Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

316: Hey Team Leader, Confrontation Is Your Friend

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Confrontation doesn't have to be scary. You can turn tough talks into team triumphs and our  focus today is on why confrontation should be viewed not...

315: Super Summer Prep Activities for Your Business & Team

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been caught understaffed during the summer months, or experienced the guilt of trying to take a well-deserved break only to have your te...

314: Strategies for Maintaining Connections with a Large Team

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're delving into a topic that I know keeps many of you up at night: how to maintain those crucial connections with a large team. Recently, we...

313: What Leaders Get Wrong With Their 1:1 Meetings

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought that your 1:1 meetings with your team members could be better?    Today, I'm uncovering the crucial errors leaders often make...

312: Preparing to Sell Your Business: Will Your Team Enhance the Price Point?

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the top choices for purchasing turnkey businesses to the key factors influencing the sale price, we're diving into your team's crucial role in po...

311: Leading Sales and Service Delivery Team Members with Nikki Rausch

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Highly billable team members deserve all the love and if you've been wondering when a bonus is a great idea for your team versus commissions today's e...

310: Chiro Clinic Owner Coaching Call: Overcoming the Challenge of Unreliable Team Members

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this on-air coaching episode with a chiropractic practice owner, she's been grappling with the challenges of team reliability.   Let's explore th...

309: Dietitian Clinic Owner Coaching Call: Setting Your Team Leaders Up For Maximum Impact

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this on-air coaching episode with a dietitian clinic owner, we explore strategies for her to set some of her billable team members up to take on ne...

308: Print Services Shop Owner Coaching Call: Creating Team Ownership for KPI's

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this on-air coaching episode with a print shop owner, we explore strategies for her to choose KPI's that her whole team can easily rally around. Tu...

307: Store Owner Coaching Call: Engaging Your Newest Team Members

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this on-air coaching episode with a store owner, we explore strategies for helping her part-time team members elevate their performance. Tune in an...

306: MORE: Are Young Professionals Equipped for the World of Work?

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Often our young professionals can get self-esteem best practices mixed up with boundaries at work. They can also be very comfortable asking for what t...

305: Are Young Professionals Equipped for the World of Work?

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the ongoing conversations and controversies surrounding young professionals in the workplace.  Are we prep...

304: STOP with the BS Excuses and START Leading Your Team

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm getting real about the excuses you make as leaders and challenging you to step up and lead your team to greatness.  We'll explore the comm...

303: Special Gifts That Motivate Your Team

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are talking about the power leaders have to motivate and encourage their teams. We're debunking the myth that motivation is solely...

302: Don't Get Duped by AI-Generated Resumes

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're putting a critical eye on protecting your hiring process from AI-generated resume deception. I'll be sharing some essential strategies to...

301: Real Stories of Abrupt Change Leading to Small Business Success

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're diving into the critical leadership skills essential for small business owners to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.  I'll b...

300: Hey, Can I Tell You Something?

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are celebrating milestones and embracing change in this bit of a "tell-all" episode where I'm getting candid about transition and bold new s...

299: Building an OT Clinic Network with Alison Hendricks

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you intrigued by the transformation from a skilled professional to a savvy business owner in the healthcare sector? Tune into the latest episode w...

298: Kick Off The Year With This Team Meeting

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to kick off the new year with a powerful team meeting? Join me as I dive into the one critical meeting every leader needs to host this y...

297: Why Every Leader Needs an Exit Strategy

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we move into a new year, it's important to think ahead and consider the implications of planning for the future of our businesses. In this episode,...

296: STOP Empowering Your Team, START Engaging Them

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm flipping the script on how you can lead your small business team.   Instead of just focusing on empowering everyone, let's talk about getting in...

295: Underperformers: Is it a Skill Issue or a Will Issue?

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's tackle the often frustrating issue of underperformers within your team. We will delve into the crucial distinction between skill and will issues...

294: Are You Ready to Level Up Your Leadership Game?

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don't need another hack. You need to be ready to take on the challenge of becoming a strategic and solution-based leader. Tune in to hear why it's...

293: Get Your Team Ready NOW for the New Year

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now is the perfect time to hit the reset button, reflect on the past year, and jumpstart your team for the next year. Get your team excited by wrappin...

