One of the most common mistakes bosses make is thinking their job is to tell people what to do. But that doesn’t work! So how can you get people moving in the same direction and achieving results collaboratively? Listen to this week’s episode for tips from Russ and Kim about how NOT to tell people what to do.
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Feb 2024
Why Kim Scott thinks you need to ask for feedback | How to Be a Better Human
You know what they say about unsolicited advice (don’t give it!) but when it comes to SOLICITED feedback, author and executive coach Kim Scott says: bring it on. Kim believes that when it comes to improving your life at home, work, and anywhere in between, it helps to ask for – a ... Show More
36m 30s
Aug 2021
Best of IdeaCast: Saying No to More Work
When the work keeps piling on, there comes a time when everyone needs to say no. But how do you do so without offending your coworkers or hurting your career? Former host Sarah Green Carmichael, and Karen Dillon, the author of the “HBR Guide to Office Politics,” talk about the be ... Show More
21m 46s
Nov 2021
257. Be careful about the advice you get
In this episode I’m going to share two observations today. I want you to take away some things, and I want you to actually think about this because it applies to everybody a lot differently. I want you to understand that there are two types of employees that work for you, and, tw ... Show More
11m 10s
Jan 2020
EP 01: How To Work Less & Earn More... Explained!
When you’re your own boss, you have at least some degree of control over your schedule and working hours.
You might not feel like you have a lot of options, because, after all, customers have to be served, emails have to be answered, social media has to be kept up to date, and ... Show More
19m 21s
Jan 2023
#535: Losing An Employee: How To Learn From The Experience, Let Go, & Move On
4 things you should always remember when a team member quits In my many years of entrepreneurship, one of the most challenging things I’ve experienced is having a team member quit. If you’ve ever been through this before, I’m sure you can relate. Afterall, your business is your b ... Show More
27m 3s