“Onboarding is about making a first impression. It's a telltale of how much care you put in your people. If you don't invest in onboarding, it foreshadows how little you value your employees. - Valerie Cockerell

Episode Highlights

00:00:30 - Importance of Onboarding

00:02:33 - Elements of Good Onboarding

00:05:23 - Addressing New Hire Anxiety

00:09:01 - Duration of Onboarding

00:14:38 - Importance of Training and Learning Styles

00:15:44 - Training Framework and Treating Employees Professionally

00:16:42 - Reasons for Inadequate Employee Training

00:18:26 - The Role of Leaders in Employee Success

00:19:21 - Empowering Employees and Building Trust

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 Onboarding and Training

Valerie Cockerell’s unique perspective on leadership draws inspiration from the wisdom of motherhood. Her journey into exploring the importance of onboarding and training began when she became a mother herself. As she navigated the challenges of raising a child, Valerie realized the significance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for her baby. This realization led her to wonder: why don't organizations prioritize the same level of care when onboarding new employees?

Valerie's curiosity sparked a deep dive into the world of onboarding and training in professional environments. Through her research and personal experiences, she discovered the power of making a positive first impression and sustaining excitement during the onboarding process. Valerie's passion for helping leaders incorporate their mom's leadership lessons into their approach shines through as she shares practical insights and strategies for effective onboarding and training.

Listen to this episode of Manage Like a Mother as she explores how leaders can build loyalty and increase employee retention through thoughtful onboarding practices.

Valerie's book is filled with relatable stories and practical takeaways for aspiring and existing leaders. This is such a unique look into leadership that provides moms and those with many lessons from their mom, clarity and inspiration in the complex world of leadership.