You hired people so your business could grow. So why does every decision still land on your desk?
Lia Garvin, known as The Team Whisperer, helps entrepreneurs get out of the weeds and start building teams like Google, Apple, and Microsoft — no matter the size of the business. In this episode, she shares her three-part framework that gets people to actually hear your feedback, how to tell if you've hired the wrong person or just put them in the wrong role, and the one question that can free up hours of your time.
Topics discussed:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:26) From corporate team leader to The Team Whisperer
(06:12) Why every team needs systems
(09:34) What large companies get right about teams
(11:58) The cost of doing everything yourself
(14:56) The real reason entrepreneurs don't delegate
(17:03) Owning it as a leader and the three-step sit-down
(20:28) How to tell a wrong hire from a wrong seat
(23:23) Skills that matter more in the age of AI
(26:26) Why your team feels overwhelmed (and how to prevent it)
(30:14) Two habits to cut your stress at work starting today
(32:08) What brought you JOY today?
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About Our Guest:
Lia Garvin, the "Team Whisperer," is a 3x bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and workplace expert who helps leaders build unstoppable teams. Leveraging strategies honed during her tenure at Google, Microsoft, and Apple, Lia strikes the balance of relatable and knowledgeable, breaking down complex management concepts into actionable frameworks that reduce overwhelm and improve team performance in industries from insurance to homebuilding to tech and beyond. Her bestselling books and top-ranked podcast showcase her unique ability to make leadership engaging and accessible at all levels. Featured in Harvard Business Review, FastCompany, the Wall Street Journal, and Fortune, Lia is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant for organizations ready to unlock their teams' full potential.
Connect with Lia Garvin:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
- Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
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