Leaders Set Trends: 5 Employee Retention Secrets You Never Knew

By Aisha Thomas

As a military leader, Aisha Thomas found out how important leadership development was when her team members became demotivated because she lacked the skills necessary to keep them engaged. In a series of wake-up calls, she decided to make the changes necessary to develop high performing teams, improve customer service, and most importantly help

• Language: English
• Publisher: We Speak They Speak
• Release date: Jul 19, 2020
• ISBN: 9781733046435

Aisha Thomas

As a migrant from Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, Aisha grew up watching her mother manage a popular hair studio on the third floor of their home. Her father was a successful Accountant and businessman who was respected in their community. Their migration to the United States was seen as a chance for them to provide opportunities to their children that were not available in their country. After overcoming a tough transition, Aisha obtained her first leadership opportunity at the young age of 20 as a Head Teller at a bank. As she pursued her career in banking while also pursuing her degree, a chance to join the military was presented to her, so she decided to join the United States Air Force. This decision was instrumental in who Aisha became a leader, and she still serves today with over 15 years of service. As a leader, she has managed multiple teams and had oversight of programs that supported thousands of military members, civilians, and retirees. As an analytical, results-driven problem solver, she is a go-to person in her field to develop current and future leaders, problem solve and develop strategic solutions aiding to the success of every organization or business she supports. Aisha is a multiple award winner for her professional and community work towards developing managers, teams, and the next generation of leaders, today's youth. She has reached thousands nationwide and continues transforming corporations, organizations, businesses, and individuals one solution at a time.

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