Upcoming Workshop: The Art of Tough Conversations
Can we talk?
Those three words can send anyone’s stress levels soaring. Whether you’re receiving tough feedback, resolving conflict, or aligning with stakeholders, this session will help you find the words that foster understanding and lead to truly productive conversations.
Upcoming Workshop: CRM Basics and Best Practices
Discover how to select, implement, and optimize a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to enhance your business operations and team productivity.
Fractional Leadership: How Less Can Actually Be More
Hiring someone fractionally can feel like an unfamiliar concept for many. But when you break it down, it’s not as complicated as it seems. The word fraction is a big clue: fractional hiring is simply a part-time version of the roles you’re used to, tailored to fit businesses that aren’t yet ready—or don’t need—a full-time hire.
But here’s the big question: How can less of something actually be effective?
Managing the Role of Fractional COO
In every job, there's a perpetual challenge: the never-ending workload. It's a familiar tale—no matter how hard you work, there's always more to be done. For Fractional COOs, who offer premium services to multiple clients, this reality is magnified. So, how can Fractional COOs navigate this delicate balance of responsibilities, delegation, and leadership? Here are some practical strategies.
Be the Boss - Stand Up to Your Calendar
Let's face it: time is the ultimate currency. And just like any good leader, you want to invest it wisely. By drafting your Ideal Week Plan, you're essentially creating a blueprint for how you want to spend your time. It declares what (and who) is most important to you. Whether it's blocking off chunks for focused work, scheduling in those all-important coffee breaks, or carving out time for family and self-care, you're calling the shots.
Navigating the Whack-a-Mole Game: A Commitment to Clarity in Business Operations
Bringing clarity and calm to the inner workings of your business shouldn’t be a complicated process. It does take something difficult, though - a commitment to addressing the problem. I speak often with business owners who are “too busy” dealing with fire drills to spend the needed time addressing the root causes of the problems. So why do so many leaders linger in the mess?
Embrace Growth: Tips for Managing Your Workforce Ecosystem
Staffing doesn’t look like it did 10 years ago. Today’s leaders are navigating talent shortages, demand for increased flexibility, and an unpredictable economy while still trying to build a strong team culture and increased business output. Modern problems require modern solutions, right? Here are some tips for gaining traction with your workforce ecosystem.
New Year Baseline Setting - Empathy Checks
As we stand on the threshold of a brand new year, it's the perfect moment to set some baselines. Knowing where you’re starting is an important part of planning for the year ahead. Since people are the most important part of any business, a collective empathy check is a solid first step. How are the people on your team, your valued clients, and most importantly, how are you as you enter into this fresh calendar year?