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July 9, 2024 23 mins

Welcome back to Mr. and Mrs. CEO! We are Darren and Kim Hiebert and between building business and family, we have done it all! Today we want to dive into the complexities of hiring friends and family in business. We’ve lived right through this so we are sharing our personal revelations and insights on navigating these unique relationships. Let’s get into it!

Topics Covered:

The challenges of hiring family and friends and how to handle expectations.
Understanding the importance of emotional regulation and self-awareness as key traits for effective leadership.
How leadership attitudes and behaviors directly influence team dynamics and business success.
Lessons learned from past leadership mistakes.
Tips on fostering open communication, mutual respect, and intentional relationship-building within your team.

Business and relationships are hard, especially when it involves friends and family! The solution starts with you! Effective leadership requires self-awareness, patience, and a commitment to treating your team with respect and dignity. By recognizing and addressing our own biases and behaviors, we can create a more positive and productive work environment.

It's never too late to learn and grow! Want to learn more? Check out our book “Awkward Family Dinners”! Buy your copy here:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CTHRHFS2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_EFMXZ79XHAVMXCNPWG8K

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