You depend on your senior team leaders, so of course you want to hold onto them. But sometimes even a phenomenal worker isn’t actually a good fit for your culture. Listen in as Shannon helps you hear the whispers you might rather avoid and build a company where everyone is fully aligned and engaged with[…]
Shannon speaks with Jenna Spencer, who helps business coaches, entrepreneurs, and visionaries find the right assistant. This person, Jenna says, can extend the leader’s capabilities in an almost magical way that feels like getting to have your cake and eat it too. Find out about her process and her crucial rules for creating a great[…]
When someone gives you feedback, it’s a chance to transform what isn’t working into something better. But feedback isn’t always easy to hear, so Shannon shares some tips and resources to help you master these important opportunities for self-discovery and growth. Download Episode Transcript
Shannon talks with podcast expert Matt Halloran who shares a treasure chest of tips for creating a show that people want to listen to—and that gets measurable results! Download Episode Transcript
When everyone in an entrepreneurial business shares the leader’s vision and works toward it, everybody has a chance to succeed. But some individuals are focused solely on their own advancement—seeking status, dividing and conquering. In this episode, Shannon explains why this behavior is toxic to an entrepreneurial culture and how to make sure everyone on[…]
Shannon Waller talks to entrepreneurial HR specialist Alex Swiech about the new realities of hiring after “The Great Resignation.” Together, they walk through a step-by-step hiring process that helps both the entrepreneur and the candidate get what they want from a working relationship. Download Episode Transcript
What is the growth path in an entrepreneurial company? In the absence of a traditional corporate hierarchy, how do you expand your contribution and get rewarded for it? Your team members want to know! In this episode, Shannon reveals the simple steps you can take to help team members recognize their strengths, grow their capabilities,[…]
All of us have had experience with family businesses. They represent over two-thirds of privately held companies in the U.S., yet few people understand the unique challenges (and opportunities) that owning one presents. It requires a much more emotional approach to business than owning a traditional corporation—but that doesn’t mean emotion runs the show. In[…]
If you’re stepping into a leadership role, remember that your primary responsibility is to provide direction. If you’re stepping out of a leadership role, make sure your community knows there’s someone in charge whom you believe in.
Shannon talks with Alec Broadfoot and Kate Norton of VisionSpark, who’ve discovered how to identify and hire those elusive “innovation managers” who can turn an entrepreneur’s wildest ideas into practical results.