As a founder, you were never really on the “manager career path.” You never made a conscious decision to be a manager. It’s not that you’re not good at managing people. The truth is you never wanted to manage people and you don’t enjoy managing people. So let me help you sit in that management seat and find a voice in it that you can feel good about.

What you'll learn from this episode:

1. The five advantages of learning how to manage.
2. Rule #1 - Don’t hire other people to manage your team until you know how to do it.
3. The superpowers that every CEO must possess.
4. All about the upcoming How to CEO program.

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The next How to CEO program starts January 20, 2021. Register before December 31st and get TWO bonuses! Go to howtoceojoin.com

© 2020 Kris Plachy

Team meetings are absolutely essential. But are you using them as the grounding stone that they are intended to be, or are you using them as a work group? Are they debilitating or are they relationship building? Let’s talk about the what, when and how long of team meetings.

What you'll learn from this episode:

1. What a meeting is for.
2. When you should or shouldn’t be having meetings.
3. The frequency of your meetings.
4. The way Kris handles her team meetings.

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The next How to CEO program starts at the end of January and we’re currently putting people on the wait list. Go to howtoceojoin.com

© 2020 Kris Plachy

Today Kris discusses how an unexpected personal issue recently required her to step away from her business for a short period of time. The beauty? She can do this comfortably because she has built a team that she knows has her back.

What you'll learn from this episode:

1. The amazing year that was 2019.
2. The brilliant group of women that Kris has the privilege of coaching in her How to CEO program.
3. How Kris’ work in the world changes women’s relationships with their businesses so they can savor their success instead of drowning in it.

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The next How to CEO program starts at the end of January and we’re currently putting people on the wait list. Go to howtoceojoin.com

© 2020 Kris Plachy

If you sometimes feel that dealing with difficult employees is like a game of whack-a-mole, you’re in the right place. Here are some basics for how to deal with a difficult employee.

What you'll learn from this episode:

1. Defining the word “difficult.”
2. How the Thought Model comes into play.
3. How to make a T chart that will change the way you think about your difficult employee.
4. Why you’ll fail if you try to give someone feedback based on a label.

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For more information, please visit my website at https://krisplachy.com/

© 2020 Kris Plachy

Are you looking to hire someone who has amazing experience and a really great resume? Here’s a little advice based on my experience when hiring people from a corporate background.

What you'll learn from this episode:

1. The differences between entrepreneurs and those working in a corporate culture.
2. Why you’re more likely to attract candidates who have experience in corporate settings.
3. How the management role differs in the two culture types.
4. Important questions to ask during the interview.

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For more information, please visit my website at https://krisplachy.com/

© 2020 Kris Plachy