Owning the Wait

How often do you feel overwhelmed in your life? Is this something that is chronic or comes and goes with the seasons? In either case, there are likely steps that you can take to help mitigate this feeling and allow yourself to push forward.

Jillian and Cyd will share some of the tactics that they use to help them when they are feeling overwhelmed and how they manage to move projects forward, despite feeling out of place at times. Jillian will also discuss a few personal examples of feeling overwhelmed and how she has felt after getting organized, making a plan, and pushing forward.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:26] Why do people commonly feel overwhelmed?

[6:47] What are some actionable steps to begin to tackle your overwhelm?

[10:30] Reaching out to someone with more experience can help calm your overwhelm.

[12:10] Journaling to help calm your feeling of overwhelm.

[15:15] Decluttering your environment to help calm your feelings of overwhelm.

[18:13] How do you take the initial steps to begin creating, organizing, communicating, and implementing, whatever is overwhelming you?

Time Blocking Exercise: https://www.thecreatorsattache.com/timeblocking

Five Why's Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-full-ownership-series-setting-effective-standards/id1552112392?i=1000604468042

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Last episode we talked about 6 tips to help you be successful in delegation. However, those tips will not necessarily be very helpful to you if you have a hard time delegating.

The significance of delegation cannot be overstated when it comes to the success of any leader. The process of delegation begins with the leader themselves, as they hold the key to its success within the organization.

Learning how to delegate and becoming comfortable with it is critical to any leader's success. Tune into this episode for some thoughtful discussion about ways to make delegation easier.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:45] Introduction to why delegation feels so challenging.

[2:06] Jillian's journey with delegation and why she is able to do it so easily.

[7:01] You have to be okay with people making mistakes if you are going to delegate.

[8:30] Why do middle managers sometimes have trouble delegating?

[11:04] Cyd shares a time when she was being stretched to delegate in a new way and how she overcame it.

[17:11] Delegating tasks with the appropriate level of responsibility for the individual.

[19:23] How trust, or lack thereof, can impact delegation.

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Our episode today brings us a unique situation involving Jillian's experience from last year, where she encountered a notable failure in the realm of effective delegation.

The significance of delegation cannot be overstated when it comes to the success of any leader. The process of delegation begins with the leader themselves, as they hold the key to its success within the organization.

Mastering delegation is not only beneficial for the leader but also essential for the growth of their team. By honing this skill, leaders open doors to improvement throughout their organizations.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:40] What are the key factors in effective delegation?

[4:30] Jillian shares a situation in which she failed as a leader to effectively delegate.

[7:55] The importance of clear communication in the delegation process.

[13:00] The importance of having and understanding trust in the delegation process.

[16:23] Having clarity in expectations as part of the delegation process.

[19:13] The importance of resourcing your team in the delegation process.

[24:55] The importance of accountability in the delegation process.

[27:42] The importance of support and feedback in the delegation process.

Link to Asana Training: https://www.thecreatorsattache.com/asana

Link to the Accountability episode: [Taking Full Ownership Series] What Is Accountability?

Link to the 5 whys episode: [Taking Full Ownership Series] Conflict Resolution: A No-Nonsense Approach

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Cyd and Jillian discuss the importance of workplace culture and how it impacts both individuals and the overall success of a company. They explore what a good work culture should feel like for employees and offer insights on identifying when the culture is off. Embedding a positive culture within a team and a business is crucial, and Cyd and Jillian provide practical tips on how to create the desired culture.

To ensure a positive culture, it is important for team members to understand the company's mission and vision and how it relates to the culture. Jillian and Cyd highlight the benefits of having a clear set of core values that can guide decision-making and behavior.

They also emphasize that maintaining a positive culture requires consistent attention and effort and that leaders must model the desired behavior and values. This episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone interested in building a positive work culture within their team or business.

[2:02] Why is culture important and how does it impact both individuals and the company's success?

[4:02] As an employee, what should you be feeling in a good work culture?

[6:30] What does it feel like when the culture is off and how do you identify it?

[11:05] When is the best time to embed a culture in your team and in your business?

[15:20] What can you actually do to create the culture that you want within your team?

[18:00] The importance of your team knowing the mission and vision.

[22:20] What are the fit-flavors' core values?

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We are tackling a topic that many managers struggle with, how to motivate and connect with an unengaged employee. It's common knowledge that a team composed of high-performing, engaged individuals can produce quality output. However, what happens when you have an employee who isn't meeting their potential or lacks motivation?

As a manager, it's your responsibility to identify the root cause of their disengagement and find ways to help them get back on track. It can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, you can turn things around. We'll be sharing our insights and experiences on how to tackle this challenge.

[1:00] Introducing today's topic and discussing the employee that is often unengaged, and halfway out the door.

[4:44] What are some early signs of unengaged employees and how to identify them.

[9:40] What are some ways to help get your team engaged in the business so they can perform their best?

[14:28] The importance of giving team members the proper level of decision rights and ownership for their positions.

