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You did it.You figured out what kind of help you needed. You found the right person. You interviewed them, tested the fit, made your choice — and finally got to say those two beautiful words:You're hired.But then Monday morning rolls around. Your shiny new team member is sitting there in your office or in your inbox – ready to go and waiting for instructions… And that's when it hits you. Ohhhhhhh. Now I have to TEACH them how to do all of this.
In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Molly Ruland, founder of Heartcast Media, shares how she rebuilt after closing her first business with $100,000 in debt and launched a profitable podcast production agency in 2018. She grew Heartcast Media to an eight-person team and over $3 million in business, including a 71% year-over-year growth year. Molly explains how she transformed the business during the pandemic, growing 200% while keeping every employee employed. She discusses the importance of SEO, podcasting, systems, relationships, and understanding your value when scaling a business. She also shares hard-earned lessons on hiring, leadership, company culture, perseverance, and building a business that can operate without you. Check out The Next 100: Hosted by Molly Ruland, a podcast designed to remind listeners that the next 100 days can create meaningful change through small, consistent actions. Molly shares personal experiences, business lessons, motivation, and practical insights to help listeners move from feeling stuck to taking action. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Molly Ruland says the hardest thing in growing a small business is perseverance. She compares business growth to the ocean—there are ebbs and flows, so you have to keep going through both the good and bad periods. She also emphasizes staying vigilant by continually checking your offers and reviewing your website/content to make sure everything is still relevant. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Molly Ruland shares that her favorite business book is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. She reads it once a year because every time she revisits it, she finds new areas to work on. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Molly Ruland shares that she is a member of Together Digital, a women-in-marketing digital collective, which she finds to be an excellent resource. She also relies heavily on business books and audiobooks for professional development, treating them almost like mentors. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Molly Ruland shares that she highly recommends Gamma. She says Gamma can significantly improve proposals, reports, and other business materials, and that it can change the way you work. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Molly Ruland shares that she would tell herself to "get a therapist." She explains that so much of running a business is a head game and that entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. Having a strong handle on your mental health can help you navigate the challenges of leadership and avoid problems in the business. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: You just got to keep doing it because sometimes it's going to work and sometimes it's not and that's part of the journey - Molly Ruland You got to do the stuff you don't like but when you get good at it you might realize that you actually love those things - Molly Ruland Nobody's coming to save you so understand your systems and how they work and learn how to fix them when they break - Molly Ruland
What does it take to build your own AI agent that could help with day-to-day network tasks? Hank Preston, a Distinguished Architect at Cisco, asked himself that question. He developed a presentation that walks through all the elements one might need to build such an agent, as well as the risks to consider. On today’s... Read more »
What does it take to build your own AI agent that could help with day-to-day network tasks? Hank Preston, a Distinguished Architect at Cisco, asked himself that question. He developed a presentation that walks through all the elements one might need to build such an agent, as well as the risks to consider. On today’s... Read more »
What does it take to build your own AI agent that could help with day-to-day network tasks? Hank Preston, a Distinguished Architect at Cisco, asked himself that question. He developed a presentation that walks through all the elements one might need to build such an agent, as well as the risks to consider. On today’s... Read more »
This one keeps coming up in coaching calls, so we're bringing it back. The advice hasn't aged a day.If your top salesperson, your project manager, or your most trusted leader gave notice tomorrow, would your business keep running, or would it fall apart? It's not loyalty holding your company together when you catch yourself saying you "can't do this without" someone, that's fragility wearing a nicer name. And it's not a compliment when a client only gets served because one specific person shows up, that's a vulnerability you need to deal with.In this episode, I break down the difference between "I don't want to do this without them" and "I can't do this without them," the red flags of team members who make themselves indispensable on purpose, and how to build a business that runs on systems, not on any one person.Mentioned: Episode 330, How to Lead an Uncoachable Team Member
A great chiropractic practice isn't built on systems and procedures alone. It's also built on culture — the shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that determine what happens inside your clinic when the owner isn't watching. In this episode, we unpack lessons from a Five Star Management masterclass led by Dr. Noel Lloyd and explore how chiropractic clinic owners can intentionally build a culture that attracts, develops, and retains great people. In this episode, you'll discover: How “bad apples” can quietly lower the standards of an entire chiropractic team Why avoiding difficult conversations can turn isolated problems into accepted behaviors How to create a mission that gives your team something bigger than a paycheck Why clear expectations around every stage of the patient experience reduce confusion and frustration How “catching people doing the right thing” can strengthen morale and performance Why recognition must always be specific and authentic How a 90-day probationary period can protect your practice culture when hiring Why chiropractic practices should hire for character and train for skill How great leaders absorb problems instead of allowing stress and negativity to spread throughout the office Why developing your team members into leaders can dramatically improve long-term retention The biggest takeaway? Culture is created by the behaviors you allow, reward, teach, and protect. If your team culture isn't where you want it to be, you don't have to figure it out alone. Ready to strengthen your team and build a more successful chiropractic practice? Book a free call with Dr. George Birnbach and learn how Five Star Management can help you create stronger systems, better leadership, and sustainable practice growth: https://myfivestar.com/book-consultation/ Join Five Star Management in Dallas: November 14–15, 2026, for two days of hands-on chiropractic growth strategies, including the Win Win Associates system for building more growth, freedom, and success in your practice: https://myfivestar.com/events/win-win-associates-new-patient-generation/ Subscribe to The Successful Chiro Podcast so you never miss our weekly strategies for building a thriving chiropractic practice. This Chiropractic Deep Dive episode was created using AI-generated voices.
