As someone who is leading a business and looking to uplevel your life, not only have you endured a lot of change, but it’s also something you seek. But just because you wish things were different, that doesn’t mean that change comes easy. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy talks about the relationship we have with change, and invites listeners to examine our willingness to be open to change.
Kris shares a personal tale of her weight loss journey, losing 60 lbs in a year. Along with her journey, she shares viewpoints on change and how these transformational moments don't arrive through perfect circumstances but through taking action in spite of hardships.
Weaving together her experiences, she emphasizes that your life situation doesn't magically improve post-change, and it's essential to step into a better version of yourself to handle life's challenges more effectively. Kris dispels the myth that everything will be perfect once change happens.
She also emphasizes the crucial role of expert mentors and coaches, saying, "Change is all about you and the chemistry of the experts that support you, with you, because it's not a straight line." The episode reminds us the importance of hiring those who genuinely inspire us and challenge us to better ourselves.
Tune in to be inspired by Kris's personal change journey, learn about her approach to nurturing change, and take a look into the barriers that hold us back from making significant changes in our lives. Change is here. Are you ready?
“There is no circumstance that will happen outside of you that will miraculously change how you feel inside. And how you feel inside is exactly how you show up in the world outside.”
Change and Personal Transformation: The universal human desire for change and the psychological resistance to it.
Importance of Expert Guidance: The appreciation for expertise and the value of getting the help of a professional.
Making the Decision to Change: Distinguishes between making a decision and the resistance, often psychological, to act on that decision.
Implementing Change: Desired change won’t happen unless we take action towards it.
Lead for Women is now open for advanced registration! Sign up now thru September 18th and join Kris LIVE on October 9th for 8 weeks of Lead for Women Lessons and real-time advisement to get that difficult team member issue solved. Go to www.thevisionary.ceo/nextstep to learn more details.
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Many leaders carry a worry that they will make a mistake and it will land them in trouble. This worry of being in trouble can be overwhelming, paralyzing, and be the driving force in decision making. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy reminds us that as a leader, you're going to make mistakes, and she invites listeners to reflect on how we emotionally process and respond when mistakes are made. She explores what it means to step into a leadership role and the inherent responsibilities that follow.
We're all too familiar with the anxious feeling of making mistakes and 'getting in trouble'. Kris urges us to reevaluate this particular fear. "I don't want to care about getting in trouble. I have spent most of my life being worried about getting in trouble," she states, inviting us too to shed this inhibiting concern.
She shares that as women, we have traits that make us sensitive and conscious leaders, creating safe environments for our teams. Yet, these 'superpowers' can sometimes turn into 'poison' that prompt overcompensating behaviour and a tolerance for continuous mistakes. It’s crucial to strike a balance, Kris urges, between ensuring safety and indulging in over-compensation.
Beyond managing yourself, Kris explains that as leaders, there is a level of responsibility for creating space for the emotional needs of your team. "I believe that we have to recognize as leaders, that we are now saying yes to having some level of custodial responsibilities, even if it's just at an energetic level for other people's emotional health. And that because I'm in a position of authority, I carry more weight." She stresses the importance of handling our authority conscientiously.
Join Kris as she talks about the challenges and rewards of being a leader, creating a safe workplace environment, and how we can balance sensitivity with firmness in our roles as leaders. You won't want to miss this exploration into the facets of leadership.
Discussing the Challenges of Leading People: Reflecting on the fear of making mistakes and getting in trouble
Addressing Mistakes and Accountability in Leadership: Recognizing the inevitability of making mistakes
Understanding the Responsibility Leaders Have Over Others' Emotions: Reflecting on the behavior of leaders towards their employees
Overcoming the Fear of Trouble: Acknowledging that this requires self-awareness and the ability to apologize when necessary
Discussing the Importance of Maintaining Responsibility and Personal Conduct in a Leadership Role
Lead for Women is now open for advanced registration! Sign up now thru September 18th and join Kris LIVE on October 9th for 8 weeks of Lead for Women Lessons and real-time advisement to get that difficult team member issue solved. Go to www.thevisionary.ceo/nextstep to learn more details.
