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Leading with Grit and Grace with Ashleigh Walters


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When something does not function properly, change it! Work hard, make a difference and give it your very best, Ashleigh says.  That is what Ashleigh Walters shares with us today as a new author and President of a Small Business that specializes in steel, concrete and refractory work. Though she often feels a little out of her comfort zone she forges forward to help create more unity in this industry. Her book is sure to inspire anyone wanting to make a difference in the world.

4:00-  Onex was founded in 1966

4:45 – Onex works with high temperature concrete and combustion equipment

5:38-  2018 ONEX was purchased from Ric Walters

6:10 – 3rd generation businesses statistically do not do well, we needed a retirement plan

6:45 – 2020 in the midst of a pandemic – ONEX became an employee owned business

8:24 – What made you write the book?

9:50 – Take your nudge and run with it

12:35 Pro Tip: Listen and bring biscuits (aka connect)

13:44  Book title: Leading with Grit and Grace 

13:52  Grit definition – determination, persistence and resilience     Grace – empathy and compassion

18:00- Small businesses must be on their toes- step out of their comfort zone, make sacrifices, change it up and press forward.

19:20 Moto: Mission: Make Things better: empowered employees, happy clients and thriving communities.

19:32  Alchemy – pursuit of perfection

20:00  Core Values: Be inspired.  Be Creative. Stay Humble. Work Hard. Be Kind.

21:00  “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost

23:33- No such thing as overnight successes

25:17- Ashleigh and Amber hanging clothes story- teach problem solving skills

27:58 – COMING SOON!  On Amazon Leading with Grit and Grace
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