Podcasts about Delegation

Why does everything escalate to you as the leader — and what does that say about your leadership system?Senior leaders, founders, and CEOs often feel trapped reacting to nonstop questions, interruptions, and last-minute decisions. In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts explores why constant escalation is not a workload problem — it's a leadership system gap.If every question feels urgent, if strategic thinking keeps getting crowded out, and if your organization depends on you to solve everything in real time, this conversation reframes what's really happening beneath the surface — and what it's costing you.This episode is for leaders who know they weren't meant to operate as the most expensive admin assistant in the room — and are ready to shift from constant execution to true stewardship. Strategic Leadership TakeawaysEscalation is rarely the problem — it's the symptom of missing clarity, authority, or systems upstream.Leaders who react constantly surrender authority to the urgent instead of stewarding the important.When every decision requires senior approval, trust erodes and organizational maturity stalls.Strategic thinking doesn't happen by chance — it must be actively protected, not merely scheduled.Delegation isn't abdication; it's the mechanism that allows leadership to scale beyond the individual.ResourcesChatbooksPreserve the moments that matter without adding complexity. Chatbooks makes it easy to turn your photos into high-quality printed books — automatically.Use code KerriRoberts-4NEN for $10 off your first orderhttps://chatbooks.com/?promo=KERRIROBERTSRho NutritionFuel your focus and physical resilience with clean, performance-driven nutrition designed for leaders who demand clarity and stamina. [Kerri's favorite is the NAD+] 15% off any product at this link: https://rhonutrition.com/kerrirobertsKerri Roberts partners with founders, CEOs, and executive teams as a fractional CHRO and senior HR strategist, providing leadership infrastructure, people systems, and organizational risk clarity.Opportunities include:Fractional CHRO partnershipsExecutive advisory engagementsIn-person HR intensives and leadership retreatsStrategic people operations design for scaling organizationsLearn more or connect directly at: saltandlightadvisors.com/contactIf this conversation reflects the leadership tension you're navigating, subscribe to Don't Waste the Chaos, share this episode with a fellow leader, and connect when alignment makes sense.Clarity compounds. Stewardship scales.Support the show

Delegate one meaningful responsibility this week with authority and autonomy. Focus on guiding, not micromanaging. Observe how the person grows—and how your capacity multiplies.You Got This,Ryan

Expansion will expose your control issues. In this episode, we're talking about confidence in delegation and why “I'll just do it myself” is not the flex we think it is. We unpack the hidden stories underneath over functioning, how control ties directly to safety and nervous system regulation, and why so many women prove their worth through exhaustion instead of leadership. We explore what delegation actually requires. Not blind trust. Not perfection. But process. Communication. Context. You'll hear why filming yourself doing a task can be more powerful than writing a long SOP, why forwarding emails without direction erodes trust, and how giving outcomes instead of just tasks builds stronger leaders. We also talk about the mistakes we make when we're learning to delegate: taking tasks back too quickly, micromanaging from fear, assuming people can read our minds, and forgetting that what feels obvious to us is often stored as invisible knowledge in our heads. Delegation is not about giving up control. It's about building capacity. It will test your identity, your trust, and your leadership. But it will also give you your time, your life, and your nervous system back. Today we cover:Why “I can do it better” keeps you stuckHow control and safety are connectedThe biggest delegation mistakes leaders makeHow to build process without overcomplicating itWhy your worth is not tied to your exhaustion Connect with Whitney & Stephanie: captureyourconfidencepodcast@gmail.comStephanie IG: @_stephanie_hanna_The Other 85: https://theother85.net/Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham

In this episode, we share a framework you can use to help you activate and build the delegation skill.

Am Montag reist eine fünfköpfige Delegation aus Schweizer Parlamentarierinnen und Parlamentarier in die USA. Ihr Auftrag: Sie sollen die Kolleginnen und Kollegen im US-Kongress auf einen Schweiz-freundlichen Kurs bringen. Auch in Sachen US-Zölle. Weitere Themen: Nemesio Osegura Cervantes galt als mächtigster Drogenboss Mexikos. Am Sonntag wurde er vom Militär erschossen. Seine Tötung hat eine Welle der Gewalt in Mexiko ausgelöst. Die Vermögen sind in der Schweiz in den letzten 25 Jahren deutlich stärker gewachsen als die Löhne. Das zeigt eine neue Studie. Die politische Debatte rund um eine Vermögenssteuer auf Bundesebene dürfte damit wieder in Bewegung kommen. Er lebte bescheiden und setzte sich für Bedürftige ein. Mit dieser Haltung gründete Franz von Assisi im Mittelalter einen katholischen Orden und wurde zum heiligen Franziskus. Erstmals werden nun seine Gebeine ausgestellt. Die Ausstellung hat in Italien einen regelrechten Ansturm ausgelöst.

Large Language Models entwickeln sich zu vollwertigen digitalen Mitarbeitern. Sie unterstützen bei Texterstellung, Website-Analyse, technischer Dokumentation, globaler Übersetzung und Recruiting-Prozessen. Durch strukturierte Delegation in fünf Stufen entstehen kontinuierlich lernende Assistenten. Die entscheidende Frage ist nicht was KI kostet, sondern welchen Mehrwert sie generiert. ----------------------------------------------------------- Lesen Sie den kompletten Beitrag: 583 LLM als digitaler Kollege im Team ----------------------------------------------------------- Hinweise zum Anmeldeverfahren, Versanddienstleister, statistischer Auswertung und Widerruf finden Sie in der Datenschutzerklärung.

"You're always going to have blinders on you. You have to be open to sometimes things that go against what you originally believe, but yet are going to best support your business." —Chris Salem   Sales stalls fast when teams talk in features and scripts while buyers think in challenges, results, and personality-driven needs. Many of us pour money into ads and lead gen, then wonder why conversations drag, trust stays low, and deals take too many touchpoints. This episode gets honest about the real gap: misaligned sales communication and mixed signals within the business. Chris Salem, an expert in business communication, shares how years of work in emotional intelligence, business communication, and revenue growth led to a simple, practical way to align messaging with buyer personalities and company culture. His work with small firms and 600-person construction teams shows how inside-out communication shifts can move KPIs, retention, and profit. Hit play to learn, reflect, and upgrade how our businesses talk, decide, and sell, including: The real reason lead gen and SEO underperform How buyer personalities shape decisions and timelines Using simple "what, how, who, why" messaging in sales Turning internal communication into better KPIs and profit Moving from control and reactivity to systems and delegation Why coachability, humility, and vision repetition change results   Be Inspired! with Daniel:  Website (Makings of a Millionaire Mindset) Website (Daniel Gomez Global) Facebook Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube   Episode Highlights: 02:44 Why Your Marketing Fails: The Real Reason Lead Gen and SEO Don't Convert 05:03 The 4 Buying Personalities Explained 09:35 What, How, Who, Why: Aligning Your Sales Message to Personality Types 13:08 Selling Is Serving: Trust, Rapport, and the Inside-Out Growth Formula 18:37 Grow the People, Grow the Business 21:02 Top 3 Small Business Problems: Messaging, Roles, and Delegation 24:02 Letting Go of "This Is How We've Always Done It" in Leadership 29:41 Boundaries, Generosity, and the Law of Prosperity in Business  

23 Medaillen in 16 Tagen: Die Schweizer Olympia-Delegation blickt auf erfolgreiche Winterspiele in Mailand und Cortina zurück. Und übertrifft damit auch den bisherigen Rekord von 15 Medaillen an Olympischen Spielen deutlich. Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:18) Schweizer Olympia-Delegation übertrifft Erwartungen deutlich (03:10) Nachrichtenübersicht (06:39) Der endlose Machtkampf um die Justiz in Polen (12:48) Die Bildung als Wahlkampfthema (17:06) Diego Garcia: Der grosse Streit um ein kleines Atoll (22:00) Geldprobleme: Int. Organisation für Migration geht neue Wege

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In this episode, we share the Top 3 reasons we don't delegate. These are fair, but most likely holding you back as a leader.

