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On the Up and Up

We spend almost 100,000 hours of our lives working (probably more like 200,000 for entrepreneurs, let’s be honest). What if work didn’t have to suck? What if it can be fun? On the Up and Up™️ podcast challenges the status quo of the boring workplace, and teaches leaders how to use HR, legal, and ethics to boost the fun factor of your business. Welcome to the show! Every week, we talk about the real reality behind leadership and management. Not the buzzwords and HR appropriate policies, but the

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Ep. 92: Is Your Brain Sabotaging Your Leadership...

On the Up and Up ·

2024/09/04

If the thought of having a tough conversation with someone you manage makes you want to bolt , you’re not alone - and there’s actually a ton of science behind it.Our brains aren’t exactly wired to enjoy this part of management. In fact, they’re working over time to convince us to avoid sitting down for that challenging chat with an employee.Today we’re talking about what’s really happening in our brains when we’re faced with an employee issue: from the fight-or-flight response and cognitive

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Ep. 91: ‘She said what?!’ How To Build A Common...

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2024/08/28

Most leaders don’t wake up planning to fail their teams, but sometimes it happens unintentionally.And one of the biggest culprits is a lack of common leadership language and management philosophy across the organization.When everyone’s on a different page and speaking a different language, silos start forming, and your team struggles to collaborate effectively. This is especially risky in those critical stages of small business growth when scaling your team is key to unlocking your company’s full

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Ep. 90: [Part 2] 5 Steps To Go From Manager to...

On the Up and Up ·

2024/08/21

Last week, we kicked off a 5 day plan to go from a day-to-day manager to a trusted leader who knows how to boost your team’s profitability and productivity. If you missed that deep dive of the first 2 steps - reflect and observe - make sure you go back and catch that one too! Today, we’re wrapping it up with the 3 final steps:Unite your team with shared values and a common language.Give each team member a voice in their success.Build a plan that connects your team’s individual goals with the

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Ep. 89: Five Steps To Go From Manager to Trusted...

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2024/08/14

Let’s hit the reset button - on both your management and your team.As managers and leaders, it’s our job to get everyone on the same boat and moving in the same direction. But sometimes it feels like some people are in canoes, some are on jet skis, and some are in a totally different lake.It happens. But there are simple ways to get everyone back on course, including yourself.In this episode, we kick off a 5-day plan designed to transform you from a manager to a trusted leader in under an hour a

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Ep. 88: Lean Into Leading: LoriAnn Kuntz on The Power...

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2024/08/07

LoriAnn Kuntz, a finance expert by trade (and a legal eagle by necessity), never planned on hiring employees.She had properly classified contractors, and that arrangement was working out just fine…until it wasn’t. As soon as she realized she needed more say over her team’s work, she knew it was time to change up her team’s structure.It’s one thing to chat about these principles through our typical HR lens; it’s another to hear them straight from someone who’s in the trenches, leading and learning

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Ep. 87: The Missing Link In New Hire Training &...

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2024/07/31

Ever wonder why some new hires knock it out of the park while others can’t seem to find the ball, despite having all your training videos and SOPs at their fingertips?In this episode, we’re focusing on the major mindset shift that leaders have to make - but often don’t - between sending the offer letter and training their new employee. We’ll talk about how this mindset sets the stage for effectively using documentation not just to instruct, but to uncover and bridge the skills gaps of new team

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Ep. 86: Biz Friends With Benefits: Building Community...

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2024/07/24

How crucial is community for small business owners and entrepreneurs?So crucial that our friend Taryn Rachelle restructured her entire business into a personal brand to better serve the community she'd spent years building.In this episode, we're setting aside our usual convos on HR regulations and team management to dive into community-based business with Taryn. We chat about:Imposter Syndrome and stepping out (or getting pushed?) of your comfort zone.The joy of being selective with business

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Ep. 85: [BONUS Ep!] Something About Her Trademarks...

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2024/07/22

Our legal (Bravo) correspondent is back for some BREAKING news about our girls Ariana and Katie and their former Menu Consultant and Karen of the sandwich world, Penny . Also we break down Love Island USA because we can't stop talking about it, and dive into the weird world of sibling drama via the rumor that Sandoval and Rachel's lawyers are BROTHERS? Also, Kelli teaches us about how trademarks add a value of about 30%+ to your business valuation, and why creating a business with assets is a key

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Ep. 84: How To Create Seamless Employee Onboarding...

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2024/07/17

There are two sides of the seamless onboarding coin:There’s the one most people think about, which is all the compliance stuff. Paperwork, forms, yada yada yada.But today we’re talking about the other side: the cultural elements of seamless onboarding that contribute to not only the employee experience, but the leadership experience as well.Join us as we talk through the 4 stages of an employee’s onboarding (which start before you’re even paying them!) with tips to make each one seamless and

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Ep. 83: Hot Take: Documentation Is The Dark Horse Of...

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2024/07/10

Let’s talk about one basic skill (dare I say, the #1 skill) that every business owner and leader can bolster within their teams to cultivate a culture rich in accountability, empowerment, productivity, and long-term relationships.This skill is the answer to questions about how to build a proactive and engaged team while simultaneously creating an environment that’s in line with the way that you’re leading.Surprisingly, this skill isn’t something you’ll find in most management books, and it’s

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Ep. 82: Are These 5 Biases in Hiring Sabotaging Your...