At some point in their training or careers, most clinicians will experience intense stress, suffering, loss and critical incidents that can have lasting impacts on their psychological and emotional safety. Despite the prevalence of traumatic stress in healthcare settings, most care team members are not taught about the effects it can have on their mind and bodies. As a result, they normalize traumatic stress symptoms such as exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, emotional disconnection, or the inability to be fully present. In this episode of Caring Greatly, Marie Nutter, BSN, RN, CNOR, a practicing perioperative nurse and trauma-sensitive yoga educator, explores how traumatic stress shows up in the lives and bodies of healthcare workers. Marie describes how traumatic stress gets internalized when stress, grief and loss go unprocessed over time. Drawing from both her professional experience as a nurse and her own journey through personal loss, Marie shares how care team members often learn to push through adversity, only to discover that unresolved stress eventually returns through exhaustion, disconnection and difficulty of concentrating or being fully present.The conversation delves into the power of trauma-informed approaches to healing, including the role of body awareness, grounding practices and trauma-sensitive yoga. Marie explains how small, intentional moments of reconnecting with the body can help restore a sense of choice, presence and control. She also offers reflections on what healthcare organizations and leaders can do to better support their teams, emphasizing that trauma recovery is a shared responsibility that begins with recognizing that trauma is a natural adaptive response. Additionally, leaders can offer compassionate support and provide access to trauma-informed resources. As a seasoned nurse at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator, and founder of Mayday Yoga, LLC, Marie educates people about the effects of traumatic stress and loss and how they might mitigate day-to-day exposure in real-time. Through 15 years of navigating high demands of perioperative nursing, 10 years of personal yoga practice, and seven years of offering trauma-informed wellness services to the healthcare community, Marie has learned that people's professional and human credibility are not defined by their ability to withstand difficult work-life events. In 2020, Marie was named an example of resiliency by Psychology Today Magazine, and she continues to offer individuals and work teams an opportunity to tap into their own inner wellness.Marie Nutter is a leader who cares greatly.Related links:Website: Mayday YogaArticle: 5 Mind-Body Exercises to Help Reduce Traumatic Stress Book: Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for OthersThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Stryker. The provided resources may contain links to external websites or third-party content. We do not endorse, control or assume any responsibility for the accuracy, relevance, legality or quality of the information found on these external sites. Stryker Corporation or its divisions or other corporate affiliated entities own, use or have applied for the following trademarks or service marks: Code Lavender, Caring Greatly, Stryker. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners or holders.
Getting and keeping employees engaged is hard, intentional work, but it's worth the continuous time and effort. As Lana Fontenot, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement and External Relations at South Louisiana Community College, states, "Engagement is not a one-time thing, it happens day in and day out, year-round. You never stop doing it. It's not a check the box." In the first part of this two-part interview, Dr. Janet Pilcher and Ms. Fontenot discussed the importance of getting employees engaged from very early in their tenure at an organization. In this second part of this interview, they talk about how important it is to continue keeping employees engaged throughout their career at an organization. Listen as they discuss the importance of employee engagement; the impact of employee engagement on organizational culture; and ways to keep employees engaged, such as Holding regular touch points,Listening strategically and deliberately,Capitalizing on wins,Showing care and concern for employees' growth and well-being,Taking an interest in employees' work, andRemoving barriers.Recommended Resources: Small Conversations, Big Impact: Strengthening Culture Through Rounding, Shape Culture Through Connection Follow Host Dr. Janet Pilcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetpilcher/
James Johnson and Freddie Birley take on a listener question this week: what to do when you're wasting energy being frustrated with your team.They land on a distinction between two types of underperformer that most founders have never separated out, and why treating them the same is quietly pushing your best people towards the door. Stop guessing which conversation you actually need to have.More from James:Connect with James on LinkedIn or at peer-effect.com
Maria chats with Tonilynn McCaffery who oversees Community Relations and Field Marketing for The Red Bulls soccer team. In partnership with America's VetDogs, The Red Bulls just "signed" Harrison (named for the town where The Red Bulls play), a black lab puppy who's spending the next 18 months training and socializing with the team before he starts formal training with America's VetDogs.Ultimately, Harrison will be placed with a veteran or first responder with disabilities. Follow @redbullnewyork on IG for Harrison's progress!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI in Accounting: Team or Tool?Is AI a team member, a tool, or both? In this episode, Damien Greathead and Penny Breslin dig into how AI is actually being used inside accounting and bookkeeping practices today — not in theory, but in the day-to-day. Penny walks through a real client cleanup project where she used Claude to turn a messy Excel breakdown into a client-ready proposal in minutes (and caught the AI's own math mistake along the way). The conversation moves into what this means for team development — how firms need to intentionally build critical thinking skills in their people so they don't become passive "bot approvers," and why understanding the full context of a client (not just the transaction data) still requires a human. They close with practical advice on how to write better AI prompts by giving the "set and setting," and where to find more from Penny and Damien.Time Stamps:0:00 — Intro: welcome to It's Not Just The Numbers, meet your hosts1:49 — Is AI a team member or a tool? Opening debate7:31 — Real case study: using Claude to build a client cleanup proposal from a messy Excel file19:17 — Shifting focus to the team: what AI means for an 80-person accounting staff21:07 — Teaching critical thinking skills in a technical, linear-trained workforce23:34 — The "rainforest" mindset: seeing complex opportunity instead of fixating on crisis26:25 — Gamifying work with AI to build critical thinking habits31:33 — "Set and setting": how to prompt AI like you'd brief a team member38:42 — Where to find Penny and Damien, and closing thoughts
