On the Up and Up

The process of hiring your first few employees can be intimidating. In this episode, Kira breaks down a few ways you can relieve that hiring anxiety. Tune in to hear what this looks like for marketing assistants, operations managers, administrative assistants, and more. Have your new hires complete these tasks to familiarize them with their new position:  Marketing/Social Media Assistant:Create and Update a Content BankCreate a Metrics Database Operations Manager:Create a workflow to interconnect your systems. This gets them to dip their toe into it, to understand the functionality and how it's connected to the other systems.  Admin AssistantHave them manage Inbox & Google Drive organizationWork with them to make sure that you can capitalize on their interests in the systems that you have in your company  Operations Assistant Have them build an SOP library for you (if you already have SOPs, then they should be keeping them updated)  Coach or Client ManagerCreate Frequently Asked Questions databases,audit your programs for, for current and accurate information, and they can help to templatize and update your workflows and your SOPsEmpower your employees by presenting them with projects that push their boundaries and allow them to reach new heights. Take these steps, embrace the challenge, and don't forget to share your success stories with us! We're excited to hear how these strategies work for you! Let’s Get Engaged Podcast Episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-engaged-increase-your-employee-engagement/id1661939979?i=1000610717434 Discover your leadership archetype quiz:https://www.the-paradigm.com/quiz

In this episode, we are diving into four different types of leadership that can help you coach your team to better results.The first type is direct leadership, where you give clear instructions and focus on getting things done.  The second type is coaching leadership, where you challenge your team members to enhance their productivity by questioning their thinking and expanding the possibilities of their tasks. The third type is support leadership, where you advocate for and educate your team members.Finally, there's delegation leadership, where you can expand the quality of work by delegating tasks effectively. We also talk about how you can empower yourself as a leader by acknowledging the work you delegate and following up with your team members. If you're interested in learning more about management, check out our management course, Paradigm Management Foundations. Don't forget to leave us a review and check out the free resources to dive deeper into becoming an effective and amazing manager.

Are you creating a healthy work environment for your employees?Mental health is a crucial topic, and countless studies show that work plays a significant role in most people’s mental health. So, what are you doing to make sure that your team members experience a positive, healthy environment at work? Here are some places to start:Perspective: Are your employees truly comfortable at work, or just hiding friction from you for fear of retaliation? 😨Accountability: Everyone should be on the same page about expectations, KPIs, and performance evaluations. 📋Empathy: Your employees are humans who deserve compassion in every situation. 🤗Communication: Open, honest conversations (even difficult ones) help your employees feel valued and secure. 🤝It’s almost Mental Health Awareness Month, so now’s the perfect time to evaluate the work environment you’re creating in your business.Resources mentioned:Podcast: How to Have Difficult Conversations With Employees: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-employees/id1661939979?i=1000598656908Paradigm Management Foundations: https://the-paradigm.com/management-foundations

How’s your employee engagement? And why does it even matter?Engaged employees are more creative, innovative, and committed to your mission. So how do you foster that engagement? In this episode, I’m talking about three of the main tenants of employee engagement:Short term: All the things that help your employees enjoy their day-to-day experience.Long term: Encouraging your employees to be invested for the long haul.Mission and values: Hiring team members who believe in your values and show up to contribute to them every day.Get realistic tips and honest advice to improve your team’s engagement at work. Resources mentioned:Podcast: What’s REALLY Stopping You From Hiring?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-really-stopping-you-from-hiring/id1661939979?i=1000599761385Podcast: When to Work With a Recruiter vs. When to DIY Your Hiring With Meg Baker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-to-work-with-a-recruiter-vs-when-to-diy-your/id1661939979?i=1000607535374Paradigm Management Foundations: https://the-paradigm.com/management-foundations

What does it really mean to be a good leader? Part of it is avoiding the toxic, narcissistic traits of notoriously bad bosses. But that’s not enough — a great leader actively works to create an encouraging, inclusive, and supportive environment for their employees. What does that look like in practice? That’s what I’m talking about with Grace Blacksea, founder of Quench Collective. Through Quench Collective, Grace helps entrepreneurs create businesses that match their values, goals, and priorities.Grace and I covered a wide range of leadership topics:Bad bosses and what NOT to do as a leader 😡Being a responsible, intuitive, and intentional manager 😇Building a trustworthy team, and getting out of the way so they can work 🤝The financial pressures of entrepreneurship💲Catch our full conversation for an honest look at being an ethical and effective leader.Find Grace here:Quench Collective: https://www.quench-collective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quench.collective/

