Engineering Your Business Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shawn Washburn
This short daily show is devoted to helping business leaders like you leverage your processes and people to do more with what you have. We'll cover valuable and applicable topics each day to challenge you and give you encouragement and ideas to make a difference in your business.
Today's episode is all about our need for rest, as well as a special opportunity to get a little bit.
If you've been enjoying the podcast, consider telling a fellow entrepreneur or business leader about it. I appreciate you and would love to know any future topics you'd like me to cover or how I can help you and your business. Email me at shawn@shawnwashburn.com
Asking questions is one key tool that costs nothing (unless you don't ask) and can cut through a lot of issues and fill in gaps in your business. Create a culture where you can encourage people to ask more and better questions to collaborate together.
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Today's topic is one of the backbones of Engineering Your Business - your people.
They are your foundation and the real reason you do what you do.
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Gary Keller: "What's the ONE THING you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?"
Today we look at this concept and how it can have a huge impact on you and your team.
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Our names our valuable. Using someone's name let's them know that they matter, that you see them. Today, we dig into the power of names and how to make a big difference in your interactions with your team members.
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Meetings have fallen on hard times these days. Granted, they usually aren't necessary and can be replaced by a call, email or in-person conversation. But sometimes there is no substitute for a meeting.
The question is how do we do meetings well, value the time of those involved and come away with the needed results at the end.
Today, we dive into all of that and more.
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One of the best ways to grow ourselves and our organizations is by being lifelong learners. We dig into L is for Learn today and the impact it can make for us and those we work with.
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Kanban is a really cool concept in the Lean Manufacturing world that has crept its way into project management systems as well and can help your organization become more visible and stay ahead of issues.
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Today is Volume 1 of Odes to the Office, a compilation of each of these that I've created to far. Enjoy the following Odes:
- Ode to the Sticky Note
- Ode to the Coffee Brewer
- Ode to the Zoom Meeting
- Ode to White Out
- Ode to Undo
- Ode to Change
- Ode to Automation
Some words have a way of limiting people and not letting them reach their full potential. JUST happens to be one of the kings in this realm. Today, we talk about how we often use just in wrong ways and how to try to counteract that and help our people and businesses thrive.
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What does innovation look like in your world? Where have you seen innovation done well or not so well? Let me know by shooting me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com If you've been enjoying the podcast, consider telling a fellow entrepreneur or business leader about it. I appreciate you and would love to know any future topics you'd like me to cover or how I can help you and your business. Email me at shawn@shawnwashburn.com
There are a lot of hard things that we have to do in life. But asking for help might be one of the hardest. How can you create a culture where you can make it the norm to ask for and give help? Check out today's episode for more.
If you've been enjoying the podcast and haven't left an Apple Podcasts or iTunes review, I'd love it you'd take a minute to do that. You can head to shawnwashburn.com/apple to take you right there. Thanks for spending some time today to help you and your business thrive.
What in the world is a Gemba. We talk about what it is and why you need to learn to "Go to the Gemba" in your business.
If you've been enjoying the podcast and haven't left an Apple Podcasts or iTunes review, I'd love it you'd take a minute to do that. You can head to shawnwashburn.com/apple to take you right there. Thanks for spending some time today to help you and your business thrive.
Work can be fun. It's OK. Actually, not just OK, but it can help your people more fulfillment while actually making your business more productive as well.
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Today get to talk about one of my other top favorite topics: Encouragement. Encouragement has so much power and potential that we usually don't even realize or comprehend.
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As we continue our ABCs series today we look at Decisions and decision fatigue. How it can be impacting your people and your business and how you can take steps to counteract it.
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On this Freedom Monday, I wanted to take a few minutes to appreciate the freedoms we have here in the U.S. and those who have sacrificed to give them to us.
We'll jump back into our ABC's series tomorrow
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Taking a break from our ABCs of EYB today to do an Ode to Automation. Automation is a popular thing, especially in manufacturing. It can be great, but it can also bring headaches. Here's to both of those.
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Today we continue our ABCs series as we look at one of my favorites. It's a skills set or trait that I think is so simple and yet so important in the workplace (and world actually): Curiosity.