What happens when a company sees potential in someone before they see it in themselves? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Ashley Rafferty, Pizza Guys franchise owner in Dixon, California, whose remarkable journey began as a crew member and evolved into business ownership through hard work, mentorship, and a commitment to serving others. Ashley shares how growing up in a family that faced financial struggles shaped her determination to build a better future. She discusses her path from team member to manager to franchise owner, the mentors who helped guide her, and the lessons she's learned about leadership, culture, and community impact along the way. This heartfelt conversation explores the importance of believing in people, creating opportunities for growth, and using business as a force for good. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔ How Ashley worked her way from employee to franchise owner ✔ The role mentorship played in her entrepreneurial journey ✔ Why Pizza Guys' culture of promoting from within matters ✔ How community involvement creates lasting impact ✔ The leadership lessons she learned from her childhood experiences ✔ Why trust in yourself is essential for entrepreneurship ✔ How she builds and retains a strong team culture ✔ Her unique approach to hiring, training, and employee development ✔ The importance of treating employees with respect and care Whether you're a franchise owner, aspiring entrepreneur, manager, or leader looking to build a stronger team, Ashley's story is filled with practical wisdom and inspiration. Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with women in franchising. #TheFranchiseWoman #PizzaGuys #WomenInFranchising #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SmallBusiness #CommunityImpact #FranchiseOwner #BusinessGrowth #WomenInBusiness
Employee engagement is key to a successful organization, and getting team members engaged should begin even before their first day of work as a new hire. New hires naturally feel a mix of excitement and anxiety, but leaders must capitalize on the excitement while minimizing the anxiety to stimulate employee engagement from the outset. According to Lana Fontenot, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement and External Relations for South Louisiana Community College, effective pre-boarding and onboarding programs are effective ways to not only stimulate excitement and reduce anxiety but to build engagement and increase retention rates. Listen to the first part of Dr. Janet Pilcher's two-part interview with Ms. Fontenot as they discuss her model for pre-boarding and onboarding and her personal experience as a new hire that instilled within her the passion for effective onboarding and employee engagement. Recommended Resources: Focus on Employee Engagement, Increase Employee Engagement with RecognitionFollow Host Dr. Janet Pilcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetpilcher/
Liebes Team, die Folge heute wird TOLL - und eigentlich geht es fast mehr um Business als um Sport. Es geht um Mut, um Selbstreflexion, persönliches Wachstum, darum, zu sich selbst ehrlich zu sein, wie man seine Ziele erreicht und noch so viel mehr. Unser heutiges Team Member ist ein absolutes Powerhouse. Sie ist zu 100% self-made, hat sich erst durch eine DER männerdominierten Bereiche im Studium durchgekämpft, dann noch einen Doktor draufgesetzt und sich währenddessen zu einer DER Creatorinnen im Bereich Automotive und Motorsport hochgearbeitet. Einfach durch schlaue Arbeit, dedication, Konzentration und das alles ohne Kompromisse. In unserem Gespräch hat sie ein paar tolle Tipps für wirklich jeden Alltag, besonders bzgl. Selbstorganisation und mich hat ihr Start in den Tag nachhaltig beeindruckt. Im Einwurf hat sie einfach die Uno Reverse Card gezogen - hatten wir so auch noch nicht
In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires, continues his ongoing series The Evolution of the Great Cow in a conversation with Bruce Smith, Dr. Liz Lahmers and Hayden Ackley of Select Sires. They discuss why the health status of bulls in AI is so important and the critical health tests that block bulls from coming into stud. They also talk about how bull collection has changed over the past 5 years and common problems they see on bulls that come in.
The Rush Hour with Maroon, Milie and Hindy talk to a REAL-LIFE cowboy!! He gives us an insight into some interesting (and painful) injuries from bull riding. They ask the important questions like ‘how big is your nose’ and ‘what can you eat a box of’ and you don’t want to miss Hindy’s story from the farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Healthcare professionals experience rates of burnout, depression, anxiety and other mental and emotional health challenges that often exceed those of the general population. Yet many clinicians never seek support due to stigma, concerns about confidentiality, logistical barriers, or fear of professional repercussions. As a result, many continue caring for others while silently struggling themselves.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka founded the Emotional PPE Project to help address these challenges by connecting healthcare workers with mental health professionals willing to provide confidential, pro bono support. What began as an immediate response to an unprecedented crisis has grown into a broader effort to reduce barriers to care while advocating for lasting cultural and systemic change across healthcare.In this episode of Caring Greatly, Daniel joins Liz to discuss why he intentionally talks about both mental and emotional health, the three primary barriers that prevent healthcare professionals from seeking care, and why solving the problem requires more than resilience training. They also explore the role leaders play in shaping organizational culture, the importance of modeling vulnerability, and the policy, educational, and organizational changes needed to create healthcare environments where seeking support is viewed as a sign of strength rather than weakness.Dr. Daniel Saddawi-Konefka is a physician, researcher, and founder of the Emotional PPE Project. He is a leader who cares greatly.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Stryker. The provided resources may contain links to external websites or third-party content. We do not endorse, control or assume any responsibility for the accuracy, relevance, legality or quality of the information found on these external sites.
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Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS Emax Zirconia offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. But this conversation goes far beyond Matt's career. His book, The Invisible Profession, explores how the dental laboratory industry arrived at a place where technicians and laboratories are often undervalued, pushed into price competition, and expected to simply keep their heads down and produce. Matt shares his thoughts on the "million little things" that shaped the industry, the danger of becoming a "busy fool," and why laboratories need to stop competing solely on price and start becoming known for the value, expertise, and partnership they bring to the dental team. Elvis, Barb, and Matt also talk about the changing landscape of digital dentistry, AI, 3D printing, speed, service, and why the labs that embrace change and remain agile will be the ones positioned for the future. It's an honest, thought-provoking, and ultimately optimistic conversation about where the dental laboratory profession has been, where it is today, and where it can go next.Special Guest: Matt Everatt.
