Turnaround and team expert Annie Hyman-Pratt joins Confessions of a Pink-Haired Marketer host Sonia Simone to talk about her work on the front lines of team-building and managing extraordinary people in the face of tough company challenges.
One of the reasons Sonia founded her own company (with her wonderful business partners, of course) is that the way most companies approach their teams is pretty pathetic.
Micromanagement, out of control executive egos, poor decision-making, disrespect, bottlenecks, frustration … we could go on and on. Too many companies, both large and small, have cultures that are, very simply, broken. And broken cultures lead to poor business performance.
In the midst of all that, Annie Pratt isn’t afraid to wade in and make things right. She’s a master of organizational structure and smarter leadership habits — creating teams that are marked by respect and accountability.
From her own family business (The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, where she managed their explosive growth leading to a successful sale of the company) to countless other companies, including many companies in turnaround, Annie has a perspective you won’t find in the usual business books.
While this talk is mainly directed at leaders, these principles will help anyone create a healthier, more productive, and more enjoyable culture within their company — whether you’re the founder or the receptionist.
In this 33-minute episode of Confessions of a Pink-Haired Marketer, host Sonia Simone and Annie Hyman-Pratt discuss:
- How to coach accountability in your team members
- The cornerstone habits that will make you a better leader
- How to make yourself a leader among equals (no matter what official role you play)
- How to manage those difficult workplace conversations
- What to do in times of extreme work stress
- Keys to getting your team to care as much about your business as you do
- How to go beyond “feel-good” exercises and create real change
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