On the most recent episode of Actualizing Success, Kerry Wekelo, COO of Actualize Consulting, and Theresa Santoro, Global HR & Operations Director, reflect on their journey of shaping the company's culture and establishing a thriving workplace. They candidly share personal anecdotes about overcoming work-related obstacles and underscore the importance of trust, loyalty, and ethical leadership in empowering employees. Additionally, Kerry and Theresa offer valuable strategies for nurturing team members' personal and professional growth. Join them for an in-depth exploration of empathy, recognizing individual strengths, and the impact of meaningful connections in creating a flourishing work environment with actionable advice on empowering individuals to thrive in the workplace. Listen to learn more about:Building trust and fostering strong relationships with team members and colleagues Effective delegation to develop others and the challenges faced in doing soThe importance of ethical leadership and upholding values in challenging situationsSupporting employees in their careers and understanding their personal and professional aspirationsThe benefit of regularly gathering feedback and insights and how it contributes to a thriving work culture About Kerry Wekelo Kerry is Chief Operating Officer at Actualize Consulting. Her book and program, Culture Infusion: 9 Principles for Creating and Maintaining a Thriving Organizational Culture and latest book Gratitude Infusion, are the impetus behind Actualize Consulting being named Top Company Culture by Entrepreneur Magazine, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, and Great Place to Work-Certified. In her leadership, Kerry blends her experiences as a consultant, executive coach, award-winning author, mindfulness expert, and entrepreneur. Kerry has been featured on ABC, NBC, NPR, The New York Times, Thrive Global, SHRM, Inc., and Forbes. Email: kelam@actualizeconsulting.com  About Theresa Santoro  Theresa is Director of Human Resources and Operations at Actualize Consulting. She has extensive experience managing daily business operations, including overseeing all aspects of recruiting operations, human resources, client management, employee management and training, and the complex initiatives that support a diverse international organization. Email: tsantoro@actualizeconsulting.com  Thanks for listening to this episode of the Actualizing Success Podcast! We hope you enjoyed the discussion and come back for more. In the meantime, don’t forget to rate this episode and leave a review to let us know how you like it.   Website: www.actualizeconsulting.com    If you have any questions or comments, we’d love to hear from you. You can contact us at podcast@actualizeconsulting.com.