Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Today, I'm getting real about the excuses you make as leaders and challenging you to step up and lead your team to greatness.  We'll explore the common excuses that hold small business owners back, and I'll share some practical solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges.  Get ready to take ownership of your leadership role and empower your team to thrive. This episode is all about stopp...

In this episode, we are talking about the power leaders have to motivate and encourage their teams. We're debunking the myth that motivation is solely tied to financial incentives and instead, we're exploring practical and low-cost ways for leaders to give back to their teams.  From the gift of time and trust to the importance of respect, vision, and humility, I'll be sharing actionable strategies...

Today, we're putting a critical eye on protecting your hiring process from AI-generated resume deception. I'll be sharing some essential strategies to help you cut through the fog and spot the real deal when it comes to evaluating candidates for your role-posting. Let's make hiring less about guesswork and more about finding someone who will be a perfect fit for your business! Work with Shelli War...

Today, we're diving into the critical leadership skills essential for small business owners to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.  I'll be sharing real-life examples of individuals who are mastering these skills, taking back control of their businesses, and driving growth.  From being fascinated by emerging trends to embracing technology, improving internal and external communication,...

Today, we are celebrating milestones and embracing change in this bit of a "tell-all" episode where I'm getting candid about transition and bold new steps. 2023 was a year of transition, and you'll hear what that meant for the business, the brand, and me as I set out to stand tall as our own entity.   It's been a leap of faith, and while it's nerve-racking, your support has been my cornerstone. Tu...

Are you intrigued by the transformation from a skilled professional to a savvy business owner in the healthcare sector? Tune into the latest episode with client and guest Alison Hendricks to unpack a journey that's both inspiring and instrumental for those in the world of occupational therapy and beyond. You'll be moved to hear how Alison Hendrick's vision to scale her business took root and bloss...

Are you ready to kick off the new year with a powerful team meeting? Join me as I dive into the one critical meeting every leader needs to host this year.  It's time to motivate, educate, and communicate with your team in a meaningful way and set the tone for the year ahead. I hear you, planning for and then hosting a meeting like this can feel daunting, but I'm here to walk you through it. Togeth...

As we move into a new year, it's important to think ahead and consider the implications of planning for the future of our businesses. In this episode, I'm discussing the crucial topic of exit strategies. Whether you're contemplating a planned departure, facing unexpected challenges, or thinking about selling your business, it's essential to have a clear plan in place.  Join me as we explore the st...

I'm flipping the script on how you can lead your small business team.   Instead of just focusing on empowering everyone, let's talk about getting into that heart-to-heart, engaging 1:1 conversation so you can get to the core of what makes each team member tick.  By deeply engaging with each team member, you'll lay the groundwork for some serious commitment and accelerated productivity.   Save the...

Let's tackle the often frustrating issue of underperformers within your team. We will delve into the crucial distinction between skill and will issues when a team member is not meeting expectations.  Tune in to hear some real-life examples to recognize the likelihood of the reasons why people could be drifting off their highest level of performance in your small business.  Work with Shelli Warren:...

You don't need another hack. You need to be ready to take on the challenge of becoming a strategic and solution-based leader. Tune in to hear why it's critical at this stage of your business growth to make decisions today that set you up for long-term success, not short-lived moments.    Work with Shelli Warren: Apply now to join the Leadership Lab . Apply now to join the Leadership Lab 101 . Enro...

Now is the perfect time to hit the reset button, reflect on the past year, and jumpstart your team for the next year. Get your team excited by wrapping up the year with some highlights of their contribution to the business.  Tune in to hear valuable insights and strategies on how to re-energize and motivate your team members, by highlighting their achievements and setting clear expectations for th...

In this episode, we dive into a crucial topic for small business owners: how to support your high-performing team members when they need extended time away from the business.  Regardless of why the request has been made, it's important to be prepared and supportive.  Tune in and hear practical tips and strategies for building operational excellence, creating backup plans, and ensuring your busines...

Today, we dive into the importance of likeability in leadership roles. As a small business owner, you want to build a strong team and that requires you to promote people into leadership roles. So, should you select people who are liked, or does that even matter?   Tune in as we explore scenarios where likeability plays a key role.  You will also hear some practical insight on finding the right bal...

Let's tackle the crucial transition from being hired to actually thriving by talking about how to navigate the first 30 days with your newest team member. We will explore the importance of hosting conversations (yes, I'll give you words and phrases) that assess their progress and their challenges.  We'll uncover the key onboarding elements needed to bridge the gap between a resume and the reality...

Tune into today's episode to learn how Nickie Janes, Leadership Lab Alumni Member and CEO of Smooth, leads her large team across multiple locations. We'll dive into the strategies she employs to delegate tasks effectively and create systems that allow her to focus on her true passions within the business.  If you are a spa junkie like Shelli is, you'll love the peek behind the curtain into what it...

If you're currently navigating the first 90 days with a new team member or you've just promoted someone in a new role, this episode is for you! Tune into today's episode to learn how you can assess if the person you interviewed is the real deal. You'll hear how to look for signs of consistent skill application, growth mindset, agility, and self-sufficiency.  We also won't forget the importance of...

"That 5 R Work Plan, I want that."  When you're ready to embrace a new way of guiding your team, this tool will make all the difference. Tune into today's episode to hear Sabrina Davis of Port City Signs & Graphics tell you how she leveraged the work plan to create a comfort level for her team to take ownership of their development and feel supported as they delivered results within their roles. ...

Are people telling you to 'just hire your mini-me!'  Don't do it! It's important as you build a team that you think both about what the business requires today and what it will need in the upcoming year, two and three years ahead. Tune into today's episode to learn why it's time to STOP searching for your twin and instead start searching for someone with a complimentary skill set to yours.   Work...

Providing bonuses to your team to recognize their results always feels great. It's even better when you plan for it, and the business can afford it. Tune into today's episode to hear how you can create criteria for bonuses based on the type of business you own and the revenue and profit results you have.      Free Resources: Click here to get the advanced leaders assessment . Click here to get the...

People cry, sometimes they cry at work. Stress, lack of sleep, worry or illness can cause emotions to bubble up, and unexpected tears can spill over.    As their leader, take care to be empathetic, listen and steer away from trying to be their therapist, but offer a supportive atmosphere without any repercussions. Tune in and find out what else you can do to respond when a team member cries.     F...

You don't take firing someone lightly, including those awful situations where an immediate termination is warranted. It's a fact, firing a team member is never easy, even when you know it's the right thing to do for them and your business. So what happened and what happens next? That's what we will uncover today.      Free Resources: Click here to get the advanced leaders assessment . Click here t...

Feeling rejected when team members quit is a universal emotion that all business owners go through — especially when it's unexpected or when it's your highest performing people who announce their departure. Such a bummer. I get it. Rejection burns, and any kind of team turnover creates work – work finding, replacing, and onboarding someone and then getting them up to speed so that they perform as...

Here's what can happen in small business: you hire someone, bring them onboard, show them a few things, tell them A LOT OF things, and then hope they get it after a while. Instead, how about putting together some structure in your small business that helps each person, including new hires, know if they are doing well within their roles? Tune in and hear 5 ways you can help your team know how to wi...

It's time that the decades-old label of "soft skills," that is slapped onto anything people and communication-related, needs to be ripped off quickly like a bandaid. In today's episode, we will quickly compare common soft skills and commonly known hard skills. Are you ready to do a personal skills inventory while you hear them?      Apply now to join the NEW Leadership Lab 101 program Free Resourc...