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We continue our series on intrinsic motivation with a conversation about mastery. Shantelle, Hillaree, and Gregory talk about what it means to be motivated by mastery, how to pinpoint what motivates people, tactics to keep team members intrinsically motivated, and more. In addition, they share how goldilocks tasks are the perfect way to keep employees challenged, engaged, and inspired. Listen to the full episode to learn more about goldilocks tasks and how to boost intrinsic motivation. Are you motivated by mastery? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] to chat about this week’s episode.

Shantelle and Hillaree kick off a three-part series on intrinsic motivation. In this episode, they discuss autonomy in the workplace and how it plays a role as a motivator for some employees. Autonomy allows workers to not only have the authority to make decisions in the workplace but also have to control over the direction of their lives. The ability to have flexibility over time and work has become progressively more popular for employees and has proven to deliver increased productivity and creativity. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes on mastery and purpose!

As Shantelle was thinking about the next podcast topic she would discuss, an Instagram post by Marcus Buckingham stopped her in her tracks. She knew immediately that the topic of the post was something she wanted to share with you. The post reads “What 4 skills do all of the best leaders share?”. Do you know what they are? We think you’ll be surprised at the answer! Listen to the full episode to hear how you can best show up as a leader, and let us know your thoughts afterward. Comment on any of our social media sites or email us at [email protected] to chat!

Our Marketing Manager Kelsey joins Shantelle on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast to talk about the status of remote work. They discuss the surge of remote work since the pandemic and how companies should handle working remotely in the future. Now that working from home has become the new norm, employers and employees both need to adjust their work styles to ensure a balance between being productive on company time and turning off work after hours to be present at home.

Turning down business can be hard, but we can tell you from experience that working with a client that is not the right fit for your organization is even harder. In this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast, Shantelle shares the four key criteria we consider when finding clients that are the right fit for Frances Roy. This checklist guides our decision-making process when discovering not only exciting projects but also great partnerships. Do you have any tips for finding clients that are a natural fit for your organization? Let us know in the comments below!

While the entrepreneurial journey can be overwhelming at times, one huge benefit to owning your own business is cultivating the work environment that you want. Inspired by this book called, "Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual" by author Luvvie Ajayi Jones, and this Slack article, Shantelle shares how our agency creates an environment that is positive and inviting for our team members. How do you ensure that your work setting is a place that is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for your employees? Let us know your strategies in the comments below!

De’Andra Roberts, Founder of A Life to Share, shares her entrepreneurial journey with us on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast. When she realized she missed out on many family stories through the passing of her grandparents, De’Andra wanted to ensure that from now on her family history would be thoroughly documented for future generations. A Life to Share makes it easier, quicker, and more affordable for people to document their family’s life stories. De’Andra shares how her entrepreneurial adventure has pushed her to discover her gifts, recognize what she is capable of, and know that she can be a master of all!

In celebration of World Entrepreneurs’ Day, we talk all about power moves on this week’s episode of the Hello Frances Podcast. First, we dive into what a power move is (and what it isn’t). Shantelle shares one of her biggest professional power moves and discusses examples in both professional and personal situations. Do you feel a pull to change things up? Maybe it’s time for your next big power move.

Give the episode a listen and let us know your thoughts by sending us an email at [email protected].

The MAHI Project by Frances Roy

Can you believe it? Today we celebrate the 100th (!!!) episode of the Hello Frances Podcast! To our listeners, thank you so much for tuning in every Monday to listen to us. In celebration of this milestone, we decided to take a look back at your top 10 favorite episodes!