When Anne Donovan took her first steps in the HR world, she probably didn't expect her path would lead her to become a guiding force for small businesses and an advocate for employee retention. Yet, here she is, our guest on today's episode, sharing inspiring stories of resilience inherited from her mother and drawing from wisdom gained through mentorship. Our conversation with Anne, a principal consultant at Donovan HR Solutions, celebrates the unsung heroes of the corporate world—people. We dissect how pivotal they are for any organization's success and how their welfare goes hand-in-hand with genuine corporate progress, especially in the context of the dynamic and high-turnover hospitality industry.

Venture with us as we navigate the complexities of the modern workforce where leadership is no longer a rigid hierarchy but a fluid dynamic that fosters empowerment, autonomy, and the permission to learn from mistakes. Anne and I examine the extraordinary strides women have made in breaking the glass ceiling, yet we remain acutely aware of the distance still to travel for genuine gender equality in the workplace. We also scrutinize the challenges small business leaders face, from the pitfalls of neglecting long-term planning to the benefits of investing in the growth of their teams. This episode isn't just a dialogue; it's a call to action for leaders to embody adaptability, humility, and a commitment to their most valuable asset—their people.

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