Shannon Waller's Team Success

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  • Shannon Waller, author of The Team Success Handbook, has been the entrepreneurial team expert at Strategic Coach® since 1995. Shannon Waller’s Team Success podcasts are a series of insights around teamwork and success that she’s gained from working with entrepreneurs.
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  • Who’s Leading Your Leaders? How To Create A Culture Of Feedback And Growth
    Mar 13 2025
    Are your team leaders still growing, or have they become too comfortable? In this episode, Shannon Waller discusses why leaders need to be led and how entrepreneurs can create environments where their leadership teams continue to grow, adapt, and welcome feedback. Learn how to avoid the trap of entropy and cultivate a team that embraces change and collaboration. Download Episode Transcript Show Notes: Entrepreneurs get their feedback from the marketplace, but your internal leaders may not get the same level of direct input, requiring intentional direction from you. Great entrepreneurial leaders embrace The 4 C's Formula®—Commitment, Courage, Capability, and Confidence—and continually repeat the cycle of growth. It's the responsibility of those in leadership positions to ensure their team leaders are continually growing, stretching, and expanding their areas of Unique Ability®. Without guardrails and feedback, even the best leaders can go off course, which makes structured communication and open dialogue key. While corporations tend to have established growth paths and feedback mechanisms, entrepreneurial companies often demand team members take a more proactive, self-directed approach. Entropy, or the gradual decline into disorder, can take over if there's no conscious effort to maintain uniqueness and encourage growth in your organization. Resisting change is a warning sign of stagnation. Encourage your team to challenge the phrase, “We've always done it this way.” Prioritize leading people over simply managing them; let technology handle inputs while you focus on providing direction and leadership to your team. Create psychological safety for your leaders by encouraging open and honest communication so they feel comfortable sharing feedback and voicing concerns. It’s also important that your leaders receive feedback not only from you, but also from their teams, so you can build a broader culture of trust. If you want to cultivate Unique Ability® Teamwork, you have to put effort and energy into making it happen—encourage collaboration and welcome new ideas and input regardless of job descriptions. Resources: Unique Ability® The 4 C’s Formula by Dan Sullivan The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe Without Design by Richard Dawkins EOS®
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    14 m
  • The Freedom To Be Yourself Is A Strategic Advantage
    Feb 27 2025
    Do you get the impression there are people on your team trying hard to prove themselves? In this podcast episode, teamwork specialist Shannon Waller discusses the critical importance of self-awareness and the freedom to be oneself within a team environment. Understanding your strengths and embracing your true self is not just for personal benefit; it serves as a strategic advantage for entrepreneurial teams. Download Episode Transcript Show Notes: The Problem With Proving Oneself The idea of proving oneself seems positive, showing hard work and ambition, but it can often lead to focusing narrowly on self-evaluation instead of collaboration. The self-focus can lead to “head trash” where people measure themselves against the ideal and end up in “The Gap,” where they’re constantly frustrated that they aren’t further ahead than where they are. The Value Of Self-Awareness Knowing one’s strengths and weaknesses is essential for effective teamwork. This self-awareness allows greater appreciation for others’ complementary strengths, which can be combined to more efficiently complete collective goals. Knowing your own weaknesses helps you stay away from committing to roles on projects you’re not best suited for, thereby preventing bottlenecks. When people know what their strengths are, they’re free to be more creative within those areas. Growing Great Leadership In Dan Sullivan’s newest Ambition Series book, Growing Great Leadership, he explains how being a great leader includes demonstrating your own growth using The 4 C’s Formula®. The 4 C’s Formula: Commitment to a scary new project means having to experience courage to try something new with many unknowns in order to gain new capabilities that give you greater confidence to tackle the next big commitment, renewing the cycle. For a company to expand, each person, each team, and each capability needs to be constantly getting better through 4 C’s growth. Profiles To Help You Know Yourself Kolbe: How you take action. PRINT®: Your motivations. CliftonStrengths®: Your strengths and non-strengths. DISC: Your personality and behavioral style. Working Genius®: Where you thrive on team projects. Growth Over Perfectionism Perfectionists won’t try something unless they know they can nail it the first time. Entrepreneurial companies need growth-minded people who are willing to take risks, try, and learn from both success and failure. Strategic Advantage “Success is the freedom to be yourself.” —Kathy Kolbe People who have the freedom to be themselves are open-minded, curious about other people, trustworthy, collaborative, productive, creative, and successful. When people don’t have to focus inwardly, trying to prove themselves, they’re free to be more strategic and focused on the best end results. Resources: The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy Growing Great Leadership by Dan Sullivan (coming soon) The 4 C’s Formula by Dan Sullivan Kolbe (Kolbe.com) PRINT CliftonStrengths DISC: Personality Insights Working Genius Unique Ability®
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    15 m
  • Finding Your Right-Hand: The Essential Guide To Number Two Leaders, with Alec Broadfoot
    Feb 13 2025
    Do you understand the transformative power of hiring the right number two leader? In this episode, Shannon Waller and Alec Broadfoot discuss the essential qualities of an effective second-in-command and the critical role of a structured interview process in identifying top talent. Learn how assessments and strategic questioning can improve your hiring strategy and drive lasting success. Download Episode Transcript Show Notes: Understanding the role of a number two leader is crucial for entrepreneurial success. Hiring the right second-in-command can significantly improve your business operations. Most entrepreneurs face people problems, not process problems. A number two leader should oversee daily operations, freeing up visionaries to focus on their areas of Unique Ability®. The right number two leader will thrive on the challenges that visionaries find tedious. Letting go of certain responsibilities can lead to increased joy and energy for visionary leaders, ultimately driving profit. The Talent Impact Profile™ (TIP) is a valuable tool for identifying the right characteristics in a number two leader. Building a strong partnership with your number two can transform both your business and personal life. A structured interview process is essential for identifying the right number two leader. Common mistakes in interviewing include relying solely on “gut” feelings instead of data-driven insights and ignoring cultural fit. Candidates need to align with your company’s values. The best time to fire a poor performer is during the interview process. The average interview predicts success about 14% of the time, but using an assessment tool can raise your success rate to upwards of 52%. Once they’re hired, it’s crucial to provide the new leader with ongoing support and clear expectations to ensure they can thrive in their role. Characteristics of a successful second-in-command: Strategic thinking: The ability to think critically and plan effectively. Planning and organization skills: A knack for creating and implementing processes. People orientation: A focus on developing and nurturing team members. Coaching ability: Enjoyment in holding others accountable and managing performance. Strong communication skills: The capacity to convey information clearly and effectively. Right fit: Compatibility with your company culture and values. Resources: Vision Spark Hiring Your Right #2 Leader by Alec Broadfoot Delegate Solutions How The Best Get Better® by Dan Sullivan Unique Ability® Talent Impact Profile™ Kolbe A™ Index The Team Success Handbook by Shannon Waller
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    51 m

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