From Surviving to Thriving with Libby McDonald, We Are Thryve

Are you surviving or are you thriving? Because in life sometimes it feels like you are surviving. And I think in business, sometimes it will definitely feel like you’re just surviving.
Being dyslexic, like one of the things is clarity – clear instruction, clear policies. Let’s take away all of the unnecessary guff that we just don’t need. Make it clear, make it transparent for everybody to understand.

In this episode of the Good Business Podcast, Libby McDonald, founder of We Are Thryve, shares her journey from Highland care homes to HR consultancy and how she’s helping businesses move from surviving to thriving through people-first leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • The crucial difference between surviving and thriving in business
  • How neurodiversity shapes inclusive workplace culture
  • Building HR community in rural Highland businesses
  • Using AI and technology to make HR practices more accessible
  • Why people-first leadership drives sustainable growth
  • Creating supportive environments where both people and businesses can thrive