Why are we always aiming to please? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller discusses the importance of getting comfortable with saying “no” when we know we’re overcommitting ourselves. Learn how to consciously draw your own boundaries to avoid creating messes.
How often do you find yourself playing the “victim”? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller is joined by David Emerald—author of The Power Of TED . Be part of their powerful discussion about empowerment, ownership, and becoming the creator of your own life.
What would you love to never do again? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller encourages entrepreneurs to invest in a strategic support team that can leverage their ideas and free up their time. Letting people into your inner circle is the key to making your future that much bigger.
“I’m always looking for a partner, not an employee.” In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller discusses the difference between hiring an emotional partner who is invested in your end results as opposed to someone who’s just fulfilling a task—and why it all comes down to mindset.
Acknowledgment is underrated—it’s free, and it’s one of the best ways to expand the confidence and commitment of your team members and the value they contribute. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller shares what really great acknowledgment looks like when it’s done well.
Firing isn’t easy. Sorting out personnel issues can be one of the most difficult parts of growing a business—our empathy and loyalty get in the way. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller shares tips on how to get really good at letting go.
Situations with team members aren’t always black and white, so how can you tell when someone really isn’t a right-fit for your company? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller discusses scenarios that signal it’s time for you to subtract to multiply.
When good people are the wrong fit for your company—let them go. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller talks to Jeff Van Straten about trusting your gut and Jeff’s real-life experiences of using “Multiplication By Subtraction” to build better teams.
Are you holding on to a team member you know you’ve outgrown? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller goes deep on clues to look for when a team member is doing more harm than good in your organization—and why you need to take action right away.
Regardless of what stage of growth your company’s in—how you communicate and collaborate is fundamental to reaching new levels of success. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller and Collaborative Way experts discuss miscommunications and miscues.
Are you taking your A-players for granted? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller talks appreciating and protecting your A-players and the negative impact C-players can have on your team.
What happens when you keep team members on board who are no longer thriving in your organization? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller discusses the positive impacts of saying goodbye to wrong-fit team members.
Amy Bruske, co-author of Business is Business: Reality Checks for Family-Owned Companies , knows exactly what it takes to uphold a family business. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Amy and Shannon Waller discuss why family businesses are a unique type of team.
Do projects look the same time and time again? Are you consistently getting the same results or having the same breakdowns? In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller explains why she swears by iterative teamwork and why it could be one of your most innovative breakthroughs yet.
In the game of entrepreneurship, you either create rules that allow you to win or ones that cause you to lose. The same goes for delegation—and knowing how and when it can be used to your advantage. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller shares secrets on how to succeed every time when delegating.
There’s a difference between high standards and standards so high, it’s nearly impossible to achieve them. Perfectionism is hazardous and can have a major impact on teamwork and morale. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller shares strategies for overcoming unrealistic standards.
If someone asked you to make a list of the activities you find irritating, procrastinate on, or aren’t competent at, what would be on it? You’re the most important resource your company has so how you spend your time is critical. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller talks about “firing yourself” from the activities that don’t help you grow.
Speaking up and challenging the status quo can be terrifying—but it’s also the key to transparency and openness in the workplace. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller discusses how to speak up well and what to do when you don’t get the answer you want.
The greatest investment you can make is in hiring the right team members. But the hiring process can be grueling and tough to navigate—and it can also take a lot of time and money. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller lends Strategic Coach wisdom on constructing the team you really want.
One of the most effective ways to build a healthy and positive company culture is by establishing ways team members can show appreciation for one another. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller reminds listeners not only how much appreciation nourishes us, but how it adds meaning to our lives.
How do you know when it’s the right time to hire a new team member? Recognizing when it’s necessary to bring someone on board and having the confidence to take the plunge is critical to major growth. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller coaches listeners on what can be one of the most profound investments of their lives.
Stepping into a leadership role is something that many of us aspire to do. But often, we don’t realize that when you become a leader, you’ll be shifting from doing things to influencing others. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller discusses the major mindset shift that’s so important to consider when leading a successful team.
Conversations about company culture and team member engagement have become more and more important in today’s business world. Christian Cotichini, CEO of HeroX, is a pioneer in this regard. He has eliminated managers, refuses to do performance reviews, and would rather work with millennials. Listen in to this second chat between Shannon and Christian as they talk about crowdsourcing and creating a unique company culture.
The difference between entrepreneurial and corporate workplace culture has a significant impact on team members, including the ways in which they experience growth in these organizations. In this episode of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller explains why knowing yourself is the key to making massive strides in any entrepreneurial business.
Experiencing workplace burnout is like running a marathon you haven’t trained for—it leaves you feeling drained and unaccomplished. One of the biggest dangers fast-growing companies face is not being educated on how to prevent burnout, and team members can end up frustrated and unmotivated. In this episode of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller talks action steps to avoid this common pitfall.
When given the choice, are you a creator or a complainer? We’ve all been in situations that haven’t gone according to plan, but what a lot of people don’t realize is how much control they actually have over these experiences. In this episode of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller gives clarity to the fact that you can happen to things, instead of things happening to you.
There is a very small percentage of people who are actually good at saying no. Whether we’re caught off guard or are trying to please someone, we’re all guilty of committing ourselves to things we don’t have time for. And this is how messes happen. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller provides guilt-free strategies for saying no gracefully.
Regardless of where you work, meetings are the norm. They’re an opportunity for minds to meet, collaborate, and strategize on future business ventures. But what percentage of these meetings is productive, directed, and useful? In this episode of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller gives the formula for maximizing meetings.
If procrastinating feels bad, why do we all do it? In this episode of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller explores the psychology of procrastination, explaining why our good intentions don’t always materialize into reality. Learn how to take advantage of short sprints, rewards, and others’ talents to stop falling into the easy trap of avoidance.
When you get tired, other people get stupid. Does this sound familiar? In this episode of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller stresses the importance of taking time away from your business to restore and rejuvenate. Recognizing when you’re operating from a creative, mechanical, or reactive zone can change the direction of your teamwork to be more open, collaborative, and communicative.