In this episode of Do Good to Lead Well, I welcome Dr. Jacqueline Sperling, a clinical psychologist, assistant professor in psychology at Harvard Medical School, and the co-founder and co-program director of the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program at McLean Hospital to discuss her latest book, “Find Your Fierce: How to Put Social Anxiety in Its Place.”Motivated by long waitlists at treatment centers and the slow path many face toward accessing help for social anxiety, Jacqueline Sperling shares her mission: to offer practical, evidence-based tools that anyone can use, regardless of clinical diagnosis or age. She grounds her message in empowerment, emphasizing that anxiety is a universal emotion—sometimes adaptive, sometimes disruptive—but always manageable with the right approach.Major themes include: • Understanding Anxiety: Dr. Sperling defines anxiety as a forward-looking form of fear and reframes it as a resource that can help us prepare for life's challenges, provided we don't let it dominate our decision-making. • The Thoughts-Feelings-Behaviors Model: Our discussion breaks down how our internal dialogue, emotions, and actions interconnect. Techniques like “stop, drop, and roll” and identification of unhelpful thought categories (catastrophizing, shoulds, overgeneralizing) are brought to life through questions from the live audience. • Leadership and Team Dynamics: We explore how leaders can compassionately address anxiety in their teams, foster psychological safety, and model healthy boundaries, which are especially during disruptive times and organizational uncertainty.Check out this episode for an honest, caring invitation for how we can create lasting mental health hygiene: a daily, mindful practice to care for ourselves, as we pursue meaningful work and lead with compassion.What You'll Learn- How to flip the script when you always expect the worst.- How leaders can compassionately support team members stuck in negative thought cycles.- Strategies for dealing with imposter syndrome and perfectionism.- Practical tips for receiving feedback without defensiveness.- Ways to maintain resilience in uncertain, disruptive times.- The power of mental health hygiene.Podcast Timestamps02:15 Dr. Jacqueline Sperling's background04:07 Origin story of "Find Your Fierce" book05:48 Understanding anxiety vs. fear07:49 The three-component model (thoughts, feelings, behaviors)10:04 Stop, drop, and roll technique14:23 Managing catastrophizing in team members18:54 Addressing imposter syndrome23:01 Overcoming fear of speaking up in meetings28:08 Values-based anxiety management31:53 The "shoulds" and "musts" trap33:51 Receiving feedback effectively38:03 Managing team anxiety during disruption40:06 Addressing perfectionism44:40 Delegation and leadership anxiety48:33 Overgeneralizing dangers52:07 Mental health hygiene practicesKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Managing Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Thought-Feeling-Behavior Model, Catastrophizing, Mindfulness, Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, Exposure Therapy, Behavioral Experiments, Self-insight, Mental Health Hygiene, Resilience, Stress Management, Reframing, Team Dynamics, Sleep Hygiene, Self-care, CEO Success

In this episode, host Josh interviews James Thomson, Managing Partner of Equity Value Advisors, about scaling e-commerce brands, especially on Amazon. James shares practical advice for brand owners aiming to grow from seven to eight figures, emphasizing the importance of delegating tasks, building a competent team, and creating a three-year business plan. He discusses making brands attractive to investors, leveraging capital for faster growth, and focusing on brand equity and customer experience. The episode concludes with actionable takeaways for building teams, enhancing brand value, and strategic planning for long-term success and potential exits.Chapters:Introduction and Guest Background (00:00:00)Host introduces James Thomson, his background in e-commerce, Amazon, and advisory roles.Actionable Steps for Scaling from 7 to 8 Figures (00:00:58)James shares first steps: delegate tasks, free up time for strategic thinking, and focus on growth opportunities.The Power of Delegation and Building a Team (00:01:13)Discussion on outsourcing, hiring competent help, and multiplying business impact through effective delegation.Strategic Thinking and Long-Term Planning (00:04:04)Importance of spending time on big-picture questions: product expansion, new channels, and funding.Making Your Business Attractive to Investors (00:04:53)How to position your brand for investors, debunking myths about channel expansion, and identifying growth levers.Developing a Three-Year Business Plan (00:05:46)Necessity of a three-year plan, working backwards from growth goals, and evaluating new channels and products.Preparing for Channel and Category Expansion (00:07:03)Exploring requirements for retail and new categories, talking to experts, and assessing readiness for expansion.Securing Capital and Mindset Shift for Growth (00:09:01)Considering outside investment, selling equity, and the benefits of being part of a larger, faster-growing business.Investor Excitement: Key Growth Levers (00:10:46)What excites investors: clear three-year plans, actionable growth levers, and a roadmap for scaling post-acquisition.Three Actionable Takeaways for Brand Owners (00:12:33)Host summarizes: build and delegate to a team, focus on brand equity and customer experience, and create a multi-year growth plan.The Importance of a Three-Year Plan (00:15:04)James emphasizes three-year planning, aiming for aggressive growth, and preparing for a successful exit.Conclusion and Contact Information (00:16:30)James shares how to connect with him on LinkedIn; episode closes with thanks.Links and Mentions:Tools and WebsitesAmazon Seller CentralLinkedInKey Concepts and StrategiesDelegating Tasks: 00:01:13Three-Year Business Plan: 00:05:46Brand Equity: 00:13:13Actionable TakeawaysBuild Your Team: 00:13:13Focus on Brand Equity: 00:14:24Create a 3-5 Year Business Plan: 00:15:04Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I'm really excited to introduce you all to James Thomson. James is the managing partner of Equity Value Advisors, advising brand executives and investors that are seeking guidance on how to accelerate e-commerce revenues and to align e-commerce and physical retail distribution and pricing strategies. Formerly, James was the chief strategy officer at Big Box Experts, a managed services agency supporting brand executive teams selling online, as well as private equity investors evaluating brands sold on Amazon. He has also served as the business head of Amazon Services, the division of Amazon responsible for recruiting tens of thousands of sellers annually to the Amazon Marketplace. He also served as the first fulfillment by Amazon Account Manager and prior to Amazon. James was a management consultant and retail banker. So with that introduction, James, welcome to the podcast.James 00:00:56  Thank you for having me today, Josh.Josh 00:00:58  On that note, James, I mean, we talked a lot about different strategies that people can be implementing to move from seven figures to eight figures and beyond. What would be like your actionable advice for them to say, hey, this is what I would do first, second, third.James 00:01:13  So the first thing I would do, we actually haven't talked about yet. First thing I would do is I would start to delegate tasks to people and clear up your plates so you can spend more of your time thinking about how to go and source better products, how to do more research to find those product gaps in your catalog that you can start to fill. How to start thinking about new channels that you might expand into. When I think of the day to day activities of what it takes to run an Amazon business, there's an awful lot of stuff that, quite frankly, we don't really like doing. You got to check reports. You got to check seller central. You got to check your inventory. You probably got to talk to your, three people if you've got one that's bringing products in from overseas. There's a lot of activities that need to be looked at. And I didn't even talk about, oh, you got to file 20 seller support tickets today. All that kind of stuff you need to be saying to yourself, even though I think I can do this better than anybody else in the world.James 00:02:08  The reality is, there's only so many hours in the day you need to go hire a VA or outsource this to a trusted colleague who, you know, make. Of course you know it's going to cost you money, but the money that you spend to have somebody do a lot of these repetitive tasks or tasks that you don't really like doing, that frees you up to do much higher value added stuff to drive your overall business. If you've got more time to be doing new product research and thinking through, okay, where is there opportunity for me to potentially expand my product line? where do I need to start thinking about culling out some of the products in my products? Because quite frankly, not all this stuff has turned out to be gold. You've got to have time to think through those bigger questions. And the only way to do that is to start outsourcing some of the mundane that comes with running an Amazon business. as you get better at outsourcing that and accepting the fact that, yeah, you know, this other person who's taking on these tasks may not be quite as amazing at doing it as I am, but quite frankly, I don't need amazing, I need confidence.James 00:03:10  And the more you can get competent help to help you with many of these tasks, the more time you free up to work on other types of activities. When my partner, business partner and I were running our Amazon agency, we did everything we put on every hat imaginable to run that business. And as we started to outsource certain tasks and get more comfortable with listen, we can outsource most of this stuff with high confidence to people, as long as we train them properly and we're patient and we get them up and running. All of a sudden we now had a multiplier effect. We have a multiplier effect. That's when the genius of being a business owner starts to really kick in. And yeah, you know, wouldn't you love to have five other people who is as strong and intelligent and good looking as you are to be there with you? I don't need that. I need 3 or 4 highly competent people in each of their specific areas to help me pursue different responsibilities so that I can go and tackle some of these bigger, long term questions.James 00:04:04  That's the stuff that really starts to matter, and that's the stuff where I get excited because I r...

