Diary of a Doer

Are annual performance evaluations worth your time as a Leader? Do they really inspire better performance with your team?

This topic is divisive. Many Leaders are split on the annual review's effectiveness. I still use them, but not as a standalone system for feedback. Your team deserves more than that.

They need empowerment, encouragement and engagement to thrive. They also need to feel safe to tell you how YOU can improve, too.

In today's episode you'll hear:

• How to make the annual review a mutually beneficial meeting
• Why you might want to consider adopting quarterly reviews
• Why real time feedback is MORE important than annual benchmarks
• And finally, I'm going to share questions to ask during your meeting to improve your team's morale and empowerment

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What if onboarding didn't have to feel like three months of feeling impatient for your team to ramp-up?

We know you are anxious for your new teammate to get up to speed. But without the lay of the land, without a solid foundation for success, it will actually take longer for your team to own their role.

Onboarding doesn't have to come from you. It could be from your director of operations or your assistant, but every new teammate needs SOMETHING.

In today's episode, I want to discuss:

1. How to set onboarding expectations for your new hire's first year -- yes, I said YEAR!
2. What to emphasize in your onboarding to set your new hire on the right track
3. Tips for onboarding success in a remote environment
4. What you CAN do to get your new hire up to speed as quickly as possible.

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Right now is my favorite time of year for many reasons, but selfishly, it's because October through March is the busy season for us! Leaders are ready to say YES to getting support. They seek us out to help them with hiring a fractional or full-time Executive Assistant.

I was thinking about all the work we do and wanted to debunk a question I get asked all the time. That question is, "Is there a 'best time' to hire?"

If you do a simple Google search of this question, you'll find that a lot of people think the best time to hire is in the New Year - in January or February.

In fact, that's when many job seekers are advised to start applying.

In my opinion, there is no universal "best time" to hire. Everyone's needs are different. But, there is a best time for YOU.

In today's episode, I want to discuss:

1. How to know it is the BEST time for YOUR organization to hire
2. Why you shouldn't WAIT for the new year, just because a Google article says so
3. What you need to have ready so you can hit the ground running with your new teammate

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Nearly 4.3 million workers have voluntarily quit their jobs in search of better opportunities, whether that's at home with their kids or with an employer who offers better work-life balance.

Economists have dubbed this mass exodus as The Great Resignation. With so many people out of the workforce, employers are struggling to attract applicants for open positions.

Many Leaders like you feel afraid to hire. Candidates have greater expectations for flexibility. Leaders feel like they have to compromise on their reasonable work standards.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- Why hiring is HARD, but worth it, even during economically trying times- Why you should fear STAGNATION and delaying hiring- How to prepare for your first or NEXT hire when the stakes are high- How to avoid making a DESPERATE hiring decision- What to consider as a LEADER when the eyes are on you!

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How do you measure success? Do you measure it by bottom-line revenue? Client retention? Or team morale?

Every leader has a different definition of success. Warren Buffet said he measures success by how many people love him. Other leaders measure it by their ability to do what they love.

As you process what success means to you, I want to challenge you to measure it in a new way.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- Why I chose to define success differently from when I first started Priority VA

- How to increase your freedom as a Leader

- Why freedom changes your definition of success AND failure...and inspires you to celebrate yourself way more often.

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Rebranding is a massive undertaking. Most companies rebrand every 7 to 10 years — Priority VA is no exception.

As we bring our company brand into the future of how we serve, I want to talk about signs you might be ready for a brand shift.

I'm not a branding expert, but I can share my experience about how I knew Priority VA was in need of a change.

In today's episode you'll hear: - Signs I knew our brand messaging was off (and how that affected sales!) - What I wish I knew 8 years ago about choosing a brand name - How to stay true to yourself in the face of change

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Do you have a core desire?

Core desires come from deep needs. For a long time, I needed to experience freedom from depression and anxiety.

Through support, I discovered my core desire was to be healthy, healed and whole.

Reflecting on these three words has transformed my life from the inside out. It has also shaped my leadership. I believe the same is possible for you, too.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- Why acknowledging your deep needs can help you discover your CORE desires

- What it means to me to be healthy, HEALED and whole

- Why you should strive to serve the WHOLE person, whether that is yourself, your client, or a member of your team

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Whether you want to cage dive with sharks, complete a book manuscript or create your first digital course, you have dreams. Why then, do you wait so long to act on them?

There is no perfect time to do something on your bucket list (or todo list). There are ways you can push through procrastination and finally START, even if you're scared.

In today's episode you'll hear:

- Why you'll never be ready to do something you dream of, but should do it anyway

- How to leverage SUPPORT to make your goals real

- The importance of TELLING people your damn dreams

- Why it's OK if your dream changes as you execute (this happens all the time!)

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Today we're talking about something I suffer from every. Damn. day. It is DECISION FATIGUE.

The longer I lead, the more I get why some people wear black T-Shirts and jeans every single day. It's so they have the bandwidth to decide what book cover they want, or what to name their next masterclass.

It's hard making decisions all day, every day.

Instead of wallowing in self-pity that we don't have every answer, I'm going to challenge us to consider...

Maybe decision fatigue isn't about the decision at all. Maybe it's a symptom of insecurity, or a lack of accountability. Or, the fact that you haven't eaten in 9 hours, or you haven't had a break all day.

In today's episode you'll hear:

• How INSECURITY can cause decision fatigue
• 5 ideas for OVERCOMING mental blocks that keep you from solving problems
• Why you need to create SPACE for strategic thinking

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When Simone Biles withdrew from multiple Olympic events for her mental health, she received an outpouring of support.

In a statement she said, "The outpouring of love and support...has made me realize I am much more than my accomplishments and gymnastics, which I never truly believed before."

Her words struck me because she captured an experience we all share. We all are guilty of connecting our worth with our work. Or believing we are only as good as our accomplishments.

We make "what we do" the same as "who we are."

I want to change that.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

- Why it's NORMAL to connect your worth with your work

- The importance of finding your value in WHO you are, rather than the title you've achieved

- How to start to find yourself again, after the continuous loop of consuming your identity in your business.