Ep. 19 Empowering Your Team: Leadership Insights for Early-Stage Founders

DO GOOD X Podcast

Welcome to DO GOOD X, hosted by Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis. This episode focuses on the leadership challenges faced by early-stage founders, with valuable insights for all business owners. We discuss the common mistake of trying to manage too many aspects of the business and emphasize the importance of delegating responsibilities to your team. Allow your employees to lead in their areas of expertise by trusting them with control. Casting a clear vision for your team helps them become fully invested in that vision. If you are in need of entrepreneurial support or are interested in learning more about the DO GOOD X community, join the DO GOOD X LinkedIn community today. We're here to support you in running a successful business and to offer encouragement along the way.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [1:18] Leadership challenges for founders who employ others
• [3:08] Stephen encourages prioritizing what needs your attention and not to spend all of your time on the little things
• [4:47] Kimberly states it is necessary to release control to others in your team to allow them to lean into their gifts and expertise
• [6:14] Stephen discusses casting vision and empowering the team

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• It is essential to lead, equip and support your employees who invest their time and energy into your business
• Allowing an employee to exercise control and leadership in their area of expertise contributes to the organization's health
• Many good resources are available in the DO GOOD X LinkedIn community

RESOURCES:

DO GOOD X - LinkedIn

DO GOOD X - YouTube

DO GOOD X - Spotify

DO GOOD X - Instagram

Kimberly Daniel - LinkedIn

Stephen Lewis - LinkedIn

About the Hosts

Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive Change.

Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to producing effective processes and creating authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.

In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).

She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.

Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.

He is an organizational change strategist, and a leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authors Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).