Barefoot In The Boardroom with Shara Hutchinson: Recent Episodes
Shara Hutchinson
Have you ever implemented a new process, software, or other change only to discover that no one is using it months later? As a leader, this can be frustrating, especially if the change is tied to a key initiative. Let's face it, change is uncomfortable, but it is also necessary for sustainable growth. Therefore, such transformation requires intentionality. Join us on the Barefoot in the Boardroom Podcast as we discuss all things “CHANGE MANAGEMENT”. Each episode will equip you with actionable insights that help you manage organizational change while keeping your employees and customers happy.
If you feel like you never have enough time to get the most important things done and that makes you feel overwhelmed, this episode is for you. In it, I am giving you the CHEAT CODE to GETTING MORE DONE in LESS time. If you take 17 minutes to watch this video AND implement the tips, I believe you will 10x your productivity and reduce your anxiety about how much you have to do.
This episode discusses the importance of setting due dates for every goal and understanding where you are headed so you know what you should be doing.
Organizations that want to remain relevant in their industry should always seek new opportunities. This episode highlights the importance of continuous innovation for sustained growth.
This short bonus episode adds a few more ideas to last week's discussion on how crucial it is to follow through on the change to keep the team motivated.
Have you ever implemented a change only for it to be abandoned shortly after by the team? If so, it's likely because there was no follow-up to check progress and no operationalizing of the new process in the day-to-day activities and/or meetings. This episode will give tips on how to properly follow up on changes as well as how to conduct an effective meeting.
As mentioned in Shara's book, Barefoot in the Boardroom, the culture of an organization is largely dependent on how the leaders navigate the chaos, change, and comfort. In this episode, you will learn how to develop the confidence to lead through chaos to create a culture that fosters engaged employees.
In this episode, Shara explains the distinction between a manager and a leader and discusses why both are important when navigating changes. In the conclusion, there are a number of reflection questions that will help you determine which one you are most like as well as offer advice on how to become a more confident and effective leader.
In Shara's book, Barefoot in the Boardroom, she introduces the acronym C.R.A.S.H, which reveals important metrics to track that will inform priorities and objectives that could prevent a "total loss" in your organization:
- Customer dissatisfaction
- Revenue loss
- Awful culture
- Staff turnover
- Hindered results
If you notice a pattern of any of the above, it is imperative to take proactive measures that can save your company time and money.
Leaders who drive transformational change are often looked at as "crazy." Are you crazy enough to speak up, to challenge the status quo, to drive the type of change that takes your team or organization to the next level.... to walk BAREFOOT in the Boardroom? Well.... that is what it takes to lead through the type of transformation that fosters sustainable growth.
In preparation for the official podcast launch, here is a snippet (trailer) of some content I recorded earlier this year. In it, I share the reasoning behind the title of my book "Barefoot in the Boardroom" and what it means to be crazy enough to "take your shoes off" and become the type of leader that changes the world!
The Barefoot in the Boardroom podcast will officially launch on August 2, 2022. Here is a brief overview of the discussion topics to give you an idea of what to expect.