Diary of a Doer

A quickstart moves fast, is willing to improvise, shakes things up with innovation and likes to experiment to see what will happen.

Tackling problems as a quickstart is a calling card for most visionaries….but if you move REALLY fast...it can intimidate and frustrate your team.

In today's episode, I'm going to share my advice for how to lead a team well as a quickstart leader.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- Common points of FRUSTRATION between quickstart leaders and their less adaptive team

- How hiring with radical TRANSPARENCY can enable people to self-select out before it's too late

- The brain science that VALIDATES why some people don't work the same as others (ever heard of "conative strength?")

- How tools like Kolbe A™ to A™ assessments can IMPROVE communication, reduce tension and ALIGN interests for a quickstart and your team.

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We all have our bad days or WTF moments in business.

Rather than scream into a pillow in my home office or complain about it to my husband, Chris…

I'm going to rant about it on this podcast.

You heard that right.

Welcome to my very first RANT episode. I'll keep this short and sweet but still packed with value about what NOT to do as a business owner — or human being.

In today's episode you'll hear: - One of the WORST ways a client has disrespected my team's time- Why entitled behavior like this makes me CRAZY- My STANDARD of a client when they sign with us - Tips for how YOU can navigate a difficult client relationship- The importance of HUMILITY in leadership, no matter who you are!

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I feel like no matter what time of year it is or what's going on in the world, there is ALWAYS a good time to talk about burnout!

Most of us can't take a hint that it is time to PULL BACK from the work that is draining our ability to engage and relate with our team and customers.

We wait until breaking points before we start to take our physical and mental health seriously.

Why is that? Why are we so afraid to do less and chase slow when our body is demanding rest and recovery from burnout?

In today's episode you'll hear:

- Why burnout PREVENTION is just as important -- if not more important -- than burnout RECOVERY.

- Why burnout is more than just "another form of stress."

- The 5 stages of burnout and the WARNING signs to look out for

- 6 steps to healthy coping and how a trusted TEAM can have your back

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I love working with perfectionists because they will do what it takes to get the job done well. But perfectionism in yourself or your team is a blessing and a curse.

There is such a thing as wanting something done too perfectly, to the detriment of actually getting shit done.

We're talking about how to handle perfectionism in yourself and your team today.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- The problems of perfectionism and why it STALLS your momentum as a leader and a team member

- How to communicate HIGH, but human standards for your team

- Tips for staying ACCOUNTABLE to high-value tasks (vs. low-value tasks)

- Why sometimes, done is really better than perfect

- How to encourage, equip and empower your team to own their role so they can deliver to your standard

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There's an interesting phenomenon that happens after I match an Executive Assistant with a CEO.

A Leader will FINALLY have help...and then they don't delegate anything.

After spending hours, months or years WISHING they had support, the moment they have that person available...leaders hold onto work with a tight fist.

If this sounds like you, you're not alone.

Today we are going to unpack the reasons you are NOT delegating work. Then, I'm going to share some tips to make delegation and onboarding your EA more successful.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- The 5 reasons leaders DON'T delegate and WHY these roadblocks work against you in the long-run

- How mentorship during the first 100 days can lay a foundation for long-term success.

- The 2 ways to define what success looks like for your EA

- The importance of transparency to reduce uncertainty

- Why I advocate for encouraging your EA to own their role — and outcomes — not tasks

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Brutal honesty can attract or repel people. It's not for everybody...and that's the point. Today, I'm going to share how honesty and authenticity in job descriptions sets your company apart from a sea of resume-hungry companies. It can also make you go viral (and yes, I have a story about that).

In today's episode you'll hear:

- Why business leaders are AFRAID to be authentic in their job descriptions- The PITFALLS of using code words to describe company culture - What inspired my change to show exactly who I am and what my company stands for - The brutally HONEST job description I wrote - The shockingly great results we're seeing as a result

I'm pretty lucky that I can put on an alter ego like nobody's business and be "on" when I need to. It's a learned skill, perfected over time when I had to fill a role bigger than I was.It's not always the healthiest choice, but it's served me well many times.

Unfortunately, there are some learned skills that never leave us. Like being able to be "on" and appear confident, when inside, we feel like an insecure teenager.

Today, we're talking about imposter syndrome, the insidious small voice inside that makes us question the validity of our success, or like an accidental entrepreneur. Imposter syndrome invites us to believe we are unworthy and that we don't belong.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- The lies that Imposter Syndrome whispers to even the most accomplished business leaders

- What I call "the belief window" and how it affects our ability to RECEIVE praise

- My experience with Imposter Syndrome and how I reconcile that I DO belong

- Why working hard and NOT doing everything yourself does NOT make you a fraud

A teammate's ability to take root and blossom in our workplace has a LOT to do with the environment we CREATE for them.

If someone doesn't make the cut — they might be a bad seed — but we MIGHT be bad gardeners. Today I'm going to unpack this simple yet POWERFUL mindset shift that will help you retain and CULTIVATE positive relationships with your team. I'm also going to be super transparent about something in my life I haven't really talked about before, so I appreciate your willingness to listen and receive me as I am — messiness and all.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- How, just like a garden, what you put into your team relationships, you will get OUT of them.

- How to create space for your team to THRIVE

- What we can do right now as Leaders to CULTIVATE a new teammate's success

- Ways to NOURISH your team, remove weeds and BE a better gardener or Leader

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Every relationship has a honeymoon period — the time when you feel all the warm fuzzies and can't imagine ever feeling anything but POSITIVE about the future.

Then a storm hits.

The relationship arc is a 5-stage concept developed by psychologist Bruce Tuckman in the mid-1960s that describes the PROCESS teams go through as people form bonds and learn to work together.

In today's episode you'll hear:

• The specifics of the 5 stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning/Mourning
• What to expect from each stage AND how to navigate them as a leader
• How to PREVENT yourself from spiraling during Storming
• Why Storming can make-or-break a team
• How to guide your team into Norming and Performing

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Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!

Supporting Resources:

Season 1 Episode 36 - Preparing For Your First (Or Next) Hire

Season 2 Episode 10: Ethical Leadership: a QuickStart Guide to Building Diverse Teams

$100-off Onboarding Success Kit (code given in Season 2 Episode 12)

Onboarding is NOT a sexy topic but it is SO freaking important to the success of your business. When you neglect your onboarding process, you put your company at RISK for high turnover and employee churn.

If you can't keep butts in the seats, it's harder to scale. Work falls back onto your plate, which makes you feel STUCK, overwhelmed and -- let's be honest -- a little sad.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- Why onboarding is "make-it-or-break it"

- How to prioritize what to give your new hire FIRST

- The DOWNFALL of leaders that happens between weeks 4-8 of onboarding

- The importance of lived and demonstrated VALUES to increase retention

- Tips for REDUCING uncertainty beyond the initial start-up phase

- This episode also includes a special $100-off coupon of our signature Onboarding Success Kit!

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Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I'd love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.If you're feeling really generous, I'd love for you to give me a review over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!