Picture this: You're the CEO of your practice, but every decision still runs through your brain. Every metric, every strategy, every team challenge lands squarely on your shoulders. Sound familiar? Today's conversation dives deep into the messy, magnificent reality of what it actually takes to build a team that thinks like owners, not just employees. Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa unpack the evolution from solopreneur to strategic leader, sharing the exact frameworks they use to develop team members who ask the same questions they'd ask as business owners.
This isn't about micromanaging with fancy spreadsheets. This is about creating a culture where your team becomes so invested in the business's health that they start solving problems before you even know they exist.
🔥 In This Episode:
- The three essential questions every team member needs to answer monthly to understand their role's impact on business health
- How to identify impact drivers versus KPIs and why most practice owners get this backwards
- The strategic difference between developing leaders who execute tasks versus leaders who think like CEOs
- Real examples of role-specific health indicators that transformed team accountability in both practices
- Why quarterly strategic reviews create sustainable growth instead of constant firefighting
- The art of inviting team members to co-create their own success metrics instead of imposing top-down goals
- Navigating the delicate balance between small business execution and scalable systems without getting your cart before your horse
Here's what this conversation really reveals: the businesses that thrive aren't the ones with the smartest owners—they're the ones where everyone on the team operates from the same strategic mindset. When your team starts asking the questions you'd ask and bringing their own unique genius to it, that's when you know you've built something sustainable.Â
If you're curious about how you can develop this kind of strategic thinking with your team, join us for The Heartwork Leadership Workshop Weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee this September 2025. This isn't just another conference, it's where you and your team discover what it means to build something beautiful together, creating a culture where people don't just show up, they come alive. Limited spots available! Register at: https://theheartwork.myflodesk.com/leadershipconference
Connect with us:Â
- Instagram: @drsaranelsongray, @dr.marisa.nicole10, @theheartworkpodcastÂ
- Email: theheartworklife@gmail.com
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