
Shannon Waller's Team Success
Shannon Waller, author of The Team Success Handbook, has been the entrepreneurial team expert at Strategic Coach® since 1995. Shannon Waller’s Team Success podcasts are a series of insights around teamwork and success that she’s gained from working with entrepreneurs.
Latest episodes

Apr 23, 2015 • 1h 6min
An Interview With Dan Kuschell
In this special edition of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller interviews Dan Kuschell, co-creator of the Genius Network® Hiring Model. Dan offers valuable tips for any growth-oriented organization looking to attract and hire top-level talent.

Apr 21, 2015 • 55min
An Interview With Ari Meisel
In this special edition of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller interviews Ari Meisel, author of Less Doing, More Living: Make Everything In Life Easier. Ari shares his wisdom on how you can do less and be more productive, freeing up your time to do the things you love and spend it with the people who mean the most to you.

Mar 26, 2015 • 13min
Focus On Rewardable Behaviors
Are you rewarding the behaviors you want to see more of in the workplace? In this episode, Shannon discusses why it’s important to focus on rewardable rather than punishable behaviors and how creating a company culture that emphasizes what’s working will enable your team members to grow, innovate, and take the risks you need them to take in today’s marketplace.

Mar 2, 2015 • 9min
Strategic vs. Tactical
Are you having both tactical and strategic planning conversations with your team? In this episode, Shannon emphasizes the importance of balancing the tactical, day-to-day aspects of the business with the long-term, strategic planning needed to drive your organization toward its bigger future.

Feb 2, 2015 • 13min
Long-Term Leadership: A Review of Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
Are you fostering the kind of environment that will allow you to successfully lead your company for the next 25 years? In this episode, Shannon discusses how Simon Sinek’s latest book, Leaders Eat Last, inspired and elevated her thinking around leadership and longevity.

Jan 5, 2015 • 13min
Making It Real: Hiring And Working With Project Managers
Are you setting your Unique Ability® Team up for success? In this episode, Shannon discusses why it’s important for entrepreneurial teams to include project managers who will transform great new ideas into reality.

Dec 15, 2014 • 13min
How To Build Trust With Your Team
Are you willing to be vulnerable with your team members? In this episode, Shannon discusses how the absence of trust within your organization is a huge danger and offers strategies on how you can work to build trusting relationships within your team.

Dec 1, 2014 • 42min
Working With Virtual Teams
Learn key strategies for working successfully with virtual teams. In this episode, Shannon interviews virtual expert and business owner Emily Morgan of Delegate Solutions.
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Nov 17, 2014 • 18min
Growing Pains
Is your team experiencing internal challenges as your growing company becomes more and more successful? Changing roles and responsibilities as your small, intimate team expands to meet your new organizational needs is not always a smooth transition. In this episode, Shannon offers communication tips and strategies on how you can minimize your team’s growing pains.

Nov 3, 2014 • 10min
The Power Of Passion
Do you share your enthusiasm with your team when you get excited about projects you’re working on? In this episode, Shannon discusses why it’s important to express what you’re passionate about in order to emotionally connect with your team and engage them in what matters to you.