
Using Female Leadership to Reinvent Manufacturing

MELISSA KEHL
CEO, REIKE OFFICE INTERIORS
“Having the right people in place is really the number one thing.”
KEY TAKEAWAYS

- Creating a culture of flexibility is key to helping employees optimize a work-life balance, and they will love you for it
- Empowering your employees to be creative opens the door for innovation and business growth
- Encouraging your team to think outside the box will position your company to survive and thrive during challenging times
- Ensuring you have the right people in the right roles is key to the health and success of the organization
- When tensions are running high, show up with kindness
- Delegation is key to business growth
- Identify your unique genius then hire people with the expertise to support your other business needs and roles
- Don't be afraid to ask for help
- Recognizing when you need to step back and re-energize is vital to your success in leadership
IN THIS EPISODE

1:06 – Melissa’s journey from CPA to Owner & CEO of Reike Office Interiors
4:40 – Creating a culture of creativity
6:40 – The impact of women in a manufacturing business
7:30 – The evolution of Reike Office Interiors
14:00 – How innovation and thinking outside the box drives business growth
17:31 – The benefits of having the right people in the right roles
20:51 – Using the Culture Index to hire the right people
25:51 – Overcoming limiting beliefs
SHOW NOTES

Check out her website – https://rieke.com/
Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-dotson-kehl-business-culture-and-workplace-expert-aa7887132/
Previous episode – https://powerfulpartnersinc.com/womxnaire-4-sandy/
