Posts by PaulaM
Transform Your Team Meetings: 3 Questions That Build Accountability & Drive Results
Is your leadership style secretly holding back your team meetings? After 14 years of helping business owners build high-performing teams, I’ve noticed a pattern: The very meeting structure that made sense when you started might be preventing your team from thriving now. Let’s explore why most team meetings drain energy instead of creating momentum, and…
Read MoreTime vs Energy Management: The False Choice Costing Business Owners
There’s a concerning trend sweeping through business circles: the notion that time management is outdated and that energy management alone is the key to success. As someone who has spent over a decade helping business owners build high-performing teams, I need to set the record straight. Here’s what triggered my concern: Recently, while listening to…
Read MoreAsk, Don’t Tell: The Leadership Shift That Transforms Team Performance
Are you the bottleneck in your own business? Discover how one simple shift in your leadership approach can free up your time and finally empower your team to operate independently. The Hidden Leadership Trap Holding Back Your Business Growth Let me ask you something… Have you ever felt like you’re the only person in your…
Read MoreStop Looking for Unicorns: Why Your Hiring Problem Isn’t a ‘Where’ Problem
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I just can’t find good people” or “There must be a job board I haven’t tried yet”? You’re not alone. After 20 years in recruitment and talent strategy, I’ve watched countless business owners chase their tails looking for that perfect hiring source – that magical place where all the…
Read MoreThe Strategic Blind Spot: Why Hiring Is Not Recruitment (And Why It Matters)
Have you ever found yourself saying “We just can’t find good people” or “I don’t think we can attract quality candidates with our budget”? If so, you’re not alone. But after 20+ years working with businesses of all sizes—and starting three of my own—I’ve identified a critical misconception that’s costing businesses time, money, and talent.…
Read MoreTransform Your Culture USING Values-Based Communication in 2025
Is your approach to company values secretly undermining your team’s performance? After 14 years of helping business owners build high-performing teams, I’ve noticed a pattern: Many leaders struggle to translate their business values into actual team behavior, creating an invisible barrier to growth. Let’s explore how to transform your team culture using a practical, values-based…
Read MoreThe Recognition Gap: Why Money Isn’t Enough to Build High-Performing Teams
Have you ever given a team member a pay rise or bonus, confident that you’ve shown them how much you value their contribution, only to have them leave a few months later? You’re not alone. After working with hundreds of fast-growing businesses, I’ve watched countless leaders fall into the same costly trap – confusing compensation…
Read MoreAI in Hiring and Leadership: What Actually Works for Small Business Owners in 2025
As a hiring and leadership expert, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I use AI in my consulting practice. Let’s cut through the hype and focus on what actually works. The Tools I Use Daily Where AI Shines in Hiring: Where AI Falls Short: Smart AI Implementation for Your Team: Protecting Your Business: Making…
Read MoreThe Hidden Cost of Rushing Your Team Documentation: Why Strategy Must Come First
When business owners come to me worried about their team documentation, their first question is usually about compliance. “Am I legally covered?” they ask. “What do I need to have in place to protect my business?” These are important questions. But after 14 years as a Hiring Strategist and building three businesses myself, I can…
Read MoreHBDI Assessment: Transform Your Team Dynamics with Whole Brain Thinking
Have you ever wondered why some of your most talented team members clash? Or why certain projects flow smoothly while others seem to get stuck in endless debates? The answer might not lie in what your team is thinking, but in how they’re thinking. The Hidden Dynamic in Every Team Picture this scenario: Your marketing…
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