Ignite Success showcases leaders who are going the extra mile each and every day. Ignite Success hosts interview team leads and the people they impact, exploring what motivates, engages and fulfills individuals and teams to be more productive, more effective, better at what they do, and happier to do it. See what’s really Igniting Success today. Today our host, Morgan Allen, spoke with Arthur Hairston.
Arthur Hairston
CEO of Strive Youth & Family Services
Website Address: https://itsjojob.com/
Short company description:
Strive Youth & Family Services is a Florida-licensed organization dedicated to helping children in foster care with autism and developmental disabilities thrive in safe, supportive, and structured home environments. Strive combines behavioral support, life-skills development, recreation, transportation, and individualized care to help each child build independence, stability, and a brighter future.
What is a tip for success that you would provide someone in your same industry?
Always lead with whats best for the client you are serving.
What volunteer experience has impacted you the most?
Providing presents for kids in foster care.
What’s one cause you’re passionate about?
Creating better futures for children in foster care with autism and developmental disabilities, especially children whose behavioral and support needs make it difficult for traditional programs to serve them.
How do you encourage your team to make a difference?
I connect the job to the mission. My team has to understand that their work matters and without them the most vulnerable population cannot be served.
