Navigating Business Breakups: Strategies for Success | S5E10 | Growing Your Business with People

In this episode, Jeff Lackey interviews Donna Starr, the former Vice President of Talent Acquisition at CVS Health, about the challenges and dynamics of corporate breakups from both the client and vendor perspectives. They discuss the importance of preserving relationships, even after severing a contract, and how transparent communication and trust are key to maintaining successful partnerships. Donna shares her experiences and insights on navigating the stages of grief, handling difficult conversations, and building authentic relationships in the business world. She is also the author of the book "Unsuccessfully Successful" and is a certified executive coach. You can find the book here: https://dstarconsultants.com/unsuccessfully-successful-book-by-donna-star/ For more information about Donna, visit: https://dstarconsultants.com/ Key Takeaways: 🔹 Business breakups are personal and can have a significant impact on both parties involved. 🔹 Transparent communication and trust are crucial for preserving relationships after a contract is severed. 🔹 Leaders should take responsibility for their role in the breakup and show empathy towards their teams. 🔹 Authentic relationships with vendors can lead to more successful partnerships and better business outcomes. 🔹 Ethical capitalism involves considering the impact on all stakeholders, including vendors and suppliers 🔔 Subscribe To Channel for the latest podcasts on growing your business & getting expert advice on solving problems https://www.youtube.com/@JKLAdvisors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1659743511 👉Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RgF6I69FdiDzBgTLzZlWH 👉iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-growing-your-business-with-108104719/ 👉Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbf81855-67a9-4500-bdec-c45ace015170 ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉JKL Advisors: https://jkladvisors.ai/ 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow... 👉Future Solve: https://www.futuresolve.com/ 👉Paradox: https://www.paradox.ai/ 👉Sevenstep: https://www.sevensteprpo.com/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: jeff@jkladvisors.ai