292: What If Your Highest Performer Needs Extended Time Off?

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a crucial topic for small business owners: how to support your high-performing team members when they need extended time...

291: How Important Is Likeability For Your New Team Leader?

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we dive into the importance of likeability in leadership roles. As a small business owner, you want to build a strong team and that requires yo...

290: From Resume to Reality: Navigating the First Month With a New Hire

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's tackle the crucial transition from being hired to actually thriving by talking about how to navigate the first 30 days with your newest team mem...

289: Guiding Teams at Multiple Brick & Mortar Locations with Nickie Janes

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune into today's episode to learn how Nickie Janes, Leadership Lab Alumni Member and CEO of Smooth, leads her large team across multiple locations. W...

288: Those Critical First 90 Days In Their Role

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're currently navigating the first 90 days with a new team member or you've just promoted someone in a new role, this episode is for you! Tune i...

287: Transform Your Team By Leveraging 5 R Work Plans with Sabrina Davis

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"That 5 R Work Plan, I want that."  When you're ready to embrace a new way of guiding your team, this tool will make all the difference. Tune into to...

286: Hiring Your Twin is NOT the Answer

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are people telling you to 'just hire your mini-me!'  Don't do it! It's important as you build a team that you think both about what the business requ...

285: Reward Your Team With a Bonus

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Providing bonuses to your team to recognize their results always feels great. It's even better when you plan for it, and the business can afford it. T...

284: Sometimes Team Members Cry

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People cry, sometimes they cry at work. Stress, lack of sleep, worry or illness can cause emotions to bubble up, and unexpected tears can spill over. ...

283: You Just Fired Someone, Now What?

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don't take firing someone lightly, including those awful situations where an immediate termination is warranted. It's a fact, firing a team member...

282: Feeling Rejected When People Quit?

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling rejected when team members quit is a universal emotion that all business owners go through — especially when it's unexpected or when it's yo...

281: Show Them How to Win at Work

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what can happen in small business: you hire someone, bring them onboard, show them a few things, tell them A LOT OF things, and then hope they ...

280: There's Nothing Soft About These Skills

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time that the decades-old label of "soft skills," that is slapped onto anything people and communication-related, needs to be ripped off quickly ...

279: WARNING! How You Speak is Impacting Your Team

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Epic communication fails. Ugh! Everyone has them, some people seem to have them over and over again. Some instances are cringeworthy and yet again, so...

278: Can a Small Team Make a Big Impact?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want your small team to have a big impact? Size doesn't matter.  What matters is who's at the helm, who's setting the pace, and the direction and the...

277: How to Leverage Your Advanced Leaders

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you ensure that the people in a leadership role are taking on the ownership of growing their own effectiveness to lead? Grab your copy of the A...

276: How to Spot Your Leaders

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your business is growing, and it's no secret that you can't do everything yourself. We need to structure your team so that you can transfer some trust...

275: Simple Ways to Create Connections with Your Team

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership is visible. Every chance you get to deepen the connection you have with your team, take it.  Today, I will share some simple and practical...

274: Leading a Creative Team With Amy Demas

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leading creative people requires an awareness that they need physical and mental space to allow their ideas to flow. You'll get their best performance...

273: One Key Move to Create a Lift Instead of a Drift in Team Culture

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your team culture is a big part of what and how you get work done in your business. The larger your team, the more difficult it is to keep your core v...

272: Go Ahead, Take a Break From Your Business

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You deserve quality time away from your business without fretting about what's going on. Today's episode is a mini-training, and it's accompanied by a...

271: Break Free From Your Leadership Mindset Traps

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've got my bolt cutters ready to snap the lock off and bust you out of the 4 common leadership mindset traps you can find yourself caged in. You may ...

270: Developing Remarkable Agility with Vita Vygovska

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vita Vygovska is a member of the Leadership Lab who has been leading her micro niche design business for 18 years and I'm here to tell you….she's in...

269: Leading a Premier Design Firm with Jenni Egger

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scaling a complex design firm can be challenging, especially when you're focused on efficiencies, profitability and consistent client experience.   ...

268: What If You Could Reclaim 4 Hours a Week?

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of coaches will claim to save you time, but do they actually show you how? On today's episode, I'm unlocking the secret of getting more time wit...

