In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Finola Howard about setting the entrepreneur free. This is a conversation about leadership and growth and how to make the transformation you need to make.
Key Takeaways
- Success should be defined by the entrepreneur based on their own values and priorities, not society’s standards
- Taking care of yourself mentally and physically is critical on the entrepreneurial journey
- Clarity of purpose and vision enables effective hiring and delegation
Topics:
Getting to Know the Guest
- Finola enjoys winter swimming and learned about hypothermia through experience
- She has been in business for 25 years and is a passionate marketer
- Views marketing as uncovering potential rather than manipulation
Leadership and Growth
- Research shows many entrepreneurs fear next level of success and hiring/managing
- Must transition from doing everything yourself to delegating responsibilities
- Start by identifying your genius zone – where you add most value
- Then determine what can be delegated to free up your time in genius zone
- Hire for attitude and higher skill level than your own
- Give team member full responsibility rather than micromanaging
Making the Transformation
- Requires moving into expansiveness and shedding limiting behaviors/beliefs
- Can’t just overload yourself then hire someone – have a plan
- Minimize meandering by having clarity of purpose, vision, milestones
- Adjust along the way, but start with clarity on where you’re going
Closing Thoughts
- Define your own version of success based on your values, not society’s
- Make sure your definition includes taking care of yourself mentally and physically
- Ask yourself – what are you willing to do to achieve your version of success?
Finola Howard is a Business Growth Strategist with an Intuitive Marketers heart, she’s a podcast host, trainer and keynote speaker
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Finola Howard can be found on LinkedIn here. Her website can be found here.
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