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Business Building Blocks Podcast
Hosted by Kristina Schmitt · EN
We’ll talk about all things that will make your business better like personal and professional development, leadership, healing, parenting, wellness of your mind, body, and spirit…What?? Not the list you expected?? Tune in and walk with my guests and I on a journey toward improving yourself that will not only get you better business results but will get you the life you want.
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Why Growth Creates Chaos (Even in Healthy Businesses)
2d ago00:17:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailGrowth is supposed to be a good thing — so why does it so often feel like chaos? In this episode of Business Building Blocks, we unpack why change triggers real stress responses on teams (fight, flight, freeze, fawn), what stages people move through during transitions, and why struggling through growth doesn't mean anything is broken.You'll learn practical ways to lead your team through change with less chaos:Staying focused on one goal at a timeKeeping goals small — think quarterly, not annualRunning weekly check-ins that actually drive executionCommunicating constantly, even when you don't have every answerProtecting 1:1 relationships across the whole teamMaking sure leaders have their own support systemThe goal isn't zero chaos. It's controlled chaos instead of chaotic chaos.🎧 New episodes of Business Building Blocks drop regularly — subscribe so you don't miss the next one.📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8A8MrLwns24🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19529917-why-growth-creates-chaos-even-in-healthy-businesses.mp3?download=true🌐 Learn more or reach out: kristinascmitt.ca#BusinessGrowth #Leadership #ChangeManagement #OrganizationalCulture #TeamCulture #SmallBusinessTips #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #KrsitinaSchmittDevelopment ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
Transcribe →Why "Winging It" Stops Working as Your Business Grows
1w ago00:17:38Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailYou've outgrown winging it — and that's not a failure, it's a growth milestone. In this episode, learn the six clear signs your business has hit that point and exactly what to build next.What used to work — quick decisions, verbal instructions, instinct-driven leadership — starts to break down as your team grows past a certain size. The result is confusion, missed communication, and mistakes the business can no longer absorb.In this episode, you'll learn:The six signs your business has outgrown "winging it"Why growth breaks the systems that used to work fineThe three systems every growing business needs next: leadership systems, strategy systems, and operating systemsWhy this shift is not a sign you're failing, but a sign the game has changedBy the end of this episode, you'll have a clear framework for recognizing where your business stands and what to build next so your team can operate with clarity instead of chaos.Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19492710 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GvlzUn7ONIEFollow to learn more:Website: kristinaschmitt.caMore episodes: Business Building Blocks Podcast playlist : kristinaschmitt.ca/podcastWork with Kristina: kristinaschmitt.ca/contactIf this episode helped you see your business differently, subscribe for more episodes on leadership, strategy, and building systems that scale — and share it with a business owner who needs to hear it.#LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #GoalExecution #LeadershipMindset #TeamManagement #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessSystems #PeopleManagement #ScalingABusiness #LeadershipSkills #BusinessStrategy #ManagementTraining #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
Transcribe →How to Prepare Your Team for Change
3w ago00:14:31Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailGrowth doesn't just bring opportunity — it brings chaos. Every step forward introduces a little bit of the unknown, and if you don't prepare for it, that chaos compounds fast.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmidt breaks down the four things (plus one powerful underlying force) that every leader needs in place before introducing change:Clearly defined roles and responsibilitiesClearly articulated team valuesOne clear "most important thing right now" (the critical path)A strong communication system — one-on-one, team-level, and leadership-levelAnd underneath it all: trust — the thing that makes every other system actually work.Whether you're hiring, restructuring, or rolling out something brand new, this quick-hit episode gives you a practical prep list so your team can handle change with less stress and more clarity.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZTkF0bkT6IUWant help preparing your team for change? Visit kristinaschmitt.ca to connect with Kristina.If this episode helped you prepare for leading change, subscribe for more practical leadership strategies and explore the Business Building Blocks Podcast playlists for additional tools to strengthen your team and organization.https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/podcast#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #ChangeManagement #Leadership #PeopleLeadership #BusinessLeadership #ManagementSkills #LeadershipCoaching #OrganizationalHealth #TeamDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #ManufacturingLeadership #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipTips ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
Transcribe →Leading Change with a Kaizen Culture
Jun 1700:25:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailLeading change with a Kaizen culture is one of the most effective ways for leaders to build engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement inside their teams.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains how leaders can move from doing all the problem-solving themselves to creating a culture where teams actively drive improvement.This episode is for leaders, business owners, and managers who are responsible for implementing change but want more buy-in, less resistance, and stronger team ownership.You’ll learn: Why people naturally resist change in the workplace The difference between leadership responsibility and doing everything yourself How Kaizen creates ownership and continuous improvement Practical steps to implement team-driven change effectively How to define scope without losing control as a leader What to do when team solutions are not what you expected Leadership behaviors that build trust during change If you're leading teams through change, improving operations, or building a stronger culture, this episode gives you practical tools you can apply immediately.🎧 Subscribe for more leadership insights from the Business Building Blocks Podcast.🎧 Watch / Listen to the Full Episode📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l1_20xYZT4Y🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes106/leading-change-with-a-kaizen-culture🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19359362-leading-change-with-a-kaizen-culture.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/📺 YouTube: @KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #KaizenCulture #ContinuousImprovement #ChangeManagement #LeadershipPodcast #LeadershipMindset #PeopleLeadership #OrganizationalHealth #LeanLeadership #TeamDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching #BusinessLeadership #CultureChange ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
Transcribe →Are You Building Culture or Just Creating Compliance?