267: The Advantage of a Strong Core Team with Amanda Hunter

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've seen repeatedly that problems on the perimeter of your large team can be more easily overcome when you have a strong core team. Throughout a myri...

266: The 3 Levels of Team Members

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Building a Leadership Team to carry out the daily operations while you focus on what only you can do to move the business forward is a winning strateg...

265: Evolving Into a Trusted Leadership Partner with Autumn Witt Boyd

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a trusted partner and key advisor for your clients is the superior reputation and relationship to build over time. Today you'll meet a member...

264: Creating a Pipeline for Professional Candidates

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding top talent can feel incredibly hard right now, especially with so many people deciding to change careers altogether. So what can you do when y...

263: Multiple Brick & Mortar Leadership with Jennifer Luna

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you think owning a well-established business for 10 years means that you can essentially put your operations and team on autopilot and you'll conti...

Reintroducing Stacking Your Team

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apply now to join the waitlist for the Leadership Lab Connect with Shelli: Email Shelli: [email protected] LinkedIn Instagram Subscribe to...

262: Highlights from the Leadership Lab Retreat

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm sharing some of the highlights of the Leadership Lab retreat that took place in Nashville in early February. You'll hear why we came togeth...

261: Leading Well Within Your Micro Niche with Tara Humphrey

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be scary to specialize so deeply that you find yourself serving a micro niche. You can worry that it will be harder to be profitable, and that ...

260: The Critical Role at the Front Desk

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every person who takes on a role at the front desk holds the weight of client and customer satisfaction in their palm. We know that, but does your tea...

Special Announcement

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Connect with Shelli Warren: Email [email protected] Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Join the waitlist for...

259: Is Your Team Complaining About This?

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People complain, they just do. Sometimes it's venting, sometimes they are verbally working through a problem, sometimes they are projecting their own ...

258: Stop Gossiping and Do This Instead

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all seen gossip magnify into something truly awful that goes against your core values and stops people from feeling safe at work. That's no way ...

257: Recognizing Leadership Signals

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When people are in positions to lead and they really don't want to (or they only want to do specific parts of the role), it creates a myriad of proble...

256: 3 Strategies to Help New Leaders Succeed

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Promoting a team member into a leadership role can be your next best step to provide stability for your business and your team.   Having people in t...

255: What is Operational Excellence?

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been struggling with helping your leadership team better understand your expectations about operations within their profit center or departme...

254: How to Use an Action Plan

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having leadership team members to help with what can be described sometimes as the heavy lifting of leading people can really lighten your load. But h...

253: How to Set Goals for Others

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you building a team of leaders? You know, it's one thing to set yourself up for success in your role, but how do we train and encourage people on ...

252: Lifelong Learning, So Much More than a Buzzword

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lifelong learning is good for your brain, mental well-being and self-esteem, we've all known this, it's nothing new, so why is it getting so much buzz...

251: Preventing Workplace Hustle Culture

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's make this the year that you stop reinforcing hustle culture in your workplace, either knowingly or unknowingly. On today's episode, we are going...

250: Troubling Trends with Team Entitlement

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed team members who have a new attitude about work? Did the pandemic cause this disruption or was it simply a matter of time before peop...

249: [Rebroadcast] Are You Staffing for Your Liabilities?

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know your biggest asset is your team, so when you have capacity issues and constraints and you are running your business with a skeleton crew who ...

247: [Rebroadcast] Hot Hiring Trends

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Shelli shares ideas for you to consider as you plan out your hiring needs and gives a deep dive into the current world of work inc...

246: [Rebroadcast] Hiring Tactics You Need Now

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that everyone is hiring lately? Maybe you're also looking for a qualified candidate to join your team but you're not sure how you can...

245: [Ask Shelli] How Do I Turn a Bully Into a Collaborator?

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bullies aren't only on the playground; they are in the workplace too. As someone who's had many interactions with bullies in the workplace, I'm sharin...

244: Leading Your Safety for Online Banking with Rocio Baeza

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who isn't making a purchase these days online, on their phone, with a tap or swipe, but have you stopped to think about how this all works and how to ...

243: The Trouble with Too Many Direct Reports

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about the trouble you can get into when every single person on your team directly reports to you. Five or less is best. You'...

242: [BONUS] What IS the Leadership Lab, Exactly?

