The Founder & The Force Multiplier

Maggie Olson, creator of Chief of Staff Certification, discusses societal pressures, gender disparities in risk-taking, and the role of a Chief of Staff. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and negotiating better pay. Learn how to grow with the Chief of Staff Certification!

As an Executive Business Partner or Force Multiplier, our first inclination when faced with a problem, a newly assigned task, or an upcoming project is to put our heads down and get to work. This is usually the fastest way to get said item done, off your list, and on to the next task before ten more things fall on your plate. And yet, in order to grow in our roles, we need to fight against our first instinct (and well-honed "get shit done" muscle) and become more strategic. Enter The Strategic Pause. Read the blog here: https://founderandforcemultiplier.com/the-strategic-pause/

Machen MacDonald is an award-winning Strategic Life and Business coach and best-selling author who guides small business owners on how to maximize their success. In this episode, Machen and Hallie discuss how to move beyond fearful thinking and set your day up for success with “daily bookends”. Machen shares how important it is to have faith that it will all work out while dealing with the daily struggles of running a business, and warns that the most common mistake business owners make is failing to own their day and not keeping track of their numbers. Tune in to learn Machen’s three rules for owning the day, as well as his some daily bookend practices you can implement to help you plan and wind down each day.

In this episode, Julia Liebowitz and Evan Kesten, the co-founders of Cabinet, share their journey from forming a community for Executive Assistants (EAs) to developing an innovative SaaS platform. They delve into the challenges and rewards of transforming Cabinet into a fully remote company amid the COVID-19 pandemic, their unique views on remote work, future plans for Cabinet, and the potential of AI in reducing the workload for EAs. Julia and Evan highlight the importance of a growth mindset in business, discussing their commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and adapting to change. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to harness the power of a growth mindset and technology to drive business and career success.View full show notes here:

Ever wondered what it's like to work alongside a multi-passionate entrepreneur or founder? This week's episode is your ticket to discovering the unique and challenging environment that could be the perfect career path for you. Join us as we share the six essential things you need to know about working with a founder.From understanding a founder's intensely clear vision to navigating the blurred lines between business and personal life, we explore the various challenges and rewards of working in the dynamic world of startups and entrepreneurship. We also touch on the importance of trust and loyalty, as well as the need to be one step ahead of your founder. Tune in to find out if a career working with a founder could be your ideal path to personal and professional growth.Read our blog post about the subject here: https://founderandforcemultiplier.com/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-working-with-a-founder/

This is an episode you don't want to miss! We were fortunate enough to sit down with bestselling author of The One Thing and VP of Strategic Content for Keller Williams Realty International, Jay Papasan, and his Executive Assistant, Carly Fox. Their story is a true testament to the power of an effective strategic partnership that is built on communication, trust, and understanding each other's values.Throughout our conversation, Jay and Carly reveal how their partnership has grown over time, adapting to challenges and maximizing efficiency through prioritization and delegation. We also delve into their 411 meetings, favorite book recommendations, and how focusing on your team is good business practice. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that offers a blueprint for a thriving business partnership.View full show notes here: https://founderandforcemultiplier.com/jay-papasan-and-carly-fox/

Feeling drained or stifled at work? It's possible that you're working with an accidental diminisher leader. This week, we recap the six core types of these unintentional suppressors: the optimist, rapid responder, pace setter, rescuer, idea type, and always on leader, and discuss how their well-intentioned management styles can actually hinder the growth and productivity of their teams and how you can help redirect them.We'll explore topics such as understanding your leader's fears and motivations, engaging in meaningful conversations, and focusing on their strengths. By addressing these behaviors, you'll be on your way to cultivating resilience, emotional intelligence, and ultimately, building a stronger relationship with your leader.

What does it take to build and maintain a successful business partnership? Vanessa Rosenblum and Liza Lambert from Pro REA Staffing reveal how trust, communication, and accountability have paved the way for their thriving collaboration. In our conversation, we explore how Vanessa and Liza use their 'one thing' strategy to stay on track and productive every week, explain the ways Executive Assistants can lead and manage up for better productivity, and share valuable insights on the ROI of hiring a personal assistant.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Vanessa and Liza's experiences and see what's possible when two individuals are committed to communication, care, and creating a strategic business partnership!

Explore how well-intentioned leaders might unintentionally stifle their team's potential. Discover the differences between diminishers and multipliers in leadership styles. Learn about the six types of accidental diminishers and how to recognize them. Gain actionable tips for transforming into a multiplier, fostering collaboration, and enhancing team performance. This insightful discussion reveals how great leaders can elevate everyone around them.

As a multi-passionate (like, seriously diversely multipassionate) serial entrepreneur, Jeff Davis, founder of 12 Mavens, discovered the power of a Force Multiplier after many years of failed attempts at trying to do it all and hiring the wrong people in the wrong positions, first. Luckily, he found his match in Meagan Tenyer.On the Founder and The Force Multiplier Podcast, Jeff shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey and how it taught him the value of having a right-hand strategic partner and hiring the right people. He and Meagan share how their years-long partnership works through mutual trust and respect, even though they have never met in person!Tune in to learn how entrepreneurs can recover and thrive post failure, some of Jeff’s best advice for finding the right strategic partner, and how to keep them.