Building People
Published by Stone Legends Blog Team February 1st, 2007 in Announcements, Stone Legends, Buzz, Cast Stone, News and Views, Community.Richard Carey and Michelle Dalton
When I met Richard 9 years ago I was managing a salon for 14 years. I didn’t know what I wanted in terms of my career, but was hungry for an opportunity which was totally different and challenging. Richard has always had the intuition and vision to see people for their potential worth. I believe the network of people we choose is what makes us successful at stone. We all bring something to the table that makes us a strong team. In my case, Richard moved me from department to department, and I touched so many different areas that I developed a “full circle” knowledge of our operations. I didn’t understand what he was doing at the time, but now it is clear that every task handed to me was a building block for his vision of where I needed to be, and led to me managing the Shipping Department. Richard mentored me very closely in the beginning, and I utilize these lessons daily in making decisions, and pass these lessons on to my team. He instilled in me the responsibility I have to build and serve my team. “When I hire, I don’t always hire someone that has all the position’s requirements. I hire for the potential, the enthusiasm, and the hunger for something challenging that I see in a person.” And by the way, 9 years later I am still learning. Richard is still teaching today, mentoring, believing and and investing in people, and constantly evolving the company, so if you are thinking of standing still, you might be left behind. The journey is only for the ones that want to keep moving.
~ Michelle Dalton
Well now?
I think the most rewarding thing about business other than building jobs is watching people prosper in the jobs you have built.
It is clear the heart of a servant is the mark of good leadership, which you certainly have, proves your value through serving others.
Personally rewarding for me is to hear you talk about creating jobs for others. It takes a special person to invest with an expectation of a harvest. Many know what is in it for them today; selfish thinking takes no training. It is not what you can do as we have always said; it is what you can get out of the potential you see in them.
I know you have been a positive influence on many people over these last many years, beginning with me. We all respond when we are loved, I am no exception. When you have the heart toward people you have demonstrated it raises the bar for the rest of us. I for one can feel the love you have shared.
It is a privilege to work for you Michelle.
RC