In this week's episode of The Rutledge Perspective, let’s dive into the profound concept of being relentless in pursuit of our goals. Join us as we explore what it truly means to embody relentlessness and how it can transform our approach to life, business, and personal growth. Remember, your relentless pursuit of greatness can change the world.

I would also like to take this time to thank everyone for listening to this podcast for the past 5 years. I’m truly humbled by the fact that you have tuned into this podcast every week, or someone sent it to you, and you went back to listen to old episodes. I will be officially sunsetting The Rutledge Perspective Podcast with this episode. The relentless pursuit of the impact I want to make requires that I take a pause and decide what the next iteration of the podcast is going to be. I must ensure that I align everything that I'm doing with this real idea to make an impact on women business owners who are creating the cultures that they want to work in. This isn’t a goodbye, it’s a see you later! To keep up with me and to know when I come back, please feel free to follow me @laurel.k.rutledge. Talk soon!

𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝

🔑 Relentlessness is an action verb. It is being unwilling to take anything less than the achievement of what you have in front of you. It’s about overcoming obstacles and eliminating distractions to stay laser-focused on that thing because you know that it’s much bigger than you.

🔑 Empowered action includes determination, an activity, and energy towards the action that you're taking.

🔑 You have to be tactically, technically, and intentionally setting up the actions that you need to take in a relentless pursuit of the goals you have set for yourself and the strategy you built for your business, career, or department.

ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 📚

Ask yourself these questions:

Are you being relentless about your pursuit? Are you thinking clearly and being determined to get to where you want to be?

𝓯𝓾𝓵𝓵 🎧 𝓪𝓷𝓭 📹 𝓪𝓽 🔗 𝓲𝓷 𝓫𝓲𝓸 

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Welcome to this special segment of the Rutledge Perspective called the Founders Intensive, where we delve into the stories of remarkable entrepreneurs. Today, we are joined by the dynamic Jadeé, CEO of Corporate Solutions Tech. Jadeé reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, rooted in a childhood dream of making a difference and a relentless pursuit of success. Raised with the belief that failure is not an option, Jadeé shares how she navigated the transition from a traditional W-2 job to full-time entrepreneurship. Her blend of ambition, logic, and resilience has been instrumental in her success.

Highlights ✨    

👉🏽 Reflecting on her entrepreneurial journey, Jadeé shares insights into the challenges she faced and the decisions she had to make along the way. Despite the allure of certain opportunities, Jadeé emphasizes the importance of saying no to projects or partnerships that aren't aligned with her vision or values.

👉🏽 Jadeé discusses her approach to building successful projects and teams. She emphasizes the importance of understanding people's concerns and needs, fostering emotional connections, and aligning talent with organizational goals.

Jadeé’s full bio here:

Jadeé is a seasoned business executive with a proven track record of success in delivering successful enterprise initiatives through effective and strategic leadership, collaboration and innovation with a heavy focus on her motto: We Simply Find Solutions.

Jadeé's strategic vision and ability to navigate complex challenges coupled with her innate ability to build highly productive teams has enabled her to deliver exceptional results for clients across various industries. In addition to her professional achievements, Jadeé is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

As a mother of 4 beautiful children, she is additionally an advocate for mom-preneurs. Jadeé believes heavily in utilizing technology to create and implement streamlined processes to ensure her clients are able to build a healthy work/life balances for themselves and their employees.

This approach has been implemented into the HR/Staffing lines of business of CST's clients and has proven successful at increasing team productivity and an overall reduction in attrition across all client organizations.

Jadeé holds a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs, with minors in Business and Communications from Florida State University and an MBA from Columbia Southern University.

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Welcome to this special segment of the Rutledge Perspective called the Founders Intensive, where we delve into the stories of remarkable entrepreneurs. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Campbell, the visionary force behind Soul Star, who empowers women leaders to change the world through radical self-care. As CEO of Soul Star, she champions women disruptors addressing systemic challenges, with a 100-year vision for humanity and the planet. Join us in this insightful conversation that focuses on aligning passion with purpose and navigating the journey from fear to fulfillment.

