Brandon Miller

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The Strengths Whisperer

By Brandon Miller

Episode 19

How a Vacation Led to a Vision for Company Culture with Marcia Barnes

In this episode of The Strength’s Whisperer, Brandon and Darren interview Marcia Barnes, CEO of Valve & Meter, and discusses the importance of building a healthy work environment. Marcia shares her experience of creating a company culture that values collaboration and support, and emphasizes the importance of finding and utilizing individuals’ top strengths. The episode also touches upon the significance of connectedness as a strength, translating to a workplace where colleagues work together and help each other.

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How a Vacation Led to a Vision for Company Culture with Marcia Barnes

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