Jun 1000:21:24Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAre you building a workplace culture that creates ownership—or unintentionally training your team to wait for instructions? In this episode, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explores how leaders can move beyond compliance and build a culture where people think, problem-solve, and take responsibility.If you're a business owner, manufacturing leader, manager, or people leader who feels like every decision still lands on your desk, this episode will help you create a healthier leadership approach that develops people instead of dependence.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, you'll discover:• The difference between culture and control• Why every leader is shaping beliefs—whether they intend to or not• How compliance limits growth and leadership development• What Level 1 Delegation looks like—and where leaders often get stuck• Practical ways to teach values through real-life situations• Why coaching and powerful questions accelerate learning• How to shift from a compliance-driven workplace to a culture of ownership• Ways to integrate culture into hiring, onboarding, and everyday leadership practicesSustainable leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating an environment where your people learn how to think, take ownership, and contribute to a thriving culture.If you're ready to build stronger teams and healthier workplace cultures, this episode is for you.Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with another leader who wants to stop carrying the weight of every decision alone.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GUV8jViLjd4Listen to the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes105/are-you-building-culture-or-just-creating-complianceDirect Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19323286-are-you-building-culture-or-just-creating-compliance.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with Kristina:Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/Featured Resource:Leadership Fundamentalshttps://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/leadership-fundamentals#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #PeopleLeadership #OrganizationalHealth #LeadershipCoaching #CultureBuilding #LeadershipMindset #TeamDevelopment #OwnershipMindset #ValuesBasedLeadership #ManagementSkills #LeadershipGrowth #CoachingCulture ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
Transcribe →The Early Warning Sign Most Leaders Ignore | Kristina Schmitt Development
May 2700:23:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailLeadership boundaries are often the early warning sign most leaders ignore.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explains how weak leadership boundaries contribute to employee burnout, resentment, poor accountability, and unhealthy workplace culture.If you’re a business owner, manager, or team leader trying to create a healthier and more sustainable workplace, this episode will help you recognize burnout warning signs before they become bigger organizational problems.Drawing from real experiences in automotive manufacturing, Kristina breaks down why overworking is rarely just a productivity issue — and why leaders often take on responsibilities that were never theirs to carry.In this episode, you’ll learn: Why overworking creates resentment and toxic workplace culture How unclear boundaries weaken leadership effectiveness The connection between stress, delegation, and accountability Why leaders absorb responsibilities that belong to others Practical ways to support employees before burnout happens This episode is especially valuable for leaders in manufacturing, technical teams, and fast-paced business environments where long hours often become normalized.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8TD4RZ0qIgMDownload: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19244805-the-early-warning-sign-most-leaders-ignore-kristina-schmitt-development.mp3?download=trueSubscribe for more conversations on leadership development, workplace culture, accountability, and sustainable business growth.Stay Connected with Kristina:Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipBoundaries #BurnoutPrevention #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipMindset #PeopleLeadership #BusinessLeadership #ManagementSkills #LeadershipCoach #EmployeeBurnout #OrganizationalHealth #ManufacturingLeadership #TeamLeadership ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
Transcribe →How Do I Stop Answering the Same Questions Every Day?
