What comes first – your company or the people who work for you and your company? Using a metaphor that Jim Collins uses in his book Good to Great, that's what we are talking about in this episode of CEO Chronicles!

We talk about finding the right people with the right kind of energy and passion and whether or not how much they get paid has anything to do with that. We also agree that the people who work for you are people who you need to be able to trust because if you don't trust them, they're not the right fit for you. The right people working for you also means that they will do their job the same way regardless of whether or not you're present, that you share values, and that you agree on what success means.

This episode is hopefully helpful and insightful for you! We encourage you to reach out to us via one of the contact methods listed below because we love hearing from you! Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast if you aren't already so that you never miss a new episode when it is released! Until next time!

 

Time Stamps

[0:26] – Michele has lots to talk about today!

[1:40] – Michele refers to a book that she read recently.

[2:09] – Karamel reflects on how she started as an e-commerce company.

[4:58] – Karamel recently put together an org chart for the first time.

[5:39] – How does Karamel feel about having an org chart?

[8:02] – Karamel argues that the right people will do their job well regardless of money.

[10:00] – Michele defines paralysis by analysis.

[11:52] – We are advised that it's better to make the wrong decision than no decision at all.

[14:43] – We need to be able to trust our training process.

[15:14] – Michele is still reading High Performance Habits.

[16:33] – Karamel raves over one of her favorite books, Who Moved My Cheese?.

[18:06] – Michele argues that high performers don't think they're smarter than everyone else.

[19:50] – Michele makes the point that she shouldn't affect how her employees do their job.

[22:45] – This year has been hard for Michele because of inflation.

[25:14] – Karamel talks about scale and leaning in.

[27:00] – Learn about the positive impact that exercise has had on Michele.

[28:24] – Success doesn't mean money to everyone.

 

Resources

CEO Chronicles – Website

Email CEO Chronicles: [email protected]

Email Michele: [email protected]

Email Karamel: [email protected]

Women Travel Abroad – Website

Jim Collins – Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't

Brendon Burchard – High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way

Dr. Spencer Johnson – Who Moved My Cheese?