Shannon Waller's Team Success

By Shannon Waller

What's Shannon Waller's Team Success about?

Shannon Waller, author of The Team Success Handbook, has been the entrepreneurial team expert at Strategic Coach® since 1995. Shannon Waller’s Team Success podcasts are a series of insights around teamwork and success that she’s gained from working with entrepreneurs.

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Shannon Waller's Team Success episodes:

04.18.2024
Behind The Scenes: The Key To Creating First-Class Client Experiences
Before important client meetings, are you and your team running around handling last-minute logistics? How prepared does your team feel going into the meeting? In this episode, Shannon Waller discusses the value of bookending client meetings with clearings and debriefs...
04.11.2024
The Power Of Saying “Yes” To New Ideas
How would you like to learn a strategy for improving creativity, connection, and collaboration within your team that’s as simple as saying the word “yes”? In this episode, Shannon Waller explains how graciously saying yes to your team members’ ideas...
03.21.2024
The Excellent Trap: The Danger Of Not Letting Go
In this episode, Shannon Waller talks about the dangers of the “Excellent Trap.” Are there activities you have superior skills but no passion for? Are you bored with them but resisting having someone else take them on? Let Shannon convince...
03.07.2024
Daring To Build An Intentional Culture, with Mark O’Donnell, Kelly Knight, and CJ DuBe’
Looking for ways to improve your team's performance and create a positive work environment? In this episode of the Team Success podcast, host Shannon Waller interviews entrepreneurs Mark O'Donnell, Kelly Knight, and CJ DuBe’ about their new book, People: Dare...
02.23.2024
How To Manage Micromanagement
Ever been micromanaged? Doesn’t feel great, right? And it’s easy to react emotionally to it. But why is your entrepreneur or team leader micromanaging? It’s likely not because they don’t trust you. In this episode of Team Success, host Shannon...
02.08.2024
A Conversation With Kathy Kolbe: Conative Intelligence & The Importance of Caring First
Do you know what makes a good leader? The answer might surprise you! In this episode of the Team Success podcast, renowned thought leader Kathy Kolbe, founder of the Kolbe Index, joins Shannon Waller to delve into the realm of...
01.25.2024
A Goal-Setting Team Is A Self-Managing Team
Are your team members growth oriented? How do you foster that mindset in your company? Today, Shannon Waller breaks down the January Strategic Coach® team meeting in which each of the 100+ team members thought through their personal growth and...
12.19.2023
From Boasting To Celebrating: How To Shift Your Mindset For Success
Have you ever wondered how to transform your experiences into opportunities for future growth? Discover the power of celebrating wins in this episode of the Team Success podcast. Join Shannon Waller as she delves into the important difference between boasting...
12.14.2023
Managing Up, Part II
Join team success expert Shannon Waller as she dives into the art of supporting your entrepreneur. Are you seeing through their lens, anticipating their needs, and proactively contributing to the owner’s vision? Learn the power of a simple four-word question...
11.29.2023
Proving Yourself: The Surprising Barrier to Effective Teamwork
Ever felt the pressure to prove yourself in a new role or venture? Join Shannon Waller in the latest episode of The Team Success Podcast as she uncovers the hidden downsides of the “proving game” in business. Through a revealing...
11.16.2023
Teamwork Triad In Real Life, with Chad Willardson
In previous episodes, Shannon has talked about the Teamwork Triad—are you curious to see how it plays out in real life? In this episode, Shannon interviews entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Chad Willardson about his Unique Ability® Dream Team. Learn...
11.02.2023
Head, Heart, and Gut: The Three Must-Haves to Take Action!
In this thought-provoking episode, entrepreneur and team coach Shannon Waller delves into the crucial factors that drive action and engagement. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, Shannon highlights the importance of not only intellectual stimulation but also emotional connection and...
10.19.2023
Stop The Struggle: Essential Tools For Managers, With Jill Young
Shannon Waller, entrepreneur and team coach, chats with the brilliant Jill Young, EOS® Implementer and coach, about the tools leaders need to alleviate frustration and handle tough issues. They dive into proven EOS® and Strategic Coach® tools, including the Accountability...
10.05.2023
Unlocking The Power Of Transformational Leadership
Do you know what makes a good leader? As an entrepreneur, it’s your job to provide the vision and direction your team needs in order to thrive, but just because you’re supposed to do it doesn’t mean it comes naturally...
09.21.2023
Hire Better People Faster, with Jeremy Macliver
Imagine you’re in the mind of someone applying for a job at your company. Are they seeing the real picture of who you are as a team and as a business? Why would they want to work for you? Shannon...
09.07.2023
If They Could Read Your Mind: Tools For Capturing Organizational Wisdom
