The Unshakable Company™ Podcast

The Reverse Delegation Trap and Strategies to Avoid It

Have you ever heard of reverse delegation? It’s a common problem among leaders and team members and I want to give you three strategies to combat it.

Reverse delegation is when you either intentionally or unintentionally take back a task to work on after you’ve already delegated it.

This is not what we want to happen.

As a manager, you already have so many things that you are focused on and that you are responsible for. You need your team to manage the work that you are delegating to them instead of delegating it right back to you.

That’s why, in my latest podcast episode I’m sharing:

• 9 reasons reverse delegation could occur
• 3 strategies for avoiding reverse delegation
• Examples of things to do or say in each situation

Next Steps:

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7 Essential Decision Fatigue Solutions

Decision fatigue is a real thing… one I’m sure we’ve all experienced. Being able to identify when this is happening is key to getting in front of it.

In fact, recently I faced this as multiple life events, business projects, team and client scenarios all compounded, demanding my attention and requiring decisions from me. 

The more decisions I made, the more difficult the next decisions became, and eventually I had a backlog that was holding up my team, that was draining my mental energy, and I was feeling stressed.

It's not the first time I faced decision fatigue, so I recognize those signs. And if you're feeling stressed, unproductive, and impulsive, then decision fatigue may be at play for you.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The importance of identifying when you’re feeling decision fatigue
• 7 decision fatigue solutions
• Examples of how I used these solutions at a recent photo shoot

Next Steps:

• Join our mentorship for 6 to 7+ figure entrepreneurs: The Elevate Effect™
• Book your Scale Day to solve your biggest bottlenecks and scale your business: Scale Day

Let’s Connect

• Glean from our library of CEO Resources
• Connect with Kathryn on Instagram!

Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher! 

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7 Essential Decision Fatigue Solutions

Decision fatigue is a real thing… one I’m sure we’ve all experienced. Being able to identify when this is happening is key to getting in front of it.

In fact, recently I faced this as multiple life events, business projects, team and client scenarios all compounded, demanding my attention and requiring decisions from me. 

The more decisions I made, the more difficult the next decisions became, and eventually I had a backlog that was holding up my team, that was draining my mental energy, and I was feeling stressed.

It's not the first time I faced decision fatigue, so I recognize those signs. And if you're feeling stressed, unproductive, and impulsive, then decision fatigue may be at play for you.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The importance of identifying when you’re feeling decision fatigue
• 7 decision fatigue solutions
• Examples of how I used these solutions at a recent photo shoot

Next Steps:

• Join our mentorship for 6 to 7+ figure entrepreneurs: The Elevate Effect™
• Sign up for The Brief HERE to be in the CEO know

Let’s Connect

• Glean from our library of CEO Resources
• Connect with Kathryn on Instagram!

Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher! 

We’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so we can reach more entrepreneurs like you!

• Search for the podcast in your podcast app (The Elevate Effect™)
• Scroll down and click 5 stars
• Tap “Write a Review” & enter a brief review
• Press send
• Send me a screenshot of your review (DM me on Instagram or email [email protected]) and I’ll give you free access to my CEO Scorecard. This is the same tool I use with my multiple 6 and 7 figure clients to help them uplevel their role as CEO and achieve massive results. 

Is Your Business Scalable?

Can your business pass the “three little pigs” test? Meaning, is your business built on a strong foundation to withstand the pressure of growth?

If you aren’t currently able to take on new clients, then you need to take a step back and really look at your business foundation. What needs to change in order for you to scale?

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• What the “Three Little Pigs” test is
• How to be proactive when it comes to scaling your business
• How to identify weak areas to reinforce them
• How to take action now

Featured in this episode:

• Episode 96: Problems Scale

Next Steps:

• Join our mentorship for 6 to 7+ figure entrepreneurs: The Elevate Effect™
• Book your Scale Day to solve your biggest bottlenecks and scale your business: Scale Day

Let’s Connect

• Glean from our library of CEO resources at kathrynbinkley.com
• Connect with Kathryn on Instagram!

Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher! 

We’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so we can reach more entrepreneurs like you!

• Search for the podcast in your podcast app (The Elevate Effect™)
• Scroll down and click 5 stars
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• Send me a screenshot of your review (DM me on Instagram or email [email protected]) and I’ll give you free access to my CEO Scorecard. This is the same tool I use with my multiple 6 and 7 figure clients to help them uplevel their role as CEO and achieve massive results. 

Don’t Rush It: Why Slowing Down Can Speed Up Progress

Have you ever been driving somewhere while engrossed in a conversation only to realize too late that you missed a crucial turn? And now your arrival time is significantly delayed?

This happens in business too.

Your driving destination represents your business goals and the engrossed conversation (the one that made you miss your turn) are all the various distractions and day-to-day demands of running your business.