How do you create a culture of inclusivity in your business?It takes more than just drafting anti-discrimination policies and giving your employees some pamphlets. You’ve got to model inclusivity and build an employee-centric culture. This episode is all about inclusivity and discrimination:The financial cost of discrimination complaints 💲What an inclusive work environment looks like 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿How to write effective, ethical company policies 📜What it means to educate and lead your team well 😇Get all the tools and resources you need to make true progress toward inclusivity in your business.Resources mentioned:2022 Employment Discrimination Statistics Employees Need to Know: https://www.wenzelfenton.com/blog/2022/07/18/employment-discrimination-statistics-employees-need-to-know/

Do you really need to find a recruiter or can you DIY your hiring process?It really depends on your business and what you’re looking for in a new team member. The better question is, “How can I create a hiring process that’s inclusive, fair, and able to find the best candidate for my team?”And if you want to do that, this is the episode for you. I’m chatting with Meg McCoy of Meg K & Co. about all the ins and outs of hiring and how to do it well:What it really means to be inclusive and support diversity How to set good expectations and create meaningful criteria How to choose the right candidate When you can DIY your hiring vs. when to work with a recruiter Hiring is a chance for you to make a positive impact on the world and build a team that will help your business grow. Catch my whole convo with Meg and get ready to rock your next hiring campaign.Resources mentioned:Hiring VIP Day: https://the-paradigm.com/hiringvipday Find Meg here:Meg K & Co.: https://megkco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megkco/

Let’s talk HR documents: Do you really need all that boring paperwork?You probably already know the answer — YES! HR documentation might not be the sexiest part of running a business, but it’s absolutely critical.And that’s what I’m chatting about with my right-hand woman here at Paradigm: Kiley VanGilder. We chatted about how she helped me build this business from the ground up and covered all the essentials of HR documentation:Why HR docs are important 📜📎📜The benefits of an employee handbook 📖Closing the gap between HR and management ➡️⬅️Figuring out which documents you REALLY need 🤔Tune in to catch our whole convo — and get an eye-opening glimpse inside operations here at Paradigm! 👀 Resources mentioned:The Paradigm Solution: https://the-paradigm.com/the-paradigm-solutionSet to Scale: 6 Must-Have Employee Policies Done for You: https://settoscale.com/products/6-must-have-employee-policies-done-for-you-policy-bundleSet to Scale: Performance Evaluation Form: https://settoscale.com/products/performance-evaluation

Is it time to let an employee go?Firing an employee isn’t fun, but it’s something that all business owners have to deal with at some point. How do you fire someone the “right” way? I’ve got lots of HR advice for you:✔️Communicating your expectations✔️Documenting your feedback and performance evaluations✔️Deciding when to fire ✔️Following legal protocolsI’ve also got tips on following up with your team members and finding ways to improve your hiring and training process. Tune in for all the details!Links mentioned:Terminating an Under-Performing Employee: https://the-paradigm.com/terminating-the-under-performer/Involuntary Termination: The HR Do’s & Don’t’s: https://the-paradigm.com/termination/Set to Scale Employee Termination Checklist: https://settoscale.com/products/employee-termination-checklist

Is it time to let an employee goFiring an employee isn’t fun, but it’s something that all business owners have to deal with at some point. How do you fire someone the “right” way? I’ve got lots of HR advice for you:✔️Communicating your expectations✔️Documenting your feedback and performance evaluations✔️Deciding when to fire ✔️Following legal protocolsI’ve also got tips on following up with your team members and finding ways to improve your hiring and training process. Tune in for all the details!Links mentioned:Terminating an Under-Performing Employee: https://the-paradigm.com/terminating-the-under-performer/Involuntary Termination: The HR Do’s & Don’t’s: https://the-paradigm.com/termination/Set to Scale Employee Termination Checklist: https://settoscale.com/products/employee-termination-checklist