Show your support for female empowerment and leadership by wearing Leadership is Feminine merch! Designed for women founders and entrepreneurs, our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and tumblers, each serving as a bold statement that leadership can be feminine and powerful. By sporting our gear, you help spread the message that women possess incredible wisdom and intuitive strength. Let's change the world together and show the world how capable and united we are. thevisionary.ceo/merch
You started your business, had some success, and now you need to add people to your team. Or, maybe you’ve been at this for a while, you’ve had some turnover, and it’s starting to feel hopeless, like you’ll never be able to find people you can trust that will stick around. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy answers the question: why are people so hard to find?
Of course it would be great if employees showed up on time, never missed a deadline, and fulfilled the expectation of their roles, but that’s not realistic. For many leaders, this can lead to a lot of drama and blame, but instead, Kris invites leaders to look within. What if we could rely on ourselves and trust that we will follow through on upholding the expectations we agreed to?
This episode explores how a lack of accountability plays a major role in frustrations between leaders and their employees, and how important it is for team members to understand what success looks like in their roles. "The difficulty in finding 'good people' often stems from leaders not being clear or consistent in their expectations and communications."
Kris shares that open dialogues between leaders and employees to align goals, resources, and timelines, empower teams for success. And she acknowledges the significance of trust, communication, and well-defined role clarity in performance resolution, highlighting these elements as fundamental to effective leadership.
Join Kris for this honest and eye-opening episode as she challenges leaders to shift their perspective on accountability and team dynamics. Discover how clarity, trust, and open communication can transform your team and empower you to find the right people who align with your vision and goals.
Key Takeaways From This Episode
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Lead for Women is now open for advanced registration! Sign up now thru September 18th and join Kris LIVE on October 9th for 8 weeks of Lead for Women Lessons and real-time advisement to get that difficult team member issue solved. Go to www.thevisionary.ceo/nextstep to learn more details.
Show your support for female empowerment and leadership by wearing Leadership is Feminine merch! Designed for women founders and entrepreneurs, our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and tumblers, each serving as a bold statement that leadership can be feminine and powerful. By sporting our gear, you help spread the message that women possess incredible wisdom and intuitive strength. Let's change the world together and show the world how capable and united we are. thevisionary.ceo/merch
In our final Bonus Episode focused on ‘the biggest bummers you didn’t see coming as a female entrepreneur, Kris dives deep into how communication is not just a tool but the heartbeat of effective leadership. Whether you're managing a team or leading your own venture, these insights are sure to elevate your leadership game.
💬 Kris breaks down the essentials:
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Kris Plachy's Lead for Women Program is opening advanced registration exclusively for the next 24 hours! This program is designed to equip you with practical skills over eight transformative weeks, covering everything from team dynamics and accountability to personal growth and financial decision-making.
Here’s a full breakdown of what’s included in LEAD FOR WOMEN:
Week 1: Team Triage, Design, and Audit Get immediate solutions for challenging team dynamics and set your business on the right path.
Week 2: Handling Difficult Conversations and Accountability Master the art of direct and effective communication, ensuring accountability and results.
Week 3: Leadership is Feminine Philosophy and Results Model Discover a unique framework for achieving exceptional results in your business without relying on outdated hierarchical structures.
Week 4: Optimizing Your Brain's Health Understand how the health of your mind impacts your business outcomes and learn strategies to maximize your mental fitness.
Week 5: Hiring and Compensation Strategies Find out how to attract, hire, and properly compensate top talent to drive your business forward.
Week 6: You as the Business Asset Address personal hurdles, like guilt, insecurity, and worthiness, that might be holding your business back.
Week 7: Effective Delegation and Ownership Transfer Learn the art of transferring ownership and responsibility to your team members to ensure sustainable growth.
Week 8: Team Meetings, Coaching, and Performance Reviews Develop essential skills for running efficient meetings, offering valuable coaching, and conducting meaningful performance reviews.
📅 Program Start Date: October 9th
📌 What's Included:
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This bonus episode is for you if you are you tired of dealing with team members who refuse to take ownership, accountability, or responsibility? Too much focus on blame rather than solutions? In our next Bonus Episode focused on the “biggest bummers you didn’t see coming as a small business owner, let’s confront what so many of you are facing… very real issues, that van feel like crisis levels of absent accountability and responsibility on the team.
