In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into a topic we all know too well—difficult people. We’ve all worked with someone who’s frustrating, quirky, or just hard to get along with. And rather than facing the issue head-on, we tend to tuck these individuals away, hoping they’ll just disappear. If you’re someone who avoids difficult conversations, in this episode you’ll learn the strategies to embrace the difficult people and become the leader you’re capable of being.
As a business owner, it's your responsibility to deal with the people who challenge you. Whether it’s employees who push back, disagree, or simply don’t fit the mold you envisioned, avoiding these difficult situations only hinders your business and personal growth. Kris emphasizes that by avoiding tough conversations, you're holding yourself back from fulfilling your vision and advancing your mission.
“We are shrinking in the face of difficult when we should be standing and firmly growing who we are,” Kris reminds us. Facing difficulty head-on requires us to change the way we think and behave, and it’s essential for growth. No one teaches you how to deal with difficult people, but when you step into being a leader, it is essential to learn and refine this skill. Kris teaches how to turn these situations into opportunities for both you and your team to grow.
Kris guides us through the art of navigating these tough moments with honesty, courage, and a commitment to fostering growth. If you're ready to stop avoiding conflict and start growing, grab your pen and take notes—this episode will transform how you lead your business and your life.
Embrace Difficulty as a Path to Growth: Avoiding challenges may feel easier in the short term, but overcoming them leads to the next level of success and fulfillment.
Resistance Stalls Progress: Accepting reality allows you to move forward with clarity and purpose.
Leadership Requires Facing Hard Conversations: Addressing challenges directly and honestly is key to maintaining a strong, functional team.
Difficult People Are an Opportunity, Not a Roadblock: Mastering these interactions builds confidence, resilience, and stronger leadership skills.
Avoiding Conversations Hurts Everyone: Honest feedback helps both individuals and organizations grow.
Developing Conflict Resolution Skills is a Game-Changer: This skill is critical for maintaining peace of mind and achieving your long-term goals.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy simplifies the hiring process with a tactical, no-nonsense approach. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by recruiting, this episode will change the way you hire—fast.
Kris walks through a step-by-step system to define the role you need, create clear objectives, and attract the right candidates. She highlights the importance of clarity—knowing exactly what success looks like for a position before you even post a job. And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone. Kris shares how AI tools like ChatGPT can help craft job descriptions, job postings, interview questions, and even onboarding plans—saving you time and energy.
But hiring isn’t just about filling a role. The real work is in assessing talent, setting expectations, and ensuring alignment with your business. Kris reminds us that the hardest part of hiring is the human part—connecting with candidates, reading their energy, and making sure they fit your culture.
If you’ve been stuck overthinking hiring, this episode is your fast-track to getting it done. Grab a pen and paper (or just hit replay), because Kris is laying out everything you need to make hiring easy.
Define the Role Before Hiring: Clearly outline what the position needs to achieve, and set measurable objectives for success.
Use AI to Streamline the Hiring Process
The Hardest Part of Hiring is the Human Element: Assessing talent, setting expectations, and ensuring a cultural fit require human judgment and intuition.
Onboarding Should Be Intentional and Goal-Oriented: A structured 30-60-90 day plan helps new hires integrate effectively and ensures they meet key milestones.
Know When to Move On: Identifying red flags in the first 90 days prevents keeping the wrong hire too long and ensures your team stays aligned with business goals.
Hiring Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming: Leveraging available tools allows leaders to focus on what truly matters—building a strong team.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy introduces a profound and necessary conversation: What does it mean to be a well-resourced woman?
Kris explores the essential resources women need—not just financially, but in energy, time, self-trust, and personal agency. She challenges listeners to examine how they advocate for themselves, manage their businesses, and take ownership of their decisions. Too often, women downplay their needs, defer their power, or operate on empty, believing they must do it all alone. But what if the key to unstoppable leadership lies in becoming truly well-resourced?
