The Founder & The Force Multiplier

In this week's episode, we discuss the evolution of the Executive Assistant role and the paradigm shift that has taken place in recent years. Learn how to build trust with your leaders, develop executive presence, and ask the right questions to force multiply your leader's 20%. We also explore the concept of being an impact player and how adopting this mindset can propel your career forward. Listen in and discover how you can command your seat at the table and become an invaluable Force Multiplier.View full transcript: https://founderandforcemultiplier.com/executive-assistant-or-assistant-executive/

How has David Karandish and Jeremy Burrow's partnership thrived since 2017? Tune in to this fascinating episode as they share the secrets behind their successful partnership, from overcoming early challenges and how the partnership evolved as the company grew, to maintaining work-life balance through intentional communication and scheduling. We also explore the impact of AI and automation in the workplace, and how AI is replacing cognitive labor and the implications this has for EAs. Don’t miss our conversation with best-selling author of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant, Jeremy Burrows, and his principal and the founder of Capacity, David Karandish! LINKS & REFERENCES:Capacityleaderassistant.comFollow David on LinkedInFollow Jeremy on LinkedIn Download 3 free chapters of The Leader Assistant at https://goburrows.com/

Confidence is one of the most oft referenced qualities of successful leaders and high performing professionals. Yet, it's also one of the most elusive qualities to define. What is confidence and how does one get it? Are you born with it? Or can you develop confidence with enough time and effort? And why the heck is confidence so important in the workplace in the first place? It's a confidence conundrum! But we're here to solve the case and provide some clarity around this whole confidence conversation.

Get ready to be inspired by college students turned entrepreneurs, Liam Redmond and Rob Corrato, co-founders of Desi, a revolutionary rideshare app exclusively for college campuses. Their innovative app connects students who need rides with their car-owning peers, as they share their journey from founding Desi to scaling it to other universities and beyond.Listen in as we delve into the daily grind of the Desi team, the challenges and successes of being first-time founders, and how feedback from potential drivers and riders has been crucial to refining their product. Learn how Liam, Rob, and the rest of the team juggle their class schedules and responsibilities while growing their business, with a little help from supportive alums and the Notre Dame Idea Center. In this episode, you’ll gain valuable insights from these passionate young entrepreneurs, as they discuss the process of pitching to investors, getting their app approved by the App Store, and the creative journey behind the Desi name and logo. You won't want to miss this episode, packed with hustle, heart, and a whole lot of college spirit!

Is your leader struggling with motivation, leaving you feeling lost and frustrated? It's time to discover practical strategies for lifting them up and reigniting that spark! In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the importance of staying curious, keeping lines of communication open, focusing on what you can control, and taking charge to lead up.We explore how to create an environment that fosters motivation, productivity, and success for both the leader and the force multiplier. This insightful conversation will help you navigate through challenging times, strengthening your partnership and bringing out the best in each other.Read the transcript on the blog: https://founderandforcemultiplier.com/how-to-motivate-an-unmotivated-leader/

Hallie speaks with David Nebinski and Rahul Desai of the Chief of Staff Network, a membership organization of 600+ Chiefs of Staff that offers guides, courses, individual assistance, and more to elevate CoS to the peak of their potential. Rahul and David share the trends they’re currently seeing in the Chief of Staff role around the globe, the skills they believe make a highly effective Chief of Staff, and how the Chief of Staff Network was founded, has grown, and is serving Chiefs of Staff now and into the future.If you are a current or aspiring Chief of Staff, this episode is for you!Get 15% off your annual membership to the Chief of Staff Network with promo code FORCEMULTIPLIER.

In this episode, Hallie explains "organizational whiplash", which occurs when leaders constantly change their direction, causing the whole organization to pivot and follow suit. This can lead to several consequences, including a decrease in productivity, burnout, decreased employee retention, misuse of time and money, missed deadlines, and slower growth. Hallie shares what causes organizational whiplash and how Force Multipliers can step up to help their leader prevent it.Read the full show notes and blog post here: https://founderandforcemultiplier.com/what-is-organizational-whiplash/

In this episode, Jackie Ludwig outlines the importance of expressing thanks to your Executive Assistant and provides advice to get the strategic partnership off on the right foot. Jackie explains that LUMINI Network was created to share her system and provide a network of growth-minded administrative professionals to connect, learn, and grow.Jackie and Hallie discuss the importance of trust when working with an Executive Assistant. Jackie shared her experience of working with her former boss, Sean, and how she wishes founders and leaders knew that Executive Assistants are more than just an assistant; they often have a wealth of experience and knowledge that, combined with an intuitive power once they get to know their principal well enough, that truly enables them to be a Force Multiplier for their principal. She encourages founders and leaders to ask their assistant for help and lean on them as a strategic partner in their business.Prior to leading LUMINI, Jackie spent 20 years as a top performing executive assistant supporting executives inside the world’s top companies. This includes leading brands such as YPO, Rolex, and Korn Ferry. Jackie’s “secret sauce” is a system to get maximum value from the unique partnership formed between an EA and a their C-Suite executive. This system was developed, tested, and validated in some of the most demanding professional environments. Her passion is to share this system with EA’s who seek the same rewarding partnership. LUMINI was created to share this system, provide a network of growth minded administrative professionals to connect, learn and grow.View full show notes here:

Kristine Valenzuela is the definition of a Force Multiplier. In our conversation, Kristine dives into the role of EAs, Chiefs of Staff, and other Force Multipliers as business people and leaders in the C-Suite. She encourages assistants to constantly seek challenges and reach their zone of excellence every day, and petitions for executives to provide opportunities for their assistants to shine.Kristine has over 25 years of experience as an EA and Cos in many industries and is currently an EA at Atlassian. she strongly believes in advocating for FMs to make sure they understand their value in the workplace. Her passion around the career and their career development is contagious. Kristine shares her experience of holding her own with multi-billion-dollar executives and how she began to wear that hat of confidence. Kristine is now focused on promoting the value of the EA role outside of their field, providing support for EAs and Chiefs of Staff.This episode will inspire assistants and their leaders alike to see Force Multipliers as more than just a “support function” and to create opportunities for them to take on challenges and thrive, allowing their leaders and organizations to excel as a result. After this conversation, you might just realize that your EA could even just be your next executive-level hire.REFERENCESHuberman Lab PodcastThe Tim Ferriss ShowKristine’s LinkedinView full show notes here: https://founderandforcemultiplier.com/kristine-valenzuela/

Crystal Baran is proof that anyone, from Founders to Force Multipliers, can manifest their wildest dreams. In our conversation, Crystal opens up about her difficult childhood and early career, her struggles with overcoming burnout and identifying too much with your work, and her journey of transitioning from Force Multiplier to Founder. She shares about the importance of mental health and personal development in the workplace and the physical impact of chronic stress on our bodies.Crystal Baran is an integrative nutrition coach who helps busy people reduce stress and lead a healthier lifestyle. She has a decade of experience in corporate banking as a Force Multiplier. Crystal helps her clients take a step back and discover their true selves by listening to their intuition. She encourages her clients to practice listening to their intuition and to take the time to relax and enjoy life. With her guidance, listeners can find their purpose and create a more balanced lifestyle.Crystal's story is one of resilience and perseverance, and she hopes to continue helping others reach their goals. During this episode, you’ll learn how to have the courage to listen to yourself, know when to step back and shift focus, and how to come back from burnout and bounce forward into your next phase of growth.View full show notes here: https://founderandforcemultiplier.com/crystal-baran/