Opening a group practice can feel like the obvious next step once your private practice is full and you're turning away potential clients every week. But too often, therapists make that decision from a place of scarcity instead of strength, and that's exactly why it backfires.In today's episode, I'm sharing the three questions I wish every therapist would answer before hiring their first clinician. If you can't confidently say yes to all three, opening a group practice probably isn't your next best move—at least not yet.I'm diving into whether you genuinely have an abundance of time and money (or just enough demand to feel busy and stretched), what consistent long-term demand really looks like, and the identity shift from clinician to business owner that catches so many therapists by surprise.If you're thinking about expanding into a group practice, these three questions will help you decide whether you're truly ready and give you a roadmap for what needs to happen first.Topics covered on Opening A Group Practice:The one financial question that decides whether you're expanding from strength or scarcityFull private practice isn't always the green light for opening a group practiceThe uncomfortable gut check: would you feel excited or a little sick handing your favorite clients to someone elseThe identity shift nobody warns you about, and why it lights some therapists up and wrecks othersResources from this episode:Liberated Business: www.thebadtherapist.coach/liberatedbusinessWebsite: www.thebadtherapist.coachConnect with Felicia:Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic SheetsInstagram: @the_bad_therapistRelated episodes: Growing Your Group Practice: Why Your First Hire Should Be A 'Mini-You' w/ Nicole McCance [Ep 124]What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Team Member for Your Private Practice [Ep 17]Quote:"A group practice adds complexity, it adds responsibility, and it adds overhead before it adds freedom." Felicia
In case you missed it, this week's podcast is a replay from last year. I chose to bring this episode back because the guidance is still incredibly valuable. Keeping your Dentrix database clean is one of those maintenance tasks that never goes out of style, and if your practice has experienced staffing changes recently, this is the perfect time for a refresher.
What does it really take to become an IRONMAN? In this inspiring episode, Coaches Rich Soares and Kristin Overton sit down with Lauren Brown to discuss the months of preparation, the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the unforgettable moment she crossed the finish line at IRONMAN Lake Placid. This is not a race recap. It is the authentic story of perseverance, consistency, and personal transformation. Whether you're training for your first race or chasing a lifelong endurance dream, Lauren's journey proves that extraordinary achievements are built one disciplined step at a time. Show Sponsor: Vespa PowerThis episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition.Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.Vespa helps endurance athletes optimize fat metabolism, maintain steady energy, avoid sugar Use discount code - g2gvespa15Link: Shop Vespa Power & Save 15%Connect with Grit2Greatness Endurance
Do your new employees feel welcomed... or simply processed? The first few days on the job can determine whether a great teacher becomes a long-term team member or starts looking for the exit. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, new host Faith Yocum shares why successful onboarding is about much more than paperwork, policies, and checklists. Listen in as Faith explains how to create a new hire experience that builds confidence, strengthens connections, and intentionally immerses employees in your center's culture. You'll discover why personality-fit mentoring, regular check-ins, and a thoughtful 90-day onboarding plan can dramatically improve staff retention. If you're tired of the revolving door of hiring and training, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you welcome new team members. Small changes to your onboarding process can lead to stronger culture, better retention, and a more successful child care business. Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference: https://childcaregenius.com/leverage Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/ Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts. If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university Connect with us: Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources
This week, Candi sits down with the newest member of our team, Jonathan Bowell, a church planting pastor who's helping us mobilize grassroots teams across Virginia. Together, they tackle the lies of the other side, providing truth and encouragement to help you speak for life this year!For more information, visit: https://www.familyfoundation.org/stopunlimitedabortion
On today's show, Jase does a lie a day, Mike's still under the weather and Keyzie's found the next big thing. Follow The Big Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki.Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns.Download the full podcast here:iHeartRadio Apple Spotify RACE TIME:(00:00) Intro: Day Chat(03:13) Our new segment(07:56) What's Wrong With You?(13:08) PIES THAT PAY(16:45) TV(22:42) Intro: The daily lie(24:30) The Big Investment(29:17) Pigeon 109(35:40) Jase's boot debacle(41:09) Intro: Tarko Tuesday(44:47) What's For Tea, New Zealand?(49:31) Pugs' Life Change(52:34) Farewell! Follow The Big Show on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strong organizations grow when executive leaders develop their people to think, expand, and take ownership for solving their own problems. In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen shares strategies to increase team member and organizational capacity. She starts with six practices to keep inappropriate tasks off the executive's plate and with the … The post Executive Strategies for Increasing Team Member and Organizational Capacity (Episode # 529U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
You already know the world doesn't get you, and it never will. ADHD isn't the problem — the world has a problem with your brain. This episode is confirmation you're not doing it wrong. In This Episode: Why ADHD entrepreneurs get stuck chasing chaos (and how it's actually safety) The cost of measuring yourself on society's measuring stick Building out-of-the-book businesses as an ADHD Entrepreneur What You'll Take Away: ADHD isn't your whole identity — it's just one part, and it's not the issue Chaotic systems feel like "home" for ADHD brains, even when they're burning you out People-pleasing + urgency can destroy your schedule (and energy) You can't outgrind burnout — boundaries win, guilt or not You're only failing on society's measuring stick, not yours GUEST BIONicole Solitar is a program advisor and team coach at Strategic Coach. She kicked The Impulsive Thinker® podcast into existence and returns to call out what matters for ADHD Entrepreneurs. Nicole Solitar appears courtesy of Strategic Coach®. Strategic Coach® is a registered trademarks of The Strategic Coach Inc. All rights reserved. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® blows up the lie that you need to fix your ADHD to succeed as an entrepreneur. The Impulsive Thinker® and Nicole Solitar rip into why boredom, chaos, and two-week time horizons shred neurodivergent businesses. You'll hear why the ADHD brain is wired for interest, not importance — and why that wrecks you when you measure progress by society's standards. The real talk covers time blindness, chaos as a "safe" place, and the burnout that comes from chronic people-pleasing. Listen if you're tired of pretending you're the problem. You're not. Hit play if you're done measuring yourself by a system that was never built for you. Email me about it at andre@theimpulsivethinker.com. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference.
