Shannon Waller's Team Success

There’s a difference between high standards and standards so high, it’s nearly impossible to achieve them. Perfectionism is hazardous and can have a major impact on teamwork and morale. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller shares strategies for overcoming unrealistic standards.

If someone asked you to make a list of the activities you find irritating, procrastinate on, or aren’t competent at, what would be on it? You’re the most important resource your company has so how you spend your time is critical. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller talks about “firing yourself” from the activities that don’t help you grow.

Speaking up and challenging the status quo can be terrifying—but it’s also the key to transparency and openness in the workplace. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller discusses how to speak up well and what to do when you don’t get the answer you want.

The greatest investment you can make is in hiring the right team members. But the hiring process can be grueling and tough to navigate—and it can also take a lot of time and money. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller lends Strategic Coach wisdom on constructing the team you really want.

One of the most effective ways to build a healthy and positive company culture is by establishing ways team members can show appreciation for one another. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller reminds listeners not only how much appreciation nourishes us, but how it adds meaning to our lives.

How do you know when it’s the right time to hire a new team member? Recognizing when it’s necessary to bring someone on board and having the confidence to take the plunge is critical to major growth. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller coaches listeners on what can be one of the most profound investments of their lives.

Stepping into a leadership role is something that many of us aspire to do. But often, we don’t realize that when you become a leader, you’ll be shifting from doing things to influencing others. In this episode of The Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller discusses the major mindset shift that’s so important to consider when leading a successful team.

Conversations about company culture and team member engagement have become more and more important in today’s business world. Christian Cotichini, CEO of HeroX, is a pioneer in this regard. He has eliminated managers, refuses to do performance reviews, and would rather work with millennials. Listen in to this second chat between Shannon and Christian as they talk about crowdsourcing and creating a unique company culture.

The difference between entrepreneurial and corporate workplace culture has a significant impact on team members, including the ways in which they experience growth in these organizations. In this episode of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller explains why knowing yourself is the key to making massive strides in any entrepreneurial business.

Experiencing workplace burnout is like running a marathon you haven’t trained for—it leaves you feeling drained and unaccomplished. One of the biggest dangers fast-growing companies face is not being educated on how to prevent burnout, and team members can end up frustrated and unmotivated. In this episode of the Team Success Podcast, Shannon Waller talks action steps to avoid this common pitfall.