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 self-aware enough to know when you’re displaying an attitude of entitlement in your workplace? In this episode, Shannon discusses the importance of having a No-Entitlement Attitude and why there is no room for egotism when it comes to creative and cooperative teamwork.
What do some of the most successful entrepreneurs, entertainers, and visionaries have in common? The ability to persevere when faced with obstacles in the way of their goals and dreams. Listen as Shannon discusses the key entrepreneurial attitude of resilience and how we can all benefit by seeing our mistakes and breakdowns as learning opportunities.
Are you able to remain confident and calm during emotionally-charged situations? In this episode, Shannon offers tips and resources that will help you manage your own strong emotions and deal with the strong emotions of others, both in and out of the workplace. Read more about Learning How To Handle Strong Emotions.
What are the best ways for you to give and receive information? In this episode, Shannon discusses the common misconceptions we have about communicating with others and walks through The Communication Builder exercise to help you take your teamwork to the next level.
In this episode, Shannon discusses how approaching people from a place of gratitude and appreciation can powerfully transform your key relationships, both in and out of the workplace.
Do you operate at a fast or even pace? Shannon explains why it’s important to be aware of the different speeds at which you and the people around you think, talk, and perform tasks, and how this knowledge can transform your communication skills.
“Having a high performer on the team doesn’t always win you the game.” Shannon talks about the dangers of having team members who are more concerned with their title, salary, and the corner office than with how they’re creating value and contributing to the company’s overall success.
Are you a Rugged Individualist? Growth doesn’t happen with an “I can do it better myself” attitude. In this episode, Shannon offers practical steps and strategies to strengthen your delegation skills and capabilities.
Are you bringing the same high-level skills to your communication with your own team as you bring to your sales conversations with clients? Learn how to leverage your teamwork by treating your Back Stage team as a Front Stage audience. Read more about Selling Backstage.
“Multiply your results by subtracting a wrong team member in order to achieve exponential growth.” Listen as Shannon discusses this formula for your team’s success.