Transform Your Workplace

How a 150-Year-Old Business Keeps Thriving with Kyle Chown


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Chown Hardware was founded almost 150 years ago, and despite countless ups and downs, the company is still thriving. So, what's the big secret? In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws interviews President and CEO Kyle Chown of Chown Hardware. Chown gives listeners an insider's glimpse into casting vision, conquering team or leadership complacency, and laying the groundwork for a stable, successful future.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Work-life balance is a significant challenge for those leading family-owned and operated businesses.
  • Chown Hardware, as with any successful business, has a responsibility to care for not only the employees themselves but also the families of those employees.
  • During his transitional period into the role of President/CEO, Kyle Chown grappled with interpersonal conflicts about his identity as a leader.
  • To lead effectively, leaders must be intentional about being their authentic selves.
  • Involving team members in goal setting toward a common vision helps them to become deeply invested in the company itself.

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