May 2000:25:16Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailRepeated questions from your team are often a sign of broken systems, unclear processes, or missing development. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explains how leaders can stop answering the same questions every day by building better systems, improving coaching, and developing more proactive teams.If you’re a business owner, manufacturing leader, or people manager constantly interrupted by emails, meetings, and repeated team questions, this episode will help you identify hidden operational waste and create systems that free your team to think and solve problems independently.In this episode, Kristina discusses: Why repeated questions are warning signs inside a business How missing systems reduce productivity and creativity Why leaders often resist documenting processes The connection between coaching, confidence, and employee development How interruptions quietly drain leadership brainpower Why systems create freedom instead of limiting flexibility This episode is especially valuable for leaders in manufacturing, operations, technical teams, and growing small businesses who want stronger people, clearer processes, and less dependency on leadership bottlenecks.Subscribe to the Business Building Blocks Podcast for practical leadership strategies focused on team development, leadership systems, organizational health, and sustainable growth.Listen, apply the framework, and start building systems that help your people solve bigger problems without depending on you for every answer.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rnw2j05XBMcDirect Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19206996-how-do-i-stop-answering-the-same-questions-every-day.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with Kristina:Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipSystems #LeanLeadership #PeopleLeadership #BusinessSystems #TeamDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching #OrganizationalHealth #ManagementSkills #ManufacturingLeadership #OperationalExcellence #ProcessImprovement #LeadershipMindset ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
Transcribe →Do Leadership Assessments Actually Help? | Kristina Schmitt Development
May 1400:21:11Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhy do leaders keep getting asked to take personality and leadership assessments?In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explains why tools like Working Genius, StrengthsFinder, and MBTI can help leaders improve self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and team performance.Many business owners and managers feel skeptical about leadership assessments—especially when they feel repetitive or unnecessary. But the real value of these tools is not labeling people. It’s helping leaders recognize the patterns shaping how they think, react, communicate, and lead under pressure.In this episode, Kristina shares:- Why leadership assessments matter- How self-awareness improves leadership effectiveness- Why some tasks drain you while others energize you- How to build systems around your natural strengths- Why understanding yourself helps you build stronger teams- How emotional intelligence impacts culture and leadershipThis conversation is especially helpful for business owners, manufacturing leaders, managers, and values-driven leaders who want practical leadership growth—not just theory.If you’ve ever wondered why you respond differently under stress, struggle with certain leadership tasks, or feel frustrated by personality assessments, this episode will help you understand the purpose behind them and how to apply the insights well.Subscribe to the Business Building Blocks Podcast for practical leadership conversations focused on people management, organizational health, leadership mindset, and business growth.Watch or Listen:Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SYkIeW3k8kQDirect Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19169563-do-leadership-assessments-actually-help-kristina-schmitt-development.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with Kristina:https://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentWebsite: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #SelfAwareness #WorkingGenius #StrengthsFinder #MBTI #LeadershipCoaching #PeopleLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #TeamDevelopment #BusinessLeadership #OrganizationalHealth #LeadershipGrowth ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
Transcribe →Improve Less to Grow More With Chad Bareither | Kristina Schmitt Development
May 600:30:22Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMany organizations believe growth requires moving faster, doing more, and constantly reacting to problems.But sustainable business growth often comes from improving fewer things with greater focus, operational clarity, and alignment.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt sits down with Chad Bareither to discuss how business owners, manufacturing leaders, and operations teams can build systems that create scalable growth without burnout, chaos, or “hero leadership.”If your team is constantly firefighting, struggling with operational clarity, or relying too heavily on key people to hold everything together, this episode will help you rethink how leadership systems and operational excellence actually drive long-term success.In this conversation, Chad shares how leaders can:Build systems that create freedom and sustainabilityStop relying on reactive “hero leadership”Improve operational clarity across teamsCreate scalable growth through focus and alignmentFree up time for higher-level strategic thinkingStrengthen agility through better systems and processesOne of the most powerful insights from the episode:“You want to be more agile? Then you need systems.”This episode is especially valuable for:Manufacturing leadersBusiness ownersOperations professionalsContinuous improvement leadersGrowing organizations scaling beyond reactive leadershipWatch on YouTubeDirect DownloadConnect with Chad Bareither:Website LinkedIn CompanyLinkedInFacebook YouTubeConnect with Kristina Schmitt:Website YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Facebook ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
Transcribe →Shift That Most Leaders Avoided
Apr 2900:16:42Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailLeadership growth often requires a shift that most leaders avoid.In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains the leadership growth shift that helps business owners and managers scale their teams without staying the bottleneck.You don’t have a knowledge problem.You have a growth problem.If you’re still the go-to person, the problem solver, and the one everyone depends on, your leadership hasn’t evolved—and your business feels it.This episode is for business owners, manufacturing leaders, and people managers who want to grow their leadership capacity and stop carrying everything themselves.In this episode, Kristina breaks down:The 3 critical leadership shifts required to scaleWhy your team still depends on you and how to change itHow to move from reacting to structuring your leadershipWhat to do this week to break the cycleThis is not about doing more.It’s about operating differently.Start building a leadership approach that allows your team to grow without you being in the middle of everything.Watch or Listen📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sv3Ak8vbdMc🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes100/shift-that-most-leaders-avoided🚀 Direct download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/19095222-shift-that-most-leaders-avoided.mp3?download=trueStay Connected with KristinaWebsite: https://www.kristinaschmitt.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/Featured ResourcesLeadership Fundamentalshttps://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/leadership-fundamentals#LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipGrowth #BusinessLeadership #PeopleLeadership #TeamLeadership #LeadershipMindset #ManagementSkills #LeadershipCoaching #OrganizationalHealth #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #KristinaSchmittDevelopment #LeadershipStrategy #ExecutiveLeadership ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy
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