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A continuing challenge in my conversation with SMB CEOs: Balancing daily tasks while fostering trust and clarity with employees. One key issue is that SMB CEOs often overlook one-on-one (1:1) meetings, essential for aligning employees with company goals. They have decided that they are a lower priority and bring little value. Start simple by adopting effective 1:1 meeting practices. These include making it about your team and their topics, prioritizing and regularizing these meetings, actively listening, and focusing on strategic rather than operational issues. This approach supports direct reports and sets a standard for other managers in your company. Action Step: Start simple. Set the meeting, listen, and be curious. Question: How can you begin integrating 1:1 meetings into your management routine? #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship

Meetings That Matter- Unlock Your Team's Potential 🌟 "Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people." – Steve Jobs Make your meetings purposeful and impactful with these essential strategies: 1. Start with Purpose Don’t just meet for the sake of it. Every meeting should have a clear objective—whether it’s brainstorming, problem-solving, or setting strategy. Define the goal in advance so every attendee knows what success looks like. 2. Encourage Input Foster an inclusive environment where every participant feels heard. Ask for diverse perspectives, challenge assumptions, and ensure that quieter voices get their chance to contribute. This will result in better decision-making and more innovative solutions. 3. Make It Actionable The best meetings lead to tangible outcomes. Always conclude by assigning clear tasks with deadlines. Ensure everyone knows their next steps to keep the momentum going. A great meeting is one where you leave with a plan, not just notes. 4. Respect Time Keep it brief, focused, and effective. Start on time, end on time, and stick to the agenda. Limiting meetings to 30-45 minutes ensures that everyone stays sharp and engaged without drifting into unnecessary discussions. 🔑 Inspire collaboration and watch your team thrive! Meetings aren’t just about talking—they’re about creating progress. Set the stage for success with every meeting. #Leadership #InspireTeams #Collaboration #MeetingMastery #BusinessGrowth #InnovationInAction #Efficiency #TeamworkWins #startups #success #growthmindset #motivation #corporateworld #employees #meetingsagenda #respecttime #everyone #LinkedInCommunity

The top 10 areas that held back CEOs/Senior Leaders on making progress in 2023. … and how to identify them in your business in less than 5 minutes.   Experienced Entrepreneur and Business Coach, Antony Enright, identifies the top 10 areas CEOs/Senior Leaders were held back on making progress in 2023: 1. Email     ↳ Too many 2. Meetings     ↳ Either too many, or asked to attend where not adding any value 3. Imposter Syndrome     ↳ Lack of confidence stopping them taking the next step 4. Managing unaligned staff     ↳  Those not sharing the company values, start to set up silos within the business meaning you have different teams going in different directions 5. Managing Upwards Effectively     ↳ Way harder than managing downwards, generally a learnt skill than native 6. Not working in Sweetspot     ↳ Working on important assignments that they're just not good at or working on the wrong activities that don’t add value, completely draining 7. Recruitment     ↳ Can’t find the right types of people 8. Stress     ↳ Not in control of a situation / been stuck for too long 9. Remote Working     ↳ Not enough time working face to face with colleagues, takes way longer to solve problems 10. Not knowing the cause of the situation so ends up dealing with the symptoms     ↳ Constant firefighting but never putting the fire out   → Do these areas cause feelings of frustration? → Can you relate to any of them?   💬 Comment to add value and start a conversation   Using the Scale Process → Antony and the Scale Team support coachees to overcome bottlenecks, identify the cause and find workable solutions.    Want to identify your teams’ bottlenecks? Why not check out and complete the FREE The Scale Model Checklist (https://lnkd.in/eegcRZFQ).   → Follow + us on our journey and look out 👀 for updates and what Scale tools Antony and the Scale Team use to tackle bottlenecks and create real growth📈. ____________ 📨 DM one of our team and find out how you can use these tools with your members.  ____________ P.S. What bottleneck is affecting you and your team? ♻️ Repost –  If your network would benefit from our message. ____________ Scale - We Love Growth Journeys! #scale #scalemodel #scalemodelchecklist #bottlenecks #toomanyemails #toomanymeetings #impostersyndrome #coaching #businesscoaching