In this episode of Money Matters, brought to you by Greenberg Financial Group, Dave, Todd, and Dylan run the show while the rest of the team is traveling, breaking down a rough week where the chip stocks led the market lower. We get into what Dave dubbed the "chip wreck," with the semiconductor group dipping into bear market territory for the month, and why we look at that kind of volatility as part of the territory when an entire industry is going through price discovery rather than a reason to abandon good companies. We talk through the names in the middle of it, from Micron and SanDisk to Taiwan Semi's blowout earnings and its plan to pour another $100 billion into Phoenix, and why we still believe the demand story for AI is only getting started. We also dig into some encouraging news on inflation, with both CPI and PPI posting their biggest monthly drops in years as lower oil worked its way through, even as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pushed crude back up sharply on the week. And we spend real time on the shift at the top of the market, with Apple retaking the largest company crown from Nvidia, and what that rotation is telling us. The back half of the show is all about planning, and the levers that actually matter in retirement. We walk through Roth conversions and the sweet spot in your early sixties, why QCDs are the underappreciated cousin of tax planning, how RMDs work and when to take them, and why owning individual bonds, treasuries, and fee-based annuities can serve the more conservative saver who wants off the rollercoaster. It all ties back to our fiduciary, fee-based, financial-planning-first approach, and the difference between being a true advisor and just a money manager. We are also thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Greenberg Financial team, Hailey Glick, who is helping us build out an in-house tax practice launching in 2027. It is the next step in Dean's vision of a true family office, everything you need under one roof, and we get into how bringing tax planning alongside investments, estate work, and financial planning lets us look at your whole picture over decades rather than one filing season at a time. If you have been thinking about taking us up on the free financial plan, this is exactly the kind of clarity it can bring. If you would like to contact us to learn more about our firm, our seminars, and our process - call us at 520.544.4909 or go to our website at www.Greenbergfinancial.com or email us at Contact@Greenbergfinancial.com Disclaimer: This show discusses different investment products and strategies. Every product and strategy has some type of inherent risk and we strongly encourage our listeners to properly understand these risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. The information presented on this program is believed to be factual and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. The material covered on this program does not involve the rendering of personalized investment advice, but is for general information purposes only. A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the options presented. Greenberg Financial Group is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements.
Liebes Team, heute nehme ich euch mit in eine Welt, die ich vor knapp 3 Jahren für mich entdeckt und wirklich LIEBEN gelernt habe und es ist mein Ziel, so viele von euch, wie möglich, da mit reinzuziehen. Die Rede ist von Golf! Und unser neues Team Member ist ehemalige Top Spielerin, heute Creatorin und einfach eine Granate. Als Kind angefangen, alles abgeräumt, dann den Sprung nach Amerika gewagt und heute als Golf Creatorin für tolle Marken und TV Sender unterwegs. Sie gibt uns nicht nur einen tollen Peptalk am Ende, sondern eigentlich ist das ganze Gespräch und ihr Einwurf auch einer. Warum Golf nicht nur was für alte weiße Männer ist, warum man immer machen sollte, was einem selbst gut tut und warum einem NICHTS peinlich sein soll, hört ihr jetzt von: Laura Kowohl **Schnitt und Postproduktion: Andy Aksen** https://www.aksenmedia.de/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyaksen/
When should a dental practice owner continue coaching a team member, and when is it time to let that person go? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt speaks with Katrina Sanders, a clinical dental hygienist, business owner, and dental educator, about identifying leadership gaps, clarifying expectations, evaluating core-value alignment, and addressing performance problems before they damage the team. You will learn how to distinguish between employees who lack support and employees who are unwilling to meet expectations, why accountability should never be a surprise, and which behaviors may signal that termination is the right decision. To build a stronger, more aligned team, listen to Episode 1074 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Leaders must clearly communicate expectations, standards, and operating procedures before holding team members accountable.Core values give team members practical guidance for making decisions and understanding what excellence looks like.Practice owners should determine whether inadequate tools, training, calibration, or support are preventing a team member from succeeding.Regular scorecards and feedback conversations give employees a clear understanding of whether they are meeting expectations.A team member's lack of motivation may result from toxic team dynamics rather than an absence of drive.Employees who reject accountability, remain misaligned with core values, or repeatedly refuse to improve may need to be released.Team members should not be surprised by termination when leaders have provided timely feedback, corrective action, and opportunities to improve.Episode Chapters:00:00 Intro01:40 When is it truly time to let a team member go?04:02 Katrina explains what she discovered after returning from maternity leave.06:34 Leaders must examine whether expectations were communicated clearly.12:00 Core values establish practical standards for team behavior.19:23 Missing tools may be the real cause of poor clinical performance.20:24 Regular check-ins create a clear line of sight for success.23:00 Expectations should evolve as team members gain experience.24:01 Drive, determination, and work ethic cannot always be trained.26:11 Toxic team dynamics can demotivate otherwise strong employees.27:48 The “today is the day” conversation allows employees to self-select out.34:00 Counteroffers may not solve the underlying reason an employee wants to leave.37:16 Consistently reinforcing core values helps protect the practice culture.40:31 Katrina identifies the conditions that may justify termination.43:00 Katrina previews her Pockets, Paradigms and Protocols program.Guest Bio/Guest Resources:In the ever-changing world of dental science where research, technology, and techniques for patient care are constantly evolving, dental professionals look to continuing education to provide insight, deliver actionable steps, empower, and create a dramatic impact within their clinical practice.With wit, charm, and a dash of humor, Katrina Sanders enchants dental professionals with her course deliverables, insightful content, and delightful inspiration. Her message of empowerment rings mighty throughout her lectures and stirs a deep sense of motivation amongst course participants.Katrina is the Clinical Liaison for AZPerio, the country's largest periodontal practice. She performs clinically, working alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. Katrina perfected techniques during L.A.N.A.P. surgery, suture placement, IV therapy, and blood draws. She instructs on collaborative professionalism and standard-of-care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs.Resources mentioned:Website: www.katrinasanders.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/Program: https://katrinasanders.com/speaking/https://smilesource.com/exchangeMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:The Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Smile Source Community Hub: https://www.actdental.com/community-hubUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com
Race day is supposed to showcase your fitness—but too often, it exposes execution gaps instead. In this episode, Coaches Rich and Lauren break down the most common race-day mistakes that sabotage performance, from pacing errors to fueling missteps and mental breakdowns. You'll learn why execution beats fitness, how early discipline sets up a strong finish, and practical strategies to protect your race from avoidable disasters. If you want to race with confidence, stay in control, and finish knowing you gave your best effort, this episode gives you the framework to do it right.
