Manage Smarter

This week, we're tackling a topic that's as crucial as it is challenging: hiring the right people.

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Aviva Leebow of Built For More, explores the impact of peer advisory groups on leadership development. She shares insights on how these groups help CEOs and business leaders break barriers, gain diverse perspectives, and make impactful decisions. Aviva emphasizes the importance of addressing blind spots and the unique benefits of peer groups over traditional mentorship. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia, where she leads two groups within the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and mid-sized businesses. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

-Benefits of a peer advisory group

-Shallow networking vs. deep connections

-Different structures, arrangements and leadership levels of peer groups. What should you look for?

-Most common networking mistakes most leaders make

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This week, we're exploring the fascinating world of digital marketing with a spotlight on AI's impact on SEO strategies.

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Dima Ghawi, author of 'Breaking Vases: Shattering Limitations and Daring to Thrive,' discusses the phenomenon of 'failing upward' in the workplace. How to deal with people less qualified "falling up" and getting promoted past you, how to deal with managing people who "fall up" into your department! With her extensive experience in leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dima offers insights into overcoming unconscious biases and navigating office politics. Learn how to create a resilient career path and foster an inclusive work culture in this engaging episode.

Key Takeaways:

-Peter Principle and Pretty Principles

-Unconscious Bias and how that plays into "Falling Up" dynamics

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This week, we're talking about something that's not just a buzzword—it's a game-changer: performance coaching.

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This week, we're talking about the art of closing sales with confidence and finesse.

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Laura Nguyen is an accomplished marketing executive and entrepreneur with a rich background in data-driven marketing, digital marketing, and communications for Fortune 500 companies. She is the author of 'Career Break Compass: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off,' a book that explores the transformative potential of career breaks. Laura is also a certified executive coach, dedicated to helping mid-career high-achieving leaders transition from burnout to balance through her coaching programs and online community.

Key Takeaways:

-How career breaks can be leveraged for personal and professional growth

-How to recognize signs of burnout in both you and your employees

-How to handle requests as a leader for a career break

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I'm Chip Gray and this week, we're talking about something that every business leader needs to master: fixing what's not selling to scale your business.

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This week, we're exploring some fascinating insights from Mary Ann Pruitt, the CEO and President of Mosaic Media. Mary Ann has a wealth of experience in media strategy, and she’s sharing some golden nuggets on how women leaders are making waves in the business world.

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Derek Johnson, author of 'The Strategic Sales Leader,' shares his insights on sales leadership, internal politics, and strategic execution. With a background in military and sales, Derek discusses the challenges of managing team dynamics and the importance of a clear vision. Learn practical tips for aligning your sales team and overcoming common obstacles in this insightful episode.

"You can either light a fire underneath someone, or you can ignite a fire within someone. The BHAG, the Big Hairy Audacious Goal, is the vision you set forth. The vision is the why." - Derek Johnson

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-How to manage internal politics, which is the biggest issue in sales

-Overcoming salespeople who are resistant to change

-How to find your key players within your existing team

-Finding clear vision when there isn't agree on the big team goals and KPIs

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