The Liquid Lunch Project Conflict, Communication, and Culture with Zach Schaefer, Founder of Spark The Discussion
If you’ve got a case of the Processes-Blues, the Doctor is in, and he will see you now.
Dr. Zach Schaefer (dubbed the Process Expert by Luigi) is a management consultant, leadership coach, and award-winning professional speaker who advises companies on strategy execution and communication. Through his consulting firm, Spark The Discussion, he and his team of expert coaches and consultants have provided solutions to hundreds of companies. With a “Hire to Retire” approach, they help solve the challenges that most businesses will face in due course, including conflict management, organization, leadership development, and workplace culture.
For Zach, the key to his success is communication. Even from a young age, he recognized its critical role in every area of our lives. Whether it’s having tough conversations with employees, knowing how to hold people accountable, building trust within relationships, or creating company culture, it all comes down to how you communicate it.
If you’re struggling with strategy, execution, communication, objectivity, conflict, planning, leadership, or operations within your business, don’t miss this episode for some solid, actionable advice you can start today - and how Spark The Discussion can help you in the future.
Episode Highlights:
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Is there such a thing as “Perfect Process?”
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What is Intentional Retention
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How to separate business from relationships (especially when family is involved)
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How to keep employees accountable
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Why a third-party mediator is critical
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Pros and cons of outsourcing vs. hiring in-house staff
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Why company culture starts with leadership
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The importance of clarifying consequences
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Succession planning strategy
Favorite Quote:
“You can’t be objective when your money, your family, or your business is on the line. You need somebody else who’s not tied to any of that.”
Connect with Zach:
https://www.sparkthediscussion.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zschaefer
https://twitter.com/sparksolver
https://www.newstorynewscore.com/
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