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are curious about what specific help is available for business owners like you that can accelerate your growth and do it in such a way that fee...

241: How to Lead an Iconic Local Business with Jenna Davies

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you found yourself responsible to over a hundred people on any given day because you purchased a 20-year-old business with deep r...

240: [Ask Shelli] How Do I Protect My Team From Client Aggression?

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Team over clients, always. It's a key principle for any leader.  When you put your team first, when you protect your team, and when you have the self...

239: Does Your Team Need Leadership Training?

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to look at how you can level up the engagement of your team members and bask in the goodness of seeing them shine, specifically in ...

238: How CEOs Get More Time

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't it time your business ran without you?   By having a shared leadership structure in your business you'll gain back quality time to lead your b...

237: Can Your Leadership Improve Your Industry? with Dr. Rebecca Dekker

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if the services you provide and the philosophies that drive your mission could truly create an impact in your industry? Yes, it...

236: Regaining Your Confidence in Uncertain Times with Natalie Eckdahl

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can shore up your foundation and keep building with the strength of your vision even during these times of upheaval and uncertainty. Yes, it's pos...

235: [Ask Shelli] How Do I Give Feedback to a New Hire?

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing feedback during the onboarding of a new team member can be a delicate situation. You want to share insight that is constructive and yet also e...

234: How to Lead Your Team From Afar with Jessica Abawag

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live somewhere else, far away from your brick & mortar business, as in a totally different state ...

233: How the Kolbe Assessment Can Help You Lead Your Team with Elizabeth Cook

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our coaching programs at BizChix, we embrace the insight that the Kolbe Assessment can provide to better understand our clients needs and preferenc...

232: Defining Culturally Competent Leadership with Nic Campbell

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a consultant on a mission? Do you lead a virtual team? Are you taking a stand and building your business by intentionally supporting brave org...

231: [Ask Shelli] Favorite Phrases for Any Dilemma

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing what to say and how to say it is a life skill that you can start to develop right now.  In today's episode, I'm sharing my favorite simple ph...

230: Policies, Guidelines, Rules & Principles: What's the Difference?

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why not combat decision fatigue for everyone on your team by providing solid tools that take out the guessing, and instead help to develop more self-s...

229: Slow Your Pace, Not Your Progress with Natalie Eckdahl

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you having days where you feel like you're running a race? That race for talent, the race for clients, and the race towards stability. When will i...

228: Is Your Team Quietly Quitting?

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of the latest challenge small business owners are facing that's impacting their team's productivity and the business's bottom line? In ...

227: [Ask Shelli] What if a Team Member Wants to Start Their Own Business?

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried someone is about to quit and start their own business? It's happening and sometimes they are taking a few of their coworkers along wit...

226: What to Know Before You Promote Someone

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Promoting from within is one of my favorite strategies to grow a high-performing team because it showcases to your team that you are offering career o...

225: After the Paid Trial, Are They a Long-Term Fit?

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering what comes next after a paid trial with a candidate? On today's episode I'm sharing key pieces of evidence for you to look for and c...

224: Do You Have Capacity for More Success?

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You're a leader who's ready to expand in your niche but do you have the capacity for growth? Today, Shelli explains some of the key points on how you ...

223: The Basics of Team Accountability and Expectations

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a leader who needs to set or reset expectations for your team? In today's episode, Shelli goes over the 4 team leadership expectations that yo...

222: [Ask Shelli] How to Coach a Complacent Team Member

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this month's segment of Ask Shelli How to Say It, Shelli helps a leader coach a team member with a mindful conversation on how her errors and compl...

221: Are you Worried What Your Team Thinks?

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a self-aware leader who's worried about what your team thinks of you? Today, Shelli breaks down some common worries business owners have about...

220: 3 Ways to Remove Disruptions

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In order to stay focused and perform at your best as a leader, it's important to limit the amount of distractions that can interrupt you.  Today, She...

219: Give Your Team Plans Not Promises

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a leader who's been providing promises instead of plans for your team? In today's episode, Shelli shares how you can provide your team with pl...

218: [Ask Shelli] How to Fire a Family Member or Friend

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's edition of Ask Shelli How to Say It, Shelli offers some conversational tips on how to handle the tricky situation of firing a family member...