How to Get People to Stop Rolling Their Eyes at the Word "Process" team operations teams Dec 19, 2023

 

There is a phrase that I have been hearing over the last few weeks that has left me a bit mind-boggled…

“Process for process’s sake.”

This phrase actually came up in...

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3 Ways to Turn your Team Members into Profit-Generating Machines effective teams team operations Dec 12, 2023

 

There’s an age-old question floating around out there that many managers struggle to answer…

How do we get our employees to go above and beyond?

Here’s how the story...

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Spoiler: If You're a Business Owner With a Team, You are a Manager managers team operations Dec 05, 2023

 

Spoiler alert, business owners…

If you are a business owner with a team, then guess what?

You’re also a manager.

Some of you might be thinking, “Well, duh, Lia—we...

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Introducing the Thriving Team Checklist for Simpler Team Operations managers team operations teams Nov 28, 2023

 

As managers, team leaders, and business owners, we have so much on our plate…so much that oftentimes, smaller tasks can slip through the cracks.

Does this mean we’re bad at our...

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Yes, you need 1:1 meetings...and here's how to do them right effective teams Nov 14, 2023

 

There’s one thing I always recommend managers start adding to their routines with their team: one-on-one meetings with team members.

Holding meetings with each individual team member,...

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The Power of Setting Expectations for Your Team team operations teams Nov 07, 2023

 

Whether we admit it or not, there’s one question that we all ask ourselves as managers…


“Why can't my team members read my mind?”


How many times have you ended up in...

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Two Pitfalls to Avoid When Setting Priorities For Your Team effective teams team operations teams Oct 31, 2023

 

As the end of 2023 approaches, I’ve started speaking with my clients about setting priorities for the rest of the year. 2024 is coming up faster than we think, and as we hurtle toward...

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Two Myths About Onboarding Employees DEBUNKED: Simplifying Transitions Through Onboarding effective teams team operations teams Oct 17, 2023

 

Let’s talk about something that can complicate your team operations right from the get-go if not done thoughtfully: onboarding employees.


There are two major misconceptions that come...

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Stuck in a Rut: How to Enjoy Managing Again managers Oct 10, 2023

 

To all my managers and business owners out there: have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut?
Let me rephrase: have you ever felt like things are moving a lot slower than they need to, or...

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Clarity in Communication: The Key to Simplifying Team Operations team operations Oct 03, 2023

 

What if I told you that solving your team operation woes is actually so much simpler than you think?


One of the things that I hear so much when I talk about helping business owners optimize...

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Three Team Norms That Will Give You Back Hours Each Week Aug 15, 2023

Guess what? I've got three team norms for you today that'll save you at least five hours a week. Yup, that’s the magic of norms—they help us create consistency, and consistency leads to...

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Unlocking the Power of Delegating: A Manager's Guide to Empowering Your Team and Optimizing Time Aug 08, 2023

We've all been there—drowning in tasks, feeling like it's easier to just do everything ourselves. But, as any manager or small business owner eventually realizes, this approach is a fast...

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