It is assumed that we should constantly be growing our businesses and looking to expand, scale, and add-to what we have now. Trouble is that, in today's abundantly resourced and optimized environment, we may actually be able to do so at rates that out pace our ability to become the kind of people we need to be to properly handle that growth.

On today's Shift Break we will be talking about why your own development as a person is key to successful growth as a business and why hardship and constraints are often not just signs of a problem, but rather an opportunity to shape you and prepare you for success. 

Recommended episodes:

• Self-Awareness and Honesty
• 181 : Organizational Self-Knowledge
• 453 : The Craft of Operations
• The Myth of Hands Off / Automated Leadership
• Over Optimization
• 442 : We Need Confidence, Celebration, and Joy!

If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now: 

https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min

Listen to related episodes: 

• 159 : Addressing Unconscious Bias w/ Lauren Lathrop of Mill City Roasters
• 244 : Top 10 Ways to Lose Employees
• 278 : Making great Hiring Decisions
• Don't Hire on a Trial Basis
• Setting and meeting Standards in the Coffee Shop
• You Can't Automate Quality

Emotions, Self-Sabotage, and Telling Ourselves the Truth

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