Leadership advice for world-class leadership experts. Hosted by veteran leadership expert Chip Wilson and Randy Lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Business Teams Fail & How to Avoid It : Strong Leadership Skills For Employee Engagement & High Performance
Rich Allen
Are you stuck trying to grow a high-performance team for your business so you can focus on your business owner responsibilities? Welcome to the show that helps small business owners hire, grow, and develop a radically-engaged team that will run the business for you, reducing your stress, boosting your profits, and letting you fully enjoy being the business owner. You’ll discover techniques to attract and hire top talent, ways to transform your team into a powerhouse of engagement, and shift ...
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The Conscious Founder Podcast: Growth Mindsets, Leadership & High Performance For Entrepreneurs to Create Massive Impact whilst Avoiding Burnout
Alexi Pittalis
What’s the point in success if you can't enjoy it? Contrary to popular belief, business growth doesn’t have to come at the sacrifice of personal growth. This show enables conscious entrepreneurs to become the masters of their minds so they can create massive impact with ease, enjoy the journey, and avoid burnout. You’ll discover: How to overcome mental blocks and create a mindset that allows you to achieve everything you want in life and business Practical ways to go from feeling stressed an ...
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How Most Employees Start Off Confused About Their Roles – And How You Can Fix It
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Does each of your Team Members know EXACTLY what is Expected of Them in their Current Position? Many business owners assume their team knows exactly what’s required—but in reality, unclear expectations can lead to frustration, mistakes, and low morale. In this episode, we dive into why business owners often fail to set clear expectations and how it…
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From Average to Exceptional: The 7 Keys to Building a Winning Team
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How satisfied are you with your progress toward Building a Winning Team? If so, you’re not alone. Many business owners find themselves stuck in the daily grind, unable to delegate effectively because they haven't unlocked the secret to assembling a winning team. In this episode, we dive into the 7 essential keys that every business owner needs to k…
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Stop Being a “Parent” to Your Team: The Truth About Inspiring Growth
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Are you truly empowering your team to take responsibility for their personal growth? In this week’s episode, we explore a vital topic for business owners: encouraging your team members to take ownership of their own development. Too often, leaders feel obligated to "make" their employees successful. But what if your role was simply to support and i…
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Think You’re a Great Listener? Here’s Why Your Team Might Disagree
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How much are you REALLY listening to your team, versus just talking? If you think your Talk-to-Listen ratio is in balance, think again! In this episode, we dive deep into why the more you talk, the less trusted and admired you might be—especially as a leader. The best leaders know that listening is the key to building trust and respect within their…
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Why Micro-Managing Is Killing Your Team’s Productivity—and What to Do Instead
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Are you truly leading your team, or are you unknowingly micro-managing them? If you’ve found yourself stepping in to fix every problem, you may be falling into the trap of micromanagement, and it could be hurting your business. In this episode, we explore why micro-managing can be detrimental to a team's morale and performance, and how to adopt a l…
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5 Tips to Take Your Weekly Team Meetings from Good to GREAT
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Do your team meetings leave your team motivated, aligned, and ready to tackle the week ahead? In this episode, we dive into the critical role weekly team meetings play in transforming business performance. Drawing from a real-life story of a frustrated business owner, you'll discover how a simple yet structured approach to meetings can resolve chao…
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Stop Thinking of Your Org Chart as Just a Diagram—Here’s What You’re Missing
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Does your Organization Structure inspire your team to grow with you for the long haul? You might think your current organizational chart is just a formality, but what if it could become a powerful tool to energize and retain your team? In today’s episode, we’ll dive into how to rethink your organizational structure to better motivate your people an…
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Stop Rewarding the Wrong Behaviors: A Bold Take on Compensation Structures
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Is your compensation structure building teamwork and driving business success? Many business owners follow industry norms, but what if the key to unlocking your company’s potential lies in rethinking how you reward your team? In this episode, we’ll explore why traditional compensation models often fail to align with company goals and how you can cr…
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How Effective is Your Onboarding Process?
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Are your new hires set up for success from day one? Last week, we covered how to avoid desperation hires—now let’s talk about what happens after they join the team. Many business owners struggle to build an effective onboarding process, leaving new employees unprepared and frustrated. In this episode, we break down five essential steps to help you …
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How To Avoid Falling Into The Desperation Hiring Trap
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Are you prepared to avoid the desperation hiring trap when your team starts to outgrow its capacity? With the economy stabilizing after years of uncertainty, business owners are feeling more confident about hiring—but many are also rushing into decisions that can backfire. In this episode, we’ll explore how to make smarter hiring decisions and avoi…
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Are your team members truly aware of what you consider non-negotiable in your business?