What We Cover In This Episode:  The "Pen and Paper" logic of subbing and why you should be tracking availability blocks rather than just class times [0:50]  How to kill the "he-said, she-said" battle by moving your team out of messy group texts and into a single source of truth [1:59] How to set up an automated, approved roster so your space makes money without manual admin [8:54] Why you must warn your payment processor before launching a high-ticket teacher training [13:11] What you can do to avoid the "Chief of Everything" trap [20:55] Quotes:   "When you are asking your instructors for availability, you're not just asking instructors what classes they want to teach, but what time blocks are available." [Nick, 1:24] "Always cover your bases. Have a payments agreement, have a space rental agreement, a liability, whatever you may need…cover the bases." [Megan, 11:30] "These are additional revenue streams. Take them seriously as if they are their own isolated business, and then it's just [the] cherry on the top that you've already completed most of the hard stuff like owning a space where you can host a lot of these things." [Nick, 22:42] LINKS:  Episode 323: Delegation for Studio Owners Who Do Not Have a Manager Yet Netgym  Slack GroupMe WhatsApp Instrukt Email Us Your Rapid Fire Question!  Book a Call with the fitDEGREE Team Learn More About All of Our Partners (Including LoopSpark & LezVU) and Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here!  fitDEGREE's Business Portal support@fitDEGREE.com https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_fitdegree  

SUMMARY: In this episode, Aaron and Terryn unpack why operations only feels "boring" when teams get stuck in loops or over-systemize without fresh challenges. They share how staying engaged in ops requires intentionally creating space for new problems to solve—delegating repeatable work, developing people underneath you, and continuously taking on new projects that re-engage your brain. The conversation emphasizes leadership responsibility: keep your team energized by aligning roles with what excites them while still accepting that some grind is part of building strong operators. They then deep-dive into recruiting—especially overseas hiring and VAs—breaking down a practical, human-first hiring process: real screening (not just keyword filters), staged interviews, trials, and personality fit. Aaron and Terryn outline where VAs work best (task-based ops, customer support, data work, marketing ops) and where they don't (high-risk or ultra-niche expert roles like ad buying or financial control). The episode closes with a framework for smart global hiring: match role complexity to talent level, design clear SOPs, be intentional about time zones and customer-facing communication, and structure your org so overseas support amplifies—not replaces—high-touch leadership roles.   Minute by Minute: 00:00 The Excitement of Operations 06:11 Engagement and Delegation in Leadership 11:36 Effective Recruiting Strategies 17:30 Navigating Virtual Assistance 23:05 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Mothering Like A Boss. How to Mother Like A CEO Ever feel like you're running a small corporation, but without the executive training?

In this episode, we kickoff a focus on the skill of delegation. This one skill could be the skill that unlocks your ability to scale as a leader.

What if the only thing standing between you and a seven figure practice is the belief that you're allowed to have one? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Harris, author of The Wealthy Therapist, to go behind the scenes of what it actually took for her to cross seven figures as a therapist and coach. We talk about the identity shift required to make more money, the burnout and mistakes no one sees, and the real needle movers that helped her scale. From hiring the right coach and simplifying her business model to doing deep nervous system and mindset work around money, Jessica shares what truly changed the game and why strategy alone is never enough. We also dive into the practical side of building a thriving cash pay practice in today's market. Jessica breaks down the marketing strategies she's seeing work right now, including how to leverage Google, therapist directories, and conversion focused websites to consistently attract and close private pay clients. Plus, we get honest about motherhood, delegation, and what it really looks like to balance a growing business with raising a child. This conversation is empowering, tactical, and deeply validating for any therapist who knows they're meant for more. Topics Covered in this Epsiode: 5:12 - What has to shift internally before your income increases 9:47 - The early scaling mistakes that led to burnout 14:03 - Why simple business models outperform complicated ones 18:26 - The hidden ceiling keeping therapists under six figures 23:41 - The marketing platform still driving the most private pay clients 29:58 - Small website tweaks that dramatically improve conversion 34:22 - Delegation decisions that unlock your next level 41:10 -How to feel safe and regulated while making more money Resources Mentioned: Connect with Jessica: https://www.empoweringtherapists.com/  The Wealthy Therapist book: https://www.amazon.com/Wealthy-Therapist-Make-Money-People-ebook/dp/B0GDKFG9DY  Find out more about Alma here: helloalma.com/danielle Take 50% off your first 3 months of Simple Practice + a 7 day free trial using the link: simplepractice.com/danielle   Fill Up Therapists: $0-$60k   If you are needing more private pay clients in your practice in 2026, the Practice Accelerator is the perfect fit for you. Use the code ALLIN as a podcast listener to get $100 off at checkout.    Scale Up Therapists: $60-$200k+ Group practice owners, content creators and therapists scaling beyond 1-1.  Apply here for the next round of Scale Up Mastermind where I help therapists create additional revenue streams and scale to multi six and seven figures. 

