Kurt Petersen

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ABOUT KURT PETERSEN

I believe in Human Potential. I thrive on Human Capital being optimized and realized. All people possess the capacity and desire for self-actualization. Linking this self-actualization with an organizations purpose is the secret to the power of Human Capital becoming realized. My career growth, development, and achievements are due to the greatness of others. Often the achievement of results happened when I got out of the way and let my employees be all they were meant to be-Inspire & Motivate- Skilled at harnessing elements of motivation to ignite colleague’s and leader’s desire to change, grow, and achieve. We can evoke this motivation by encouraging employees to develop their own sense of mastery, autonomy, and purpose-Communication- Everyone deserves a story that can inspire and invite them to be part of something great. By telling a story that is honest and compelling, we can convey what needs to be done and why while instilling a sense of urgency and purpose to what we do-Team Building & Collaboration- Relationships are everything. I believe in developing a strong rapport with managers, executives, district and merchant partners, and colleagues. Committed to creating an alliance with employees that allows them to realize their value and invites them to be an integral part of the process-Lead Change- Incorporate positive psychology skills to raise colleagues and employee’s self-efficacy. We can learn to think optimistically. We can teach our teams to look or opportunities in setbacks, facilitate the identification of strengths, and help our teams use these strengths to repurpose adversity-Drive Results- Gain commitment and generate greater levels of fulfillment, meaning, and achievement. Results are a non-negotiable, but how we get there is a different matter. I strive to make space for creativity, self-expression and discovery. In this way, employees find their own way to the result and bring innovation and new ideas along the way.