Helping leaders navigate their career and calling in today’s distracted media-driven culture. Do you have a message or story that could influence the world? Get expert tips from Hollywood producer and media consultant Phil Cooke on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production and more – and the faith to make it happen. Find out more at PhilCooke.com. His philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.
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For most women, when we are invited to study leadership the teachers, scholars, authorities and models are primarily… men. We are indoctrinated from the time we are born that men are the leaders and that natural male characteristics are the strengths you must also possess to be a good leader. Powerful. Strong. Authoritative. Direct. Assertive. Decisive. These and so many more are attributes that are typically associated with the male model of a leader. And so, for the better part of the last ...
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Are you finding it challenging to follow through on your goals, even though you genuinely want to achieve them? Do you notice a gap between your intentions and your actual commitment, especially when the going gets tough? With the end of the year approaching, many of us are reflecting on our goals and thinking ahead to what we want to accomplish. I…
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How to Produce the BEST Christmas Pageant ever! Behind the Scenes of a Successful Church Program
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How early is too early to plan your church Christmas pageant or program? In this episode, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com shares the “best of” Christmas podcasts for church media directors, choir directors and their teams to produce the best Christmas pageant or program ever! Go behind the scenes of the “The Gift of Christmas” stunning multi-media…
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Why New Hires Don’t Work Out - and How to Fix It | E186
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Are you feeling frustrated because the people you hire just aren’t working out the way you’d hoped? Do you wonder why new hires struggle to fit into your team, despite careful planning? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy takes a close look at what might be missing in your hiring process and shares practical steps to help en…
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Why Do You Work? | E185
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Do you find yourself frustrated because your team isn't working the way you expected? Are you struggling to understand why your employees don’t seem to share the same drive and commitment that you bring to your business? In this episode of *Leadership is Feminine*, host Kris Plachy explores the diverse reasons people work and how understanding thes…
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As a driven visionary, you have a clear idea of what success looks like—but the path to get there isn't always straightforward. Doubt, fear, and hurdles often creep in, challenging your confidence and testing your resolve. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy explores the experience of visionary doubt—the internal struggle th…
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into the power of acceptance and the futility of resisting reality. Drawing from her 13 years of leading retreats in Hawaii, Kris reflects on a key question she frequently asks: "What do you wish wasn’t?" This thought-provoking question highlights how often we get stuck wishing circu…
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Why Gen X Women Struggle So Much With Support
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As a driven entrepreneur, you likely pride yourself on being self-reliant and handling everything on your own. Yet, deep down, you know that to grow your business and thrive, you need to lean on your team more. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy explores the challenge many Gen X women entrepreneurs face: asking for and acce…
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Crisis Response: Phil Cooke Shares Crisis Management Strategies on The 700 Club
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Is your church prepared for a crisis? In this 700 Club Interactive show, host Andrew Knox sits down with Phil Cooke, author of “Church on Trial” https://philcooke.com/crisis to discuss ways churches can effectively respond to a crisis while staying true to the organization’s core mission. Phil offers a proactive and comprehensive approach to crisis…
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The Influence of Change on Effective Leadership | E181
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As someone who is leading a business and looking to uplevel your life, not only have you endured a lot of change, but it’s also something you seek. But just because you wish things were different, that doesn’t mean that change comes easy. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy talks about the relationship we have with change, a…
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People Pleasing and Getting Into Trouble | E180
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Many leaders carry a worry that they will make a mistake and it will land them in trouble. This worry of being in trouble can be overwhelming, paralyzing, and be the driving force in decision making. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy reminds us that as a leader, you're going to make mistakes, and she invites listeners to r…
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Phil Cooke's CRISIS MANAGEMENT Strategy for Churches – The 700 Club Interview
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Shocking scandals, sudden emergencies – church leaders face all sorts of unpredictable challenges. In this episode of The 700 Club, host Ashley Key interviews Phil Cooke, author of “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission and Reputation During a Crisis.” https://philcooke.com/crisis In today’s digital culture, the opportunities …