🔥 ATTENTION Small Business Owners! 🔥 Are you ready to take your business to the next level by strengthening the relationships that fuel your success? 👉 Why This Matters: As your business grows, the dynamics of your team and the effectiveness of your leadership play a crucial role in your long-term success. Strong working relationships, built on clear communication, accountability, and trust, are the backbone of any thriving organization. It's time to ensure your management systems are up to the task, setting the stage for sustained growth and success. 🎙️ Exclusive Insight Alert! This week, we're diving into the essentials of building and maintaining effective working relationships within your business. Discover how clear communication, accountability, trust, and conflict resolution strategies can transform your workplace dynamics. Plus, learn the importance of periodic evaluations to keep your team aligned and performing at their best. Details: 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5pm CST 📍 Where: https://lnkd.in/gAhwFYCP 👇 How to Get Involved: If you're serious about creating a workplace culture that drives results, drop a "READY" in the comments below.. 🚀 Why Engage? Clear Communication: Learn how to establish a culture where every team member knows exactly what's expected, reducing misunderstandings and improving efficiency. Accountability: Discover strategies to build a sense of ownership and responsibility within your team, ensuring that everyone contributes to the company's success. Trust: Understand the importance of trust and how to build it through transparency and consistency, leading to a more cohesive and motivated team. Conflict Resolution: Get equipped with tools to handle conflicts effectively, turning potential disruptions into opportunities for growth. Periodic Evaluations: Learn how regular check-ins and evaluations can keep your team on track and aligned with your business goals. 🌟 Don't Let Your Business Relationships Hold You Back: This is a must for any small business owner looking to solidify the foundation of their team and ensure long-term success. Strengthen the working relationships that drive your business forward. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your management approach and empower your team for future success. #SmallBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamManagement #BusinessSuccess #Communication #Accountability #TrustBuilding #ConflictResolution #BusinessGrowth #JimAnderson

Ok, I ran a correlational meta analysis that looks at the coorelation between time spent in meetings and productivity. I’ll first stay that in my personal opinion… it really comes HOW not how long meetings run. Be creative.Sometimes that means taking a walk, other times it may mean brining the team together to focues on solving a specific problem. The point is, not all meeting have feel the same. Now to the research: “Research shows that while meetings can foster accountability, too many lead to stress and lower productivity. Studies highlight that frequent, poorly managed meetings disrupt focus and deep work. CIPD's 2023 review notes that a moderate amount of structured meetings can improve outcomes, but excessive time spent in them tends to reduce output. The balance is key: clear goals and strategic use of meetings help teams stay efficient.” #Leadership, #Productivity, #Business, #Success, #Entrepreneurship, #Innovation, #Motivation, #Growth, #WorkplaceEfficiency, #DeepWork, #MeetingCulture, #FocusAndFlow, #StrategicMeetings, #TeamProductivity, #LeadershipMindset, #WorkplaceStrategy.

🌟 Friday Business Tip: Don't Go It Alone One of the biggest traps business owners fall into is the belief that they need to handle everything by themselves. This week, let's explore why teamwork isn't just a nice-to-have, but a must-have for scaling your business: 1️⃣ Leverage Diverse Expertise: You’re brilliant, but you can’t be an expert in everything. Surrounding yourself with a team that complements your skills can drive innovation and solve complex problems faster. 🧠💡 2️⃣ Delegation is Key: Delegating doesn't mean losing control; it means empowering your team to take on responsibilities that free you up to focus on growth. 📈🤝 3️⃣ Build a Support Network: From mentors to industry peers, having a robust support network can provide invaluable perspectives and advice that prevent costly mistakes. 🌐👥 4️⃣ Consider an Integrator™: If you’re overwhelmed with daily operations, an Integrator™ can help align your team’s efforts with your vision, driving your business forward while you focus on big-picture strategies. 🚀🎯 Remember, collaboration is not a sign of weakness but a strategy for sustainable success. The right team can transform your business trajectory! #Teamwork #BusinessGrowth #FridayBusinessTips

Outsmarting or out-delegating? Which one is the secret to true success as a CEO? Many people believe that they need to outsmart the competition. Without minimizing the value of intelligence, there's a more powerful strategy that often gets overlooked – out-delegating. Becoming a delegation ninja is the real key to success. It means rewiring your brain always to think Delegation First. Delegation should be your second-nature way of thinking because it paves the way for everything else. Once you master the art of delegation, something remarkable happens. You gain the precious resource of time. ⏰ Time to plan ⏰ Time to build ⏰ Time to observe ⏰ Time to improve ⏰ Time for introspection Instead of pondering, "What else can I do today?" you should be asking, "What else can I delegate today?" This shift in perspective is a game-changer. Your goal as a CEO should be to reach a point where your plate is empty. But don't worry; you won't be bored. As a CEO, your role is to ensure that you have zero work – work that others can handle because you're a delegation master. When you achieve this state, that's when your journey as a CEO truly begins. That’s when you can inspect each department thoroughly. It's when you can invest in relationships both within and outside the company. This is when growth opportunities become apparent. As a leader, you need to delegate not just to survive but to thrive. Out-delegate to outshine. The true path to success begins with mastering the art of delegation. __________________ By Day: I lead Cider Consulting, a software team of 100+. On LinkedIn: I post about systems, business, and my "rags to pitches" journey. IRL: I’m a father of 10 who keeps a Luddite dinner table. #software #technology #developingconfidence

