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363: How to Identify Leaders on Your Team

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Release Date: 04/29/2025

378: Great at the Job. Terrible at Leading. Now What?

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Have you ever promoted someone who was amazing in their job, only to watch them flounder in a leadership role? I’ve seen the heartbreak (and the headaches) that come from putting the wrong person in charge, and I want to help you avoid this costly mistake. Join me as I unpack why high performance doesn’t always equal leadership success, share real-life stories of promotions gone wrong, and offer practical strategies to spot the warning signs early. I’ll walk you through how to have compassionate, honest conversations and what to do if you need to make a leadership course...

377: Why Your Team Keeps Asking You Everything

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Feeling overwhelmed by your team’s constant questions and daily interruptions? In this episode I unpack why your team still relies on you for every decision, even after you’ve trained them, and how this cycle holds your business back. The real issue isn’t your leadership; it’s the lack of a true leadership team and clear ownership. If you want to finally reclaim your focus, stop micromanaging, and build a team that moves forward without you, it’s time to trade burnout for bold leadership. Work with Shelli Warren: . . Confidence Starts Here: : to grab the podcast...

376: Leadership on the Move: How to Support Deskless Teams

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Today I’m speaking to those of you leading teams who are always on the move. Whether your team is out in the field, on the shop floor, behind the wheel, or on their feet keeping things running, you know deskless leadership calls for a unique set of skills and resources that go beyond typical leadership advice. In this episode, I’m sharing the most essential support tools that I’ve seen truly make a difference for deskless teams. I’ll walk you through practical strategies to keep your mobile and frontline team members connected, recognized, and supported, no matter where their work...

375: Fix Your Broken Meetings

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Ever feel like your team meetings are draining productivity instead of fueling it? In this episode, I break down the biggest meeting mistakes like missing agendas, unclear ownership, overcrowded rooms, and lacklustre kickoffs, and give you simple, actionable fixes. Start making your meetings momentum builders, not momentum killers, and watch your team thrive! for the free workshop Managing vs Leading on Tuesday, July 22. Work with Shelli Warren: . . Confidence Starts Here: : to grab the podcast companion workbook to use with our most popular episodes. to get...

374: Bad Habits That Break Your Team's Trust

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

This episode shines a light on the small, easily overlooked habits that can quietly sabotage your credibility as a leader; habits I’ll admit I’ve been guilty of myself. Join me as I walk you through some of the most common mistakes, like leaving a video call before your team, skipping those all-important human moments, or only showing up when things go wrong. I’ll share not just why these behaviors erode trust, but exactly what you can do instead to boost connection and professionalism in your business. for the free workshop Managing vs Leading on Tuesday, July 22. 🎧 Work with...

373: Meet The Roles Driving Growth in 2025

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Are you still hiring assistants and managers? It’s time to rethink your org chart! In this episode, I shared the newest role titles making waves in small businesses, like Digital Lead Generator, Client Success Strategist, and AI Integration Specialist. These aren’t just flashy names, they’re about hiring for impact, not just tasks. If you want your business to scale and your team to truly thrive, it’s time to hire for results and start building out those roles that will actually drive growth. Ready to make your business future-ready? 🎧 to grab the podcast companion...

372: Why Does It Feel So Hard to Fire Someone?

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Ever felt sick to your stomach just thinking about firing someone? In this episode of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, I’m digging deep into why letting someone go feels so hard, and how you can turn guilt into empowered, and grounded leadership. I’m sharing the real reasons firing is the hottest topic in my Leadership Lab, plus the hard truths we don’t talk about enough, like protecting your energy, your best team members, and the future of your business. Listen in and walk away with permission to lead with clarity and courage. Sometimes, the best leadership move is letting go, for...

371: You’re Out: The Brutal Truth About Getting Fired

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Let’s face it, losing your job is rarely about one single mistake. It’s almost always the result of avoidable patterns and tendencies that build up over time. Whether you’re a business owner struggling with a tough decision, a leader wanting to strengthen your team, or someone just trying to stay off the chopping block, I’m here to give you the real talk with no fluff, just the straight facts. I’m sharing the top five reasons people get fired, helping you spot the early warning signs, and offering practical strategies for both leaders and team members to turn things around before...

Pop-Up Episode: Buffalo, Free Bras & Your Next Business Breakthrough

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

In this short special bonus episode of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, I’m sharing all the unforgettable moments from a recent trip to Buffalo, New York, a free bra, a reminder of why women must celebrate their wins, and some personal reflections from our latest Leadership Lab retreat. From toasting a client’s 20th business anniversary in style to witnessing the magic that unfolds when women come together in person, I’ll reveal why these live events truly are game changers for business leaders like us. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, the powerful connections made at our...

370: Lead Without Hovering: How to Avoid the Micromanager Trap

Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Today, we’re tackling a topic that just about every leader, including me, has struggled with: micromanaging. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s faster if I just do it myself,” or caught yourself hovering a little too close over your team’s work, you’re not alone. Sometimes, micromanaging isn’t as obvious as we think, but it always slows us down and keeps us stuck in the weeds. In this episode, I’ll help you recognize the subtle signs that you might be micromanaging, even if you don’t realize you’re doing it. I’ll dig into what’s really behind those habits, like the fear of...

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This episode is all about helping you confidently identify emerging leaders within your team using clear, observable evidence instead of just gut instinct or memory. I’ll walk you through the exact questions and criteria I use to spot who’s ready to take on more responsibility, so you can stop guessing and start building a sustainable leadership structure in your business.

Whether you run a brick-and-mortar or an online business, you’ll learn why a few key leadership roles can completely change your business’s trajectory. I’ll also share strategies for approaching leadership conversations, supporting your team members in their growth, and using the free Spot Your Leader Assessment to make it all feel simple and supportive.

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