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Why Are Good People So Hard to Find? | E179
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You started your business, had some success, and now you need to add people to your team. Or, maybe you’ve been at this for a while, you’ve had some turnover, and it’s starting to feel hopeless, like you’ll never be able to find people you can trust that will stick around. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy answers the ques…
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Say What Needs to Be Said Even When You Don't Want to & They Don't Want to Hear It
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In our final Bonus Episode focused on ‘the biggest bummers you didn’t see coming as a female entrepreneur, Kris dives deep into how communication is not just a tool but the heartbeat of effective leadership. Whether you're managing a team or leading your own venture, these insights are sure to elevate your leadership game. 💬 Kris breaks down the es…
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Confronting the Accountability & Responsibility Crisis in Small Business Teams
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This bonus episode is for you if you are you tired of dealing with team members who refuse to take ownership, accountability, or responsibility? Too much focus on blame rather than solutions? In our next Bonus Episode focused on the “biggest bummers you didn’t see coming as a small business owner, let’s confront what so many of you are facing… very…
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From Gossip to Meltdowns: Dealing with Employee Drama
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Are you tired of feeling like a babysitter or a referee in your own business? Are your employees giving reality TV a run for its money with all their drama? Well, hold onto your ergonomic chair because we've got the cure for your workplace woes! Tune into our latest episode of The Leadership is Feminine podcast featuring the utterly fabulous Kris P…
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How to Deal with Low Team Motivation & Engagement
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Transform Your Team Dynamics Are you a female entrepreneur facing the relentless challenges of managing a team that just doesn’t seem to care as much as you do? Are you overwhelmed by a cycle of frustration, poor performance, and disengagement? You’re not alone. In this exclusive bonus episode of the Leadership is Feminine Podcast, leadership exper…
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10 Biggest Bummers as Reported by Female Entrepreneurs | E185
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You started with a dream. A vision. And you created a business in order to bring your dream to life. But along the way, you’ve had sticking points that you just didn’t expect, and some of them may have even rattled your confidence. Recently, host Kris Plachy, sent an email asking women entrepreneurs what were the biggest and most unexpected bummers…
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How to Start a Performance Conversation
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How to Start a Performance Conversation: Key Insights from Kris Plachy on The Visionary.CEO Podcast 🚀 As leaders, effective communication and maintaining a healthy organizational culture are paramount. In our latest episode of The Visionary.CEO podcast, Kris Plachy delves into the art of performance conversations and why starting with facts is esse…
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Making Leadership Simple: Exploring the One Hour Leader | E176
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Are you an entrepreneur who just wishes someone would tell her what to do to get her team members to do their jobs? Are you striving to strike a balance between realizing your vision and leading your team effectively? Many entrepreneurs get their start with an idea or a dream, and find themselves in leadership roles without much experience, trainin…
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Abusive Leadership: Understanding How You Affect Your Team | E175
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Are you ready to step into conscious, intentional leadership rather than letting your emotions sway your decision-making or responses? This episode of Leadership is Feminine is an honest look at abusive leadership where host Kris Plachy illustrates the consequences of abusive leadership, and how to address the root cause in order to be a more effec…
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The Innovative Sage Approach to Feminine Leadership: Unlocking the Next Level of Your Potential | E174
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Are you passionate about leading and ready to explore beyond the traditional methods of learning and growing? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy takes the key role of a 'Sage', discussing a profound approach to self-exploration and the power of understanding yourself beyond typical teaching. This episode is an exploration i…
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7 Truths Every Business Founder Should Know and How to Navigate Them | E173
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Have you ever felt like you're navigating the difficulties of entrepreneurship all on your own? Do you wonder if the challenges you face are unique to you? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy reveals the seven unavoidable truths that every female founder and entrepreneur encounters on their journey to success. Kris starts by…
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Women Who’ve Sold Their Business Series: Dr. Debra King | E172
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with form…
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Women Who’ve Sold Their Business Series: Christina Scalera | E171
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with Chri…
