Tough Conversations and Effective Communication: Insights from Lori Harder

You're in for a treat today with this episode! I'm joined by my best friend and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Lori Harder, to talk all things business!

As entrepreneurs, we know how important it is to have the right team in place. Lori shares her insights on the evolution of the hiring process and how to find the best fit for your company culture. We talk about the importance of effective communication and handling tough conversations with employees in a professional setting.

Our conversation also dives into the high-level discussions that entrepreneurs are having about their teams. We share advice from our own mentors that we wish we had listened to earlier in our careers and discuss the concept of becoming a boss accidentally. We're excited to offer our personal stories and reflections on our experiences as bosses and entrepreneurs.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:30] Lori's background.

[3:40] The paramount importance of HR in your business 

[6:25] How Lori got into business.

[7:20] Did she ever think she wanted to be a boss?

[8:50] What she thought being a boss was like vs. what it's actually like. 

[10:00] The evolution of your hiring process.

[14:00] Getting deep with potential candidates to find the best fit.

[17:05] Did she ever think she had to be buttoned up and professional all the time?

[18:50] How have her communication skills evolved to have those tough conversations?

[24:03] What conversations are high-level entrepreneurs having about their teams?

[30:20] Advice from her mentors that she wishes she had acted on sooner.

[36:55] Becoming a boss accidentally. 

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* Connect with Lori on IG @loriharder

* Check out Lori's amazing podcast Earn Your Happy

* Connect with me on IG @jackie.koch_

* Find more information on my website www.jackiekoch.com