

In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge and author of The Ownership Mindset. Kerry shares her journey of becoming a leader at StoneAge and the importance of trust and empowerment in building a successful company. She emphasizes the need for leaders to have an ownership mindset and to surround themselves with smart people. Kerry also discusses the challenges of aligning a large organization and the importance of defining a clear vision and values. The episode concludes with a discussion about Kerry's book, which provides actionable insights for leaders looking to build a great team and culture.

 

Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a leading manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment and one of Outside magazine’s top 100 companies to work for. In 2021, she was honored by Industry Era magazine as one of its Top 10 Most Influential CEOs, and in 2017 she was a finalist for Colorado’s CEO of the Year. She sits on the boards of several companies and is member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). She is regularly invited to deliver keynote speeches on several business and leadership topics, including how to create employee-centric cultures in which it’s safe to speak up and show up as your whole self. She is an active blogger and contributor to ForbesEntrepreneurAuthority magazine, and BIC magazine and hosts several podcasts, including the popular Reflect Forward.

 

Takeaways

  • Trust and empowerment are essential in building a successful company.
  • Leaders should have an ownership mindset and surround themselves with smart people.
  • Defining a clear vision and values helps align a large organization.
  • Regular check-ins and accountability systems are crucial for ensuring success.
  • Kerry's book, The Ownership Mindset, provides actionable insights for leaders.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

01:07

Becoming a Leader at StoneAge

07:43

Empowering Others and Building Trust

12:02

Aligning the Company and Ensuring Accountability

14:08

Creating a Unified Culture

16:28

The Ownership Mindset Book

 

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SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster.

 

For teams: We can facilitate your strategic planning offsite meeting and strategic plan creation. As well as support your strategic plan implementation. 

 

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