More Than Just Task Management

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  • The Week Ahead: Mid-Year Reviews, Websites, Personal Growth, Sales, and Smarter Tech

    It’s a brand-new week on More Than Just Task Management, and Anna is here to guide you through the powerful conversations coming your way. Each one  is designed to help you build a business that runs with more clarity, confidence, and intentional growth.

    Here’s what you can expect this week:

    • Monday – Mid-Year Review: Halfway through the year, it’s time for a business check-up. Anna breaks down what a mid-year review is, why it matters, and how to use it to keep your business, and your personal productivity, on track.
    • Tuesday – Website Readiness for New Businesses: Thinking of launching a business? Anna (and hopefully Jores) will help you decide when to build your website, what it should include, and how to avoid common mistakes that stall new ventures.
    • Wednesday – Personal Growth Plan for Business Owners: Your business will never outgrow you. Anna shares how to craft a personal growth plan so you can hit your goals for the rest of the year and become the leader your business needs.
    • Thursday – Sales Process for Getting Your First Client: Sales doesn’t have to feel slimy. Whether you’re just starting out or feeling stuck, learn how your sales process should evolve and what to do to confidently land that first client and the next.
    • Friday – Scalable Technology Investments: Piecemeal tech can tank your growth. Anna and Jores explore how to untangle messy tech stacks, integrate systems properly, and prepare your business for the future, including AI tools, without drowning in complexity.
    • Have a topic you’d love Anna and Jores to cover? Drop them a note, and it might be featured in a future episode!

      This week is packed with practical insights and strategic thinking for business owners ready to lead smarter.

      13 min
    • This Week in Business Growth: Consulting vs Coaching, Email Marketing, and AI Skills That Still Matter

      In this week’s recap of More Than Just Task Management, Anna takes you through a whirlwind tour of the topics that can transform how you lead, operate, and future-proof your business.

      Here’s what we explored each day:

      • Leadership Approaches: Are you leading like a consultant, telling people what to do or like a coach, asking questions and letting them find answers? Anna breaks down how great leaders combine both styles, depending on urgency and the situation.
      • Business Clarity Accelerator: Dive behind the scenes of the Thrive 360 Business Clarity Accelerator and discover how reviewing six core systems (leadership, finances, marketing & sales, delivery, and team management) can create a business that runs smoothly, even when you’re on vacation.
      • Email Marketing Services: Why even plumbers and coffee shops need an email list! Anna shares tools like Freedomkit, MailChimp, and ActiveCampaign, and how email marketing keeps you top of mind with your clients, even when social media fails.
      • Skills and Knowledge in the Age of AI: Yes, AI can write your emails or marketing copy, but it can’t replace your expertise. Anna shares insights from an MIT study on brain activity, the 20-60-20 rule for using AI effectively, and why human skills still matter when ChatGPT goes down.
      • If you missed any episodes this week, this recap is your guide to catch up fast and figure out which conversations will help you tackle your next business challenge.

        Want to shape future episodes? Drop us a note with your biggest business question, whether it’s about people, processes, or technology, and we might cover it in an upcoming show!

        15 min
      • Skills and Knowledge in the Age of AI

        In today’s episode, Anna and Jores unpack a critical truth most businesses overlook: AI can only enhance what you already understand. Based on new findings from MIT, they explore how overreliance on tools like ChatGPT might be eroding our ability to think critically, and what to do about it as a business leader.

        You’ll hear:

        • The 20-60-20 Rule for smart AI usage (and why human input still matters)
        • Why hiring “thinkers” (not just doers) is your best defense against AI-induced mediocrity
        • Real examples of using AI the right way. From refining emails to scaling strategy sessions
        • This conversation is your reminder that people and processes come before technology and that great leadership starts with knowing how to think, not just how to prompt.

          Ready to lead better in the AI era? Apply for a complimentary Energy Leadership Assessment and see how you're showing up as a leader: https://leficomp.com/eli-gift 

          26 min
        • Your Email List Is More Valuable Than You Think

          If you think email marketing is just for big corporations or online businesses, think again. In this episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores bust the myth that “my business is different” and show you why every small and mid-sized business (yes, even plumbers and coffee shops) needs an email marketing service.

          You'll learn:

          • Why personal email accounts won’t cut it (and how the right tool protects your delivery and reputation)
          • How to build a system around your email marketing service, not just pick a tool
          • What to look for when choosing your platform (with real examples like MailChimp, Kit, and FreedomKit)
          • Whether you're just getting started or your current system feels clunky, this episode gives you the strategy, systems thinking, and practical steps to make email work for your business.

            Ready to upgrade your systems or start building your email list from scratch? Explore the Thrive360 Business Solutions and apply for the Business Clarity Accelerator: Thrive360 Business Solutions | Leficomp | Business Consulting & Coaching for High-Achieving Business Leaders 

            26 min
          • Discover the Thrive 360 Business Clarity Accelerator

            What if you could step away from your business, guilt-free, and it would still run smoothly without you?

            In this power-packed episode, Anna and Jores reveal the behind-the-scenes magic of the Thrive 360 Business Clarity Accelerator, a transformative two-day assessment designed to help small and mid-sized business owners reclaim their time, identify bottlenecks, and finally scale with strategy and soul.

            This isn’t just another coaching program or consulting offer. It’s a customized roadmap rooted in 40+ years of combined expertise and built to align with your team’s capacity, your leadership readiness, and your vision for growth.

            You’ll learn:

            • Why your team might be more honest with an external consultant than with you and how that unlocks real solutions
            • The 6 foundational business systems every growth-ready business must evaluate (and most neglect)
            • How to marry strategy and culture using the Energy Leadership Index assessment for leadership and team alignment
            • If you’re tired of duct-taped systems, constant firefighting, or feeling like your business can't survive without you, this is the clarity and momentum you’ve been craving.