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2024/07/03

As an entrepreneur, you’re not expected to magically transform into a professional recruiter overnight. Interviewing without letting bias crash the party is a learned skill, not something that just pops into your brain the moment you launch your business.But the truth still remains: bias in hiring is a sneaky thief that shrinks your candidate pool down to a fraction of what it could be.Don’t worry, today’s episode isn’t about making you an expert recruiter. It’s simply about bringing your awareness

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Ep. 81: Diversity In Workplace Statistics: Why...

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2024/06/26

If there's one conversation we're never putting on mute, it's about the real value of diversity on your team.Not because 'diversity' has been a trendy buzzword since 2020, but because we've got recent and cited stats to prove that diversity really is better for your business.In today’s episode, we're diving into why diversity is a major win for your bottom line, and we’ll show you how to champion it authentically, not performatively. Tune in now! SOURCES AND FURTHER READING"Corporate Diversity Data:

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Ep 80: Juneteenth Insights And The Role of HR in...

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2024/06/19

Happy Juneteenth!Today we’re honoring the end of slavery, celebrating Black freedom, and celebrating the slow strides we're making.But part of our celebration as non-Black Americans is recognizing the work we have to put in to keep pushing the needle for racial equity.Now, I recognize it’s not my place as a white woman to speak about the experience of Black Americans. But it is my place to spotlight the ongoing struggles and discrimination Black Americans face, particularly in the workforce.So,

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Ep 79: The 40+ Founder: Writing Your Next Career...

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2024/06/12

Think your career's best moments are in the rearview? Think again!Join us as we dive into the transformative journeys of women who are turning decades of experience - in and out of the office - into entrepreneurial gold.Carmen Reed-Gilkison and Deirdre Harter of Encore Empire are flipping the script on what it means to be a “seasoned professional.” Together, we explore their unique approach to coaching late-blooming entrepreneurs: transitioning from the corporate ladder to the entrepreneurial

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Ep 78: Shifting From Creative Entrepreneur To CEO...

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2024/06/05

As a creative entrepreneur, do you ever feel like your job completely transformed overnight?One moment, you’re working in your creative zone of genius, and the next, you’re knee-deep in job descriptions, payroll, team performance reviews...the whole People Ops shebang.Not exactly what you had in mind when you branched out on your own, is it?Not everyone loves this shift. Some folks thrive, while others feel a little lost. If you’re gearing up to hire a team or have already taken the leap into

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Ep 77 From Breaking Point to Breakthrough: Mary Beth...

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2024/05/29

Are you checking in with yourself and your mental health?We know Mental Health Awareness Month has been all about how we, as leaders, can support our employees. But let’s flip the script for a moment: what about your own mental health?What's at risk when you're always operating at full throttle without a break?This week, we have a story you don't want to miss from Mary Beth Storjohann, Co-CEO of Abacus Wealth Partners.It's powerful to hear a woman who's achieved so much career success talk openly

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Ep 76: "Can We Talk?" How To Address Underperformance...

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2024/05/22

You know what feels ickier than having that awkward underperformance chat with an employee in a stuffy conference room?Having to do it over Zoom.We’re huge champions of remote work, but it definitely throws in some extra hurdles for managers. Especially when you don’t have the benefit of connection from in-person settings.Addressing underperformance is never straightforward, no matter where your team is. But when you’re dealing with it remotely, knowing the right (and wrong) way to handle it makes

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Ep. 75 How To Conduct Employee Performance Reviews...

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2024/05/15

Say it with me:“My past experience in corporate America won’t dictate how I conduct employee performance reviews. I’m not here to give negative feedback just for the sake of documentation.”Performance reviews have a bad rap, but they don’t have to suck. When we rethink the purpose of the review process, it can actually become something everyone looks forward to.Today, we’re offering a new perspective that will make performance reviews positive and productive, without the dread or anxiety.We’ll

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Ditch The Drama: Performance Management And The Role...

On the Up and Up ·

2024/05/08

Performance management: Love it? Hate it? Wondering what the big deal is?It can be a real mixed bag. Maybe you skip into those meetings, giddy to shower your team members with glowing feedback and praise. Orrrrr maybe you’re dragging your when the feedback is a bit more…complicated.But what if there was a way to make performance evaluations less of an emotional rollercoaster…Today’s episode is all about how to shift from that dreaded annual review to continuous, two-way feedback that genuinely

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[Bonus Ep!] Bravo Legal Drama and HR Disasters Part 2

On the Up and Up ·

2024/05/03

We're baaaack baby! Kelli Jones and I are at it again with more Bravo legal drama, more HR disasters, and more fun. And maybe a little snark. I mean, we ARE talking about Bravo afterall.Kelli is a trademark attorney, a fellow reality TV aficionado, and my go-to friend for Bravo drama and lawsuit breakdowns. This time, we're covering:Trademarks and why they matterUpdates on the Caroline Manzo / Brandy Glanville lawsuitOur thoughts on the blatant racial discrimination within the Bravo networkKristen

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