Diary of a Doer

You know your business is only as successful as your people. But developing those people all day, every day, takes a lot of time and effort! It's not a set-and-forget activity.

Now, I can't promise you that leadership will ever require less work. But what if I could show you a way for it to feel more natural?

Today, I want to share how learning about your natural strengths as a leader can help you develop your team — and work through challenges — with greater ease.

Today's episode is simple but effective. We are going to break down:

- How knowing yourself helps your leadership…and helps you build a better team. - Why you should pay attention to your unique personality & strengths.

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Whether you fear letting go, or need to be in control at all times, there are always reasons that you will struggle to delegate.

My question for you is: Aren't you tired of standing in your own way? Aren't you sick of feeling like work has to be done by YOU for it to be done well?

I see you working with your Executive Assistant to lighten your load, and for that, I give you props. But, I know for a fact that some of you are STILL holding onto things that have no business being on your plate.

Today, I'm going to teach you how to set clear delegation goals with your EA. No more bullshit or excuses. It's time to get that work off your plate — for good.

In today's episode….

- We're going to review what you need to delegate. I have a really simple exercise to remember what's worth my time and what can be handed off!

- I answer your questions about how many priorities to set with your EA… do you prioritize a little or a lot? You will find out!

- You'll get tips on how to set and review milestones. Check-ins are important… AND you can review them during your existing 1:1 meeting.

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Do you struggle staying accountable to your goals? Who doesn't, right?

You always start with the best of intentions…but then as the year goes on, you get stressed and tired. And goals fall by the wayside.

Let's make goal setting more real, shall we?

In today's episode of Diary of a Doer…

- My assistant and I goal-set TOGETHER to hold each other accountable.

- We use a goal-setting framework I think EVERYONE needs to know about.

- We talk about what goes right with setting goals and where we need work. In a few months, we're going to check in and see how we're doing. We give you full permission to kick our butts if we are veering off course.

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Unfortunately, I've seen it time and again how badly a business owner can get burned when they hire to simply put a butt in the seat.

I know you don't want to make a poor hiring decision. That is a waste of time, money and energy. But in order to build a happy team that stays with you for the long-haul, you have to hire the right person from the start.

In today's episode, I want to discuss: - The issue with hiring just to put a 'butt in the seat' - Why it's useless to look for a unicorn — and what to look for instead! - Why protecting your culture should be a top priority – and how to vet accordingly!

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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 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!

Your engagement as a leader is how YOU best serve your team. Why? Because your engagement DRIVES everything we have discussed in this Retention Roadmap Series.

Engagement is how you equip, empower and encourage your team to do their best work. When you engage, you remove roadblocks, drive clarity, empower others to act on your behalf and give your team tools to get the job done.

Here's the catch.

In order to engage well, you need to know yourself well. You need to know both what YOU require and what your team requires.

In today's episode, I want to discuss:

- Why you need self-awareness about when to engage or not

- A simple structure for consistent engagement with your EA so you can stay connected

- The importance sharing how you prefer to engage

- Why a lack of engagement can strain your relationship

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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!

How would it feel to never have to make another travel itinerary? Or, to never have to send another invoice?

Leaders like you can experience this kind of freedom when you empower your Executive Assistant to own outcomes such as travel management, invoicing and calendar management.

An empowered EA takes the lead to work on your behalf, so you can spend time doing the work of a visionary.

In today's episode, I want to discuss:

- Why you need to outsource outcomes, rather than tasks, for your EA to feel empowered

- How to detach from the work you delegate to experience real freedom

- Why you must fight the urge to take back work you already delegated

- The importance of not confusing empowerment with perfectionism. Mistakes will be made — I'll teach you how to not freak out!

Subscribe and Review 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 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!

If you are new here, we are in the middle of the Retention Roadmap Series.

Whether you are new to team building, or are struggling to keep your team happy at work, these episodes will give you practical tips to increase morale among your employees.

My hope is that all of you can build trusted teams who are willing to serve you for the long-haul.

Stick around to learn how encouragement helps employees stay loyal -- and why a lack there-of will send them to find a better opportunity.

In today's episode, I want to discuss:

1. Why encouragement is so important to employee retention
2. Three ways to be a more encouraging leader
3. The power of finding out how your team likes to be encouraged
4. How to use tools like automation to check-in and encourage your team more frequently

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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 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!

Today, we're kicking off the four part Retention Roadmap Series. If you've got great longevity with your team, first off, kudos to you. There's still goodness in these episodes to keep things on track. But if you're struggling to build (or keep) a team - today's episode has one goal: to help you quickly build trust and gain momentum with your team.

Stick around for practical tips on how to make sure that your employees get & stay happy at work!

In today's episode, I want to discuss:

1. Why Leaders neglect to give their assistants or teammates what they need to do their job well
2. How to overcome your fear of letting go of control
3. Why equipping your teammate helps with employee retention and puts you back in the visionary seat

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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 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!

In today's episode, you will learn THE secret to long-term success with your Executive Assistant.

Now more than ever, you should value and invest in employee retention. The secret I share with you today will set you on the right path.

Yes, I'm going to leave you baited with suspense to find out what that secret is.

In today's episode, I want to discuss:

- How to honor your unique needs in a relationship with your EA — much like a marriage…they are all different!

- The vulnerability of letting an EA into your world and the tremendous amount of trust that requires.

- The different "worlds" you must give to your EA, whether it is mental, emotional or visionary.

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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 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!

As I gear up for 2022, I thought I'd take you along on a quick look back to the highs and lows and share what I'm excited about for the coming year, since it most certainly involves you!

Let's learn together how looking backward can set us up for success in the future.

In today's episode, I want to discuss:

- Why "New Year, New Me" isn't my mantra and may not be right for you, either.

- How to embrace change, even if you are change-averse, like me.

- What I'm prioritizing in 2022, from customer experience to changing industry standards.

- My goals to "ship it" and get my work out there, even if I feel scared.

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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 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!