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Jenna Kerner had a habit of self-selecting herself out of things. In other words, you are your biggest roadblock. In Jenna's MBA class at The Wharton School, her group had to select a CEO. While Jenna knew she should volunteer, a more powerful thought crept in: someone else would be better for the job. Fast forward a couple years, she's now the CEO of Harper Wilde with Jane Fisher (the *only* CEO from that group btw). It's quite easy for us to convince ourselves why we shouldn't do something rather than why we should. I had an incredible conversation in the latest She Leads with Carly with Jenna Kerner. Founders, there are many tangible lessons in this one. We chat about: 💰 Pitching Harper Wilde, an intimate apparel co, to mostly male VCs (and key lessons learned in storytelling) 👥 The greatest learning curve and scariest part in the early days - Hiring 💪 The power of resilience in founding a company and more! Take a listen – link to the episode in the comments 👇 Jenna – thank you for coming on She Leads!

Essentially, every exceptional success story rests upon four fundamental pillars: 1. The pillar of identity focuses on self-mastery, the most challenging yet rewarding skill to harness. 2. The pillar of storytelling shows how to persuade, sell, and lead using the power of a story. 3. The pillar of philosophy emphasizes the importance of clear goals and core beliefs that translate into actions. 4. The pillar of the team shifts attention to the people you’re going to work with, which is crucial in any enterprise.

How founders go from overlooked to overbooked. (It starts with a strong LinkedIn presence) You've poured your heart & soul into your business. → It's your baby, → your passion project, and the → source of your entrepreneurial fire. But it's not blowing up as expected. Here's the thing: people buy from people. A strong personal brand allows you to: 1/ Humanize your business: ↳ Be the face, the story, the reason people connect. 2/ Attract top talent/clients: ↳ The best people want to work with inspiring leaders. 3/ Expand your network: ↳ Connect with industry leaders & potential investors. 4/ Become a thought leader: ↳ Share insights to boost brand credibility. Go beyond company updates: Offer a glimpse into your journey and company culture. Share unique perspectives to establish your expertise. Building a personal brand takes effort, but the payoff is massive. Start sharing your entrepreneurial journey. The world wants to hear your story! Go from "overlooked" founder → overbooked leader. P.S: How’s Monday treating you?

"If you want to hold people in chains, one must first convince them that they are meant to be bound." Anything that has Viola Davis in, I am watching. That's a fact. So it came as no surprise I tuned in to see The Woman King on Netflix. Movie was good, but this message was spot on: "If you want to hold people in chains, one must first convince them that they are meant to be bound." And the worst chains are self-made. Chains of your circumstances and your beliefs. There is so much more out there. It just takes the first step and then a few more to remove them. ➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤ Hi, my name is Ana. Tell me what winning means for your business and I'll help you grow your team into champions in 6 months or less. ↳ Want to see how? Send the word "GROW" in a DM and I’ll share the details. ↳Unlock the secrets to radical growth on LinkedIn! 🚀 Follow me for expert advice on how to G.R.O.W.® you and your team 🌟

This girl is a superhero! She played a role as Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Langstrømpe) in a kid series in 1969. But why a superhero, you ask? And what the hell does she have to do with business?! Everything. Her mindset is legendary and has inspired millions. She showed in the television series that just because you haven't done it before doesn't mean that you can't do it. She is also a big brand associated with this mindset. Her most famous quote is a testament to it. " I have never tried that before, so surely I should be able to do that." Which is crazy because she never said that. Ever. But people associate that with Pippi because that was her mentality in the TV series. Pippi teaches us two things that we can use in business: 1. Jump out and into it and grow with the task; in the end, you can probably do it. 2. The more you show people who you are and what you stand for, the more they will associate you with your mindset/brand. We need more Pippi's, and if we all do 1% better each day, the world will become 1% better each day.