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Are your team members truly aware of what you consider non-negotiable in your business? This week, we dive deep into a crucial aspect of leadership that can define your company’s culture and performance standards. Many business owners overlook the importance of setting clear expectations, but without them, you may be tolerating behaviors that under…
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Demonstrating Strong Leadership is the 2nd Key to Building a High-Performance Team
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Are you truly leading your team, or just managing them? Strong leadership can be elusive, but it’s vital for fostering a thriving workplace. In this episode, we delve into the essence of strong leadership, drawing insights from years of experience with small business teams. You’ll discover how to create an inspiring vision, surround yourself with t…
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Consequences Of Not Having A Compelling Vision
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How clear is your vision for the future of your business? In this week’s episode, we dive into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of leadership: crafting a compelling vision that inspires your team. As a business owner, steering your company toward success is paramount, and having a strong vision acts as your guiding handlebars. By tuning in, yo…
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Is Your Business Team Capable of Running Your Business Without You?
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Have you ever wondered if your team could fully operate your business without your daily involvement? This week’s episode of The Ultimate Business Tune-Up Podcast dives into this crucial question for small business owners like you. Host Rich shares a significant pivot in his podcast’s focus, based on over two decades of experience, now zeroing in o…
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Success in Business Depends upon your Understanding of Business Math
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How confident are you in your business math skills? In this episode of The Ultimate Business Tune-Up Podcast, we revisit a critical lesson on growing a profitable, sustainable business. Host Rich Allen brings back the fundamentals of business math, reminding us how simple equations can lead to substantial growth. You may have heard it before, but l…
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How Would You Rate Your Personal Development Journey?
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How would you rate your personal development journey? In a world where business success often feels just out of reach, many entrepreneurs struggle to break free from habits that hold them back. Our podcast is here to help you identify and overcome those obstacles. This week, we’ll dive into the final ten habits from Marshall Goldsmith’s insightful …
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Are Your Personal Development Blind Spots Holding You Back from Business Success?
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Are You Truly Aware of Your Personal Development Blind Spots? On this week's episode of the Ultimate Business Tune-Up Podcast, we’re diving into a critical self-assessment exercise that could unlock your next level of success. As a business owner, taking a hard look at your personal habits is crucial to moving beyond your current achievements and a…
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The Ideal Training Model for High Performance Teams and Business Success
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Are you struggling to get your long-tenured employees to embrace new training methods? Training team members, especially those who’ve been with you for years, is crucial yet often neglected. If you're only focusing on onboarding new hires, you're missing out on improving the skills and engagement of your seasoned staff, which can impact your busine…
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Getting Work Done in Business - 3 Options that Impact Performance and Employee Engagement
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How Efficiently Does Work Get Done in Your Organization? This week I want to explore with you the different ways that work gets done in an organization. And more importantly, I want to encourage and inspire you to perhaps re-think how work is getting done in YOUR business. I believe that work gets done in any business or organization of any kind in…
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Clearly Defining Your Ideal Customer Can Lead to Business Success
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How Clearly and Precisely have you Defined Your Ideal Customer? This week I want to help you resolve one of the most frustrating challenges that face most business owners – having to deal with customers who are NOT their “ideal” customer. If you’re like most business owners I’ve met, you have a handful of customers who you would GLADLY see go away …
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Your Guarantee Matters - How To Provide Leadership and Improve Business Results
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What Promises Should You Be Making To Each and Every Customer? This week I want to challenge you about the promises you make – or should be making – to those who use your products or services. You see, I believe each of us, as business owners, owe it to our customers to make them a promise – or even several promises – of how we will conduct busines…
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What Great Customer Service Looks Like - and How It Can Improve Customer Retention
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Does Your Customer Service Make Your Customers Tell Everyone About It? This week I want to challenge you to “up your game” when it comes to your Customer Service. You don’t have to be a Sewell Cadillac or a Nordstroms to blow the socks off your customers. Just focus on them with your complete attention, make their issues bigger than your issues, an…
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Leadership and Employee Engagement Lessons from the US Men's Gymnastics Team
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Does your Team Culture nurture Individual Winners or Team Winners? This week I want to “geek out” on the Olympics for a bit – I hope that’s ok with you! If you’ve got a pulse you are probably aware that the 2024 Paris Olympics just finished up a week ago after 16 days of some of the most exciting sports competition you could ask for. Whether it’s i…
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Igniting Employee Engagement and Building a High Performance Team Through Your Onboarding Process