Shannon delves into effective strategies for capturing and communicating the wisdom inside your business and backing it up with practical tools like Asana or Trello. Imagine simplifying complex procedures, discovering unexpected potential in your team, and gaining confidence through well-documented...
08.24.2023
Crafting Your “Why Story” For Maximum Impact: How To Attract And Retain Great Talent, with Deirdre Van Nest
Are you looking for a new strategy to help attract and retain really great talent? Unlock the secret to captivating your audience and igniting your entrepreneurial journey with Deirdre Van Nest, renowned storytelling expert and coach. In this episode of...
08.24.2023
How To Escape Email Jail, with Deirdre Van Nest
Are you getting lost in email? Discover the art of efficient email management and reclaim valuable time with our latest episode of The Team Success Podcast! In this episode, Shannon chats with renowned speaker, coach, and storytelling strategist Deirdre Van...
08.10.2023
Breaking Down Silos: Improving Collaboration Between Teams
Have you noticed that your teams are becoming siloed, only respecting their own agenda but not appreciating those of other teams? Today, Shannon Waller uses The Front Stage/Back Stage Model® and The Experience Transformer® to break down those silos. Shannon...
07.27.2023
Winning Formulas: The 9 Habits Of High Performers, with Steven Neuner and Ryan Cassin
Have you ever wondered what habits separate the highest performers from those who struggle to complete their to-do lists? In the sixth and final episode of this Team Success mini-series in partnership with Superpowers leaders Steven Neuner and Ryan Cassin,...
07.13.2023
How To Prevent Team Territorialism And Nurture Creativity
Shannon Waller dives into a common challenge for a 10x growth team: how to support team members who need assistance without triggering feelings of insecurity. You know they need help to free up their valuable time, but how can you...
06.29.2023
Pitfalls: Avoid These 5 Mistakes, with Steven Neuner and Ryan Cassin
Shannon Waller, Steven Neuner, and Ryan Cassin return for the fifth in a series on how entrepreneurs can hire and work with an executive assistant. In this episode, discover the five common pitfalls that can ruin your relationship with your...
06.15.2023
How To Lead with Authenticity – and Authority!
Are you putting yourself into “The Gap” without even realizing it? In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller talks about a common issue faced by many leaders: comparing themselves to other effective leaders. She explores the many...
06.01.2023
Are You Giving Your Team Permission?
As an entrepreneur, are you tired of micromanaging and wish your team could read your mind to make the decisions you’d make? In this episode, Shannon Waller talks through giving permission to your team, a key step toward having a...
05.18.2023
Crawl, Walk, Run: How To Succeed In Your First 90 Days With An Executive Assistant With Steven Neuner And Ryan Cassin
Are you an entrepreneur struggling to manage your workload? Are you considering hiring an executive assistant, but not sure where to start? Look no further! In episode four of this six-part series on all things assistants, Shannon Waller and Superpowers...
05.04.2023
The One Hire To Transform Your Business And Your Life With Steven Neuner And Ryan Cassin
In part 3 of Shannon Waller’s interview with Superpowers partners Steven Neuner and Ryan Cassin, they get into the details of finding and training a Strategic Assistant® who will grow alongside you and free you up to achieve more, faster....
04.20.2023
The Benefits And Challenges Of Owning A Family Business
If you own a family business or know someone who does, this podcast is for you. Seventy to ninety percent of American businesses are family owned, and they each come with a special set of challenges, opportunities, and strengths. In...
04.06.2023
How To Tell If Your Idea Is A “Compelling Offer” Or A “Convincing Argument”
Will Duke is a business owner who has been using Strategic Coach® concepts to help his clients think differently about security. Here, Will tells Shannon Waller how he discovered the difference between a “compelling offer” and a “convincing argument.” Entrepreneurs...
03.23.2023
What Kind Of Assistant Is Best For You? With Steven Neuner And Ryan Cassin
Welcome back to all things assistants! In episode two of this six-part series, Shannon Waller and Superpowers partners Steven Neuner and Ryan Cassin explored why having an assistant is crucial for any entrepreneur looking to improve their productivity, profitability, and...
03.09.2023
All Things Assistants—Do You Deserve One?
Do you ever wish you had an assistant, but feel like it’s a luxury you can’t afford (or don’t deserve)? For many entrepreneurs, investing in a support person can feel like a selfish and even frivolous expense, but the reality...
02.23.2023
The Partnership Mindset—A Relationship Superpower
Those who pay a lot of attention to other people’s positions, titles, accomplishments, or money unknowingly create a gap in those potential partnerships. Shannon Waller instead sees all people, no matter their status, as potential collaborators. Listen as Shannon explains...
02.09.2023
Come Up For Air, with Nick Sonnenberg
Is email eating into your time? Do you have to keep asking what’s happening with projects and waiting for a response? If you want to boost the results in your business, listen in as Shannon speaks with efficiency expert Nick...