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Liebes Team, passend zu diesem UNFASSBAR heißen Sommer, packe ich heute DIE Sommer- und Trendsportart #1 für euch auf den Plan! Padel. Und dazu noch die aktuelle deutsche #1, bzw. die #78 der Welt. Sie nimmt uns mit hinter die Kulissen, erzählt uns nicht nur, wie ihre Karriere zustande kam, sondern macht auch klar, wie mega hart der Alltag eines Padelprofis ist. Das ist nichts für schwache Nerven, ich sag's euch. Wie findet man eigentlich seine Partnerin (Compi), wie fest ist so eine Verbindung, wie viele Turniere hat sie schon auf dem Tacho und und und Sie hat außerdem einmal mehr einen richtigen Plottwist dabei, wenn es um den Headcoach geht, und wir reden über die Tücken und gleichzeitig die Wichtigkeit von Social Media. Ganz spannende Folge. Hört rein, abonniert den Podcast und folgt uns auf Instagram
Think you need more time to train? Think again. In this episode, Coaches Rich and April flip the script on the biggest excuse in endurance sports and show you how to thrive inside a full calendar. You'll learn practical strategies like the A/B/C workout system, habit stacking, and energy-based scheduling so you can stop chasing perfect weeks and start building consistent ones. If your life is busy (and whose isn't?), this episode delivers a clear, actionable playbook for turning limited time into meaningful progress—without sacrificing your career or relationships.Looking for a smarter way to fuel your endurance training and racing? Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.Vespa helps your body tap into fat as a primary fuel source so you can maintain steady energy, avoid crashes, and perform at your best—whether you're training or racing long.Use discount code - g2gvespa15Link: https://vespapower.com/coupon/g2gvespa15/
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Salon Goals Academy - get on the waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sg-academy-waitlistIn this week's episode Lauren deconstructs the concepts of discounting and tiered-pricing in the beauty industry, why Salon Owners do it, and what you can do instead in your salon to maximise both growth and the quality of the work.What Actually Works? The concept of tiered pricing [01:17].Why tiered pricing may not work [03:42].The impact of being the highest-priced artist [04:31].Not using tiered pricing [10:42].Reducing client load [26:03].The Salon Goals Academy [28:51].....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_The Salon Goals Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcast....This Episode was Edited and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
Running well off the bike is one of the biggest performance separators in triathlon—and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Coaches Rich Soares and Lauren Brown break down exactly why the run feels so hard after the bike, from neuromuscular fatigue to fueling mistakes and pacing errors. You'll learn the most common reasons athletes blow up, how to avoid them, and the key strategies to help you run strong, efficient, and in control on race day. If you want to stop surviving the run and start racing it, this episode gives you the roadmap.Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy so you can stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Unlike traditional fuels, Vespa works as a metabolic catalyst—helping your body use more fat and preserve glycogen for when it matters most.Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat MetabolismUse discount code: G2GVespa15Grit2Greatness Links & Community
You finally had the hard conversation. You were calm, you were clear, you were fair. And somehow you ended up feeling like the problem. If that's ever happened to you, this episode is for you.Timestamps:Why Anger Is the Second Emotion (00:01:32)What the Anger Actually Looks Like (00:03:13)What's Happening Underneath — The Ego's Role (00:07:41)How to Prepare Before the Conversation (00:11:56)How to Hold the Line In the Moment (00:14:25)When They Double Down (00:18:54)The Takeaway (00:21:13)Resources & Links:Episode 682 — The Empathy TrapFollow me on Instagram: @chrislocurto
What if "doing good" in business isn't a checkbox, but seven different relationships you're already part of, whether you realize it or not?About This EpisodeDavid didn't set out to become a coffee guy. He started as a business coach who got pulled into La Terza Coffee because his friend, a coffee expert with zero interest in the business side, needed help running the company he'd built. What David found was a business already wired for impact, built on relationships with coffee producers around the world and questions most companies never ask, like what actually counts as a living wage versus fair trade.That question became an obsession. David started digging into what "good" really means for a business, and the answer turned out to be messier than he expected. A trip to a coffee farm in Honduras, watching a woman sort coffee cherries with what he can only describe as joy, gave him the framework he'd been missing: treat people the way you want to be treated. Not as a slogan, but as a lens for every relationship a business touches.From that single idea, David built out what he calls the Seven Seeds, covering the supply chain, your team, your customers, your community, your competitors, the environment, and yourself. In this conversation, he walks through where each seed came from, why the team culture seed might be the one with the deepest impact, and why self care is often the hardest and most overlooked piece of the whole puzzle. It sets the stage for part two, where David turns the lens around and asks what it means to be a conscious consumer.Episode in a glance00:56 How David ended up running La Terza Coffee04:11 The anger and sadness behind David's drive for impact05:34 Fair trade vs. living wage: the relationships behind the coffee08:02 What does "good" actually mean in business?08:15 The coffee farm moment that sparked the Seven Seeds12:06 Introducing the Seven Seeds framework12:49 Seed 1 (Supply Chain) and Seed 2 (Team Members)15:44 Seed 3 (Customers), Seed 4 (Community), Seed 5 (Competitors)18:23 Seed 6 (Environment) and Seed 7 (Yourself)19:30 Advice for social entrepreneurs just getting started21:05 Advice for social entrepreneurs just getting started23:22 Teaser: the next book on conscious consumerismAbout David GainesDavid Gaines is the founder and chief visionary of La Terza Coffee, a Cincinnati-based artisan roastery built on direct relationships with coffee producers around the world. A longtime social entrepreneur and former chair of the Social Enterprise Alliance, David is also a conscious business coach and the author of Radical Business: The Roots of Your Work and How It Can Change the World. He's currently finishing his second book, Why We Buy and Why It Matters, exploring how consumer choices can drive real change.→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddgaines/→ La Terza Coffee: https://laterzacoffee.com/
