What 1% of Your Revenue Could Do for Culture, Leadership, and Performance
The best companies invest 1 to 2 percent of revenue in their people. Here is what that money buys, and what it quietly costs to keep skipping it.
Aaron Lee
Aaron Lee is CEO of Leaders Rising Network and is passionate about unlocking the true potential of leaders and teams. With experience in nonprofits and emergency management, Aaron has guided government, healthcare, nonprofit, and higher education organizations to navigate change and develop leaders who fight for each other. He is the author of The New Generation Leader and host of the podcast of the same name. Aaron holds a degree from the University of Richmond and a Master of Divinity. He lives in Richmond with his wife and two daughters.
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