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Women Who've Sold Their Business: Andrea Wagner | E170
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with Andr…
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Women Who’ve Sold Their Business: Carey Peters | E169
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with Care…
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Women Who’ve Sold Their Business Series: Gail O'Rourke | E168
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with Gail…
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Believing in Your Visionary Ideas | E167
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When was the last time you had a great idea? Where were you? Who were you with? What were you doing? When women have great ideas, they lead to successes not just in our own lives, but also for the people in our businesses, and they have a positive impact on the world around us. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Placy invites us t…
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Public Speaking: Tips for Leading a Short Devotional
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Have you been asked to present a short motivational speech or inspirational devotional before an event? Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers five tips to make it memorable! Opening a conference or gathering is an honor. It can be a powerful catalyst for both the audience and your career. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadershi…
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Solving Difficult Leadership Issues Through Your Own Growth | E166
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You have built a successful business. You have a team and you’re making money, but something is just not right. It doesn’t feel the way it’s supposed to. Those are the gaps. And while they may be easy to recognize, it might not feel as easy to solve them. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy explores the idea that leadership …
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Embracing Challenges: Clotilde Dusoulier's Perspective on Living an Extraordinary Life | E165
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You’ve checked all the boxes and you’ve reached a point where many other people would be satisfied, but you know you are ready for more. Do you know what life looks like when you get ‘there’?And do you know how to get from here to there? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy talks with guest and former client, Clotilde Dusouli…
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3 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them
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Dealing with a bad boss can make your workplace feel like a battleground. If you’re trying to survive a toxic work environment, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers creative and positive ways to deal with the Micromanaging Boss, the Inconsiderate Boss, and the Unsupportive Manager. Bonus: Phil shares 5 tips to survive a difficult boss! Get my FR…
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Where Are You Following More Than You Are Leading? | E164
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Are you abiding by someone else's model of success or are you forging your own path? There’s a lot of noise when it comes to what it means to be a leader and we often find ourselves following the advice of others instead of listening to our own instincts. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy invites listeners to ask themselve…
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Nurturing Future Leaders with Intent and Grace from Dr. Camysha Wright
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Are you building a business with intention? Have you thought about the kind of culture you want to cultivate in the workplace? This week on Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy, talks with her guest, Dr. Camysha Wright about what it looks like to be a practicing physician and how to thoughtfully create a workplace with grace and empathy. Dr. Wr…
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The Path to More: How to Create an Exceptional Life After Success | E162
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You’ve worked hard to build a successful and thriving business and you feel like you’ve reached the top that everyone talks about. And yet, you look around and think, “I’m ready for more”. You are a visionary, ready to create a full life alongside your business, and you want to know how to get there. In this episode, host Kris Plachy shares what it…
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Public Speaking Tips: 6 Tools to Help You Get Hired as a Speaker
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Accelerate your career! Becoming a skilled public speaker can open doors and advance your career quickly as you position yourself as an expert. If you’re serious about speaking, Phil Cooke’s https://philcooke.com list of six tools that a conference planner needs can help you get hired as a speaker. The easier you make it for the people who can book…
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Who Are You Without Distractions: The Value of Original Thinking for Female Entrepreneurs | E161
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy invites you to ponder a compelling question: What would your thoughts be if they weren't constantly shaped by external stimuli? She challenges you to reflect on the nature of your thinking—how much of it is truly original, and how much is reactive to your daily interactions, from conversations …
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Overcoming Internal Obstacles for Effective Leadership | E160
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In this thought-provoking episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives deep into how we view and face leadership challenges within ourselves. Instead of assigning blame to external influences or people, Kris encourages us to turn inward and explore how our own behaviors, attitudes, and thoughts inform the way we lead. She shares from h…
