Green Profit Academy Pros Podcast
EP 61 - Lack of Focus with Good Intentions in Small Businesses
In Episode 61, "Lack of Focus with Good Intentions in Small Businesses", hosts Steve Bousquet and Christeen Era delve into the importance of focus in the realm of small businesses. The episode kicks off with our hosts drawing from their rich experiences in coaching teams, peer groups, emerging leaders, and business owners. They highlight how focus, or the lack thereof, presents a common challenge across various coaching scenarios, making it a pertinent subject for their discussion. This setup promises listeners insights into overcoming distractions and homing in on what truly matters for business success.
As the conversation unfolds, Christeen & Steve explore real-world challenges faced by small business owners and teams, such as prioritization mishaps and the temptation to deviate from critical tasks. Through examples and anecdotes, they illustrate the costly consequences of lost focus, including missed deadlines, compromised quality of work, and the potential erosion of trust within teams. The dialogue pivots to solutions, emphasizing the utility of tools like the Eisenhower quadrant for task prioritization and the critical role of leadership in fostering an environment where focus can thrive. This episode not only highlights common pitfalls related to focus but also offers practical strategies for leaders to cultivate a more directed, intentional approach to their work and team dynamics.
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The Green Profit Academy Pros Podcast digs into the challenges in growing a Lawn Care and Landscape business while maximizing your profit. Christeen Era, and Steve Bousquet. are green industry experts in profit, growth, and leadership.
In Episode 61, "Lack of Focus with Good Intentions in Small Businesses", hosts Steve Bousquet and Christeen Era delve into the importance of focus in the realm of small businesses. The episode kicks off with our hosts drawing from their rich experiences in coaching teams, peer groups, emerging leaders, and business owners. They highlight how focus, or the lack thereof, presents a common challenge across various coaching scenarios, making it a pertinent subject for their discussion. This setup promises listeners insights into overcoming distractions and homing in on what truly matters for business success.
As the conversation unfolds, Christeen & Steve explore real-world challenges faced by small business owners and teams, such as prioritization mishaps and the temptation to deviate from critical tasks. Through examples and anecdotes, they illustrate the costly consequences of lost focus, including missed deadlines, compromised quality of work, and the potential erosion of trust within teams. The dialogue pivots to solutions, emphasizing the utility of tools like the Eisenhower quadrant for task prioritization and the critical role of leadership in fostering an environment where focus can thrive. This episode not only highlights common pitfalls related to focus but also offers practical strategies for leaders to cultivate a more directed, intentional approach to their work and team dynamics.
Request a topic from the Pros – what would you like to hear about, or what challenge do you currently have?
The Green Profit Academy Pros Podcast digs into the challenges in growing a Lawn Care and Landscape business while maximizing your profit. Christeen Era, and Steve Bousquet. are green industry experts in profit, growth, and leadership.