Visionary Leadership: Leading with Vision, Purpose and Growth with Triangle ABA's Amber Nelms

12/15/23 • 35 min

In this podcast episode, host Winter Baserva interviews the CEO of Triangle ABA, Amber Nelms. Amber revealed that she lived in India for five years and is passionate about fitness and mindset training. As a behavior analyst, Amber incorporates the science of behavior into her work. She believes in the power of training the mind and visualizing the person one wants to become. Amber's unique perspective as a consumer first, having a child on the autism spectrum, and working in various roles within the ABA field, allows her to ask the right questions and build the best company based on her journey.

When asked about the resources Amber wished she had when starting her company, she mentioned the ongoing challenge of ensuring that she has the right people in the right positions within her company. She admitted that in the past, she made the mistake of believing people based solely on what they say about their skills and abilities.

Amber emphasized the importance of looking beyond resumes and focusing on the true skills and qualities that her employees possess. She shared an example of hiring a billing manager who didn't have prior experience in that specific role but had the determination, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail necessary to excel in the position.

Amber discussed the importance of building a supportive culture within her company. TriangleABA organizes bi-monthly activities for its employees, allowing them to bond and support each other. Amber believes that this culture of support is crucial for the success of the business and the quality of services provided to clients.

To learn more about Amber's work, click HERE and HERE.

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To learn more about Amber's work, click HERE and HERE.

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To learn more about Leigh's work, click HERE and HERE.

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