Shannon Waller, author of The Team Success Handbook, has been the entrepreneurial team expert at Strategic Coach® since 1995. Shannon Waller’s Team Success podcasts are a series of insights about teamwork and success that she’s gained from working with entrepreneurs and their teams over the years. Subscribe to Shannon Waller’s Team Success podcast, free on iTunes.
Are you finding it even harder to disconnect from work now that you’re working from home? Here’s why free time is so important—and how to take it effectively. Entrepreneurs have always been notorious for overworking and under-resting, and the global shutdown has only made this problem worse. If your office is your home and your[…]
Frustrated by the challenges of virtual meetings? Shannon Waller has some simple, effective tips for transforming your Zoom meetings from tiring to terrific. We all know meetings over Zoom can be a drag. Between the tech difficulties, lack of engagement, and distractions from pets, spouses, and kids, you might be wondering if you and your[…]
Being a salesperson is tough, and it’s only gotten tougher during these uncertain times. Reaching out to strangers multiple times a day when you’re feeling anxious and they’re feeling anxious takes a lot of courage, after all. But there are things sales teams and their leaders can do every day to not only make this[…]
Every one of us has had to give up the future we expected to enjoy in the coming weeks and months, and you’re not alone if you’re grieving that loss—or feeling like all of your goals and aspirations have been put on hold. But there’s a difference between your future changing and your future disappearing,[…]
The global shutdown has forced nearly all of us away from our offices and cubicles and into our living rooms, and many are feeling the strain. As an entrepreneur and team leader, you may be wondering how to best support your teams during this challenging transition. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon[…]
Whether or not you think of yourself as a leader, all of us are responsible for providing leadership during tough times. Our teams, our co-workers, our families, and our friends all look to us for guidance when things feel scary and uncertain, and how we react (or don’t react) can make all the difference in[…]
Is loyalty to legacy team members hurting your business? Entrepreneur Paul Abel shares his story of transformation and how making the decision to downsize from 44 to 14 team members changed the trajectory of his business. Learn how to recognize wrong-fit team members and the steps to gracefully letting them go in this episode of[…]
Finding it harder than ever to stay focused in today’s world? In this episode of Team Success, Shannon Waller shares secrets to avoiding distraction and procrastination. Learn how to help your brain stay attentive so you can increase your output and your value.
Do you leave your team members in the dark? In this episode of Team Success, Shannon Waller discusses the incredibly high cost of not communicating with your team. Learn why sharing what’s true, real, and on the horizon for your company is critical to building trust and getting the results you want.
What does giving great feedback really look like? In this podcast, Shannon Waller breaks down how to give clear, effective feedback no matter the situation. Learn the key to connecting and appreciating people so they’re always open to what you have to say.