[20:59] As a leader, how do you encourage a manager to relinquish some decision rights to a potentially unengaged employee, to help the employee reengage?

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We are discussing professional growth and what you can do to take control of your own career development.

We delve into the importance of having a growth mindset and taking ownership of your career development. It's crucial to have a desire to grow individually and constantly seek to improve ourselves. By doing so, we can become more valuable to our organizations and achieve greater success in our careers.

We will touch on the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, aligning individuals with their comparative advantage, listening to feedback, becoming aware of our personal gaps, and learning how to learn.

[2:00] One huge benefit of finding a friend that can challenge you with your passion in a healthy manner.

[3:30] Why should you have a desire to grow individually?

[6:50] The importance of having a growth mindset and taking your career into your own hands.

[8:30] What is the value in putting your team members into roles that align with their comparative advantage and listening to their feedback?

[12:45] How and why you should become aware of your personal gaps in order to improve your value to your organization.

[17:15] Why you need to learn how to learn.

[21:45] Surround yourself with the right people that can challenge you and give you advice.

Episode Referenced in the Show: You're never too good for the dirty work

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Building a great team is integral to any successful business. At some point in your career, you wont have the skills, time, or time to learn the skills necessary to get everything accomplished on your own. This is where having a great team comes in.

Cyd and Jillian will discuss the importance of having a team with different comparative advantages, some tips on how to build a team that is aligned and bought into your vision, and some creative ways to offer feedback to promising team members that may need a small course correction. There are many valuable takeaways in the episodes for both current and aspiring leaders.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:05] When did Jillian have the realization that she wasn't going to make it big without a great team?

[5:12] How do you show up as a leader when you have a team member whose role you don't fully comprehend or understand?

[11:48] 2 questions you can ask to help figure out if someone is a self-starter.

[13:42] What are some clear ah-hah moments you've had when you realize that your team is actually your greatest asset?

[16:10] Where do you recommend new managers start when taking over a team?

[21:00] Constructive phrases to use when giving feedback to a team member, both positive and negative.

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Let's dive into conflict resolution... with a no-nonsense approach. We take a holistic approach to leadership and share strategies that can be applied to both your personal and business life. To start, it's crucial to be aware of personal reflection and acknowledge when you're wrong to move forward and solve the issue.

Next, we explore the root cause of the conflict using the "5 why" exercise, encouraging curiosity and an open mind. Communication is key, and we offer tips on how to deliver your message calmly and constructively, such as writing out what you want to say and practicing it beforehand.

Private conversations are important, so we discuss scheduling a quiet and comfortable space to have an honest discussion. Finally, we stress the importance of having a support system during tough conversations, including finding a mediator or a neutral third party and prioritizing emotional and mental well-being.

Tune in to learn how to apply these conflict resolution strategies in your personal and business life!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[3:00] Why it is so important to be aware of when you're wrong

[6:30] Getting to the root of why there's conflict

[17:00] Write out what you want to say and practice the delivery

[19:00] Schedule a time to talk privately

[21:00] Ensure you have the support you need

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Become an ego-free leader and let go of the need to be right!

As a leader, it can be tough to admit when we're wrong or to acknowledge our ego, but it's essential to become an ego-free leader. In this conversation, hear from Jillian, who made a commitment to work on her ego when she noticed it coming through. We also discuss the connection between the need to be right and the inability to have radical candor.

Plus, we explore how humility is a crucial part of being an ego-free leader. Humility and ego don't go in the same sentence, but having humility takes confidence. An ego-free leader has so much humility that their cup is overflowing and can pour into their team, teaching them to have humility too.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:00] The hardest part of becoming an ego-free leader is acknowledging your ego

[4:00] The connection between the need to be right and wrong and the inability to have radical candor

[10:30] Humility and ego don't go in the same sentence.

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Feedback is a valuable tool for growth for you and those around you, but it takes effort and practice to deliver and receive it effectively. With so many different personalities out there, we have to understand how to adapt so that productive feedback is received.

Jillian and Cyd share their communication tips, experiences, and examples to help listeners become more confident in giving and receiving feedback. They emphasize the importance of approaching feedback with an open mind, and using it as a tool for personal growth and developing others. Some examples highlight their strengths but both Jillian and Cyd are transparent about their weaknesses. As you listen in, consider your own experiences and get ready to be vulnerable.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[3:02] Four quadrants to feedback.

[5:23] Let's talk employee to employee.

[6:58] If you are a new leader.

[11:42] I don't have as much natural sensitivity to someone's empathetic needs as other leaders on the team.

[12:42] Find someone who is opposite than you.

[15:39] Your words are a reflection of your heart.

[16:37] Summary of the four quadrants.

*Find the book Radical Candor https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Updated-Hardcover/dp/B09V5GQRM2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=365HNLHFEDI4J&keywords=radical+candor&qid=1676221427&sprefix=radical+candor%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-4

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