Building a Better Workplace: How Inclusivity Fuels Growth at Aspiritech
Release Date: 12/23/2024
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Feel like your business has you in a chokehold? Buried under relentless tasks and daily mayhem? Strategic planning isn’t just for corporate titans—it’s the hidden edge small business owners need to break free and take charge. In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, we’re joined by Dr. Commander Mary Kelly—U.S. Naval Academy grad, retired Navy commander, and author of 15 books—to reveal how you can stop firefighting and start leading with purpose. Mary shares battle-tested strategies to take back control, boost profitability, and build a business that works for...
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Crowdsourcing Genius: How to Ditch Bad Ideas and Win Big
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In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, we sit down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, to discuss how embracing neurodiversity in the workplace isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a game changer for innovation, growth, and culture. Tara shares her journey from traditional corporate environments to leading a tech company where 93% of the staff is autistic. Along the way, she highlights actionable strategies for creating inclusive workplaces and the profound ROI of kindness.
About the Guest:
Tara May is the CEO of Aspiritech, a tech services company on a mission to provide meaningful employment for neurodivergent individuals, with a special focus on autistic adults. Tara’s insights are deeply personal, drawing from her own journey as a mom to a neurodivergent son and her passion for redefining what an inclusive workplace looks like.
Episode Highlights:
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Defining Neurodiversity: What it means and why it matters in modern workplaces.
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The ROI of Kindness: How Aspiritech increased revenue by 46% through compassionate leadership.
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Supporting Neurodivergent Employees: Practical strategies for leaders and managers.
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The Academy: Aspiritech’s groundbreaking training program for autistic job seekers.
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Tara’s Personal Journey: How her son inspired her to champion neurodiversity.
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Actionable Resources: Tips and tools for supporting neurodivergent team members.
Ready to unlock the full potential of your team and redefine workplace culture? Tune in to hear Tara’s inspiring story and actionable insights that could transform your business.
Favorite Quote:
“You will see your organization benefit and thrive if you think about your team members as humans with needs and you figure out how to support them. I promise you.”
Connect with Tara:
https://www.youtube.com/@Aspiritech
https://www.instagram.com/aspiritech/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/aspiritech/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiritech/
Stay Connected:
Connect with Matt and Luigi on Instagram:
➡️@matthew.r.meehan
➡️ @luigi_rosabianca,
➡️@theLiquidLunchProject
➡️@ShieldAdvisoryGroup.
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