✨ What's Inside:
- Real-Life Leadership Lessons: Kris shares compelling stories from her nearly 30-year leadership journey, revealing profound insights into dealing with accountability, ownership, and responsibility.
- Actionable Strategies: Learn how to address and manage employees who resist meeting expectations, and what consistent actions you can take to uphold business standards.
- Empowerment Tools: Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to hold your team accountable, ensuring they meet the goals and agreements they’ve committed to.
- Courage-Building Techniques: Discover how to become a steadfast leader who fosters an environment of excellence and accountability, even in the face of resistance and mediocrity.
Join Kris Plachy as she unpacks her personal mission of transforming how you, lead your team. This is more than just a podcast episode—it’s your blueprint for solving a very real, daily problem.
🚀 Exclusive Offer:
Sign up at https://thevisionaryCEO.com/nextstep and receive early access to our upcoming *Lead for Women* program starting on October 9th. Equip yourself with proven strategies to elevate your leadership game and transform your team dynamics!
Limited-Time Special: Register now and enjoy a thrilling 50% savings on the *Lead for Women* program. Gain invaluable insights, participate in live sessions every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Pacific, and wrap up by December 4th with a totally transformed leadership approach.
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Are you tired of feeling like a babysitter or a referee in your own business? Are your employees giving reality TV a run for its money with all their drama? Well, hold onto your ergonomic chair because we've got the cure for your workplace woes! Tune into our latest episode of The Leadership is Feminine podcast featuring the utterly fabulous Kris Plachy!
Episode Highlights:
- Leadership Hacks for Drama Kings/Queens: Discover how to handle workplace drama without morphing into Jerry Springer.
- Real-World Case Study: Meet one of Kris's long-term clients who turned her chaotic soap opera of a workplace into a $30 million business. We’re not kidding—a few years ago, her employees were duking it out over parking spots!
- People Management Magic: From dealing with the office gossip to navigating messy employee breakups, Kris has you covered with tips that actually work.
- Positional Authority (Not a Fancy Throne): Learn how to leverage your position to enforce agreements and uphold company values, ensuring mutual respect without any Game of Thrones-style power plays.
What You'll Learn:
1. Drama-Free Business Strategies: From parking lot fights to emotional breakdowns, make your office more zen and less wrestling ring.
2. Clear Communication: Learn how to have honest and direct conversations without channeling your inner drill sergeant.
3. Value-Based Leadership: Establish a culture where gossiping is as welcome as a Monday morning meeting.
4. Handling Personal Crises: Supporting employees through tough personal times without turning into their life coach.
5. Legal Guidance: When and how to seek accommodations for employees with medical diagnoses while navigating the legal maze without needing a law degree.
Special Offer:
- Exclusive Early Access: Be the first to sign up for Kris Plachy’s 'Lead for Women' program, an 8-week intensive designed to transform female entrepreneurs into confident, drama-free leaders. Our invitation list subscribers will receive advanced registration details on Friday, 9/13!
- Limited Time Invitation: Early registration opens this Friday for a select 24-hour window. Don't miss out, or you’ll be dealing with this year’s employee drama next year too.
Hit "Play" and start the journey to a drama-free, high-performance team! The only drama should be what’s on TV tonight.*
Transform Your Team Dynamics
Are you a female entrepreneur facing the relentless challenges of managing a team that just doesn’t seem to care as much as you do? Are you overwhelmed by a cycle of frustration, poor performance, and disengagement? You’re not alone.
In this exclusive bonus episode of the Leadership is Feminine Podcast, leadership expert Kris Plachy unveils the secrets to overcoming the biggest bummers of team management. This episode isn’t just another conversation—it's a game-changing guide designed to help you regain control and reignite your passion for your business.
Here’s What You'll Discover:
-Breaking the Cycle: Why your expectations might be setting you up for disappointment and how to reset them for success.
- Holding Your Team Accountable: Learn how to set crystal-clear goals and hold your team accountable without feeling guilty or personal.
-Creating an Engaging Environment: Find out how to build a workplace culture that motivates and retains top talent.
-Essential Leadership Shifts: Uncover the thought patterns and behaviors you need to change to see a dramatic improvement in your team's performance.