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Feedback is the lifeblood of your business but many leaders are afraid to implement what I am going to cover today and they pay a steep price for it. I don't want you to be one of those people. We'll go over the feedback process and core values exercise we paid over 100k to learn, why this is so effective, and how you can use this inside and outside of your business. Time Stamps: (0:18) Scaling Through People (1:44) Feedback Process (4:35) Our Core Values (5:25) The PFF Framework (11:08) Integrating This Into Your KPI's ----------------
When the Russian crew on board the ISS decided to perform an unusual procedure on the station's Zvezda module, it caused quite an agreeable break in the routine of the day on board the orbiting laboratory. The crew on the US segment entered an emergency evacuation posture aboard their Crew Dragon, but all returned to normal after a few hours. The team discusses what happened and why. The astronauts for the Artemis III mission were introduced to the world at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, with much fanfare and some controversy: No female astronauts were named to the crew. Was this just a normal crew rotation, or was politics at play? The panel looks at the points of contention and weighs in on the Artemis III mission itself. NASA's X59 Quesst aircraft, built by Lockheed Martin, is an incredible experiment aimed at reducing a sonic boom to a barely audible thump. If successful, the project has far-reaching implications for the future of civil aviation. Our Mark Ratterman reports on this unique aircraft's first flight tests and its implications. SpaceX launched something its CEO, Elon Musk, said he would never do: turn SpaceX into a public company and, in the process, turn Musk into the world's first trillionaire. Heather Smith has been watching this story for us for a while now and delivers some insight into what happens next. On the heels of the SpaceX IPO, environmental groups in and around Cameron County, Texas, are fighting a plan by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to reallocate land inside the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX to support Starship Operations. Want to send your name to the stars on board NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope launching no earlier than August 30th? Use this NASA link to find out how! Team Members for this Episode: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman and Heather Smith
What if the reason you're burned out isn't delegation—but the fact that you're managing other people's approval instead of leading?You don't struggle with delegation, you struggle with giving clear feedback to the people whose approval you think you need. In this Thursday quick-hit, Dawn breaks down why senior hires trigger softened communication, midnight rewrites, and CEO exhaustion and how learning to hold someone else's disappointment is the real leadership skill that removes bottlenecks. If you're rewriting work at 11 PM to “be nice,” this episode will hit uncomfortably close to home (in the best way).Ready to stop managing approval and start leading with clarity? Join the free AI for Founders Community a room full of founders learning to delegate, give feedback, and lead without the approval economy running their business.Key TakeawaysYou're not bad at feedback, you're inconsistent. You give crystal-clear direction to people whose approval you don't need…and hedge endlessly with the ones you're afraid to disappoint.You're running two delegation systems. One clear. One softened. That split is what's exhausting you, not your team.Approval is expensive. Rewriting emails, taking work back, and fixing things at midnight is an invisible approval tax on your CEO time.This isn't about their feelings it's about your story. You're not managing their disappointment. You're managing the fear of what their disappointment might “prove” about you.AI can expose your approval patterns fast. When emotions muddy leadership language, AI can objectively show you where you hedge, soften, and self-protect.Before you give feedback, ask yourself: “Am I softening this because they can't handle clarity or because I'm afraid of losing their approval?”If it's the second one, that's not kindness. That's self-protection.Leadership requires learning how to hold someone else's disappointment without making it your emergency.Use AI as your approval detector:Prompt:“Analyze my feedback patterns. Below are three emails to junior team members and three to senior team members. Identify where my language shifts from direct to hedging, where I manage reactions instead of stating expectations, and rewrite the senior feedback with the same clarity used for juniors.”You'll see the pattern immediately and once you see it, you can't unsee it.Resources & LinksJoin the Community: AI for Founders Free GroupFreebie: The Feedback FixRelated Episodes:Ep. 125 | The 3-Text Test: How Female Founders Use AI to Stop Their Team From Treating Them Like Google— communication clarity + boundaries.Ep. 124 | How Smart CEOs Build SOPs Without Boring Themselves (or Their Teams)— systems that reduce unnecessary manager workload. Send us Fan MailWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.
