58: The BEST BEACH READS for Leaders Who Want to Improve Their Capability to Lead

06/04/19 • 21 min

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

There’s nothing better than feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin as you step away from your business for some much-needed rest and relaxation. But before you hit the beach this summer, you should think about bringing a few books along with you.

Those hazy and lazy days of summer can be the perfect time for you to step away from your business and step into a fresh perspective on how and who you lead. You’ve probably heard the saying that ‘knowledge is food for the mind’ and so, it’s no surprise that so many leaders appreciate time alone with a great book while they’re on vacation.

On this episode, Shelli shares five of her favorite books written for leaders of teams. We’re confident that you’re going to find something on this list that will speak to you on a much deeper level than you might anticipate.

Oh, and make sure to listen until the very end to hear about a special bonus book recommendation designed to spark some colorful creativity for your next team meeting or retreat!

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Oh, and make sure to listen until the very end to hear about a special bonus book recommendation designed to spark some colorful creativity for your next team meeting or retreat!

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To get the full list of the books mentioned in this episode, click here.

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57: How to Stop Gossip and Drama on your Team

When let loose in the workplace, gossip can spread like wildfire. Whether you have a virtual team or a busy office, gossip can suck the life out of a team and bring down morale at work. But, did you know that it can also distract the momentum in your business and lead to depression, harassment, drug and alcohol abuse, and even workplace violence?

If you want a gossip and drama free workplace, you’ve got to be intentional about putting a stop to it. As the leader of your business, your team will look to you to see how you respond and handle the situation. If you stir up the chatter, it could cause replicated behavior across your team. If you let it run rampant, gossip can lead to high performers quitting and other team members calling in sick more often and even abandoning their roles altogether.

In this episode, Shelli tackles the problem with gossip and teaches you how to create a zero-tolerance guideline in the workplace. She shares the most common reasons why your team is gossiping and reveals three ways to help you end it for good.

Are you ready to put an end to gossip and drama on your team? Then tune in!

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why you shouldn’t tolerate gossip and drama in your business
What causes gossiping and three key steps to end it for good
How to create and uphold a zero-gossip policy in the workplace

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59: [On Air Coaching] Should She Shift from Contractors to a Team of Employees with Jenny Melrose

As you scale your business and your daily workload becomes too much for one person to handle, it’s time to stack your team. Most business owners start by dipping their toes in and hiring independent contractors. But, as your business continues to grow, should you continue hiring contractors or shift to hiring a team?

This is the dilemma that Jenny Melrose faces as she prepares to step out of overwhelm with help from a team. Jenny is a former reading specialist who “retired” from her teaching career when her blogging income far exceeded her salary. Through hard work and dedication, her lifestyle blog, The Melrose Family, became regularly sought out by nationally recognized brands such as Neutrogena, Smuckers, Glad, Costco, Stanley Steamer, Sara Lee and many more.

She is a content strategist that helps entrepreneurs better understand their messaging and unique position in the online space. Now, she’s combining her passion for teaching with her extensive experience of creating strategic content for online business owners via JennyMelrose.com and her podcast, Influencer Entrepreneurs with Jenny Melrose.

Listen to this episode to hear Shelli provide an on air coaching call for Jenny, sharing how she can reduce overwhelm in her business while still providing stellar service to her clients.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The difference between hiring a contractor and a full-time team member
How to thoughtfully choose someone to replicate yourself and act as an extension of your brand
Why you shouldn’t be reluctant to serve up your team to your clients

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