              Ready to take the first step?

              Apply now for the Thrive 360 Business Clarity Accelerator your first move toward a vacation-ready, growth-aligned business.
              👉 https://leficomp.com/thrive360 

              27 min
            • Leading You Team With The Consulting-Coaching Combo

              Are you leading your team like a top-down expert or empowering them to think and lead for themselves? In this episode of More Than Just Task Management, Anna and Jores unpack two powerful (and often misunderstood) leadership styles: consulting and coaching.

              Using real-life examples and decades of experience, they explore when to take charge with clear directives and when to guide with questions that unlock your team’s hidden potential.

              💡 You’ll learn:

              • The key differences between consulting and coaching and why neither is “better”

              • When to give the roadmap, and when to let your team build it themselves

              • How urgency, experience level, and personal leadership style shape your best approach

                Whether you’re scaling a small team or just starting to delegate, this conversation will help you lead with greater clarity, adaptability, and impact.

                Want to build a business that thrives with or without you?

                Check out our consulting and coaching services, including our signature Thrive360 Business Clarity Accelerator, at Services & Tools | Leficomp | Business Consulting & Coaching for High-Achieving Business Leaders to uncover the bottlenecks holding you back.

                24 min
              • Building Your Business with People, Process & Tech

                This week, we're shaking things up.

                In today’s episode, Anna and Jores pull back the curtain and share the behind-the-scenes shift in how we’re structuring the More Than Just Task Management podcast moving forward and why it matters for you as a business owner.

                We’re ditching weekly themes and embracing a daily rotation across the 3 core pillars of a thriving business:

                • People (leadership, team, personal development)

                • Processes (systems, operations, strategic planning)

                • Technology (tools, automation, digital enablement)

                  You’ll also hear:

                  • Why we’re now choosing content based on people, not just keywords
                  • How this new rhythm can help you create better alignment in your own business
                  • A sneak peek at this week’s episode lineup including leading like a coach vs. consultant, diagnosing bottlenecks, must-have email systems, and a powerful mid-year review
                  • Whether you're building solo or scaling with a team, this format is designed to meet you where you are. Tune in all week or pick and choose based on what your business needs right now.

                    Subscribe now and step into a smarter, more sustainable way to lead your business.

                    21 min
                  • What This Week Taught Us About Growing Smarter (Not Harder)

                    This week on More Than Just Task Management, we dove deep into intelligent growth—how to grow your business with clarity, tech-savvy intention, and human-first systems.

                    If you missed any episodes, this recap gives you a taste of each one, so you can catch up on what matters most to your business right now.

                    Here’s what we explored each day:

                    • Monday: We broke down the two extremes: avoiding tech entirely vs. chasing every shiny new tool.
                    • Tuesday: We exposed 3 common traps that sabotage automation (like overengineering and tool worship), and shared a practical 3-phase method to roll out automation the right way.
                    • Wednesday: Your website is more than a digital business card. We showed how to read visitor behavior to diagnose messaging gaps, uncover hidden friction, and turn traffic into traction using just 3 key metrics.
                    • Thursday: We gave you a peek behind the curtain: what free AI tools can do well, where they fall short, and when to upgrade.
                    • Friday: We wrapped the week with something most businesses get wrong: onboarding. We shared how to get the process right before you automate, why Google Drive is your best friend, and what tools small businesses should explore.
                    • Ready to align your systems with real growth?

                      Sign up for our Thrive & Empower 360 newsletter for insights like these straight to your inbox and a chance to win a complimentary Business Clarity Accelerator.

                      Join our newsletter here: https://leficomp.com/newsletter-subscribe 

                      17 min
                    • Digital Employee Onboarding: Simple Systems That Scale With You

                      In today’s episode, we dive into digital employee onboarding. What it really means, how to keep it simple, and which tools can help you deliver a seamless experience that sets your new hires up for success.

                      Whether you're bringing on your first hire or scaling your team, onboarding doesn’t have to be clunky or complex. In fact, it can be one of your biggest opportunities to build culture, boost retention, and drive early performance.

                      You’ll learn:

                      • Why getting your onboarding process dialed in before you automate is non-negotiable
                      • How free tools like Google Drive or OneDrive can organize SOPs, videos, and key documents without a tech stack overhaul
                      • A few user-friendly onboarding platforms that work well for growing small and mid-sized teams (without breaking the bank)
                      • Want to create a business that runs smoother with every new hire? This episode will show you how to digitize onboarding the right way without over-engineering the process.

                        Don’t forget to visit Services & Tools | Leficomp | Business Consulting & Coaching for High-Achieving Business Leaders to check our services and see whether the free Leadership Assessment is your next step.

                        15 min
                      • Free AI Tools for Business

                        AI is no longer optional, but choosing the right tools can be overwhelming, especially with so many “free” options out there. In today’s episode, we unpack the real pros and cons of using free AI tools for your business, and how to make smart decisions that support your growth (not sabotage it).

                        Whether you’re testing ChatGPT, playing with image generators, or automating content with tools like Notion AI or Canva Magic Write, this episode will help you navigate the hype, avoid the traps, and leverage what’s actually useful.

                        You’ll learn:

                        ✅ What free AI tools can do well and where they fall short for business use
                        ✅ How to evaluate when “free” is good enough vs. when it’s time to upgrade
                        ✅ Our favorite free tools to explore right now and how we use them inside Leficomp

                        Want a curated list of tools we trust and actually use?

                        Head to https://leficomp.com/ai-tools for our regularly updated roundup of free and low-cost AI tools for small business owners.

                        15 min

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