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557: High-Performance Teams with Vicky Brown

Feb 24, 2025
48:07

Building and sustaining a high-performance team is critical for small business success.

High-Performance Teams with Vicky Brown, founder of Idomeneo Enterprises, an HR consultancy that helps business owners develop strong, engaged teams.

Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/557-vicky-brown-high-performance-teams/

In this episode, Henry Lopez talks with Vicky Brown, founder of Idomeneo Enterprises, an HR consultancy that helps business owners develop strong, engaged teams.

Vicky shares strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, along with insights from her entrepreneurial journey.

Vicky Brown is a business leader, HR consultant, and author with decades of experience in corporate and entrepreneurial HR management. She is the founder of Idomeneo Enterprises, which provides HR support and leadership development for small businesses.

She also hosts the podcast More Human, More Resources and is the author of Sing with Your Opera Voice: My Journey from Solopreneur to Entrepreneur.

High-Performance Teams:

  • Vicky’s journey from corporate HR to entrepreneurship
  • Defining a high-performance team and why they matter
  • How to attract and retain top talent in small businesses
  • The role of workplace culture in building a great team
  • Common HR mistakes that small business owners make
  • Why delegation and leadership development are crucial
  • The impact of micromanagement on employee performance
  • How to create an effective hiring process that attracts high performers

Top 3 Takeaways:

  1. Hiring is a marketing exercise—business owners must position their company as an attractive place to work.
  2. Leaders must delegate and avoid micromanagement to empower high-performing teams.
  3. A thriving company culture attracts and retains top talent, making HR strategy essential for growth.

This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

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