Breaking Down Barriers to Employment with emily egan, ep. 17
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Emily Egan is the founder of Buscando Trabajo in NYC. She drew from her experience working in restaurants and saw a need to connect job seekers with employers. She started a Facebook group that turned into a trusted source for restaurant workers looking for jobs. We talk about how her everyday leadership has uncovered an unmet need for New Yorkers who prepare, deliver, and power restaurants.
CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation as we discuss her views on leadership as an art, the importance of access to employment an removing the barriers faced by job seekers.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Leadership involves motivating a group of people to achieve a common goal by showing them the way and inspiring them.
Leaders should consider the barriers they unknowingly put up while hiring, such as the tools and language required for the job application process.
Access to employment is essential for people to support their families and communities.
SHAMELESS PLUG
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
How can a leader balance their desire to go above and beyond for their team with their limitations and lack of expertise in certain areas?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Emily on LI
Buscando Trabajo NYC
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