320: Maximize Profits by Investing in Your People with Sherry Deutschmann

Sometimes those in my network will suggest authors for the show they know personally.
When this happens, I’ve been known to be skeptical.

Though we have the best of intentions, it can be difficult not to recommend someone we personally like, even if their work is just ‘okay.’
As soon as I cracked open this week’s featured book, I knew I didn’t need to be concerned that the recommendation came from a friend of the author.
Not only is this friend a former co-worker of mine, but she’s also got excellent taste in people and their works. Thank you Leah for bringing Sherry Deutschmann to my attention.
Sherry’s new book (and her first) is called Lunch with Lucy: Maximize Profits by Investing in Your People.
I literally cried at least twice as a read it. The stories of Sherry’s journey – and the way she runs her businesses – is that compelling.
She’s an unconventional leader, and a much-needed breath of fresh air to leadership in my view.
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In today’s episode, Sherry and I explore your questions around:
The key differentiating factor between the $40 Million company Sherry founded and most other companies

A unique formula for determining what really is a fair living wage

A new spin on profit-sharing

And lots more!

Sherry’s New Book You can order Lunch with Lucy: Maximize Profits by Investing in Your People right now!
Books Sherry Recommends Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Pat Lencioni
Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
Women Don’t Ask: The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation – and Positive Strategies for Change by Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever
Check Out These Additional Resources Visit Sherry’s website for more on him and his work.
Connect with Sherry on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Invite Sherry to keynote your next event.
Sherry founded BrainTrust for women entrepreneurs.
Click to Tweet Forget about what anyone else is paying. Look at your employees and imagine your life if you were paid what they are being paid. - Sherry DeutschmannClick To Tweet Leave Us Your Feedback
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