Kris shares personal stories and reflections that have shaped her belief in the power of self-trust and financial agency. She urges women to ask themselves: Do I truly understand my finances? Am I managing my energy effectively? Do I trust myself in decision-making, even when others don’t? Through this discussion, she highlights the necessity of prioritizing your own growth, support, and well-being in order to lead with clarity and strength.
This episode is a call to rethink how you resource yourself—as a leader, a business owner, and a woman. Kris challenges you to take ownership of your energy, time, and financial agency, so you can lead with confidence and impact.
What It Means to Be a Well-Resourced Woman: True leadership starts with how you invest in yourself.
Financial Agency is Non-Negotiable: Understanding your money is a critical component of leadership and independence.
Energy is a Vital Resource: Prioritizing well-being is key to maintaining influence and effectiveness.
Self-Trust is the Core of Confidence: Believing in your ability to figure things out and make the right decisions.
Owning Your Time and Boundaries: Time is one of the most valuable resources, and how you manage it determines your ability to lead effectively.
Personal Advocacy and Ownership: Leadership isn’t about waiting for permission—it’s about making decisions that serve your best interests.
Get ready for another compelling episode of Leadership is Feminine with your host, Kris Plachy! This week, we're diving into the intriguing concept of being "at the ready." Inspired by a thought-provoking chat with one of her clients, Kris explores what it means for leaders and their teams to be prepared for unexpected challenges. With a landscape full of uncertainty, akin to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, the discussion couldn’t be more timely.
In a world where change is the only constant, Kris encourages us to assess our ‘at the ready’ status in areas critical to both personal and professional survival. She breaks it down into categories to focus on—finances, team dynamics, and personal schedules. Ask yourself, are you financially secure, or is there room to streamline those unnecessary expenses? When it comes to your team, Kris asks the tough questions: Are you nurturing a capable crew, or is it time to reassess?
Readiness is not just a strategic necessity but a mindset to cultivate. Tune in for more insights on finding the balance between planning for tomorrow while handling today’s unpredictabilities.
The Meaning of Being "At the Ready": How staying prepared and adaptable can help leaders navigate economic and business uncertainties with confidence.
Financial Readiness as a Stability Check: Why regularly evaluating cash flow, savings, and expenses ensures your business can weather unexpected challenges.
Team Readiness and Alignment: The importance of assessing your team’s strength, performance, and adaptability to maintain momentum and efficiency.
Planning and Scheduling with Agility: How modifying plans based on shifting circumstances keeps your business responsive and resilient.
Leadership in Uncertain Times: Why proactive preparation, rather than reactive decision-making, is key to leading effectively through economic and market fluctuations.
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Welcome to another engaging episode of the Leadership is Feminine podcast with your host, Kris Plachy. In today’s episode titled “Developing Leaders Through Energy Awareness and Emotional Intelligence,” Kris takes a deep dive into leadership from an esoteric perspective.
Moving beyond the typical tactical approaches, she explores the significance of energy exchange in leadership development. Leadership is more than a series of tactics; it’s about the relationship you cultivate with yourself and others.
Kris delves into how energy plays a pivotal role in these interactions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and understanding energy exchanges between leaders and their teams. Whether you’re an empath or simply keen on enhancing your leadership skills, this episode sheds light on navigating the unspoken communication of energy to foster thriving work relationships.
Tune in as Kris shares valuable insights and practical advice on how to harness this often overlooked dimension of leadership.
Leadership as an Energetic Exchange – It’s not just about tactics; the energy you bring shapes team dynamics.
The Unspoken Impact of Energy – We constantly exchange energy, influencing interactions beyond words and tone.
Recognizing Awkward or Draining Energy – Some conversations flow effortlessly, while others feel off due to unseen dynamics.
Empaths and Leadership – Empathic leaders sense energy deeply; understanding this helps them lead without self-doubt.
You Don’t Have to Fix It – Awkward energy isn’t a problem to solve; focus on maintaining your leadership presence.
Avoiding Blame and Misinterpretation – Instead of assigning blame, acknowledge the energy at play for a better approach.
Optimizing Your Energy for Leadership – Schedule key conversations when your energy is strongest for better outcomes
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