Highlights ✨    

👉🏽 Jennifer discusses the three main factors that inspired her to start a business: vision, pain, and curiosity. These elements have guided her entrepreneurial endeavors for over 11 years.

👉🏽 She emphasizes the importance of aligning business ventures with personal values and passions, highlighting the need for genuine connection and purpose.

👉🏽 Amidst the proliferation of online businesses, Jennifer advises aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on authenticity and long-term fulfillment rather than chasing trends or quick cash grabs.

Learn more about Jennifer here 👉🏽 https://www.soulstar.inc/?r_done=1#_x02vvd5vi

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Welcome to this special segment of the Rutledge Perspective called the Founders Intensive, where we delve into the stories of remarkable entrepreneurs. Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Candice Tolbert, the Executive Director of Super Seeds as well as the President & Founder of Assist Financial Group. Candice’s dual roles as a businesswoman and advocate exemplify her commitment to empowering individuals and communities through financial education and social change.

Highlights ✨    

👉🏽 Candice shares her experience with her son's unjust school suspension and how that inspired her to create Super Seeds.

👉🏽 She emphasizes the emotional drive behind her mission while strategically utilizing data to effect change.

👉🏽 Super Seeds’ multifaceted approach involves educating educators, engaging parents, and empowering students to break the cycle of punitive school discipline.

Learn more about Candice here 👉🏽 https://assistfinancialgroup.com/profile/

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In this episode of The Rutledge Perspective, let’s dive into the transformative power of letting go and moving forward. With the onset of the second quarter of 2024, it's evident that change is on the horizon. As we navigate through the remainder of this year, let us embrace the opportunity to let go of what holds us back and step into a future filled with new possibilities.

𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝

🔑 Letting go is an act of moving forward.

🔑 Your purpose is not about you, it’s about the impact it makes on others.

🔑 People, things, and situations come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.

ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 📚

This week, think about what it is that you can let go to move forward. 🤔

What is something that may not necessarily be holding you back, but it's absolutely not going to catapult you forward?

What are those things that just are no longer serving you, your business, or your career?

𝓯𝓾𝓵𝓵 🎧 𝓪𝓷𝓭 📹 𝓪𝓽 🔗 𝓲𝓷 𝓫𝓲𝓸 

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Today, we’re going to be talking about goals and gardening. I know that may sound crazy but please allow me to explain. Oddly enough, my personal journey of gardening has taught me valuable lessons about determination, perseverance, and the true worth of pursuing your goals. In this episode, I will draw parallels to the challenges entrepreneurs face in building their businesses through anecdotes of failed cucumber harvests and the importance of pollinators aka bees.

𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝

🔑 Only you can decide what it is you want and how willing you are to do the work to make it happen.

🔑 Bees in gardening serve as a metaphor for the indispensable roles of support systems and teams in business success.

🔑 You must be willing to adapt and pivot in the pursuit of success.

ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 📚

This week I want you to dig deep. Sit, pause, and think with no judgment and decide what is that thing you want worth to you. What are you willing to do to make it happen?

Let me know what you come up with.

𝓯𝓾𝓵𝓵 🎧 𝓪𝓷𝓭 📹 𝓪𝓽 🔗 𝓲𝓷 𝓫𝓲𝓸 

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Let’s dive deep into the realm of data and its critical role in shaping business strategy. Understand that your data is essential, whether you're an entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader. From gathering insights to driving informed actions, let’s explore how data can be your greatest ally in achieving your business objectives.

𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝

🔑 It's not personal. It's not emotional data is just data.

🔑 Data is a superpower, and the insight that you can gather from that data is a super superpower.

🔑 Being a numbers person simply means that you know the information that’s needed to make informed decisions for the business.

ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 📚

Ask yourself three questions:

1.         Where are you trying to go? What is the mission?

2.         What do you need to do to get that mission accomplished?

3.         Who do you need to help make it happen?

Allow the data to be the driving force for these answers.

𝓯𝓾𝓵𝓵 🎧 𝓪𝓷𝓭 📹 𝓪𝓽 🔗 𝓲𝓷 𝓫𝓲𝓸 

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Let’s delve into the concept of "Mission first. People always." There’s something significant about prioritizing the mission of a business or organization while valuing the individuals involved in achieving that mission. Today, I will share my own experiences and insights, that emphasize the importance of aligning personal values with the vision of the business and making strategic decisions to build and lead effective teams. Throughout this episode, you’ll gain valuable insights into compassionate leadership, intentional decision-making, and fostering a culture that empowers both mission success and individual well-being.

𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝

🔑 If you don't know where you're going, how do you know who needs to be on your team?

🔑 It is critical as a business owner and as a leader that are totally aligned without a doubt about who you are and where you are. Only then will you know where you’re headed and can you put action in place to get there!

🔑 It’s important that you learn from the right places, gather the right experts around you, and build your team intentionally with the skills, attributes, and attitudes that you need to achieve that mission.

ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 📚

This week, I want you to reflect on your own leadership practices and organizational alignment with the mission-first principle.

Ask yourself, “Have I designed this organization around the skills that people have, or have I designed the organization around the mission we're trying to achieve?”

Understand that building teams that prioritize both mission success and individual well-being, can propel your organizations toward greater success and fulfillment.

𝓯𝓾𝓵𝓵 🎧 𝓪𝓷𝓭 📹 𝓪𝓽 🔗 𝓲𝓷 𝓫𝓲𝓸 

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In this episode of The Rutledge Perspective, the focus is on collaboration in leadership, particularly within the context of women business owners. Collaboration, although a powerful tool, can sometimes be misunderstood, especially for leaders who prioritize input from others. This episode delves into the nuances of collaborative leadership, exploring its strengths and potential pitfalls.

𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝

🔑 Collaboration extends beyond internal teams and encompasses partnerships with external entities, fostering innovation and growth.

🔑 Effective leaders set the tone for collaboration, ensuring that it aligns with the organization's goals and values.

🔑 Intentional collaboration can lead to exponential growth and positive outcomes for businesses and teams.

ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 📚

This week I want you to go out and think about how to collaborate with your team. Are your values promoting collaboration? Are your values promoting intentional partnering? How are you showing up and are your words and actions demonstrating a desire for collaboration along with an ability to make really tough decisions?

𝓯𝓾𝓵𝓵 🎧 𝓪𝓷𝓭 📹 𝓪𝓽 🔗 𝓲𝓷 𝓫𝓲𝓸 

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Do you feel like it’s time to make a change in your business or revamp some things? Whether you own a business or are building a career, it may be time to instill the “start, stop, continue,” process. This process allows you to objectively evaluate your current situation and focus on the things that matter. Proper prioritization will leave you re-energized and refocused. This will also allow you to see exponential change as it pertains to accomplishing your goals. Please listen as I break down how you can implement this process within your business or organization and maximize your team’s success.

𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝

🔑 The things we often keep on our priority list are the things that are comfortable for us.

🔑 You will always rely on someone else if you do not hold yourself accountable, develop your discipline, or have a desire that moves you into action.

🔑 At some point, you have to stop and apply the knowledge that you've learned and determine what works for you and what doesn't.

ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 📚

As you go into this week, I really want you to think deeply and pause…

We are now in the last month of the first quarter. What do you need to stop doing? What do you need to continue doing? Lastly, what do you need to start doing? Evaluate all of that against the objectives that you have for this week, month, and rest of the year.

𝓯𝓾𝓵𝓵 🎧 𝓪𝓷𝓭 📹 𝓪𝓽 🔗 𝓲𝓷 𝓫𝓲𝓸 

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