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How Do You Welcome New Team Members Who Join Your Team? This week our topic is one that will have a long-lasting impact on your team and your culture – the Process You Use to ON-BOARD NEW TEAM MEMBERS. We all know that when we first meet someone, our first impression lasts the longest. It’s why when we first meet a prospective customer, we put our …
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Business Leadership Demonstrated Through the "Yes- And..." Game
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Do Your Team Members Play The “I’m Right – You’re Wrong” Game? This week I want to address a situation that seems to come up far too frequently. This one has to do with how your team members react and respond to others on your team. This is the game where when two people disagree on how to handle a situation or they have different opinions on what …
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Dissatisfied Business Customers - Responding With Strong Leadership
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How Do You Respond When Your Customer is Dissatisfied? This week I want to talk about something that came up for a few of my clients over this past month that I thought was worth your time and attention. It has to do with how well we serve and support our customers – something that we are all very interested in – or SHOULD be very interested in. If…
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Business Tune Up Assessment - Part 3
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How Solid are Your Financials and How Strong is Your Team? This week is the third and final week of the three-week Business Tune Up we launched in honor of the 2024 Tour de France bike race. This week, we’re going deep into the engine and fuel for your business – your Financials and the Team you have assembled to execute your strategy and serve you…
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Business Tune Up Assessment – Part 2
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Are Your Bike Tires Getting Good Traction On the Road? Today we’re covering your Business Tune Up – Part 2. We’re going to focus on the part of your business where the rubber LITERALLY meets the road – the front wheel and back wheel of your bike – your business. The front wheel of your bike represents your ABILITY TO WIN NEW CUSTOMERS. The back whe…
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Business Tune Up Assessment – Part 1
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Could Your Business Use a Tune Up Right About Now? This week and then for the next two consecutive weeks, I’ll walk you through the critical parts of your business that need to be looked at and “tuned up” from time to time to make sure your business – and YOU – stays in tip-top condition so you can RIDE HARD and RIDE FAST! As we go through each par…
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#67 | How LinkedIn Might Be Sabotaging Your Business Success As An Entrepreneur & 1 Simple Strategy To Boost Your Productivity (Solo Ep)
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Do you feel overwhelmed or low-confidence after scrolling through LinkedIn? Founders and entrepreneurs often experience feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and comparison triggered by the seemingly endless stream of success stories on LinkedIn. In this short solo segment, you’ll discover: Why LinkedIn is making you…
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Demonstrating Strong Business Leadership - What’s Holding You Back?
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What is it that is Holding You Back? This week I want to share a book recommendation that I found to be a resource I wish I had found many years ago. Each page of the book contained a single quotation and had lots of white space. He suggested it was a PERFECT book for a guy – someone who doesn’t really like to read novels or lengthy how-to books. T…
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#66 | Can Copying Other Entrepreneurs Lead To Success? (Solo Ep)
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Are you copying someone else’s playbook and wondering why you’re not successful? In this short solo episode, Alexi discusses the importance of forging your own path in business and in life. He explains how mimicking others can lead to feeling stuck, anxious, and unfulfilled. You’ll discover: Why imitating others’ s…
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104 - Benchmarking your Toughest Competitors
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Is Your Competition Using Your Business as the Benchmark Standard? This week I want to explore the concept of benchmarking and how to best use it to make your business better. It’s a common practice that most seasoned business owners use to measure how well they are performing against their toughest competition. Today I want to give you a simple 5 …
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#65 | Why You NEED To Use Conscious Leadership If You Want Success & Long-Term Impact In Your Business w. Alister Gray - Coach + Founder of Mindful Talent: A Global Coach Training Organisation
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Do you know how your leadership style impacts your business? Many founders completely neglect this powerful tool, but how can you maximise yours? In this episode, we uncover why you can't afford to NOT be a conscious founder when wanting to build a successful and impactful business. In just 20 minutes, you’ll disco…
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103 –Why Commission Models Don't Work
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Is Your Compensation Structure Promoting the Teamwork You Need in Your Business? One conclusion I’ve come to – with little reservation – is that commission-based compensation structures don’t work all that well for creating a business that will be successful over the long term. But you may be wondering – what SHOULD your compensation structure look…
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#64 | Why You Need To Simplify Your Business For Greater Impact & Fulfilment As An Entrepreneur w. Alister Gray - Coach + Founder of Mindful Talent: A Global Coach Training Organisation
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Do we really NEED more? Is your drive to do more/achieve more/have more actually holding you back? This conversation is crucial for any entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or constantly chasing the next big thing. In just 20 minutes, you’ll discover: The true opportunity cost of new projects so yo…
