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Keeping It Real: Why We Struggle With Being Good Leaders Featuring Shelley Smith

Keeping It Real: Why We Struggle With Being Good Leaders Featuring Shelley Smith

FromChild Care Rockstar Radio


Keeping It Real: Why We Struggle With Being Good Leaders Featuring Shelley Smith

FromChild Care Rockstar Radio

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Aug 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this incredibly powerful episode, Kris sits down with Shelley Smith, Culture Curator, Author, Speaker, and Consultant. Shelley has a passion for making the lives of others easier and less stressful and has created a world of incredible tools that serve as absolute game-changers. She talks about why culture matters and how to hire the right person and set them up for success, and shares some incredible stats around employee retention from some of her clients. Shelley and Kris talk about the return on investment that occurs when everyone is on board with the same mission and values, and the different tools she chooses to measure success and take action upon those results that really move the needle.   Key Takeaways: [7:22] Shelley describes herself as a generalist with an eye for holistic culture and profitability. She shares the aspects of her work that she is passionate about. [9:26] Shelley shares a bit about her background and what led to a having a career in business and education. [19:59] Shelley shares some of the main issues she sees child care business owners struggling with. [21:33] Shelley shares how a predictive index help us get smart about our process and measure effectiveness. [24:24] Shelley shares what should be included in our assessments so they are not only accurate but legal and fair. [29:40] Shelley shares what it means for a group of coworkers to be happy in today's world. [32:33] Kris shares what tasks she has currently partnered with Shelley on to help her complete it.  [35:42] Shelley shares the most common issue that she has discovered with leaders surveying their team and clients. [43:32] Shelley reveals the one thing that we lose focus of when we are constantly putting are fires.  [47:00] Shelley shares a new best practice that you can start to help you tackle your to-do list.    Quotes: “Mastery of anything just takes time.” — Kris “We do not do a good job of rewarding good behavior to our culture and values.” — Shelley “Pick one value for 30 days.” — Shelley “We are so focused on enrollment that we aren’t listening to what the teachers need and value.” — Shelley   Sponsored By: PB&J TV — Don’t forget to mention Kris Murray for a special offer!   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Glassdoor StrengthsFinder Shelley Smith
Released:
Aug 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Early learning leaders around the globe are breaking through challenges, leading the way in innovation, testing new best practices, and impacting children and families in a much more powerful and positive way than ever before. Each week, tune in to top child care business guru Kris Murray on the Child Care Rockstar Radio podcast for interviews with early childhood leaders and experts that will leave you inspired to get to the next level of success, whatever that means for you. Kris Murray is President of Child Care Marketing Solutions, and the Founder of the Child Care Success Academy, the world’s largest and most comprehensive business coaching program for early childhood entrepreneurs and leaders. She is the author of two top-rated books on early learning business, and the mom of two great kids. She and her team are based in the mountains of Colorado.