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April 9, 2024

Maximize Team Performance with This Simple Tool

Tailoring your leadership approach to your team members can transform your team beyond recognition! In this episode, I share the dynamic Skill vs. Will Matrix and how it can be utilized to support your team as they change an…
April 2, 2024

How to Build an Advisory Board Without Giving Away Half Your Business with Debra Boggs

In today's episode, we are studying the invaluable role of strategic advisors for entrepreneurs, with the advice of a seasoned expert, Debra Boggs. Debra's here to help us unlock the power and impact of strategic advisors in…
March 26, 2024

167. Should You Be Friends with Your Employees?

Get ready to tackle the fine line between boss and friend as I address the delicate balance between the two! I share insights on navigating the line between leadership and friendship, especially in scenarios like networking …
March 19, 2024

166. Mindset Mastery with Laura Conley

Transform your mindset and you'll transform your world! Listen up as I sit down with Laura Conley to uncover the secrets of scaling businesses with the power of personal work. Together, we explore how our mindset influences …
March 12, 2024

165. Navigating Team Turmoil: Strategies for Effective Conflict Management

Work problem? Don't stress! I've got you covered as this episode is all about the intricacies of leading and managing conflicts within teams through effective communication. One of the key aspects we'll explore is the import…
March 5, 2024

World's Greatest Boss

Jackie Koch has been in the trenches building the teams that grow companies for over 15 years. She’s hired hundreds of people, navigated countless sticky situations, and earned an MBA along the way. From being deeply involve…
March 5, 2024

164. Podcasting Power Moves with Kelly Mosser

If you're ready to hear all things podcasting, you're in luck! Today, I'm thrilled to have the amazing Kelly Mosser, host of top-rated podcast, The Aligned Success Show, joining me for a jam-packed discussion as she shares h…
Feb. 29, 2024

163. The Power of Candidate Experience in Today's Job Market

Many hiring managers assume eager candidates will do whatever it takes to get the job but I'm here to challenge that notion and discuss how companies should adapt their approach to hiring! Today's job market is candidate-dri…
Sept. 26, 2022

5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make While Hiring

Throughout my career, I’ve noticed five common hiring mistakes that the entrepreneurs, hiring managers, and founders tend to make. I break down exactly what those are and share different tools and strategies that you can put…
Sept. 19, 2022

The Most Important Hires With Ivan Alo & LaDante McMillon, Co-Founders Of New Age Capital

I’m joined by Ivan Alo & LaDante McMillon, co-founders of New Age Capital, a seed stage venture capital firm and lifestyle company that invests in tech and tech-enabled startups that are founded and led by Black and Latinx e…
Sept. 12, 2022

6 Signs It's Time for Someone to Exit the Business

Firing is one one the not-so-fun parts of managing a team, but it’s crucial for the success of your business. There are six main signs that it might be time for an employee to leave your company, and I break down how to reco…
Sept. 5, 2022

Benefits & Drawbacks Of A Remote Team w/ Attorney And HR Leader, Ashley Herd

Today I am chatting with Ashley Herd. Ashley is an attorney and HR leader with experience in a global law firm and companies including Yum! Brands and McKinsey & Company. She now leads Manager Method®, an HR and legal firm p…
Aug. 29, 2022

How To Give Your Team Feedback

Today’s episode will make you feel more empowered about figuring out the right time to give feedback to your team and how to do it. It is your job as a boss to give feedback and to have these hard conversations. You want to …
Aug. 22, 2022

How To Hold Effective 1:1s With Your Team

In the world of remote work, a regular one-on-one meeting is so critical and so important to make sure you're keeping in touch with your team members. Not only is it a great way to help you build alignment and help them deve…
Aug. 15, 2022

5 Tips For Onboarding New Employees

I recently read a study that found 11% of people change their minds after signing an employment offer. There are so many factors that go into that, but how can you help your new hires feel excited and solid in their decision…
Aug. 8, 2022

The Business Benefits of Paid Parental Leave w/ Allison Whalen, Co-Founder and CEO of Parentaly

In last week's episode, I mentioned that paid parental leave is something that’s becoming more of a table steaks benefit during the hiring process. No one knows that better than today’s guest, Allison Whalen, the co-founder …
Aug. 1, 2022

Top Benefits You Should Consider Offering As A Small Business

As a small business owner, offering benefits to your employees can feel a little bit intimidating and costly. I break down the different benefits you should consider offering, including health insurance, paid time off, retir…
July 25, 2022

Top 3 Things To Know About Hiring Remote

When most people think of work culture, their mind goes to happy hours, gifts, and other incentives. But work culture goes so much deeper than that一it’s who you hire, how you communicate, build trust, and make decisions. I b…
July 18, 2022

Getting Out Of Your Own Way w/ Jess Glazer, Founder of The Digital Business Revolution

I’m joined by business coach and entrepreneur Jess Glazer to talk about her transition from a burnt out solopreneur to a visionary business leader. We discuss why setting up systems before you hire is so critical, how to tru…
July 11, 2022

Hiring Freelancers Like A Pro w/ Lisa Cumes, Founder of Full Thrive Freelancers

We’re seeing a major labor market shift towards the gig and freelance economy, and no one knows that area of hiring better than Lisa Cumes. She’s a hugely successful freelance copywriter, scaled her business to include a tea…
July 4, 2022

Salaried vs. Hourly Hiring

Compliance issues aren’t the most exciting part of the hiring process, but it’s so important to get these details right because they can end in costly, time-consuming legal battles if they’re not. When determining if an empl…
June 27, 2022

Having Performance Conversations With Your Team

A major part of being a business leader is learning how to have tough conversations with your employees about their performance and potential termination. There are six main reasons that contribute to someone underperforming…
June 20, 2022

Hiring College Grads & Entry Level Roles

In honor of graduation season, I wanted to talk about hiring recent graduates and entry level roles. These positions are great to consistently have in your business so that new talent is coming through your door and you're c…
June 13, 2022

Intern Hiring Strategy & Employee Retention with Aisha Marshall, Founder of AAM Consulting

I’m joined by Aisha Marshall, a content strategist and branding expert who's built and scaled a full-service marketing agency, as well as a luxury fine jewelry brand. Aisha is a pro when it comes to hiring and building teams…