Not having the right person in a leadership role in your business is costly on many levels: recruitment and resource expenses, opportunities lost, your culture poisoned, and on top of that, more stress and less freedom as the business owner. An industry leader in hiring for critical roles in entrepreneurial businesses, Alec Broadfoot has the[…]
You may not know this, but if you’re the visionary in your business, your team may think of you as the chaos agent. Why? In this episode, Shannon explains how to set up this one crucial bit of context when you’re discussing new ideas with team members so you can prevent teamwork chaos, confusion, resentment,[…]
Have you ever wondered when to bring someone else onto a project—and when not to? That makes most of us! Every person on your team wants to be useful, but not everyone knows how or when their contribution will make the most impact. That’s where the “When The Who Is You” exercise comes in. Listen[…]
For years, people have jokingly used the term “ADHD” to explain their distractions and mistakes. But now there’s a growing awareness of neurodiversity as a different way of processing experiences, which, in addition to some challenges, also comes with certain abilities and advantages. In this episode, Shannon interviews Peter Shankman, keynote speaker and author of[…]
Entrepreneurial companies thrive when their team members are engaged and bring their whole selves to work. It’s more fun, and it produces great results. But if the entrepreneur forgets to genuinely connect when handing off tasks and doesn’t seem to care enough to check in along the way, they risk having their team members drift[…]
While many profiles are great at identifying types of people and how they work best, the PRINT® profile is unique in the way it simply and powerfully answers the root question, “Why?” In this episode, Shannon speaks with Debra Levine, the PRINT profile’s co-creator, about how you can bring this unconscious yet vital aspect of[…]
Life as a busy entrepreneur often involves meetings, appointments, and deadlines. But are you the best person to organize these in your calendar? A Strategic Assistant® with a talent for scheduling can help you stay on track toward your goals and be more productive and present in your day. In this episode, Shannon explains how[…]
Many people perform exceptionally well and achieve all the hallmarks of success, but inside they just don’t feel it. In this episode, Shannon speaks with Ted Bradshaw, whose six-point path can help you “catch up with yourself” and enjoy the life you’ve created. Download Episode Transcript
Surely having a great company culture is entirely a good thing, right? Well, there’s a challenge: Sometimes team members who aren’t a right-fit anymore don’t want to leave—because they like it there too much! In this episode, Shannon offers her perspective on this unique situation, plus actionable tips for when and how to have tough[…]
Get everyone in your business playing the same game—and winning it. In this episode, Shannon chats with Daniel Hammond, co-author of Customer Driven Leadership. Download Episode Transcript