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How do you deal with rejection? What do you do after a failure? Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers five “next steps” that can be the key to moving past failure and on to success in your career. If you’re in business, media production or content creation – and especially if you’re in the film industry as a filmmaker, actor or writer – you’ll ga…
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People Pleasing Leaders | E159
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the realm of people-pleasing, a topic that many of us can relate to. Host, Kris Plachy, self-proclaimed people-pleaser, shares personal insights and experiences, detailing the good, the bad, and the complexities that come with constant people-pleasing. As leaders, we may often find ourselves bending over backwa…
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Skills to Succeed in the Film Industry - Interview: Sommerly Simser, Film Production Finance, Netflix
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Jumpstart your career in Hollywood! If you’re looking for a job in LA or New York, Phil Cooke’s https://philcooke.com interview with Sommerly Simser will help you succeed in the film industry. Highlighted as a new leader to watch in Variety Magazine, Sommerly has gone from assistant to associate in Hollywood and now works in Feature Film Production…
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The Power of Empathetic Leadership with Pets Are Family Author, Erika Sinner | E158
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This week on Leadership is Feminine, we're diving deep into a subject matter that isn't often discussed - the emotional toll of pet bereavement, and how that affects our businesses. Our guest, Erika Sinner, shares her personal journey of dealing with the loss of her beloved pets and how this sparked her to author a book, Pets Are Family. This episo…
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How to Say What Needs to Be Said | E157
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into the essential topic of expressing assertiveness and setting boundaries in professional settings. Kris illuminates the difference between what people say when they don't feel the need to guard what they say, versus what they convey in less clear ways when they feel protective. Kr…
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The Best Question for Leaders to Ask | E156
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In another episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy delivers powerful insights and thoughtful musings about a favorite topic: goals. Showcasing her natural finesse for leadership coaching, Kris frames a magic question that serves as an effective tool to realign our focus - "What is the goal?" In a world where our minds are cluttered with to-d…
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Why You Should Consider a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book | Interview with Jordan Loftis, Story Chorus
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Is there a book inside you, but you don’t know where to start? Maybe it’s time to consider a ghostwriter! Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com welcomes writer and ghostwriter Jordan Loftis to explore book writing options and a strategic publishing process that can help pastors, leaders, and Christian entrepreneurs go from “idea to impact.” Founder of S…
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Do You Really Want To Be a Leader? | E155
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy gets real about the journey of entrepreneurship, asking the crucial question: what kind of business do you want? She draws on her years as an entrepreneur to explore the pivotal moments that arise as businesses grow, particularly when revenue hits the million-dollar mark. Kris discusses the dec…
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Abdicating is a Founder's Kryptonite | E154
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Welcome back to Leadership is Feminine! In this engaging episode, Kris Plachy sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of running a business: the pitfalls of abdicating responsibilities as a founder. With candor and insight, Kris addresses the vulnerability that arises from handing over crucial aspects of the business and not being acti…
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How to Remove the Elephant in the Room (Without Losing Your Job)
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Are there issues in your ministry or organization that everybody knows about but nobody talks about? It’s time to address the elephant in the room and build towards a healthier work culture. Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers six effective strategies to be part of the solution without losing your job. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your cr…
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Stop Giving People Jobs! | E153
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Today's episode of Leadership is Feminine dives into the concept of designing roles within a business as assets, rather than thinking of them as employee possessions. Host, Kris Plachy emphasizes the importance of creating roles that contribute to the business's objectives and results. She highlights the need to think about roles in the company as …
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When Your Team Doesn't Like the Manager You Hired | E152
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In this episode, Kris Plachy dives into the complex dynamic of promoting employees into management positions and the resulting challenges. Kris unpacks common issues faced by businesses as they transition from small teams to larger management structures. She candidly explores the struggles of transitioning from being an individual contributor to a …
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