Scaling Culture and Leadership in a Remote World with Christine Watts

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In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Christine Watts, Chief of Staff at Ninety, shares her journey from being the first employee to helping scale a company to nearly 200 team members. Christine dives into how Ninety keeps its remote culture thriving through intentional rituals, core values, and leadership alignment. She discusses her personal growth, the challenges of wearing multiple hats, and the importance of creating clarity and connection within a fast-growing organization. Christine’s unique perspective offers insights on balancing work-life priorities, fostering team productivity, and empowering small businesses through effective planning tools.

Show Notes:

• Introduction to Christine Watts: Chief of Staff at Ninety and the company’s first employee.
• Remote Culture Success: Ninety’s commitment to core values through Slack shout-outs, bi-weekly meetings, and an annual in-person retreat.
• Scaling Challenges: Christine shares the importance of clarity in roles and the use of tools like Kolbe assessments to align team strengths.
• Personal Growth: From marketing to client success and now a leadership role, Christine emphasizes adaptability and the power of trusting your instincts.
• Planning for Success: How Ninety’s tools help small businesses achieve clarity and alignment, enabling them to work on the business, not just in it.
• Balancing Priorities: Christine discusses how field hockey and intentional self-care fuel her productivity.
• Advice for Listeners: Trust your perspective and value your unique contributions, especially in the face of new challenges.

Connect with Christine Watts:

• Ninety.io
• LinkedIn - Christine Watts

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