Most founders are still thinking about AI as a faster way to do their work. But that is not what is happening anymore. AI agents do not help you do the task. They do the task for you. And if you have not started asking which roles in your business actually need a human, you are already behind. Here is the thing: this is not a big tech problem or a future problem. Small and medium sized businesses are rebuilding their teams around this right now, and the ones doing it well are not replacing people for the sake of it. They are freeing up their human team to focus on the things that actually require judgment. In this episode, I break down what AI agents actually are, how we are using them at Foundr across customer support, lead qualification and ad optimisation, and the practical first steps any e-commerce founder can take today. Here's what you'll take away: Why AI agents and AI tools are completely different things, and why that distinction changes how you think about hiring How one founder cut his team from 48 to 30 people, replaced four software subscriptions, and saved $250,000 a year without losing any revenue How Klarna deployed a single AI agent to do the work of 700 customer service reps The repeatable, process-driven roles in every e-commerce business where agents are already outperforming humans Where to start if you are a solo founder or small team: the customer support use case that pays off fastest The one question to ask before every single hire from this point forward If you are growing your team right now or thinking about your next hire, this episode will completely change how you evaluate that decision and what a lean, high-output operation can actually look like in 2025. If you're loving this solo series, I'd love to hear your feedback. Email me directly at nathan@foundr.com — I read every reply. Hope you enjoy it. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → https://foundr.com/operators HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application → Already have a store? Apply here → https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt Website → https://www.foundr.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/foundr/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/foundr Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/foundr LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/ Podcast → https://www.foundr.com/podcast
Praising the people you lead is a great instinct, but the greatest leaders take it further. This episode reveals how to master affirmation in three different directions, and why the leaders who do multiply their influence and build stronger leaders around them. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/stop-losing-your-best-team-members. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY
In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hi from a long-time listener and first-time caller. I need some advice on a toxic workplace situation. I'm currently unhappy with my job due to a difficult dynamic with a colleague. My manager put us on the same team, meaning we share responsibility for our output. Although this colleague is technically a level below me, they act as though they have seniority. This creates significant friction: they're resistant to advice, insist they're always right, and refuse to accept reality even when they can't deliver what's required. They're incredibly stubborn, and arguing with them about what's feasible takes an excessive amount of effort. The situation is particularly frustrating because I'm held accountable for the shared results. If I weren't responsible for the final outcome, I could probably just ignore their behaviour. Instead, they frequently talk a big game while contributing very little actual work. People unfamiliar with our domain are easily misled by their confidence, even though they are incompetent. Consequently, I'm forced to clean up their mess; otherwise, I'd be the one bearing the blame for the failure. I tried discussing this with my manager, but unfortunately, it made me look bad rather than resolving the issue. If I were the manager, I'd fire this person immediately, but my manager is clearly one of those people who get fooled by their smooth talk. I'm very close to handing in my notice, and let the manager know how incompetent this person is. But I'm furious that I feel I have to give up a role I enjoy just because of someone who makes my life miserable. My question is: Should I stick it out and try to navigate this politics-heavy environment, or is walking away the only option left? How do I leave without burning bridges or letting them win? Hello gentlemen, long time listener of the show and finally getting around to asking my first question (how exciting!) I'm going to be joining a new company in a few months and am wondering how to best handle the transition in order to make an excellent first impression and maybe set myself up for career growth… while not biting off more than I can chew. For context: I'm joining a company that builds QUANTUM COMPUTERS
Claude is not just another AI tool lawyers can chat with. It may be a preview of where legal work is heading. In episode 619 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser talks with Sam Harden about Claude, Claude for legal, and the growing role of AI in law firm workflows. Sam breaks down how Claude can work with documents, folders, PDFs, Word files, and connected legal tools in ways that go far beyond simple prompting. They discuss the difference between Claude Chat, Claude Cowork, connectors, and skills, and why those distinctions matter for lawyers trying to understand what AI can actually do. They also explore why law firms should not rush into automation without first building better systems. From deposition summaries to document creation to legal research support, this episode explains how AI can become more useful when it is guided by strong processes, clear instructions, and thoughtful implementation. Listen to our previous episodes on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Legal Practice. #612: AI for Lawyers: What You Need to Know Before Your Clients Do, with Cat Casey Apple | Spotify | LTN #601: Beyond Chatbots: Using Agentic AI in Law Firm Intake, with Matt Spiegel Apple | Spotify | LTN #590: Innovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers, with Graydon Trusler Apple | Spotify | LTN #587: Future-Proofing Your Firm in the Age of AI, with Jack Newton Apple | Spotify | LTN #577: Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you. Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:34 – Why Claude for Legal Matters 01:28 – Live Crabs and Work from Home Chaos 07:04 – Setting Up the Conversation 07:29 – Meet Sam Harden 08:04 – What Lawyers Should Watch with Claude 10:14 – What Claude Actually Is 11:16 – How AI Moved Beyond Chat 12:07 – From Claude Code to Claude Cowork 13:22 – How Claude Works with Documents 15:20 – Why Claude Cowork Is a Big Shift 15:45 – Creating Documents and Presentations 16:52 – Claude Chat vs. Cowork vs. Code 18:12 – Legal Plugins and Connectors 19:30 – Reducing Context Switching with AI 20:49 – Connecting Claude to Legal Tools 22:24 – What Legal Connectors Can Do 24:47 – MCP, Tools, and Connector Limits 26:37 – What Claude Skills Are 28:44 – Why SOPs Come Before AI Skills 29:43 – Using Skills for Legal Documents 30:35 – AI Skills for Deposition Summaries 31:14 – Combining Connectors and Skills 32:15 – Teaching Claude Like a Team Member 33:11 – Choosing the Right Skill 34:00 – How Bad Instructions Create AI Risk 35:49 – Building Better Skills and Plugins 37:13 – What Comes Next for Claude for Legal
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NLW is joined by Nufar Gaspar for an Operators Bonus episode on the practical AI systems leaders should build for themselves right now. They discuss why executive AI usage is often the strongest signal for broader organizational adoption, then walk through four “digital employees” every leader can start using today: a research analyst, a strategic thought partner, a communication expert, and an operational powerhouse.Sign up for the new AI Executive Catch Up program: https://aiexecutivecatchup.com/
In this week's “Throwback Thursday” segment, we hear from a New Jersey school counselor turned blogger who now has six employees and twenty contractors. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.
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