02.02.2023
Why I Hate The Word “Sure”
You’re going back and forth with a team member over something you disagree about, when they say, “Sure.” That “sure” makes Shannon Waller crazy. It means that the person has shut down and isn’t fully in agreement. If you’re committed...
01.26.2023
Multiplication By Subtraction … In Real Life, with Ben Laws
It’s one of the hardest conversations you’ll have as an entrepreneur. You want the business to have a bigger future, but someone on your team isn’t aligned with that growth. Ben Laws is here this week to talk Multiplication By...
01.19.2023
The Importance Of Keeping Pace With Yourself
Are you keeping pace with yourself? Are you aware of all the progress you’ve made—all your wins, all the things you’ve learned, and all the capabilities you’ve grown? Or are you more focused on a future ideal you’d like to...
01.12.2023
How To Hire And Retain The Right-Fit People For Your Business
Not having the right person in a leadership role in your business is costly on many levels: recruitment and resource expenses, opportunities lost, your culture poisoned, and on top of that, more stress and less freedom as the business owner....
12.22.2022
If Your New Ideas Are Causing Chaos For The Team, Try This Approach
You may not know this, but if you’re the visionary in your business, your team may think of you as the chaos agent. Why? In this episode, Shannon explains how to set up this one crucial bit of context when...
12.15.2022
When The Who Is You: A Simple Thinking Process For Powerful Teamwork
Have you ever wondered when to bring someone else onto a project—and when not to? That makes most of us! Every person on your team wants to be useful, but not everyone knows how or when their contribution will make...
12.08.2022
ADHD As A Gift, with Faster Than Normal Author, Peter Shankman
For years, people have jokingly used the term “ADHD” to explain their distractions and mistakes. But now there’s a growing awareness of neurodiversity as a different way of processing experiences, which, in addition to some challenges, also comes with certain...
12.01.2022
Are You Guilty of Drive-By Delegations?
Entrepreneurial companies thrive when their team members are engaged and bring their whole selves to work. It’s more fun, and it produces great results. But if the entrepreneur forgets to genuinely connect when handing off tasks and doesn’t seem to...
11.24.2022
Uncovering “The Why Of You,” With Debra Levine
While many profiles are great at identifying types of people and how they work best, the PRINT® profile is unique in the way it simply and powerfully answers the root question, “Why?” In this episode, Shannon speaks with Debra Levine,...
11.17.2022
Scheduling Is A Creative Act
Life as a busy entrepreneur often involves meetings, appointments, and deadlines. But are you the best person to organize these in your calendar? A Strategic Assistant® with a talent for scheduling can help you stay on track toward your goals...
11.10.2022
Stop Chasing Squirrels, with Ted Bradshaw
Many people perform exceptionally well and achieve all the hallmarks of success, but inside they just don’t feel it. In this episode, Shannon speaks with Ted Bradshaw, whose six-point path can help you “catch up with yourself” and enjoy the...
11.03.2022
The Downside Of A Great Company Culture
Surely having a great company culture is entirely a good thing, right? Well, there’s a challenge: Sometimes team members who aren’t a right-fit anymore don’t want to leave—because they like it there too much! In this episode, Shannon offers her...
10.27.2022
Customer Driven Leadership, with Daniel Hammond
Get everyone in your business playing the same game—and winning it. In this episode, Shannon chats with Daniel Hammond, co-author of Customer Driven Leadership. Download Episode Transcript
10.20.2022
Is It Always Bad When A Senior Team Leader Leaves?
You depend on your senior team leaders, so of course you want to hold onto them. But sometimes even a phenomenal worker isn't actually a good fit for your culture. Listen in as Shannon helps you hear the whispers you...
10.13.2022
Assistants For Coaches And Visionaries, with Jenna Spencer
Shannon speaks with Jenna Spencer, who helps business coaches, entrepreneurs, and visionaries find the right assistant. This person, Jenna says, can extend the leader's capabilities in an almost magical way that feels like getting to have your cake and eat...
10.06.2022
How Coachable Are You?
When someone gives you feedback, it's a chance to transform what isn't working into something better. But feedback isn't always easy to hear, so Shannon shares some tips and resources to help you master these important opportunities for self-discovery and...
09.22.2022
The Formula For Perfect Podcasts, with Matt Halloran
Shannon talks with podcast expert Matt Halloran who shares a treasure chest of tips for creating a show that people want to listen to—and that gets measurable results! Download Episode Transcript
09.08.2022
The Best Team Members Are Company-Focused, Not Career- Focused
When everyone in an entrepreneurial business shares the leader's vision and works toward it, everybody has a chance to succeed. But some individuals are focused solely on their own advancement—seeking status, dividing and conquering. In this episode, Shannon explains why...

