Stop Managing and Start Leading: Podcast

Kirkpatrick Founder & CEO Katie Regan was recently featured on the up and coming podcast Amazing Teams.  Hosts Doug Dosberg and Una Japunza summarized the conversation into a few key themes:

Transition from Managing to Leading:

• Shift from project management to leading people for a more impactful leadership style.
• Focusing on creating an environment that fosters team collaboration and growth.

Effective Communication in Team Decisions:

• Honesty is the best policy; own up to errors and communicate transparently with the team.
• Communicate decisions and opportunities in a way that minimizes surprises and fosters understanding.

Trial Periods for New Hires:

• Three-month trial periods allow both the employer and employee to assess the fit and mitigate risks.

Building Trust and Empowering Team Members:

• Trust team members with tasks traditionally handled by the leader.
• Provide training and empowerment to build a more independent and capable team.

Expressing Gratitude:

• Regularly acknowledging and appreciating team members’ contributions builds a positive and motivated work environment.

Link to Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2236199/14497077-stop-managing-and-start-leading-w-katie-regan

Link on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1unM0UHWCwczXu5b8GMmIq?si=30a3285da2bd40dc 

Link on Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amazing-teams-podcast/id1705977136