Hey everyone! Welcome back to “Playing With Perspective – The Suspended Animation Podcast!” In today’s episode, we’re diving into an essential topic for entrepreneurs and business owners: The Journey from Doer to Manager to Leader.
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Meet Joanna Zhang!
Joanna Zhang, founder of The Operations Genius, is a business systems expert with a unique journey. Starting as a financial planner, Joanna spent 10 years mastering her craft before pivoting into the world of operational efficiency. Along the way, she faced the challenges of building and managing a support team while scaling a business.
Through determination and innovation, she built a world-class team and now helps entrepreneurs, especially B2B service owners, streamline their operations by delegating tasks and focusing on their strengths. Joanna’s mission? To empower businesses with the tools and systems they need to grow efficiently and productively.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- Joanna’s personal transformation from doer to manager to leader—and the lessons learned along the way.
- The critical differences between being a doer, a manager, and a leader—and why each plays a vital role in business growth.
- The challenges of leading a team and transitioning from managing tasks to inspiring people.
- Joanna’s leadership style and how it has evolved over the years.
- The importance of teamwork in scaling a business and fostering collaboration.
- Insights into Joanna’s work at The Operations Genius and how she supports her clients in their growth journeys.
Key Takeaways:
How to identify where you are in your journey—doer, manager, or leader—and what it takes to level up.
Practical strategies for building a support team and delegating effectively.
Why operational efficiency is key to unlocking your full potential as a leader.
🎯 Ready to Lead?
Joanna’s journey is an inspiring reminder that leadership is a skill anyone can develop with time, effort, and the right mindset.
👉 Tune in to discover how to navigate the stages of professional growth, from doing to managing to leading, and gain actionable tips to scale your business with confidence!
🎉 Connect with Joanna:
Find out more about Joanna Zhang and The Operations Genius by visiting her website or following her on social media.
Website - https://operationsgenius.net/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/theoperationsgenius
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-zhang-8116b153/
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneursoulmate/?igsh=MWFhemU0cmdlc2Rudg%3D%3D#
email - operationsgenius@entrepreneursoulmate.com.com
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