The 10 Most Disruptive Business Leaders-Shane Sharp

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Running a successful business is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and determination. But it can be done. Take a look around and you will find countless examples and people who struggled to make their businesses work. Having the appropriate mindset is as important as anything else. You need to be able to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to problems. This is what separates successful businesses from those that fail. This edition of Time Iconic "Disruptive Business Leaders" is all about emerging businesses and individuals who are making a difference. We've picked out some of the most inspiring and empowering entrepreneurs, startups, and businessmen who are really making things happen. Their success stories and journey to achieve that success is truly inspirational. Their mindset and out-of-the-box thinking are something that we can all learn from. Take, for example, the story of Alastair Humphreys. Humphreys is a British adventurer and author who has been described as "the world's most inspiring explorer." In 2004, he embarked on a 4-year journey around the world, cycling over 18,000 miles through 60 countries. It was during this journey that Humphreys realized his true passion was for adventure, not just cycling. Humphreys has since gone on to do some truly incredible things, including crossing the Greenland ice cap and walking 1,000 miles across the Sahara Desert. He is also the author of several books, including "Micro adventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes." Humphreys' story is just one example of what is possible if you have a dream and are willing to work for it. There are countless other stories out there of people who have overcome adversity to find success. Like Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, and Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, Elon musk, founder, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX, co-founder of Tesla Motors, and many more. The list is endless. Each one of these individuals has different stories, but they all share one common trait, they were able to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to problems no one was thinking about at the time. This is what separates success from failure.

The spirit of being successful lies in the ability to see beyond what is right in front of you. It's about taking risks, thinking creatively, and having the determination to see things through. This is what the businesses and individuals featured in this edition of Time Iconic are all about. So, if you ' re looking for some motivation to get your business up and running, or just some general tips on being successful, this is the edition for you.

We hope that reading about these amazing people and their businesses will inspire you to achieve your own dreams. And remember, if they can do it, then so can you. So get yourself a nice hot cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy!

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SHANE SHARP

AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL REDEFINING VOLUME STAFFING

JOSEPH ROTHSTEIN

in recruiting with the national firm of Merritt Hawkins and Associates. Soon he realized that the recruiting and staffing industry could benefit from the services of a veteran-owned business that specializes in staffing and offering consulting services to other veteran owned businesses. This realization motivated him to rebrand its parent company into Symbiotic Services LLC, a certified veteranowned business (VSOB), founded originally in early 2018.

A Proud Military Family

Shane’s family is a proud military family. As such, his family lived wherever his father was stationed - Florida, Colorado, Alaska, Texas, Arkansas, then back to Texas. When his father retired from the Air Force, his family settled in Fort Worth. Shane’s service in the United States Navy marked the beginning of his career. He served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman and eventually went on to pharmacy school at the Naval School of Health Sciences. This strong medical foundation aided him in landing his first job

Symbiotic’s Recruiting and Consulting Services

Symbiotic Services LLC, Headquartered in Bedford, provides nationwide recruiting and consulting services to clients in a variety of industries. In addition, Symbiotic specializes in the recruitment of upper-level executive management for its clientele.

”I may not be the smartest CEO in the country,” states Shane, “but I am wise enough to surround myself with people who are smarter than me.

As CEO, I lead our Company, but I do not lead alone. My right hand is my Executive Vice President, Steve Bianco. He is an absolute rock and a man of utmost integrity. Together we have more than 60 years of staffing experience. It is not my job to come up with all the ideas. It is my job to implement the best ideas to forge long-term growth and success. I am blessed with being a good listener. I listen to our Team’s suggestions and respect our Team’s input, especially input regarding client satisfaction, dissatisfaction, or feedback that can affect Symbiotic future business strategy.”

A Win-Win Strategy During the Pandemic Crisis

The Pandemic changed the world. The demand for workers far exceeded the supply. Higher wages, flexible hours, and better benefits were the norm. And the Pandemic changed the way staffing companies did business. Survival required adaptation. If a company did not adapt, it did not survive. CFOs desired stability and accurate projections so that staffing requirements could be budgeted.

Neither the Retained Model nor the Contingent Model could provide these. As a result, Symbiotic created a hybrid model that innovatively combines the benefits of the Retained Model and the benefits of the Contingent Model to create a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) model that offers a win to the client by saving the client money and a win to Symbiotic Services by redefining Symbiotic's relationship with its clients. Stronger placement results measured by objective metrics are required for the Symbiotic Partner on Demand™ (POD) business model. As a result, the client has a dedicated team of Sourcers and Recruiters who work solely for that client. This exclusivity strengthens the client's in-house Human Resource Team. Symbiotic’s work is linked to KPIs, and Symbiotic’s compensation for services is determined by meeting these KPIs. By utilizing the Symbiotic Partner on Demand™ (POD), the Client's CFO can now accurately project and budget staffing requirements.

Workplace Motivation and Productivity

Workplace motivation is something every employee needs to have to be productive. It may seem easy, but there are many different ways to motivate a person, and it can be hard to know how best to do this.

There are also many different types of motivation, which all have their own strengths and weaknesses. One clear thing is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for motivating employees, so it's important for managers or business owners to tailor their approach as needed.

At Symbiotic Services, Workplace motivation and productivity are fueled with gratitude. Shane personally expresses his gratitude to the employees as often as possible for their good work. Staff meetings are held weekly.

Each staff member is expected to provide constructive criticism of any Company decision that might adversely affect the individual staff member or the Company’s values. Short-term and long-term goals are set. When the goals are met, employees are rewarded with PTO and Company paid special events such as professional sporting events, concerts, PGA tournaments, and paid trips for employees and their significant others.

develops a soul, and the Company’s soul is nourished by doing good, or the Company’s soul is destroyed by doing bad. Shane opines, “Personally, and as CEO of Symbiotic Services, I strive to walk this difficult path. In every business decision I make for Symbiotic Services, I want to and try to do what is right. Even if my decision costs the Company shortterm profits, if it is the right decision for the right reason, the Company will be successful in the long run – this is the foundation of Symbiotic Services.”

The late, retired CEO of Walmart, David Glass, opined that, over time, a Company

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