The Latest from Kristy-Lee
How Great Is A 4 Day Week?
May 05, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 60 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we discussed a concept which may seem a little strange to some of you, the 4 day work week. Taking a full time role and getting the same results achieved in just 4 days, or 80% of the time.
Championed by Andrew Barnes, after successfully implementing the model during his time with Perpetual Guardian, we discussed the various models of the 4 day work week, and how this could look and work within your business.
Of course before considering a change like this to your workplace there are a few key things we need. In today’s episode we discussed my top tips that you may need to consider before embarking on adopting this structure in your business:
- Understand how to measure productivity;
- Build and nurture trusting teams;
- Trial and consult.
If you’re interested in learning more about the model Andrew Barnes speaks about, you can grab a copy of this book on this topic here...
Identifying Imposter Syndrome in Your Team
Apr 28, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 59 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today we had a great discussion about a topic that we haven’t covered on the podcast before – Imposter Syndrome.
Now many of us as entrepreneurs, leaders, business owners and managers may have come up against imposter syndrome ourselves before, but what about our team? Do we know how to spot it and identify it within our team? I think it’s something we often haven’t thought about, or wouldn’t be sure how to identify it and help the employee overcome this.
I recently became aware of the work of Dr. Valerie Young, an expert in this field, who has identified 5 different types of imposter syndrome that may occur in our teams. She speaks and writes about how to identify these and what you might be able to do to assist employees in overcoming this imposter feeling.
In todays episode we unpacked the five types and Dr. Young’s suggestions for helping...
15 Years Part 3 - Learning to Juggle
Apr 21, 2021
Today's episode is part 3 of a 3 part series – where I am sharing 15 of the most important lessons I’ve learnt in my 15 years in business.
Today we focused on the art of the juggle – the juggle that is business, but also the juggle of being an entrepreneur and business owner, as well as real human – a parent, a partner, a family member and a friend.
Here are my 5 top lessons (although I’ve learnt many many more):
- Work life balance is bullshit;
- No one in your life cares how hard it is, surround yourself by people who get it;
- Self care is not selfish;
- Stop being a martyr;
- Drop the guilt.
As mentioned I also have an invitation for you, to join us in our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses.
As always, if you have questions, comments or would like to start a conversation head on over to Facebook where you can ask a question, make a comment or send me a message directly:
15 Years Part 2 - Triumphant Teams
Apr 14, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 57 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today's episode is part 2 of a 3 part series – where I am sharing 15 of the most important lessons I’ve learnt in my 15 years in business.
Today we focused on teams, specifically the most impactful lessons I have learnt about building talented, triumphant and winning teams.
Here are my 5 top lessons (although I’ve learnt many many more):
- You can’t outrun a bad hire;
- If you don’t expect too much from them you might not be let down;
- Trust is everything;
- They need boundaries, and you need to uphold them;
- They need a few key things from us, so listen in hard.
Also mentioned in this episode was episode 29 “If you don’t expect too much from me, you might not be let down”
Listen to Episode 29 here.
As well as episode 10 ‘Are you tolerating too much’ with special guest Shandra Moran
Listen to Episode 10 here.
In addition, I extended an invitation for you...
15 Years Part 1 - Lessons In Leadership
Apr 07, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 56 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
Today's episode is part 1 of a 3 part series – where I am sharing 15 of the most important lessons I’ve learnt in my 15 years in business.
Today we focused on leadership, here are my 5 top lessons (although I’ve learnt many many more):
- You can’t hide;
- You need courage;
- Don’t pretend to know or have it all together when you don’t;
- Communication is king;
- Your people come first.
Also, I extended an invitation for you to join us in our free Facebook Group, HR Support for Australian Businesses. Join Here.
As always, if you have questions, comments or would like to start a conversation head on over to Facebook where you can ask a question, make a comment or send me a message directly: www.facebook.com/peoplepoweredbusiness
Clarifying Casuals
Mar 31, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 55 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today's episode we got a little technical and discussed the recent changes to the definition of, and rules around, casual employees which have recently resulted in amendments to the Fair Work Act.
I also extended an invitation for you to join me inside our free Facebook Group – HR Support for Australian Businesses, and I’d love for you to do that here:
As always, if you have questions, comments or would like to start a conversation head on over to Facebook where you can ask a question, make a comment or send me a message directly: www.facebook.com/peoplepoweredbusiness
When and Why You May Need HR Help in Your Business
Mar 24, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 54 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today's episode we are talking about when and why you may want to consider getting HR support for your business.
Whether external or internal there are a variety of options available, and for many businesses it’s the uncertainty of what and when that’s a challenge. In todays episode I share how this decision is different for every business, and provide some real life examples of businesses I’ve worked with who have gone against the ‘standard thinking’ on when they engaged HR help.
Also today I let you know that I am super excited that the doors to Your People Powered Business Membership are currently open but only for a limited time. We close our doors on the 30th March at midnight so don’t miss out!
To learn more and join the membership simply click here
As always, if you have questions, comments...
Building Winning Teams - A Simple Step by Step Guide
Mar 17, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 53 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today's episode we are talking about my simple step by step guide to building a winning team, not just any team, a highly productive and super engaged winning team.
We are going deep into this right now (mid March 2021), inside the Build Winning Teams – A Simple Step by Step Guide Series, and I’d love for you to join me there.
Today we spoke about 3 of the core ingredients to building a winning team, Plan, Employ and Leverage and I referred to some of our previous episodes, you can catch up on those here:
As always, if you have questions, comments or would like to start a conversation head on over...
5 Sure Signs Your Employee Has Checked Out
Mar 10, 2021
In today's episode we are discussing 5 sure fire ways to know your employee has ‘checked out’ and – what to do when you spot this.
We know the stats and research tell us the impact disengagement has on business performance, productivity, profitability and overall team morale, and an employee who has checked out is a disengaged one.
If you spot someone who has checked out, and you’d like some strategies to re engage them in their role, the team and the workplace, as promised I have prepared an Engagement Strategies Guide for you, you can get your free copy here:
I also extended an invitation in todays episode for you to join me for the FREE Interview Essentials Masterclass which I’m hosting on the 16th March, claim your spot here:
>>> Join the Masterclass <<<
As always, if you have questions, comments or...
Why Avoiding These Conversations is Bad for Business
Mar 03, 2021
Hello and welcome to Episode 51 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
In today's episode we are talking about why avoiding those conversations is actually bad for your business.
You know the conversations I mean, the one where you get a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach, the ones which give you heart palpitations at the thought of having them, that keep you up at night.
Whether it’s a performance management issue, a change in the business, a termination or anything else that is going to be a tough conversation with our team, we’ve all been in a situation where we have avoided them.
However, avoiding those conversations in bad for business in many ways, which we unpack in this episode, and I also share with you a simple framework to follow next time you need to tackle a tough conversation with a team member.
As promised, you can get your free guide to tackling tough conversations here:
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