What if the discomfort you're feeling in business isn't a red flag… but a rite of passage? In this episode, Sam unpacks the “sticky middle” of growth, the identity shifts, leadership edges, and uncomfortable expansions that happen right before your next level unlocks. From leaving the coaching industry to building a media company, she shares the real-time lessons of delegation, direct communication, and releasing control.If you're in a season where your business feels tight, unclear, or like it's stretching you beyond who you've been,  this conversation will help you reframe the pain as proof that expansion is happening. This episode is for founders, creatives, and leaders who know they're outgrowing their current identity and are ready to step into something bigger.Discomfort is often confirmation that expansion is underway.Delegation isn't loss of control — it's multiplication of capacity.Leadership requires clarity and directness, not self-doubt.Growth may cost old identities — but it makes space for aligned opportunities.You don't have to shrink into one box. You are allowed to expand into multiple expressions of who you are.Website: www.voiceandvisibility.comNewsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinFollow Samantha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenFollow Samantha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibilityKey TakeawaysConnect with Sam / Voice and Visibility

Have you ever caught yourself wondering, “Why does everything fall on me?” In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest mindset traps principals slip into—the belief that they must carry the entire school on their shoulders. You'll learn why highly capable, high-capacity leaders often become the default problem solver, how this pattern unintentionally trains your staff to rely on you, and what it takes to shift out of that role.We'll explore the Problem-Solver Trap, the thoughts that keep you catching every task, and how delegation becomes a powerful form of capacity building rather than “giving things away.” By the end, you'll walk away with practical reflection questions, identity shifts, and delegation strategies that help you stop firefighting and start leading with clarity, calm, and confidence. If you're ready to stop carrying everything yourself—and start building a school full of empowered problem solvers—this episode is for you.Check out The 8 to 4 Principal Blueprint here.

Are you a single grandparent shouldering the full weight of raising your grandchildren? Are you constantly battling daily chaos—laundry piles, endless paperwork, and legal hurdles—while sacrificing your own sanity? Do you wonder if there's a better way to manage the relentless demands of kinship care, or fear you're failing at the logistics behind the love?I'm Laura Brazan, and after years of navigating trauma, court dates, and school forms, I learned it's not a personal failing—it's a broken system. In this 100th episode of "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity," systems expert Pat Hankin joins me to reveal actionable, fact-based strategies for transforming your home from reactive chaos to proactive sanctuary. We talk about real-world time and energy audits, how to delegate without guilt, the critical value of your own well-being, and why you can—and should—let go of low-level tasks. You can find Pat's book, The Field Guide for Single Parents on Amazon but don't forget to check your local library...if they don't have it, ask them to get it! No library should be without it. If you're craving sanity, practical solutions, and a supportive community that honors your story, you're in the right place. Tune in to join 2.7 million fellow grandparent caregivers as we move past survival mode and lead our families with confidence, clarity, and a little more breathing room each day.Send a textIn this special pre-roll segment, I'm sharing a moving letter from a member of our community, Laurel. Her story of loss, resilience, and raising her grandson after the unthinkable is a raw reminder that none of us are walking this path alone.We want to hear from you. If Laurel's story resonates with you, or if you have a journey of your own to share, join our private community. Your story might be the exact lifeline someone else needs to hear today. Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences. We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know! CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook

Today, we're talking about ways to structure your business to be sold, even if you're not actively thinking of selling. In this episode, Eric breaks down the five critical elements you need to consider to make a business sellable. Stay tuned for five game-changing elements that will help you build a valuable and scalable business that runs successfully, with or without you. Can It Be Sold? If your business cannot be sold, you don't own a business — you own a job. The real test is simple: what happens if you disappear for 90 days? A true business will survive your absence. That standard forces you to build something transferable, stable, and valuable. Predictable Revenue Creates Stability You need clear visibility into where your future income will come from. Contracted recurring revenue is the gold standard, and repeat clients follow closely behind that. Revenue predictability allows you to plan investments, manage your cash flow, and reduce risk. Diverse Client Base Avoid over-relying on any single client. Overreliance on a single client erodes a business's value and increases its vulnerability. It's best to diversify your client base so that no single client accounts for more than 20% of your profit. Documenting Processes Document everything. If your systems are not documented, the company has little transferable value. A sales playbook defines your positioning, messaging, objections, and communication style. Standard operating procedures outline your service delivery. Onboarding systems create consistency for clients and vendors. Financial dashboards track KPIs, leading indicators, and lagging indicators. Strong Leadership A business that depends entirely on you is fragile, whereas a business supported by capable people is resilient. Delegation increases your business's scalability and protects you from burnout. If no one else can run your sales, operations, or administration, you become a bottleneck. Strong leadership involves building a team that can take on the business's responsibilities.  Clean Financials Buyers look for clarity, transparency, and realistic compensation structures. Messy books reduce confidence and valuation. Always separate your personal expenses from your professional expenses. Maintain a clean profit and loss for the last three years, at least. Understand your margins per project. Create cash flow plans for every confirmed project and consolidate them into a company-wide forecast. Strategic Positioning Know your niche. Be clear on how you differentiate yourself. A "me too" business competes on price, and a strategically positioned business competes on value. Brand equity, specialization, and a clear point of difference will increase your profitability and make your business more attractive to buyers. Freedom The less the business depends on you, the more valuable it becomes, and the more leverage you gain to shape your future. A sellable business gives you the freedom to focus on what you do best. It reduces stress, allowing you to work on the business instead of constantly working in it. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter  

In this episode of Automox's Secure IT podcast, host Jason Kikta welcomes back Rich Casselberry, VP of IT security at AT&I, to discuss key insights from the CISO Blueprint. The conversation emphasizes the importance of a positive approach to security, the role of automation in IT practices, and the necessity of delegation to enhance efficiency. Rich shares real-world examples illustrating how a solution-oriented mindset can lead to better security outcomes and how automation can free up valuable time for IT professionals.This episode originally aired January 16, 2025

In this episode of Accounting Voices, Rob Brown discusses the evolving landscape of leadership in the accounting profession. He emphasizes that technical excellence is no longer sufficient for leaders, who must now embrace emotional literacy, adaptability, and strategic thinking to navigate the complexities of modern business. The conversation highlights the importance of trustworthiness, effective people management, and the need for leaders to develop AI skills to stay relevant in a rapidly changing environment.TakeawaysTechnical excellence is the price of entry for accountants.Leaders must transition from technical experts to enterprise leaders.Emotional literacy is crucial for effective leadership.Change management differs from change leadership.Delegation is essential to prevent burnout.Trustworthiness cannot be automated and is vital for leadership.Every firm member will need AI operator skills by 2026.Strategic heresy involves letting go of outdated practices.Leaders should view their firms as products requiring systems thinking.Humanity and judgment are key attributes for future leaders.You can watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/gyfVzKISy78Come and join our Accounting Voices Collective on Linkedin to find out more about our shows and virtual networking events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-voices◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢The Accounting Voices Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. Host Rob Brown delivers insights to help professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Voices YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format. https://www.youtube.com/@accountingvoicesRob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrownIf you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to use comparison to fuel growth, what's the best way to overcome the fear of delegation, and how to avoid self-sabotage as you level up in life.