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Have You Built a Firm Foundation for Your Business? Today I want to share with you the five (5) key elements that I believe go into creating the foundation for any business. You may want to grab a pen and paper so you can write these down – because when we’re done, you’re going to want to spend some time reflecting on your business and perhaps even…
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#63 | How Contemplating Death Can Sharpen Your Focus & Elevate Your Leadership As An Entrepreneur w. Alister Gray - Coach + Founder of Mindful Talent: A Global Coach Training Organisation
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Have you ever contemplated death? If not, you should. Facing mortality can sharpen your focus and transform your leadership approach. By addressing the often-avoided topic of death, this conversation offers a unique perspective on overcoming existential fears, enhancing clarity and living with more freedom. In this…
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How effectively are you Qualifying your New Prospects? It’s not uncommon for me to hear that the biggest issue or challenge a business owner is facing is the need to gain new customers. Many businesses have their team assembled, they have their product or service ready to go, and all they need to make the business work is to find and secure more cu…
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#62 | Why Impactful Communication Is KEY To Transforming Your Business w. Bhaskar Goswami - Radical Transformation Mentor
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Is poor communication stalling your business growth? In this episode, Alexi and Bhaskar delve into why incomplete communication is the primary source of stress and dysfunction in businesses. For founders, entrepreneurs, startups and senior leadership teams, mastering the art of impactful communication is crucial fo…
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How are Your Employees Feeling About the Impact Your Business is Having on Those You Serve? This week, I want to dive deeper into the LEVEL THREE – or as I call it GEAR THREE – statements that every employee is asking and assessing on a daily basis. These Gear Three statements are related to whether the business is serving their customers well and …
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#61 | How To Transform Anxiety Into Unwavering Confidence As An Entrepreneur w. Bhaskar Goswami - Radical Transformation Mentor
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety as a founder? In just 5 minutes, Bhaskar reveals how to transform anxiety into unwavering confidence. You’ll discover: How to differentiate between objective & subjective realities, and how this awareness can change your approach to anxiety Why anxiety stems from unmet needs, and how …
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How are Your Employees Feeling About their Fellow Team Members and Their Future with Your Company? This week, I want to dive deeper into the LEVEL TWO – or as I call it GEAR TWO – statements that every employee is asking and assessing on a daily basis. These Gear Two statements are related to their supervisor and managers – the leadership of the bu…
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#60 | ‘You Are Not Your Thoughts’: Transform Your Mindset for Founder Success (Solo Ep)
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Why do some thoughts weigh you down while others empower you? In this short solo segment, Alexi shares a pivotal realisation: you are NOT your thoughts. This alone has the potential to revolutionise how you handle stress, decision-making, and leadership as an entrepreneur. You’ll discover: How reframing thoughts ab…
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How Can You Keep Your Employees WITHOUT Requiring a Signed Non-Compete? You’ve probably heard the reports that the Federal Trade Commission, better known as the FTC, has issued a ruling that is intended to promote competition by banning all non-compete clauses issued by companies to their employees. I’m going to recommend that every business owner …
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#59 | Master Decision-Making: How Entrepreneurs Can Reduce Decision Fatigue (Solo Ep)
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Ever felt mentally drained from making countless decisions? In this short solo segment, Alexi shares practical wisdom to help you navigate the challenges of decision-making as a founder. Listen now to learn how to preserve your mental energy and make clearer, more efficient decisions in your entrepreneurial journey…
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097 – Catching People Doing What Is Right
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How Good are You at Catching People Doing Things Right? No matter how good they are at their job, the majority of employees feel that their immediate supervisor or direct line manager focus WAY MORE on the things they get wrong than those things they do well. Great talent is hard to find. And when you have great talent, the LAST thing you want is f…
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#58 | 4 Steps For Entrepreneurial Success: Master Your Ego, Recognise Conditioning, Find Stillness, & Surrender Control w. Kute Blackson - Transformational Speaker + Best-selling Author
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Are you struggling to overcome limiting beliefs and achieve your goals? Learn the true secret to creating massive change in your life and business, as well as the pathway to success and inner peace. In this episode, you’ll discover: How surrendering control in your business can empower you to scale it beyond your i…
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Why is it SO HARD to get your Team members to do things the way YOU want and need them to do it? Truth be told, it’s not impossible at all. In fact, it’s simply a math equation! That’s right. Getting someone to do what you need or want them to do is ALL about getting the math right. You get the math right, and the other person will do what you want…
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#57 | ‘Animal Theory’: How To Master Your Emotions & Stop Living In Survival Mode So You Can Be A High-Performing Entrepreneur w. Ilana Kronick, Ph.D. - Psychologist + Author
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Text Alexi a question or feedback Ever wondered why emotions can sometimes feel like they're taking over? Alexi and Ilana delve into the core principles of 'Animal Theory' - a groundbreaking approach to understanding and managing emotions. Animal Theory challenges conventional views on emotional well-being, offering practical strategies to navigate…
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