Freeing Up Time for What Matters Most Delegating isn’t just a management tactic; it’s a strategic move that empowers you to focus on your core strengths. Many entrepreneurs hesitate to delegate, fearing it means relinquishing control. In reality, it’s about creating space to excel where it counts. Why Delegate? Maximize Your Strengths: By offloading tasks that don’t require your specific expertise, you can channel your energy into high-impact activities that drive growth. Enhance Productivity: Delegating routine or administrative tasks allows you to work on strategic initiatives, fostering innovation and creativity. Empower Your Team: Delegation encourages team members to take ownership of their roles, leading to greater engagement and development. What Tasks Have You Delegated? Reflecting on your experiences, consider the tasks you’ve successfully delegated. Here are some examples to inspire you: Administrative duties (like scheduling and email management) Social media management and content creation Customer support and follow-ups Financial tracking and bookkeeping Your Turn: What tasks have you delegated, and how has it impacted your business? Share your experiences in the comments below! Remember, delegating is not about losing control; it’s about empowering yourself and your team to achieve more. #Delegation #Productivity #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset

I locked this team in a room for 12 HOURS and we blew up their business. It was really a hostage situation... And every family or founder-owned business should do it. On the second day of our strategy meeting in Australia with the Danterr team, we dismantled the company and put it all back together again. It was dark when we started at 7 am and dark when we left at 6:30 pm. On Day 1 we had already covered effective communication, completed a full SWOT analysis, and revamped the company's mission, vision, and values. So now they had greater clarity of purpose and greater awareness of potential pitfalls. But a clear vision isn't enough. There must be Clarity of roles and responsibilities. And this is hard work. For 12 hours we mapped the flow of the business, defined departments and the purpose of each. We didn't talk about leaders, we talked about where the work needed to happen in the business. What we built by the end of the day was absolute clarity. ✅ Clarity of each department and where it fits in the company. ✅ Clarity of what each function is responsible for. ✅ Clarity of what each function needs from other parts of the business to perform their work. ✅ Clarity of the outcomes each department is accountable for producing. And perhaps the most important... ✅ Clarity of what decisions can be made without escalation or outside approval. Because If it's not clear... it's confusing. And confusing means inefficient, And inefficient means expensive. This was a long but necessary day. The work was done. The work was documented. And now everyone knows where the important work falls in the business. As Terry McWhirter the MD put it, "this shouldn't be optional. Any business owner who wants to take their business from good to great should work through this process" It's a huge time commitment to do this work. But it saves SO MUCH TIME and STRESS moving forward. And if you want to reach your goals faster, this is how you do it. #anticomfort #workingparents #executivecoaching

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? No decision or action plan means time is wasted. 𝘚𝘰, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘫𝘶𝘮𝘱 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴?   Often, the argument is a lack of data, insights or a misalignment between teams and people. To stimulate progress, you need to understand the political landscape, grasp people's views on the topic, and analyse the impact on teams and individuals.   The decision is not always linked to the outcomes on organisational levels but to personal impact. Here’s how to decide with the greater picture in mind:   •           𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺: Initiate alignment meetings to define goals and priorities collectively. •        𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳: Gather information collaboratively and brainstorm various options as a team. •           𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯:  Foster an environment where team members feel empowered to contribute. •           𝘚𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴: Establish clear deadlines for decision-making and hold accountability meetings to track progress. •           𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦-𝘵𝘰-𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: Schedule regular face-to-face or virtual meetings to encourage open dialogue and strengthen connections among team members. •           𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮: Pay attention to how people respond during discussions, including their eyes, body language, and verbal cues. Call out unspoken concerns or tensions to ensure all viewpoints are considered and addressed. •           𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵: Embrace a mindset of continuous learning and growth. The faster decisions are made, the quicker solutions are tested, enabling quick progress and opportunities for improvement.   Discuss not only the topic but also the behaviours you identify. If people are not truly aligned, it will come back to bite you.   Implementing above advice enables teams to enforce decisions effectively, drive continuous improvement and stop wasting time. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬!   Need help to identify the cause for your wasted meetings, find a solution or process that works for your organisation and implement it? 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕.   #effecientmeetings #decisionmaking #stimulateprogrees #getresults #growwithdna  ------------------------- 𝘔𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘙𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘎𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴. 𝘈𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 & 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. 🔗 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦.