From Frustrated Boss to Empowered Leader: The Frameworks I Use To Build a Self-Managing Team | Ep 251

🎙As a small business owner you are always juggling multiple roles whilst leading a tiny team, so you can’t just step back and hope someone else picks up the slack - there isn’t anyone!. In this episode, I share clear frameworks you can start using today to build a strong team that is resourceful and confident enough to do more than just go through the motions and complete their to-do lists.  If you want to stop being the person your staff runs to with every problem and turn them into people who spot issues early and come to you quickly with suggested solutions, this episode is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡Leadership Starts with Self-Reflection: The performance of your staff often mirrors your ability to lead. Recognising where your own systems, expectations, or communication may be at fault is the first step to creating meaningful change. 💡Go Beyond the To-Do List: Real progress happens when you make time for growth, encourage your team to bring solutions to you rather than problems and support them in keeping up with the latest innovations. 💡Trust, Confidence & Feedback: Regular 1 on 1 meetings are gold. They open up honest communication and build mutual trust; this empowers people to constructively push back when they see something going wrong and take the initiative. 💡The Power of Frameworks: Tools like the Default Diary, Ideas Over Issues, and Task Matrix provide structure, clarity, and consistency. People think independently and prioritise effectively. 💡Creating Momentum For Projects: Breaking big projects into clear, phased milestones creates momentum, measurable wins, and keeps your team motivated and productive. BEST MOMENTS 00:01 - 💬 “ Small business owners need every single person in our team to perform as A players. We haven't got room for slack.”  08:19 - 💬 “They (my staff) need somebody to lead them, not just to lead the business forward.” 13:50 - 💬 “ Basic admin stuff, do it when you're in that carb coma after lunch. Let the mornings be free for the creative, the powerful, the inspiring work.” 24:21 - 💬 “ Trust works both ways. We need to trust them when they push back.” TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 00.00 Balancing your multiple roles with leadership 11:10 Tried and tested management frameworks 18:10 The most effective project management framework 24:15 How to build trust and confidence through one-on-one meetings 31:04 Creating continuous improvement VALUABLE RESOURCES For our ‘Ideas Over Issues Framework’ and ‘Communication and Escalation Policy’, here's Our Best Guides, Frameworks, and Templates: https://sys.academy/guides Systemize Your Success Academy: https://join.sys.academy/ LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE HOST Podcast: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com Website: https://systemsandoutsourcing.com/ Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsteveday42 ABOUT THE HOST Steve moved to Sweden in 2015 and transformed how he ran his businesses—switching to a fully remote model. A former NHS doctor, with a background in computing and property investing, he now helps overwhelmed business owners systemise and outsource effectively. Through his courses and coaching, Steve teaches how to automate operations and work with affordable virtual assistants, freeing up time and increasing profits. He runs his UK-based businesses remotely with support from a team of UK and Filipino VAs, and is passionate about helping others build scalable, stress-free companies using smart systems and virtual support. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/