What if the conversations you are avoiding are actually the conversations your team needs you to have? In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Therapist, I'm tackling one of the biggest things I see holding therapists back from scaling: the fear of having hard conversations. Whether you're managing clinicians, a VA, an executive assistant, or an online business manager, avoiding uncomfortable conversations can create a culture of avoidance that ultimately limits your growth.
I'm breaking down why empathy and sensitivity, while essential strengths for therapists, can sometimes make leadership harder, and why being honest with your team is actually an act of kindness.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
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4:32 - The mindset shift that changes how you show up as a leader
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6:18 - Why your empathy might be making leadership harder
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9:02 - The part of a team member's reaction that is not yours to manage
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11:26 - How to build the muscle of having uncomfortable conversations
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13:42 - The CEO habit that gives you a completely different view of your business
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16:04 - What managing different personalities can teach you about leadership
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18:03 - Why your leadership starts with the cup you are pouring from
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