What leadership habits can help your team take more ownership and solve their own problems? In other words, how can you step back in a way that actually makes your business stronger?
In this episode, Bill challenges the hustle culture myth and shares how stepping back, empowering your team, and embracing balance can actually strengthen your company.
Topics explored in this episode:
(00:16) The Myth of Hustle Culture
* The real cost of hustle culture and why it can harm your company.
* Bill’s story of taking a month-long family trip to Italy while his business thrived.
(01:51) Leadership That Empowers, Not Micromanages
* The power of asking the right questions instead of providing immediate answers.
(04:17) Making Work More Fun
* The benefits of hobbies and interests outside of work.
* How compartmentalizing time helps maintain balance.
(06:23) Embracing Challenges Without Unnecessary Suffering
* The key difference between unavoidable problems and optional suffering.
* Shifting your mindset to tackle obstacles without burnout.
(09:25) The Power of Support and Coaching
* Why you don’t have to figure everything out alone.
* Why being coachable and seeking support is key to sustainable success.
Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.
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