Just as a conversation can distract you from your drive, a lack of focused thinking time can lead to delayed progress, missed milestones, or even veering away from intended business objectives.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The importance of thinking time in your business
• The most common reasons business owners fail to incorporate thinking time
• 5 Strategies to help you get that crucial thinking time
• What to actually think about

Next Steps:

• Join our mentorship for 6 to 7+ figure entrepreneurs: The Elevate Effect™
• Book your Scale Day to solve your biggest bottlenecks and scale your business: Scale Day

Let’s Connect

• Glean from our library of CEO resources at kathrynbinkley.com
• Connect with Kathryn on Instagram!

Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher! 

We’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so we can reach more entrepreneurs like you!

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• Send me a screenshot of your review (DM me on Instagram or email [email protected]) and I’ll give you free access to my CEO Scorecard. This is the same tool I use with my multiple 6 and 7 figure clients to help them uplevel their role as CEO and achieve massive results. 

Trust and Delegation: A Delicate Balance

When you first begin working with a new team member, you don’t automatically trust them. You may have confidence in their ability based on what they’ve told you they can do, but that’s not the same as trust.

So how do you grow to trust them?

It’s quite simple - you begin by delegating. 

It’s similar to falling in love. You don’t go on a date once you start to fall in love. You go on a date to fall in love.

It’s important to build trust over time with an effective delegation plan with each new team member.

And I’ll show you how…

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How NOT to delegate and why it’s crucial to understanding how to build trust effectively
• How failure plays a part in delegation
• The difference between trust and confidence
• How to set realistic expectations when delegating

Featured on the Show:

The Elevate Effect™

Scale Day

Let’s Connect

• Glean from our library of CEO resources at kathrynbinkley.com
• Connect with Kathryn on Instagram!

Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher! 

We’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so we can reach more entrepreneurs like you!

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Send me a screenshot of your review (DM me on Instagram or email [email protected]) and I’ll give you free access to my CEO Scorecard. This is the same tool I use with my multiple 6 and 7 figure clients to help them uplevel their role as CEO and achieve massive results.

Say Goodbye to Micromanagement and Hello to Values-driven Leadership

Are you tired of constantly telling your team what to do? I hear you and there’s a better way to lead and empower your team—one that will revolutionize the way you manage and bring out the best in your people.

Picture this: no more endless rules and micromanagement. Instead, imagine a team that understands your values and embraces them wholeheartedly. A team that knows the "why" behind their actions and can apply that knowledge to any situation they face.

In this episode of The Elevate Effect™, we dive deep into the incredible power of values. 

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why values are key to building trust and fostering better relationships with your team
• Practical tips to define your values and ensure they align with your team's unique identity
• How values-driven leadership can simplify management and create a more cohesive and motivated team

Featured on the Show:

• The Trust Factor Workshop
• The Elevate Effect™

Let’s Connect

• Glean from our library of CEO resources at kathrynbinkley.com
• Connect with Kathryn on Instagram!

Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher! 

We’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so we can reach more entrepreneurs like you!

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Trust Factor Workshop

The Elevate Effect™

Over the years, I’ve come to realize the importance of leadership in business and the difference it can make in truly scaling.

Success ultimately comes down to the quality of leadership, yet many business owners don’t prioritize improving their leadership. What they’re missing is what I refer to as The Elevate Effect™. 

When you elevate your role as CEO and your leadership skills, you elevate your team and your results.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• The vital role of leadership in scaling your business and achieving long-term success.
• Why operations and marketing alone may fall short without effective leadership.
• What it means to have the transformative power of The Elevate Effect™.

Featured on the Show:

The Elevate Effect™

Let’s Connect

• Glean from our library of CEO resources at kathrynbinkley.com
• Connect with Kathryn on Instagram!

Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher! 

We’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so we can reach more entrepreneurs like you!

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What Do You Use As a Filter For Your Decisions?

As business owners, it’s easy to feel like we’re making progress and headed in the right direction when we put our head down and hustle like crazy. 

Well, I have news for you.

You might be suffering from vision drift if you do this.

If you’re not using your vision to filter all your decisions, you could be doing things that are leading you off track, all while feeling like you’re making progress.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• What vision drift is
• 3 Steps to avoid vision drift
• Who can help you with vision drift

Featured on the Show:

Scale to Seven® Mastermind

Let’s Connect

• Glean from our library of CEO resources at kathrynbinkley.com
• Connect with Kathryn on Instagram!

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The Art of Problem Awareness

Are you the type of leader that waits for problems to arise in their business before addressing them?

Have you ever thought about how much money that’s costing you, by waiting for those problems to become obvious?

As a leader, it’s your responsibility to find the problems early and get to the root of them, by expanding your problem awareness.

The quicker you can detect a problem, the faster you can solve the problem.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• 4 places to proactively look for sources of problems in your business (hint - most business owners stop after the first 2)
• The impact of waiting to find and solve problems in your business
• How to coach yourself and your team through problems

Featured on the Show:

Scale to Seven® Mastermind

Let’s Connect

• Glean from our library of CEO resources at kathrynbinkley.com
• Connect with Kathryn on Instagram!

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We’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so we can reach more entrepreneurs like you!

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