18. Beyond the Ladder: Finding Passion Through Lateral Career Growth with Kerri Smith

In this episode, Samantha C. Prestige sits down with Kerri Smith, a driving force at Baker Construction, to discuss the importance of investing in employees and embedding cultural values within a company. They delve into Baker Construction's unique five tours program for talent development, the challenges of implementing such a system, and the rewarding outcomes. This episode is packed with insights on creating a strong, people-first culture and practical advice for other companies looking to do the same.

01:33 Baker Construction's People-First Approach
03:48 The Five Tours Program
16:09 Challenges and Adjustments
19:12 Practical Results and ROI
28:34 Advice for Implementing a People-First Culture
18. Beyond the Ladder: Finding Passion Through Lateral Career Growth with Kerri Smith
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