-Comprehensive Action Plan: Get actionable steps to audit, re-design, and re-offer roles to your team for optimal results.
Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen or Watch:
Kris dives deep into why many small business owners face constant disappointment with their teams and provides concrete, actionable solutions to turn things around. Her approach is both empathetic and pragmatic, addressing both the personal and professional aspects of leadership.
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Special Offer:
Subscribe to the Lead for Women invitation list today to get exclusive, advanced registration incentives for Kris’s next session starting October 9.
By joining the list, not only will you receive early registration benefits and special offers, but you'll also take the crucial first step towards transforming your leadership approach and achieving the results you’ve always dreamed of.
Visit https://thevisionaryceo.com/nextstep and secure your place today.
Don’t miss out—this limited-time offer is available exclusively to podcast listeners.
Transform your team dynamics and become the leader you were meant to be.
Listen to the episode and take the first step towards a thriving, motivated, and engaged team.
You started with a dream. A vision. And you created a business in order to bring your dream to life. But along the way, you’ve had sticking points that you just didn’t expect, and some of them may have even rattled your confidence.
Recently, host Kris Plachy, sent an email asking women entrepreneurs what were the biggest and most unexpected bummers that they’ve experienced along their journeys. Kris compiled and categorized the responses, and in this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris kicks off a mini series where she explores the top 10 concerns that emerged from the list. She digs deep into issues like motivation and engagement, emotional challenges, communication drama, retention, and more.
In this episode Kris details the top ten bummers, and in each of the daily bonus episodes, she will dive into one of these bummers and examine why we think these things are happening, what options you have as a leader in order to solve them, and the steps you can take to get the solutions you want.
This mini series serves as a way to provide additional support and to also give a preview of what it looks like to be a part of the upcoming Lead Lessons, a unique blend of digital lessons and live mentorship calls, designed to help leaders lead with confidence and connection. To learn more about Lead Lessons, go to thevisionary.com/nextstep
And if you really want to have a successful business, get your brain thinking about how you will go forward. The answer is always in the future. It's never going to be in the past.
General Lack of Motivation and Engagement
Differing Expectations and Standards
Emotional and Psychological Challenges
Lack of Accountability and Ownership
Communication Issues
Turnover and Retention
Administrative Management Burden
Mismatched Expectations
Employee Dynamics and Drama
External Factors and Environment
We’re excited to announce Lead for Women Lessons is starting live with Kris in October! Add your name to our invitation list to receive advanced registration details.
LEAD is the best leadership guidance and mentorship experience exclusively for women who lead.
Show your support for female empowerment and leadership by wearing Leadership is Feminine merch! Designed for women founders and entrepreneurs, our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and tumblers, each serving as a bold statement that leadership can be feminine and powerful. By sporting our gear, you help spread the message that women possess incredible wisdom and intuitive strength. Let's change the world together and show the world how capable and united we are. thevisionary.ceo/merch
How to Start a Performance Conversation: Key Insights from Kris Plachy on The Visionary.CEO Podcast 🚀
As leaders, effective communication and maintaining a healthy organizational culture are paramount. In our latest episode of The Visionary.CEO podcast, Kris Plachy delves into the art of performance conversations and why starting with facts is essential. Here are three key takeaways:
🔹 Root Your Feedback in Facts, Not Opinions:
Highly effective performance conversations begin with observable, measurable facts. This approach neutralizes the conversation and keeps it free from personal biases and emotional upheaval.
🔹 Understand the Impact of Leadership Styles:
Kris emphasizes that leadership, inherently feminine by nature, thrives on collaboration, co-creation, and communication. Steering away from outdated, aggressive leadership styles can foster a healthier, more engaged team culture.
🔹 Prepare for Honest, Constructive Dialogues:
Equip yourself to manage challenging conversations by focusing on clear, factual evidence. This practice not only eases tension but also empowers leaders to hold their teams accountable effectively and impartially.
Join us on this journey to transform your leadership approach and elevate your team's performance! 🌟✨
Don't forget to join our early invitation list for the next cohort of Lead for Women w/Kris Plachy. CLICK HERE (https://thevisionary.ceo/nextstep) to add your name and receive Advanced Registration goodies!