Daniel Baxter
Self-Reflect for a Positive Work Culture
Daniel Baxter
Show Notes
Self-Reflect for a Positive Work Culture
Are you struggling to hire new employees or maintain a positive workplace culture? Look no further than the Work Positive Podcast, hosted by the dynamic Dr. Joey Faucette.
In Episode 28, Dr. Faucette welcomes the inspiring guest Daniel Baxter, a Navy veteran and business recycling coordinator for the City of Newport News.
They discuss the challenges businesses face in hiring and retaining employees and the importance of building a positive, accountable work culture. Baxter emphasizes the power of self-reflection and working with a team of individuals who bring unique skills and perspectives. With insightful analogies, dynamic energy, and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone striving for success in the workplace.
Here are three tips from Baxter for building a positive work culture:
🌞 Conduct regular employee surveys to understand their needs and concerns.
🌞 Empower employees to take ownership of their work and projects.
🌞 Create a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and open communication.
Baxter explains in the podcast: “Leadership and management are two entirely different things. Leadership is having your finger on the pulse, getting your team to a goal, whatever that goal may be, okay. Management is trying to keep things under control. By the way, the harder you control things, the least, the less control you have”
More about Dan:
Daniel Baxter, also known as Dan, is the Business Recycling and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Newport News, Virginia. With 20 years of experience as a US Navy Air Traffic Controller in Airport Facility Management, Dan now collaborates with local businesses to develop and improve waste management, recycling, and sustainability programs. He holds Oceanography, Environmental Geology, and Land Use Management degrees from Old Dominion University. Dan is also actively involved in various community organizations, serving on boards and commissions such as the Virginia Recycling Association and Keep Virginia Beautiful, and is the Vice President of the Glenwood Community Association.
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Daniel Baxter
Business Recycling and Outreach Coordinator | City of Newport News, Virginia
Daniel Baxter is the Business Recycling and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Newport News, Virginia. In this capacity he is an integral part of the City of Newport News Business Support Team which includes the Department of Economic Development, Parks and Tourism and Public Works Departments. Dan works in concert with local businesses to develop and improve waste management, recycling and sustainability programs. Among his assignments are the coordination and management residential and city facilities electronics recycling program and recycling program for municipal buildings.
Prior to coming to the City of Newport News, Dan served for 20 years in US Navy Air Traffic Controller in Airport Facility Management, retiring in n1995 from the US Navy, During his career in the Navy, Dan served as an “On the Job” training instructor/evaluator and FAA Examiner for the airports in south east Virginia.
Dan completed undergraduate studies with degrees in Oceanography, Environmental Geology and Land Use Management at Old Dominion University.
Daniel Baxter (Dan) has served for four years as the Chairman of the www.askhrgreen.org Litter Control and Recycling Committee. He has been a member of this team for over 15 years as a City representative and also as a volunteer mentor for younger generations. He is a leader within several local trade groups as a board member of the Virginia Recycling Association and on the leadership team at Keep Virginia Beautiful.
Daniel Baxter (Dan) has been a member of Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission since 1992 when he volunteered to be a zone captain for Clean the Bay Day. Dan has served as Vice Charmian and as Chairman for the commission From January 2000 until March 2019. In 2002 Dan and his team spun off a Non profit foundation, VB Clean Volunteers (www.vbcleanvolunteers.org)
Dan has served on numerous boards and commissions in the region including Clean The Bay Day and the Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations where he served as Vice President and President for 6 years. Dan serves on the Board of Directors at the Glenwood Community Association and was recently elected as the Vice President.
Dan serves as the Public Works Representative to the Denbigh Warwick Business Association and the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.
Dan is married to (now retired) Ruby Arredondo who led the Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission as the city coordinator for 22 years. They have a son, Christopher and two lovely granddaughters (Chloe and Claire) , who can routinely be seen volunteering at events with Clean Community and Newport News Master Gardeners representing the City of Newport News Recycling Office Chloe and Claire. They live with their Lab-mix; Bella in the Glenwood section of the city of Virginia Beach.
