Empire Building

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34. Culture at Work: Why it Matters & How to Improve It (Part 2) Dec 07, 2020

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How do you ensure you’re hiring people that align with your company culture?

Last week, we discussed how to define your company culture and values, as well as the importance of cultivating an intentional culture. But once you have that, you have to find people that match with those values, your mission, and what you’re about. The people in your company are your most valuable resource, so it is essential that you get this step right.

We talk about how you can systemize your culture so that you’re hiring the right people and staying true to your mission, all while meeting your business goals.

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

33. Culture at Work: The Key to Happier, Healthier Team Members (Part 1) Nov 30, 2020

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Do the people in your organization match your culture? Company culture is a mixture of vision, mission, and values—and it’s important everyone’s on board with these three things.

Culture is more than a pool table and free snacks. To start developing your culture, you have to start with your mission. We’ve already covered how to define your vision, now we’re going to dig into how you can identify your mission and your values—and how to hire for them.

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

32. How to be Mindful and Present in the Moment Nov 23, 2020

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As we head into Thanksgiving season, there’s one thing that most of us struggle with that our family and friends are too afraid to tell us—and no, it has nothing to do with your weight. It’s that you aren’t fully present. You’re stressed, your mind is elsewhere, and your head is often buried in your phone.

Often our friends and family only get what’s left over after all the work is done, and even then it’s hard to fully dedicate that time to them. We all struggle with being fully present, but as we dive into a season meant to celebrate family, let’s look at some ways you can be more mindful and present.

Resources:

Read: "You're Not Listening"

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

31. A 4-Step Process to Turn Your Angriest Client into Your Biggest Fan Nov 16, 2020

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What do you do when faced with an upset client? And how can you guide your team so that not only does it never happen again but so that you turn that client into your biggest fan?

Being a leader is often glamorized, but one of the most challenging aspects of being a leader is that the buck stops with you. Everything rises and falls on leadership—both the good and the bad. Part of your job is putting your ego in check, and handling tough clients when things go wrong is going to be a big part of that.

The four steps are:

Connect with the client
Know what to say
Make it right
Teaching your team

If you follow these steps effectively, you can save any client and make sure they keep coming back to you for more.

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

30. Ellen Curtis: Get Yourself a Seat on a Rocket Ship! Nov 11, 2020

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Ellen Curtis is the Vice President of Operations at Keller Williams International, the largest real estate company in the world. We’re going to go through her journey and the lessons she’s learned as one of the youngest female senior executives in the real estate industry — who also happened to have an incredible journey of motherhood at the same time. She talks about her successes, her failures, and the decisions that made her career.

Resources:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ellencurtis2

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

29. 8 Communication Skills That Will Change Your World Nov 09, 2020

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Are you as good a communicator as you think you are?

We’re going to go over 8 communication skills that will change your world. If you work towards mastering these 8 skills, it will truly increase your success and make you better at everything you do in your personal life and your professional life.

Make it about them, not you
Listening
Less is more
Be a purposeful communicator and don’t fear the pause
Tell stories
Commit to being a good presenter and public speaker
Commit to being a good writer
Be likable

Resources:

Read: “Simply Said” by Jay Sullivan
Read: “I Hear You” by Michael Sorensen.
Read: “The Storyteller's Secret” by Carmine Gallo
Listen: Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast episode 11: “The Science of Influence: How to Persuade Others and Hold Their Attention”

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

28. 5 Things to Do by 11AM to Crush the Day Nov 02, 2020

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Time is not your most precious resource—energy is. We’re going to talk about energy hacks to help get you through the day. Together, we’re going to take control of your energy and take back control of your time, set up your priorities, and take action on what moves you forward.

Our 5-Step Energy Plan to get done by 11 AM is:

Meditate and pray
Exercise and eat
Hug, kiss, and laugh
Plan and calendar
Lead generate

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

27. 7 Hacks for Protecting Your Energy Oct 26, 2020

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Protecting your energy is one of the most important things to master when you are building an empire. We are going to cover four things when it comes to personal energy:

What is personal energy?
Why protecting your energy is so important
A morning routine to set your energy for the day
Practical hacks to protect your energy throughout the day

There are five key areas where your energy is important:

Spiritual energy
Physical energy
Emotional energy
Mental energy
Business energy

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

26. How To Make Sure the Start of Your Company isn’t the End of Your Marriage Oct 19, 2020

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Here’s the truth: work/life balance and relaxation don’t always come naturally to empire builders. As a result, it can be tough being married to an entrepreneur. Sometimes our partners might even think we care more about our business than we do about them.

This can be hard for people who aren’t goal-setters to understand, and that can create a real strain when those people are our romantic or life partner. One of the best ways to make sure the start of your company isn’t the end of your marriage is to spend time together on a goal setting retreat.

In this episode, we’re going to outline:

Why goal setting is important for a successful marriage
How to get your partner on board for a goal setting adventure
A powerful framework for a life-changing couples goal setting retreat

Resources:

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

25. Sarita Dua: It’s Never Too Late to Live Your Best Life Oct 14, 2020

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When you’re starting to get comfortable, it’s a sign that you’ve stopped growing. So, when Sarita Dua realized that she was stagnating, she started doing the work to turn things around. She outlines the steps she took to redefine and discover her best life, what she went through, and how this shift helped her get to where she is today: a profitable business owner finishing up her MBA at MIT.

Resources:

Connect on Instagram:

Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
Vija Williams: @viavija
Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Empire Building is a production of Crate Media

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