Gallup research from as far back as 2017 has shown that people leave managers, not companies, and newer Gallup insight shows the “Great Resignation” has increased the trend. Amy Summers, founder and president, Pitch Publicity and INICIVOX, has thought a lot about what it takes to be a good boss, since she is one and works with so many companies in the natural products space.
“After being a boss for so long, bosses forget that we need to communicate better with our teams,” Summers told Sandy Almendarez, senior content director, Informa Markets, in this video interview captured at Natural Products Expo West. “And it’s simple things like showing gratitude and appreciation, using encouraging words and providing flexibility. All of these things are helpful.”
Further, Amy discusses:
- Her flash briefing on “Help for Horrible Bosses.”
- How employees should start conversation with their managers to lead to a more satisfying work environment.
- Her start in the industry and how she became a boss.
Summers will be speaking more about communication for leaders in the SupplySide East education session, “Leadership during labor disruptions,” on Wednesday, April 13, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. Learn more and register here.