What's Shannon Waller's Team Success about?

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Shannon Waller's Team Success episodes:

Behind The Scenes: The Key To Creating First-Class Client Experiences

The Power Of Saying “Yes” To New Ideas

The Excellent Trap: The Danger Of Not Letting Go

Daring To Build An Intentional Culture, with Mark O’Donnell, Kelly Knight, and CJ DuBe’

How To Manage Micromanagement

A Conversation With Kathy Kolbe: Conative Intelligence & The Importance of Caring First

A Goal-Setting Team Is A Self-Managing Team

From Boasting To Celebrating: How To Shift Your Mindset For Success

Managing Up, Part II

Proving Yourself: The Surprising Barrier to Effective Teamwork

Teamwork Triad In Real Life, with Chad Willardson

Head, Heart, and Gut: The Three Must-Haves to Take Action!

Stop The Struggle: Essential Tools For Managers, With Jill Young

Unlocking The Power Of Transformational Leadership

Hire Better People Faster, with Jeremy Macliver

If They Could Read Your Mind: Tools For Capturing Organizational Wisdom

Crafting Your “Why Story” For Maximum Impact: How To Attract And Retain Great Talent, with Deirdre Van Nest

How To Escape Email Jail, with Deirdre Van Nest

Breaking Down Silos: Improving Collaboration Between Teams

Winning Formulas: The 9 Habits Of High Performers, with Steven Neuner and Ryan Cassin

How To Prevent Team Territorialism And Nurture Creativity

Pitfalls: Avoid These 5 Mistakes, with Steven Neuner and Ryan Cassin

How To Lead with Authenticity – and Authority!

Are You Giving Your Team Permission?

Crawl, Walk, Run: How To Succeed In Your First 90 Days With An Executive Assistant With Steven Neuner And Ryan Cassin

The One Hire To Transform Your Business And Your Life With Steven Neuner And Ryan Cassin

The Benefits And Challenges Of Owning A Family Business

How To Tell If Your Idea Is A “Compelling Offer” Or A “Convincing Argument”

What Kind Of Assistant Is Best For You? With Steven Neuner And Ryan Cassin

All Things Assistants—Do You Deserve One?

The Partnership Mindset—A Relationship Superpower

Come Up For Air, with Nick Sonnenberg

Why I Hate The Word “Sure”

Multiplication By Subtraction … In Real Life, with Ben Laws

The Importance Of Keeping Pace With Yourself

How To Hire And Retain The Right-Fit People For Your Business

If Your New Ideas Are Causing Chaos For The Team, Try This Approach

When The Who Is You: A Simple Thinking Process For Powerful Teamwork

ADHD As A Gift, with Faster Than Normal Author, Peter Shankman

Are You Guilty of Drive-By Delegations?

Uncovering “The Why Of You,” With Debra Levine

Scheduling Is A Creative Act

Stop Chasing Squirrels, with Ted Bradshaw

The Downside Of A Great Company Culture

Customer Driven Leadership, with Daniel Hammond

Is It Always Bad When A Senior Team Leader Leaves?

Assistants For Coaches And Visionaries, with Jenna Spencer

How Coachable Are You?

The Formula For Perfect Podcasts, with Matt Halloran

The Best Team Members Are Company-Focused, Not Career- Focused