What if the thing keeping you stuck at your current revenue level isn't a lack of skill, but your inability to let go? In this episode of Spa Marketing Made Easy, Daniela tackles one of the biggest challenges spa owners face: delegating without fear. If you've ever told yourself "it's faster to just do it myself" or "no one can do it as well as I can," this episode will shift your perspective on what's actually costing you time, revenue, and peace of mind. You'll discover why delegation feels so scary, how to dismantle the four biggest fears that keep you stuck, and the critical mindset shifts that separate overworked providers from confident Spa CEOs. What you'll learn during this episode: The real cost of NOT delegating (hint: it's more than just time) Why "no one can do it as well as me" is actually costing you quality How to shift client relationships without losing connection The opportunity cost of "it's faster to do it myself" What to do when your team makes mistakes (because they will) The mindset shift from technician to CEO One actionable step to start delegating this week Systems equal freedom: how documentation creates scale   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

If you work less than full-time hours in your business, than you are in good company today. Five years ago, when my daughter was born, I made an intentional decision to scale back on how much I worked. Now my hours are half of what they were before, but the good news is that even on part-time hours, you can still make an impact and an income. In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 ways I streamlined my schedule while working just 20 hours per week for better time management and work life balance.In This Episode You'll:Understand the productivity of parenthood.Find out the 7 ways I streamlined my productivity.Explore the tools I use for productivity.Find it quickly:0:53 - Embracing Part-Time Entrepreneurship2:27 - Maximizing Efficiency: A Personal Journey4:29 - Seven Strategies for a Streamlined Schedule4:38 - 1: Theme Days7:44 - 2: No Call Days9:32 - 3: Content Creation Days/Blocks10:35 - 4: Selling and income producing activities13:15 - 5: Outsourcing13:15 - 6: Knowing When to Wait on Projects16:15- 7: Saying “No”  A Lot19:04 Time-Saving Tools for Busy Entrepreneurs23:21 Wrapping Up and How to Stay ConnectedMentioned in this Episode:102: Ask Joy: Team Building, Delegation, & Running Multiple BrandsToggleTime CubeHoneybook - Get 50% off!More ways to connect:JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAMWORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACHJOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITERead the full show notes from today's episode HERE.CLICK HERE TO GET 50% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!If you're enjoying the content we're creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group! Join Now >>

Welcome to the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, hosted by Maurice Harker—a faith-based resource for those working to strengthen marriage, build self-mastery, and apply gospel-centered principles in real life.Important note: This podcast and its programs are not officially affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are created by people who strive to live its teachings and apply them in practical, life-changing ways.In this episode (Eternal Warriors 4.0), Maurice teaches the Divine Art of Discovering with a focus on team-based passion projects—and why the adversary targets teamwork with predictable “attacks” like shame, comparison, fear of being exposed, and the belief that “nobody wants to be on my team.”You'll learn:How to use reflective questions (score yourself 1–5) to identify what's blocking teamworkWhy delegation and team structure improve follow-throughHow to stop comparison spirals when teammates are better than you at certain thingsHow to spot and reject the “flooding” tactic (overwhelm, self-criticism, giving up)Why building teams is a spiritual strategy—and how to keep trying even after failuresA practical outreach idea: Eternal Warriors classes as a Christmas gift for premarried young adults and newly returned missionaries to strengthen identity, purpose, and missionIf you're trying to build healthy relationships, serve more effectively, and stop doing everything alone—this episode is a toolkit.For deeper training and resources, visit lazaruslectures.com and life-changingservices.org.

Diamond Isinger, former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Canada-U.S. relations & Carlo Dade, Director of International Policy in the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.

What if I told you that a $3–4M practice, 3 days a week, with 45 weeks a year off, is not only doable—but might be easier than the "lean and mean" model everyone's pushing?There's a growing chorus in orthodontics preaching that the only way to be happy is to stay small, keep overhead low, and see fewer patients. But I'm here to tell you—that's just one lens, and frankly, it might be blinding you to what's truly possible.Quotes“I became an orthodontist, not an ortho assistant. And I delegate most of what I don't [enjoy], because it doesn't bring me happiness to clean a chair.”— Dr. Glenn Krieger“You can run a $3 to $4 million practice on three days a week—easily—with 40–45 weeks a year. And you can do it at 50% overhead or lower.”— Dr. Glenn KriegerKey TakeawaysIntro & Practice Philosophy Reality Check (00:00)Why judging high-volume practices is short-sighted (00:02)You can build a $3–4M practice at 50% overhead—here's how (00:43)Why 55–60 patients/day might be the sweet spot (02:40)Delegation and avoiding burnout (03:45)A breakdown of true overhead realities in most markets (05:00)Introducing the “Make More Money” meeting (08:30)Additional ResourcesAre you ready to break free from limiting beliefs about what your practice has to look like?

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation this week to the Munich Security Conference, one year on from US Vice-President JD Vance's bombshell speech castigating Europe for its policies on migration and free speech. We get the latest on this with Irish Times Journalist Derek Scally is at the conference in Munich.

What We Cover In This Episode: Why the curated Instagram version of studio ownership is a lie and how to stop letting digital personas make you feel like garbage [7:06] Practical ways to solve your staffing bottlenecks without committing to a $60k salary before you're ready [14:50] When it's okay to play it safe with your OGs while migrating the rest of your studio to a modern pricing menu [16:20] Why you shouldn't let ChatGPT or "integrated tech stacks" replace the manual TLC your systems actually need [18:09] A reality check on why teaching classes and working the front desk isn't "failing" [19:39] How to stop waiting for the stars to align and start making tweaks that increase clarity this quarter [21:26] Why there should be zero shame in admitting that you need to pivot in business [23:47] Quotes:  "If you want a certain income out of the studio, you are going to have to be an employee of the studio as well to get that income. What is practical is teaching half of your classes or a third of your classes and building up instructors." [Nick, 20:04] "I don't think teaching at your own studio is the end of the world, I don't think doing your front desk is the end of the world. I think that is probably where you should be until you realize 'hey, I can coach someone up to do this.'" [Nick, 20:46] "Stop delaying launches or changes until everything is ready. Instead make decisions that reduce stress and increase clarity, this quarter, not some day." [21:33] "It is just about making progress, taking steps, sometimes taking risks, sometimes playing it safe because the risk is not worth the time it will put out on the other end." [25:31] "Practicality is usually the bridge to the outcome you want." [25:55]   LINKS:    Episode 323: Delegation for Studio Owners Who Do Not Have a Manager Yet Email Us Your Rapid Fire Question!  Book a Call with the fitDEGREE Team Learn More About All of Our Partners (Including LoopSpark & LezVU) and Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here!  fitDEGREE's Business Portal support@fitDEGREE.com https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_fitdegree  

