Originally posted by The Master Delegator Podcast
“There are times when the nice thing would be to keep somebody on, the kind thing would be to let them go.”
Unlock the secrets to self-aware leadership and effective delegation with our extraordinary guest, Catherine, founder and CEO of The Awaken Company. Learn from her journey of growing an agency from one person to a thriving 70+ member team, and discover the importance of hiring people with complementary skills and involving your team in shaping a compelling organizational vision.
Catherine emphasizes the importance of creating a healthy company culture through slow hiring, kind firing, and aligning with core values. She shares a pivotal moment when her team couldn’t articulate the company’s vision, highlighting the need to involve team members in vision creation for true buy-in and cohesion. She also shares practical strategies for business owners, self-awareness in leadership, and enhancing leadership with Enneagram.
Key Takeaways:
- Slow Hiring and Kind Firing: Take your time to hire the right people and let go of those who don’t align with your values kindly.
- Cultivate Self-Awareness: Understand your strengths and weaknesses to become a more effective leader.
- Use the Enneagram: Leverage personality types to improve leadership and team collaboration.
- Embrace Setbacks: View challenges as learning opportunities for growth and improvement.
End your week with a boost of inspiration and actionable advice to embrace setbacks as learning opportunities and become a more self-aware leader. Don’t forget to share the episode with fellow entrepreneurs and leave a review!