Did you know that the idea for a Starbucks frappuccino was first suggested by a few frontline employees and a store manager in Southern California?

When the idea made its way to Starbucks’ corporate offices — it was rejected.

When Leaders stop and listen to their team, their clients and their prospects…they make better decisions and create better services, which paves the way for profit.

How do we show up as lean, mean, fighting machines for our companies, without compromising our sanity?

The answer is pretty simple:

We need to be DISCIPLINED to protect our most valuable assets: our money, our time, and our energy.

If you find yourself wondering what it takes to build a great company, you may have read Jim Collins’ book, “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t.” This book was originally published in 2001 and it’s sort of considered a “classic” as far as business books go.

We all have that note on our phones. You know, the one full of “million-dollar ideas” But it seems, day after day, they never make it beyond the screen. What is holding you back from making moves on one of those ideas?

We all have that note on our phones. You know, the one full of “million-dollar ideas” But it seems, day after day, they never make it beyond the screen. What is holding you back from making moves on one of those ideas?

Paying attention to HOW we lead is more important than ever, as it is having a monumental impact on this industry. Whether you are listening as a leader or as an Executive Assistant, you will get a lot from this conversation.

The relationship between a CEO and an EA are unique. At PVA, we mentor each to ensure they are successful, so you do not have to do it alone.

However, with a flip of the calendar, things won’t automatically change. What does this new year look like for leaders? How can you keep your company afloat and morale high, while making massive changes during this “phase of disruption?’

It has been almost two years since I started this podcast. I seriously cannot believe that we’re already in our 100th episode!

Trust yourself when something doesn’t feel right.

Arrgh! Easier said than done, isn’t it?

If you’re a people-pleaser or have this FOMO (fear of missing out) on every little shiny object you come across, trusting yourself to say NO to things is just the hardest thing ever!

Do you always have a contingency plan for when things don’t work out?

Are you planning for the worst all the time?

Do you identify yourself as a pessimist?

Pessimism can be good for anticipating the challenges you have in your company.

But it’s not good when it’s the only thing that you do – every time.

Think of the moments when you experienced having a horrible boss.

Pretty sure it felt crappy!

According to a Gallup survey, half of U.S. employees left a company because of a bad boss. This is fueled by the belief that people don’t leave companies – they leave bad managers.