What is more important than your business Idea? In the exciting world of starting a business, we often focus a lot on our ideas. But something to think about is that ideas are just the beginning.💡 It's About the team, my friend 😉 Business success isn't only about having a great idea. It's also about the team that works together to make it happen. Here are some tips for Building a Strong Team for your startup Idea: Pick people who have experience and skills related to what you want to do. Avoid Comfort Zones! Don't only include friends or family just because they're familiar; seek out diverse perspectives. Clearly define your team values together: communication, respect... Learn to be a good leader for your team; inspire, motivate, and empower them to excel. See you next Tuesday!

Everyone is talking about Founder Mode. Brian Chesky's thinking totally makes sense. Companies often reach a certain size and people start hiding behind the process to avoid making bold decisions, so they stop growing as fast. Unfortunately, most leaders aren't Brian Chesky, or Steve Jobs, or Elon Musk. I wonder how many leaders will use it as an excuse to micromanage and get their way outside of real product discovery, etc. Have any of you heard it from your stakeholders yet? https://lnkd.in/dyWR6HSz

People often talk about an "exit" strategy. But what about an "options" strategy? 🧐 I've always had mixed feelings about the idea of an "exit" from Trash Panda one day. On one hand: sure, that could be nice when the time comes. But on another: if I'm still stoked in 5 or 10 years, why on earth would I?! I truly don't know what future me will want. And that's a massive problem. Sure, I could just table it. Figure it out later. But so many founders before me have shown what can happen.. a) They start with their passion, they're absolutely stoked, and they think very little about tomorrow. b) Then one day it fizzles out. The stoke is gone. c) What's left is a company that can't thrive without the founder - a business that isn't worth anything. See the problem? Today I don't want to exit. But if that day ever comes, I sure hope I haven't built a company worth nothing. (Insert "hope is not a strategy" quote here..) Thankfully, this book completely changed my perspective with one word: Options. The idea of an "options" strategy in place of the all too common "exit" strategy now lives in my head rent free. And the idea of building Trash Panda into a company that's valuable regardless of where I'm at in 5-10 years is something I think about once a day. If you're a founder wrestling with the same questions, I highly recommend. 🤝 ps - is it normal to think about this kind of stuff pre-sunrise on a Monday morning? 😅 #founder #ceo #exitstrategy

Gary Vaynerchuk says your 2024 business strategy might be outdated. Here's how to Adapt, lead and execute today! Gary Vee thrives on experimentation. Test, fail, learn, win – that's his formula. Here's what we should take from his 2024 approach: 1. Seeing Hiring as a Calculated Risk An interview is a calculated guess. You can only truly assess a candidate's potential once they're on the job. Treat the first frw days or months as a decisive trial period. Don't be afraid to make changes quickly if the fit isn't there. Letting go off people quickly is about knowing that they were not a right fit for the job. 2. Kindness is the New Power Fear might get short-term results, but positive empathy based motivation and understanding builds a team invested in long term success. Empower people so they build the organisation. 3. The Present is Your Key to Success Stop overly relieing over past tactics like relying heavily on Google Ads even though it is still working for you or chasing future trends like obsessing about advertising in the Visual Meta Space. Master the platforms dominating the conversation NOW – Reels, Shorts, and LinkedIn Gary Vee challenges you to rethink hiring practices, leadership styles, and the platforms you focus on for a future-proof business strategy. #garyvee #businessstrategy #leadership #entrepreneurship #linkedinmarketing Pic Credit NANDINI PEDNEKAR

Waze Co-Founder Uri Levine has a strict way of determining whether or not a new employee is the right person for the job. The executive, who has advised over 50 companies, has just revealed on a recent episode of “Lenny’s Podcast” that he encourages employers, under his leadership, to give employees a 30-day test to determine their future at the company. If a new employee’s performance at the company has been poor during their first 30 days on the job, he encourages leaders to make the “hard decision” to fire them. Do you think 30 days is enough to determine if a new hire is a good fit for the job? https://lnkd.in/e758DhzV