Introduction “AI in insurance” has become shorthand for chatbots and generic automation. This episode focuses on a more operational question: what would it take for AI to behave like a dependable CSR inside a real agency workflow — completing service work end-to-end, without eroding trust or the customer experience? Guest Bio Nikhil Kansal is the Co‑Founder & CTO of Cara, a domain‑specific AI platform built for insurance to automate servicing and assist with sales. Prior to Cara, Nikhil co‑founded Oyster, a digital brokerage built around customer experience and risk placement. Earlier in his career, he worked as an infrastructure engineer at Stripe, helping operate global payments at high reliability. Key Topics (with context) -Beyond “chatbots” to an AI CSR: Why the bar is task completion, not conversation quality. Delegation + trust: What changes when AI becomes a coworker you can assign work to (and verify). -System-of-record reality: How Cara is designed to sit on top of existing tools instead of forcing a rip-and-replace. -Agency workflow fit: Where service volume lives (certificates, policy changes, routine requests) and what can be automated safely. -Voice + email automation: The operational implications when AI can handle phone calls and inbox-driven work. -Cost control vs service expectations: How leaders reconcile staffing constraints with rising customer expectations. -Guardrails + change management: What “safe automation” looks like in regulated, high-trust environments. Quotes -Nikhil: “It's a coworker that you can delegate certain tasks to — and you can trust that it gets completed end‑to‑end.” -Nikhil: “Cara is not a replacement for an AMS; it's more of a coordinator on top of your system of record.” -Nikhil: “Cara can pick up the phone, speak to the customer, and understand what they're calling about.” Resources Mentioned Nikhil Kansal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikansal/ Cara: https://www.getcara.ai/ Joshua Hollander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ If you lead service, ops, or growth at an agency, MGA, carrier, or insurtech: subscribe for operator-level conversations. - Follow/subscribe on YouTube - Subscribe on your podcast platform (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, etc.) - Share the episode with the colleague who owns service capacity and staffing plans

Seasonal slowdowns can shake even the most well-run therapy practices—especially group practices navigating payroll, profit, and growth at the same time. This week, I sat down with Stef Iverson and Lucinda Bibbs, business partners and recent graduates of Money Skills for Group Practice Owners, to talk through what it really looks like to manage cash flow during a summer slump while still honoring long-term vision, wellness, and expansion.“I think it's just that the clarity and the reassurance, right? That we're on the right track...knowing the numbers has really helped us make non-emotional decisions. And just having clarity on what's actually on the paper and what are those numbers actually telling us? They're telling us a story and they're holding up a mirror and they're allowing us to make changes and pivots as we, as we need to." - Stefanie IversonStef and Lucinda came into this conversation fresh off their first slower season since implementing Profit First—and instead of panic, they brought curiosity. We talked through how their profit account temporarily buffered operating expenses, what that revealed about their numbers, and how to proactively plan for next summer so slow seasons don't feel scary or reactive.Using Financial Clarity to Stay Grounded During Seasonal Revenue DipsWhat stood out most to me was how empowering it can be to replace “scrambling” with structure. When you know your numbers and intentionally build safety into your business, you give yourself permission to rest, plan, and make thoughtful decisions—even when revenue temporarily dips.(00:03:34) Navigating Profit Slumps & Business Growth Effectively(00:07:12) Savings Buffer Analysis to Prevent Pulling from Profit(00:12:29) Consistent Owner Draws and Keeping Profit Separate(00:16:06) Preparing for Economic Uncertainty and Anticipated Slow Seasons(00:20:58) Balancing Leadership and Growth with Work, Delegation, and Passions(00:26:45) Prioritizing Your Energy and Your Relationships(00:30:54) A Successful Partnership Built on Transparency(00:34:10) Evaluating and Expanding Services Offered(00:38:18) Tree Metaphor for Growth - With a Stable Trunk, Your Branches Can ReachStability First, Then Innovation: Growing Without Undermining the FoundationWe talked through how to experiment with offering new wellness services without neglecting the “main ship” of the group practice—and how to tell the difference between an idea that needs more time versus one that isn't financially aligned right now.Key Takeaways for Therapists Navigating Slow Seasons or Growth Build buffers before you need them. Aim to have 2–3 months of operating expenses in your account so seasonal dips don't trigger panic.Let stability lead. It's okay to temporarily prioritize cash reserves over profit distributions.Test new offerings slowly. Pilot, track results, and adjust before fully committing.Protect the core practice. New ideas are exciting, but the existing business needs consistent care.Communicate clearly with partners. Transparency reduces emotional decision-making and strengthens trust.Slow seasons don't mean you're doing something wrong—they're part of running a real business. With clear numbers, intentional buffers, and honest conversations, you can build a practice that feels both secure and flexible enough to grow in the directions that matter most to you.Ready to Improve your Business Money Skills?Are you a Solo Private Practice Owner? I made this course just for you: Money Skills for Therapists. My signature course has been carefully designed to take therapists from money confusion, shame, and uncertainty – to calm and confidence. In this course I...

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!Escaping the Competence Trap: Why Delegation Fails & How to Spot AI Hiring FraudAre you a CEO or just the world's most expensive janitor? In this episode of Business Conversations with PI, we dive deep into the "Superman Complex" and the hidden traps that stop entrepreneurs from scaling.We break down the mathematical framework of the Zone of Genius, why 73% of delegation attempts fail, and the terrifying new rise of AI deepfakes in remote hiring.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The Competence Trap: Why doing what you're "good at" (like spreadsheets or tech fixes) is actually killing your revenue.The 73% Failure Rate: Why most offshore hiring turns into a "Hidden Cost Spiral" and "Management Quicksand."AI Deepfakes in Hiring: How scammers use real-time AI filters to fake their identity in Zoom interviews—and how to protect your business.Nearshore vs. Offshore: Why time zones and "physics" are the secret keys to successful global collaboration.The 20% Itch Rule: Pat Flynn's strategy for exploring new ideas without crashing your core business.1. What is the "Zone of Genius" in business?It is the work that produces the highest ratio of abundance and satisfaction for the time spent. Unlike the "Zone of Competence," it creates a biological flow state where friction disappears.2. Why do most delegation attempts fail?According to data, 73% of offshore projects fail because owners treat hiring like a "vending machine," leading to subpar work that the owner eventually has to redo at a much higher internal cost.3. How do I spot AI deepfakes during a remote interview?Rigorous talent selection is now a defense mechanism. Use real-time verification, tighter vetting processes, and "Nearshore" hiring to ensure cultural and professional alignment.The "Bamboo Tree" PhilosophyScaling a business is like watering a bamboo tree. You might see nothing but dirt for five years, but once the root system is built, you can grow 90 feet in six w Reclaim your "zone of genius" by letting Opus Clip automatically turn your long-form podcast into dozens of viral-ready shorts—start your free trial today at podnationopus.com For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social mediasTwitter......... ..@djskoob2021 Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobamiInstagram..... instagram.com/uepodcast2021tiktok....... @djskoob2021Email............... Uepodcast2021@gmail.com Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook PageAcross The Start Line Facebook Community Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer! On Twitter @doittodaycoachdoingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

You know you need help. You're exhausted. And still, your plate is full.You've thought about delegating. You may have even tried. And yet nothing really changes. You're still involved in everything. Still answering questions. Still carrying more than you want to.In part 2 of the Beyond Awareness series, we're looking at the gap between knowing you need to let go and actually being able to do it. Not from a systems or strategy perspective, but from what's happening underneath.Because for many people, delegation doesn't feel hard because of logistics. It feels hard because it touches something deeper. The fear of what might happen if you step back.Awareness alone doesn't break these patterns. That's why even with support, tools, or good intentions, the cycle keeps repeating.If you want help but don't trust that letting go won't cost you something, this episode will help you understand why.Work with me:Breakthrough Intensive - You already know you should slow down, delegate more, stop overcommitting & be emotionally present. So why can't you? That's what we figure out in 90 minutes + integration call 2 weeks later. Book your BreakthroughExhale: Private Coaching - For women ready to do this work until it sticks and you can't revert back. 4 open spots: Work with meConnect with Sam: Instagram | Facebook

A well-built service business creates momentum instead of pressure. With the right systems in place, you allow growth to happen without burning out.In this episode, Steven Ness, founder of Lighting the Way Leadership, explains how business owners can stop carrying the weight alone by building leadership systems, operational structure, and clear processes. The focus stays on delegation, accountability, financial clarity, team alignment, and systems that save time, energy, and money while supporting sustainable growth.Key takeaways:Systems create freedom. Documented processes and repeatable systems give you back control of your time.Leadership starts with you. You learn why personal accountability at the top sets the tone for results across the entire business.Right people in the right seats. Seat ownership helps teams perform better without constant oversight.Delegation without abdication. Clear expectations allow you to step back without losing quality or momentum.Build a business that works without you. Systems reduce owner dependency so the company can grow.Find more podcast episodes on our website: anderscpa.com/learn/podcasts/  Episode resources:●       Anders Virtual CFO by Anders website: anderscpa.com  ●       Love our content? Sign up for our newsletter:  https://anderscpa.com/learn/    ●       Check out the Virtual CFO Playbook Course:  https://anderscpa.com/virtual-cfo-services/vcfo-playbook/     Quotes-Steven Ness: "Systems save sanity, time, energy, and money. When you use them well, you stop making desperate decisions."-Jody Grunden: "Most leaders brush it off until they're asked to look at the impact they're carrying home."Steven Ness is the founder of Lighting the Way Leadership, where he helps leaders cut through business chaos with faith, structure, and a dose of tough love. With deep expertise in operations, training, B2B, retail, and sales, Steven equips teams to lead with clarity and purpose. His approach blends practical systems with people-first values reimagining business as People to People, not Business to Business. As a seasoned consultant, Steven is known for empowering leaders to grow personally and professionally. He's on a mission to help organizations thrive through authentic leadership and strategic alignment.Website: https://lightingthewayleadership.com/Email: Steven@lightingthewayleadership.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenness/IG: https://www.instagram.com/steven_ness_leadership/X: https://x.com/StevenNessCoach  FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lighting-the-Way-Leadership/61568990434856/The Creative Agency Success Show helps service-based business owners master the financial side of growth. Hosted by Jamie Nau, Director of Virtual CFO Services/ Virtual CFO, and Jody Grunden, Partner and Virtual CFO Practice Leader at Anders CPAs + Advisors, the podcast div

In this episode David discusses why procurement thresholds and delegation of authority are foundational to good governance and smart spending. Procurement thresholds are like the "speed limits" for spending – designed to balance efficiency and control, while Delegation of Authority is like the "driver's licence" – defining who is allowed behind the wheel at what speed.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to find skilled, reliable VAs from top global platforms The key traits that make a VA truly effective for your business Why communication and cultural alignment are essential How to treat your VA like a partner, not just an employee Ways to free up time and focus on high-impact work   

In episode 284 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I'm joined by Stefan Feuerstein, founder of ABC Delegation, author of A-B-C Delegation: The Manager's Guide to Effective Delegation, and one of Oprah's SuperSoul 100 leaders. With experience leading humanitarian operations and managing teams of thousands, Stefan brings a rare, real-world perspective on leadership under pressure.We explore why leaders burn out not because they work too hard, but because they become bottlenecks, confusing delegation with task dumping. Stefan shares how his A-B-C Delegation framework helps leaders know when to stay involved, when to be informed, and when to step aside so teams can truly step up.In this episode, we discuss:Why delegation is not optional, but central to leadershipHow poor delegation creates burnout and stalls organizationsHow to systematize decision-making without micromanagingWhat it really means to empower teams and scale impactTune in for a practical, eye-opening conversation on delegation as a force multiplier in modern leadership.You can connect with Stefan here A-B-C Delegation: Effective Delegation Tools and Strategies for Successful ManagementThank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast on Apple https://apple.co/3fKv9IH or Spotify https://sptfy.com/Nrtq.

Es wurde wieder verhandelt. In Abu-Dhabi fanden Gespräche zur Beilegung des Ukraine-Konflikts im bereits bekannten Format statt. Unter der Vermittlung einer Delegation der USA suchten Russland und die Ukraine die Annäherung. In den deutschen Medien wurde berichtet. Nicht berichtet dagegen wurde über den Besuch eines französischen Diplomaten in Moskau. Auch der Besuch des Schweizer AußenministersWeiterlesen

Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.aiRegister for the STILL RELEVANT tour: https://simulationtheory.ai/16c0d1db-a8d0-4ac9-bae3-d25074589a80It's the model same-day showdown of 2026. Opus 4.6 and Codex 5.3 dropped within minutes of each other, and we're breaking down what this means for the future of AI work. In this episode, we unpack Opus 4.6's million-token context window (if you've got billies in the bank), why Codex's pricing makes it nearly impossible to ignore for agentic loops, and the real cost of running agents for 24 hours ($10K, apparently). We dive deep into why coding-optimized models are secretly crushing it at non-coding tasks, the mental fatigue of managing AI workers, and whether the chatbot era is actually fading or just evolving. Plus: Chris accidentally books three real pig grooming appointments, we debate whether you need a "life coach agent" to manage your agent swarm, and yes – there's an Opus 4.6 diss track that goes unreasonably hard.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro - Opus 4.6 Diss Track Preview0:09 The Model Same-Day Showdown: Opus 4.6 vs Codex 5.30:50 Opus 4.6 Breakdown: Million Token Context & Premium Pricing2:31 Token Bill Shock: $10K Research Bills & Extended Context Costs5:04 Codex Pricing: Why It's Nearly Free for Agentic Loops6:42 Why Coding Models Are Secretly Crushing Non-Coding Tasks10:14 Tool Fatigue: Too Many Models, Too Many Workflows12:47 Opus 4.6 First Impressions: "Solid" and "Faultless"13:48 Chris Accidentally Books Three Real Pig Grooming Appointments16:01 Unix Tools & Why Code-Optimized Models Win at Everything19:59 The Agentic Retraining Imperative: Chat to Delegation22:16 Agent Swarms & The Master Thread Architecture24:51 OpenAI vs Anthropic: The Enterprise Battle27:09 Corporate Espionage 2.0: Stealing Skills & The Open Source Threat31:19 The UX Problem: Why Delegation Isn't Solved Yet34:24 The Stress of Hyper-Productivity & Managing Agent Swarms37:07 Coordination: The Next Layer of Abstraction40:09 The Fantasy vs Reality of Autonomous AI Businesses44:37 Is the Turn-by-Turn Chatbot Era Actually Fading?49:23 Tokens as Spice: Turning Compute Into Money52:08 Reduce Cognitive Overload: The Real Goal of AI55:07 Still Relevant Tour Announcement55:39 BONUS: Full Opus 4.6 Diss TrackThanks for listening. Like & Sub. Links below for the Still Relevant Tour signup and Simtheory. The model wars are heating up, and your token bill is about to get interesting. xoxo

Today we unpack why delegation feels uncomfortable even for experienced leaders and show how to shift from doer to developer. We challenge beliefs about value, control, and standards, then outline a simple way to transfer ownership without lowering quality.In this episode you will learn:• The hidden beliefs that block delegation• How identity shifts from doing to developing• Where habit keeps leaders in the weeds• The difference between steps and outcomes• Practical guardrails for clear ownership• A simple cadence for coaching and reviewIf this episode was useful, follow Elite Achievement to continue building clarity and execution into how you workGoal Setting SuccessIf you're ready to set goals you'll actually achieve, the Goal Setting Success course will help you do it. This self-paced experience walks you through the same framework I've used for years with leaders and advisors to create meaningful goals and a plan that drives real results.Inside the course, you'll learn how to:Clarify your vision for successReflect on what worked and what didn'tBrainstorm strategies with focus and intentionCreate a clear, actionable plan for the year aheadStart the new year with clarity, confidence, and structure.Listeners of the Elite Achievement Podcast can save $50 with code PODCAST50 at checkout.Enroll today at kristinburke.com/goal-setting-success-courseConnect with KristinLinkedInWebsiteGoal Setting Success Course

AI tools that talk are familiar by now.AI systems that act are something else.In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia takes a closer look at OpenClaw, an emerging AI agent system that can execute real actions instead of just giving advice.Rather than repeating the hype, this episode breaks down what OpenClaw actually is, why it's getting so much attention, and why it raises important questions for UX designers.You'll hear about:What OpenClaw does and how it works at a high levelWhy the shift from interaction to delegation is such a big dealHow agent-based systems change the meaning of “good UX”Why undo, transparency, and permission design suddenly matter much moreWhere the real risks are, including security, over-delegation, and loss of controlWhat designers should pay attention to as software starts acting on our behalfThis episode is not about whether OpenClaw will “win.”It's about what tools like this signal for the future of UX.As software moves from responding to acting, UX design moves closer to governance, safety, and responsibility.And that's a shift designers can't afford to ignore.AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp

A CEO doesn't do middle management... yet most moms are currently drowning in the role of Chief Information Officer for their own households. If you feel like your identity has shifted from a woman with dreams to a walking calendar for everyone else's life, let this episode be your catalyst to fire yourself as the family's "middle manager."  You'll get to reclaim the 90% of your brain's processing power currently held hostage by the memory tax. Press play to see how you can transition from the household storage bank into a strategic leader who delegates with ease and executes with clarity.  PS. Want to reclaim your time... and your sanity? Take the TIME TURNER QUIZ

Are you doing $200/hour thinking... while stuck in $25/hour tasks?If you're grinding out 40 hours of work in a 20-hour window and still can't find space to think strategically, you're not bad at time management. You're stuck in a dangerous loop: doing low-value work faster with AI instead of using AI to stop doing it altogether.Here's the uncomfortable truth: You might be the bottleneck. And the worst part? You don't even realize it.Ready to stop being the bottleneck and start leading like a CEO? Join the AI for Founders Playbook Waitlist, your shortcut to auditing your time, building your delegation stack, and finally doing the work that matters.Key Takeaways

►► GET MY FREE VIDEO & WORKSHEET - SHATTERPROOF YOURSELF LITE! 7 SMALL STEPS TO A GIANT LEAP IN YOUR CONFIDENCEJoin host Adam Gragg and special guest Dr. Stacy Wince as they crack open the vault of vibrant company cultures and spill the three essential decisions every leader needs to supercharge their team.From ice cream bribes with freshman boys to surprise shoe-shopping sprees for dental staff, this episode isn't your average chat about core values and leadership. It's a rollercoaster of real talk, personal stories, and laugh-out-loud moments. Discover how intentionality, accountability and pure awareness can transform even the busiest, most chaotic office into a place people can't wait to show up to, and yes, even at the dentist!Whether you're a business leader, a team member, or just someone who dreams of loving Mondays, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom to help you build a culture that's healthy, fun, and wildly effective. Don't miss out on fresh insights, heart, humor, and a few family squabbles. Tune in now and learn how to make your workplace the envy of the block!CHAPTERS:00:00 "Building a Healthy Culture"08:47 "Ensuring Cultural and Value Fit"11:43 "Be Intentional About Culture"16:02 "Advice Sticks Better Externally"18:30 Empowering Growth Through Support20:30 "Accountability Drives Personal Growth"24:49 "Teamwork in Dental School"28:06 "Leadership Tone Shapes Morale"30:42 "Strong Values Build Resilience"34:02 "Surprising Team with New Shoes"38:00 "Action Drives Transformation"39:32 "Decide Your Legacy Today"Ready to improve your organization's culture? Tune in now and let's build a legacy worth sharing!Connect with Dr. Stacy Wince: DrWince@wincedental.comLearn more about Decide Your Legacy and Adam Gragg: https://www.decideyourlegacy.com/If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with fellow leaders and friends! Your support helps us keep bringing you valuable content. Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

What You'll Learn in This EpisodeIn this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss what coaching in the workplace really means. Why it's far more than a buzzword. The conversation breaks down the difference between coaching, training, and mentoring, and explains how coaching serves as a powerful leadership approach for developing people, building trust, and sustaining continuous improvement.They emphasize how coaching shows up in day-to-day work through huddles, Gemba walks, and one-on-ones, and how lean tools like PDCA naturally support a coaching mindset. Key TakeawaysCoaching is a leadership approach, not an event.Coaching is different from training and mentoring.Every day work creates coaching opportunities.LinksLean Solutions 2026 SummitLean Solutions Website⁠⁠Click Here For Shayne Daughenbaugh's LinkedIn⁠⁠Click Here For Catherine McDonald's LinkedIn⁠⁠

Many high achievers look successful on paper but feel constrained, overwhelmed, or quietly dissatisfied behind the scenes.  In this episode, Ted sits down with executive performance psychologist Dr. Julie Gurner to explore why driven people struggle with stress, control, motivation, and identity as their responsibilities grow. The conversation breaks down how success can outpace personal growth—and what happens when it does.  This episode offers a clear, grounded look at the psychological shifts required to sustain performance, health, and fulfillment at higher levels. Listen now!   Today's Guest  Dr. Julie Gurner  Dr. Julie Gurner is a doctor  psychology and executive performance coach who works with high-level executives, founders, and elite performers in tech, finance, and other high-stakes industries. She is the founder of Ultra Successful, a widely read newsletter focused on the psychology of exceptional performance, and has been described by The Wall Street Journal as a real-world counterpart to Wendy Rhoades from Billions.    Connect to Dr. Julie Gurner  Website: DrGurner.com   Substack: DrGurner.substack.com   X: @drgurner  Instagram: @drgurner    You'll learn:    Why high performers often sabotage success as their identity lags behind growth  How control, stress, and overload quietly limit cognitive performance  The difference between productive stress and stress that undermines decision-making  Why motivation, discipline, and grinding are often misunderstood at high levels    What Ted and Julie discuss in this episode:  00:00 Introduction  00:42 Meet Dr. Julie Gurner: Performance Psychologist  02:13 High Performers and Fitness  03:40 The Role of Sleep in Performance  05:24 Cognitive Optimization for High Achievers  11:05 Managing Stress for Executives  14:01 Letting Go of Control to Succeed  14:49 The 80% Rule: Delegating for Growth  15:33 Building a Team: The Key to Scaling  16:18 Personal Growth for Business Success  17:03 Balancing Control and Delegation  18:31 Choosing the Right Business Partner  20:00 The Importance of Self-Belief  26:17 Final Thoughts  

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