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Today we continue our ABCs series as we shift our focus to the power of establishing a culture that values Better. When you can make incremental changes each day in various aspects of your business, you can begin to gain momentum.
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Today we kick off our first episode of the ABC's of Engineering Your Business. And this one often gets overlooked but it's a biggie. Giving your people the access they need to the resources they need. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts at shawn@shawnwashburn.com
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Today, I'm introducing a new series that we'll be starting tomorrow, ABCs of Engineering Your Business. We'll pull a different word each day as we work through the alphabet, touching on some of the major People and Process themes as well as some new ones as well.
And we'll still throw in a few Odes to The Office in the midst of it. Hope you'll join us for this great new series.
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Work isn't just about work. The connections you have there you have for a reason. Everyone you interact with is carrying a burden. You may not know what or why, but you there are ways you can be there for them. We talk about all of this on today's episode
Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.
Often I've seen two people have slightly (or widely different) ideas of what a goal was supposed to be. When this happens, regardless of the outcome, one person won't be happy.
We talk about this and a goal I had recently on today's podcast.
Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.
Most new ideas, plans, designs and initiatives die a quick death when they meet resistance or crickets from the group. But often, the most beautiful things lie on the other side if we're willing to stick to what we believe and push through.
Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.
On today's episode, we're taking a look of how miscommunication can slowly eat away at your business and what you can do about it.
Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.
On today's episode, we're discussing how taking action can not only give you momentum but help your problem solving and process efforts.
And it all started with a zip line...
Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.
Today we feature another Ode to The Office with Ode to Change. This one focuses on more than just the office and is a bit on the more serious side.
We all experience change and we can either resist it or grow from it.
Here is Ode To Change:
Ode to Change You come to us all as we walk through each day There's no one outside of your reach You tell us to move when we'd rather stay For there's something that you're trying to teach Familiar is good and it's peaceful and calm We could stay here forever, we feel But you nudge us and prod us and move us along As a new path is slowly revealed The footing is rocky, not firm like we'd like As we take steps into the unknown Our vision is dim like a wet foggy hike But we follow the path that we're shown Some change can be painful, with loss by its side There's an ache and a longing that's there And though things may look great to those on the outside On the inside a heart is laid bare. Sometimes we're stuck between life that is stable And a landscape that's different and new But each time we change we learn that we are able To grow and to boldly walk through So thank you, our friend, for refining and molding Our lives as you stretch us once more We may not have asked for the plans that you're holding But there's so much that you have in store. Take a listen and then shoot me your thoughts on Instagram at @shawnwashburn7 or via email at shawn@shawn.washburn.com
Today we discuss the key to staying focused and being able to crank through your important tasks.
Take a listen and then shoot me your thoughts on InstagramInstagram at @shawnwashburn7 or via email at shawn@shawn.washburn.com
Today we discuss the importance of details and how missing one small detail can cause confusion, strained relationships, quality issues, miscommunication and more.
Oh, and we also talk about what happens when cars get really old
Check it out.
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Today I'm excited to share some great insight from my friend and special guest Andy Storch. He is the author of the book "Own Your Career, Own Your Life"
Andy answers the questions: " How can business leaders help their people take control of their career and is there a fear that they might lose them in the process?"
Really great insights from Andy about both of these. Find out more about Andy, his book, his podcast and more at andystorch.com
Then reach out to me on Instagram at @shawnwashburn7 and shoot me a message to let me know what you thought!
Today we talk about how a game called Bananagrams can be a fun way to help your team exercise their problem-solving muscles.
Check it out.
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Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace.
Today we're talking about they all can work together well to optimize your business
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.
Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace.
Today we're talking about the value of the Retrievers in your organization
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.
Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace.
Today we're talking about the value of the Beavers in your organization
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.
Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace.
Today we're talking about the value of the Otters in your organization
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.
Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace.
Today we're talking about the value of the lions in your organization
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.
Let me tell you today about my constant companion for the last 30 years, and why you should aim to make something that lasts
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You never know what can happen when you invite your team to think on their own, explore new ideas, try something new.
Today, I share an example that just happened recently.
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We always hear about open door policies. Your door may be open, but are your ears?
Today we talk about the power of truly being approachable and how it can transform your organization.
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A lesson from my kitchen today that has implications in your business. Check it out.
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What do podcast editing and visual communication in business have in common?
Check out today's episode to find out...
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.
On today's Fun Friday episode, we continue our Ode to the Office series with a shout out to old faithful, Undo Ode to Undo I'm not sure what we did before you came into our lives It's hard to think of how the world was then Unable to recover losses even though we tried We were lost and helpless, time and time again But with one click of a button you erased away our fears Or better put, you brought back what we lost Deleted files or words or phrases, no longer brought us tears You saved the day, no matter what it cost So thank you undo button, you have been there through it all Picking through the trash of our mistakes And even though you cannot save us from a REPLY ALL At least you give us hope for second takes Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've got an idea for a future Ode to the Office episode, shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com. I'd love to connect: website / LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Today is a special day as the podcast hits it's 50th episode. I take some time to share some thoughts, offer some thanks and look ahead to what's coming next. Join me.
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.
The playground is not only a great place for kids to burn off some energy and connect. It's also a great place to learn life skills.
Today, we talk about problem solving at the playground and how that can transfer into the workplace (no slides required... unless you want them).
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.
Most business leaders would agree that having the right mindset is important. But what does that actually mean and do we really know just how critical it is?
I reached out to my good friend DJ Eidson, COO and co-founder of Limitless Minds (www.thinkbig-gofar.com), to ask him why mindset is so important and how we can foster the right one.
DJ and his team work with all kinds of businesses to help them learn more about mindset and make changes in their team that set them on a trajectory for success.
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com
Today, some real talk about what you do when you're struggling. I share some behind-the-scenes about the podcast as well as some honest thoughts about some struggles.
When you're struggling, what helps you get unstuck or get through rough patches?
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.
My daughter and I tried to do a puzzle without the picture on the front. Find out how it went on this episode.
Today, we talk about how we might be asking people to put puzzles together without clearly giving them the big picture to guide them.
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When I started one of my jobs, my boss told me that he wanted me to be a disruptor, to ask questions, be curious, step on toes if I needed to to help us grow as a company.
Today, we talk about the value of those words and how you can empower your people to either be disruptors or yes men and women.
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Do you have an idea processing system? How do you keep them from slipping through your fingers and get them into motion?
Today, we'll look at some tools and techniques I use. I'd love to hear yours as well.
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Today is a special day. It's my birthday. I guess it fits since life is a process and full of relationships with people.
Either way, I wanted to take a few minutes to just share some thoughts on this day. 48 thoughts to be exact. One for every year of life. Enjoy.
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Today I'm excited to bring on another guest (actually two guests today) to share their insights on a topic.
Today's guests are Don and Bill Tomoff, two amazing twin brothers that I've met and gotten to know on LinkedIn. They are finance professionals and leaders who share frequently on LinkedIn with their amazing #twinztalk posts, covering a multitude of topics such as tech, leadership, Excel, and more.
I asked them to give some tips on how business leaders can really show their team members that they care.
I loved their tips: 1) Help them develop, 2) Listen, 3) Be human and admit mistakes, and 4) Read and share with them
Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com.
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On today's Fun Friday episode, we continue our Ode to the Office series with an old school shout-out... Ode to White Out. Check out previous Odes: * 011: Ode to the Sticky Note * 021: Ode to the Coffee Brewer * 031: Ode to the Zoom Meeting
Ode to White Out Mistakes will be made and you're there at the ready To blot out the words that are wrong With a dab of your brush from a hand that is steady You give us the chance to move on. Like sins on our page in grammatical form Our errors seemed destined to doom us But then you came along and began to transform The page and breathed new life into us A letter magician, so skilled at your craft We can't believe what we are seeing As you carefully use your white bristles and staff To disappear what's disagreeing So thank you my friend, you've been so good to me And our secrets are just ours to share Especially each time that I failed to see The difference between they're and there Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've got an idea for a future Ode to the Office episode, shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com. I'd love to connect: website / LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Just like milk, your processes should have Best By dates. And just like milk, you may need to pull out the smell test now and then and make sure they're still good
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In episode 13, we introduced the concept of the 8 Wastes, a Lean Manufacturing tool that helps business leaders identify the different areas of waste in our organizations.
Today, we're looking at the Waste of Excess Motion.
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Today I'm excited to introduce a new segment of guest answers, where I have guest experts share their insights on various topics that we cover in the podcast.
Today's guest is Kent Sanders, a ghostwriter, host of The Daily Writer podcast and of the Daily Writer Community (www.dailywriterlife.com/community).
Kent shares 3 killer email tips to help business leaders be more effective in using this tool.
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Today's episode is a fun take on a novel idea: toddlers in the workforce.
Don't think it could work? Take a listen and hear for yourself.
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Work and Fun don't have to be an odd couple. They can, and actually, should coexist.
Today, we talk about a few ways to bring fun into the workplace and the benefits it can bring.
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We've previously talked about the concept of the Five Love Languages from Dr. Gary Chapman and how foundational it is.
Today, we dig into the language of Gifts and how you can speak that language powerfully into your people and fill their tanks.
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Years ago, at my first job, a guy named Matt gave me a shout-out across a crowded office space that meant more than he knew.
Find out why... and what the heck "spiderperson" means on today's episode.
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One of my go-to apps for years has been Trello. It's a great task management app that is clean, visual and easy to use across multiple platforms.
If you haven't tried it out, go download it from your favorite app store and take it for a spin.
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One of the best ways to troubleshoot process or communication issues in your business is to be able to look at them on a macro level.
This involves slowing waaaay down and zooming waaaay in. When you do that and take things frame-by-frame you'll see things you would have missed before and save yourself a lot of time and frustration.
Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love to know what you find out as you slow down and zoom in. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com.
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On today's Fun Friday episode, we continue our Ode to the Office series with Ode to the Zoom Meeting. Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've got an idea for a future Ode to the Office episode, shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com. I'd love to connect: website / LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
We need rest to recharge, refresh and refocus. How do you find rest? How can you make it a priority? Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com. Can't wait to be back with you tomorrow. I'd love to connect: website / LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Tom Petty uttered these wise words 30 years ago that still resonate in business today. In this episode we dig into the hidden waste of waiting, how to identify it and how to begin to reduce it in our processes Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com. Can't wait to be back with you tomorrow. I'd love to connect: website / LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
The most common response I get from people when I teach them something in Excel is "I didn't know it could do that!" Today, I challenge to think bigger when it comes to asking what Excel can do for you and your business. Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com. Can't wait to be back with you tomorrow. I'd love to connect: website / LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Mistake proofing can be a key to not only preventing mistakes but also making your operations more efficient as well. Today we talk about a Lean Manufacturing concept called Poka Yoke and how you can implement mistake proofing techniques into your processes. Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love to know what you find out about your mistake proofing. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com. Can't wait to be back with you tomorrow. I'd love to connect: website / LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Your people need something from you today. Something vital. They need your belief in them. They need you in their corner. They need a champion. If you've been enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you'd leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts at shawnwashburn.com/apple Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Sometimes we can be making things more difficult, for us, our team members and our organization. When we can step back and look at things in a different way it can make all the difference and all our team members to flourish. If you've been enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you'd leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts at shawnwashburn.com/apple Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Don't leave gaps in your processes that could cost you time, money or even a bad customer relationship. Today, we talk about one simple tip you can use to shore up your processes. If you've been enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you'd leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts at shawnwashburn.com/apple Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Today we take a look at a powerful app that can really be a benefit to you and your organization: Evernote. We're just scratching the surface today, but if you haven't used Evernote, download it an get started. There is so much it can do for you. If you've been enjoying these episodes, I'd love it if you took a moment to share them with a friend. It helps me reach even more business leaders and make a bigger impact. You could share a screenshot from your podcast player or just send them to shawnwashburn.com. Thank you so much.
Today, we take a look at one of my favorite personality type assessments. I like it because it's simple but tells a lot about people on your team, strengths, weaknesses and interpersonal relationships. Lion, Beaver, Otter, Retriever. Here's a link to find out more: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/4-animals-personality-test/) Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love to know what you find out about your personality. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com. Can't wait to be back with you tomorrow.
On today's Fun Friday episode, we salute the heroes of the office... the coffee brewers! If you've been enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you'd leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts at shawnwashburn.com/apple Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Listening is one of the best skills you can develop. Being a great listener can value your team while also encouraging creativity, new thinking and new ideas. If you've been enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you shared it with a friend. Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can reach me at shawnwashburn.com/contact
Words of Affirmation is such a powerful love language and you can make a major impact in the lives of your team if you use your words well. If you've been enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you'd leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts at shawnwashburn.com/apple Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
If you want to dig down to the root cause of a problem, try the 5 Whys method mentioned in this episode. And if you want to see what made me say "It's almost as if...", you'll find that today to. If you've been enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you shared it with a friend. Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can reach me at shawnwashburn.com/contact
Assumptions... they usually get a bad rap. But today we're going to dig a little deeper and see how they can actually help us if we use them wisely If you've been enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you'd leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts at shawnwashburn.com/apple Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
B25... BINGO! I was amazed when I found out a hidden fact about BINGO, but it clued me in to something that happens a lot in business as well: we don't see the whole board! If you've been enjoying the podcast, I'd love it if you'd leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts at shawnwashburn.com/apple Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Automation is a huge buzzword these days. It saves you time and money. It frees you up to do new things. And there's another surprise benefit that comes with it. Find out what that is in today's episode. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please spread the word! Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Sometimes, people or situations in business may seem final, hopeless. But YET can add new possibilities. It can help reframe conversations. Try using YET more to find hidden treasure where you least expected it. Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Every business wants to eliminate waste. It's how you trim the fat and stay lean. But identifying what's waste and what isn't is a more challenging prospect. Let's find out more in today's episode. If you've been enjoying the podcast, it would help a ton if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts at shawnwashburn.com/apple Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Humans are wired in pretty unique, amazing ways. One of those is the different ways in which we receive love. Find out why understanding your love language and the languages of your team members is so important. And find out more about the Five Love Languages at 5lovelanguages.com If you've been enjoying the podcast, please spread the word! Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Business doesn't have to be boring. Let's have some fun with it. Today is the first installment from my Ode to the Office series, lifting up the virtues of Sticky Notes. Enjoy. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please spread the word! Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Names are such an amazing thing. Knowing and using someone's name can make a huge impact on your interactions and how you convey value. Take the extra time and effort to do this simple little thing and you'll find that it will change you as well as strengthen your relationships with your team. If you've been enjoying the podcast, it would help a ton if you could leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (shawnwashburn.com/apple). Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Some words just cost more than others. And "should" is one of the most expensive because almost everywhere it's used you'll find waste and loss of time and money. Everywhere you find "should" in communication this week, take a deeper dive. You'll find a world of opportunity there to close gaps and make things better. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please spread the word! Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Excel and Google Sheets are one of the most used tools at most companies... and yet are often the most underutilized. I've been customizing, teaching and helping businesses get the most out of Excel for the last 25 years and I'd love to help you as well. Get some great tips and tools out at shawnwashburn.com/excel and let me know how I can help! If you've been enjoying the podcast, please tell a friend or colleague!
What if we are coming in 45 minutes late into the stories of those around us? What if we believed that there is more to them than we know? That what has happened in their lives has shaped how they view the world, how they interact, their hopes and fears. If we approach our coworkers, family and friends with that mindset we can understand them better and more deeply, as well as being able to work better together and give them more of what they need. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please spread the word! Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
A positive and healthy work culture should be the foundation that you can build upon in your business. But toxicity can creep in in a number of ways and threaten to disrupt and dismantle your core. Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
So much rides on good communication and yet we've all seen what happens when it goes bad. Miscommunication, assumptions, lost opportunities, stained relationships, waste and more. Today, we begin to lay the groundwork for topics we'll cover in future episodes. Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Curiosity is one of the most valuable skills you and your team members can have. It leads to positive change, new ideas, streamlined systems and clarified communication. Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Today, we talk about how processes make up every aspect of our daily lives and how optimizing them in your business can make a huge impact Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Today, we talk about the wonder of people and set the stage for future episodes about how to value your people and leverage their strengths to thrive in your business Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
Today, I introduce the Engineering Your Business Podcast. We talk about who the podcast is for, what episodes will look like, previous episodes of a different podcast in this feed and more. Thanks for listening to today's episode. You can find more at shawnwashburn.com
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On episode 18, I talked with Preston and Lauren Lund about the restaurant they are launching, The Lazy Bee. We discuss how this came about, their passion for people, hospitality and food, and what it's been like to pursue this dream through the highs and lows.
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On episode 17, I talked with Jim Kilmartin, founder of HoopsFest and Joshua House, about the amazing transformation in his community over the last twenty years and how he was tempted to give up on his vision and pursue something else. But because he didn't, his hometown has been renewed and has a new direction, new life and new purpose.
On this pre-episode, get to know Jim Kilmartin and then make sure you hear his whole interview next week on Episode 17, as we discuss two big things that he launched twenty years ago that have transformed him and his community in the process
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On episode 16, I talked with Lea Goldsmith of Maximize Fitness about the incredible health issues that she overcame as a child and how they directed her path and the impact that she's making today. Lea is a gym owner, wellness coach, and a survivor. You'll be inspired by her story and encouraged to look at your own life and seek to make a difference around you as well.
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On this pre-episode, get to know Lea Goldsmith and then make sure you hear her whole interview next week on Episode 16.
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On episode 15, we talk about the power of curiosity and how asking why and trying new things can give us direction and lead to real change and growth in ourselves and the world around us.
Show notes here. On Episode 14 of the Stories of Starters Podcast, you’ll get to meet Jelani, learn where his love for music originated, hear the inspiring story of how God brought him to where he is now and his three tips for others who are on the same road.
We also talk about a few big announcements including his new single, King of Zion as well as another one that he gives live on the interview, and one thing that drives him crazy.
On episode 13, Kevin Payne from Family Money Adventure talks about how taking the leap to start blogging and create a website has opened new doors that he wouldn't have imagined. We also discuss some common pitfalls for families when dealing with money and how to plan epic trips on a budget.
On episode 12 we talk about 3 steps you can take when things go wrong, the unexpected thing that happened to my last two interviews, and the benefit of facing setbacks.
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Dale and Heather Aceron nearly didn't make it through the first two years of their marriage. But their marriage found new life and they learned what it took to have a thriving relationship. Today, they share practical marriage tips on their Quick and Dirty Marriage Podcast and are passionate about seeing marriages and communities renewed.
On this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing author and artist Kim Dettmer. She is the author of Moments Meant to Savor and you can find her art out at kimdettmer.com. Kim specializes in mixed media collage, but has worked with a whole host of art forms.
She is passionate about helping others discover their creative side and to make a difference with their craft.
On this episode, I sat down with Andy Sikora. He’s the Lead Pastor of Renew Communities, a different kind of church that is making an impact and changing lives. We talk about pursuing your purpose, persevering through hard times, finding hope when you feel like packing it in, and the power of renewal.
On Episode 8 of the Stories of Starters Podcast, I talk with Ken Cavanaugh, owner of Cavanaugh Photography about his passion for capturing memories through pictures, the value of mentor, learning what you DON’T want to do, the importance of great customer service, and what a limousine did that nearly ruined his day.
On episode 7, we’ll talk about 7 things you can learn from starting, some takeaways from my first six episodes and why you need to be yourself…
Chef Ken Hatfield and I sit down at his restaurant and discuss his love for BBQ, how breaking bread can bring people together, the value of hard work, and how pursuing your dream can make a difference in the lives of others.
In this episode, I sit down with with my friend Rob Bennett, owner of Cafe Ah-Roma. As we sit and talk in his cafe, bustling with its usual energy, we discuss his 17 year journey, his love for community and helping others, the secret to succeeding when others have failed, and what's different about his chairs that makes people feel welcome.
On episode 4 of the Stories of Starters podcast, I talk with Kurt Maechner of For Real Wedding Films about how to tell a great story through video, why it’s important to get your work out there, the value of working with a mentor, and what was inside a locked car with the engine running that gave him a scare…
In this episode, we talk to furniture designer and craftsman Alex Loos about his company, Hans Noble Design, what it’s like to have the freedom to do what you love, and what project took 800 hours to complete…
In this episode, we talk to Jon Stolpe about his new book Rooftop Reflections, his passion for orphans and widows, his big dream for Guatemala, and how to live an extraordinary life.
In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a starter and why the world needs starters like you. We'll also discuss what the podcast is about and what you can expect from me and the podcast going forward.