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Today’s guest is Elane Stock, the CEO of ServiceMaster Brands.
There’s an adage I’m sure you’ve heard: the only way to gain control is to give up control.
If you’ve ever run a business or led a team, you know how true this statement is. I’m sure you also know how hard it can be to give up control.
But if we want our companies to grow, we have to learn to trust our partners and team members and allow them to do their part to build the business.
What you’re going to hear in this episode is how Elane has learned to give up control while running a franchise system where her company owns the brands and the franchisees own their independent businesses.
Whether you’re struggling to give up control running a large business with franchisees or running a small business, there’s a lot here for you on today’s episode.
And here’s what I want you to learn today: the great leaders I know have learned to give up control.
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
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Today’s guest is Elane Stock, the CEO of ServiceMaster Brands.
There’s an adage I’m sure you’ve heard: the only way to gain control is to give up control.
If you’ve ever run a business or led a team, you know how true this statement is. I’m sure you also know how hard it can be to give up control.
But if we want our companies to grow, we have to learn to trust our partners and team members and allow them to do their part to build the business.
What you’re going to hear in this episode is how Elane has learned to give up control while running a franchise system where her company owns the brands and the franchisees own their independent businesses.
Whether you’re struggling to give up control running a large business with franchisees or running a small business, there’s a lot here for you on today’s episode.
And here’s what I want you to learn today: the great leaders I know have learned to give up control.
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

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