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The SMB School of Leadership Podcast with Dr. V

The SMB School of Leadership Podcast with Dr. V

By Dr. Valerie D. W. James

Maximize Efficiency, Service Delivery and Lead Brilliantly!
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The SMB School of Leadership Podcast with Dr. VSep 28, 2020

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How to Design a Positive Image for Your Business
Dec 22, 202015:43
How to UNCOVER and CLOSE the Skills Gap in the Workplace
Sep 28, 202014:17
How to REIMAGINE your Business Growth
Aug 25, 202013:05
RE-ALIGNING your business for a post-COVID-19 marketplace

RE-ALIGNING your business for a post-COVID-19 marketplace

Action-oriented tips for making rapid changes in the way your company works and does business!

We are approaching one of the BIGGEST changes in HISTORY of how we, along with our staff are going to be REQUIRED to work. So…if the idea of how to re-align your business and workforce are keeping you up at night...today’s tips will be helpful! You are not alone, we are in this together. Listen as I share with you a few important planning ideas and decisions I have developed for clients, colleagues  and Chamber members to help operationalize your company’s realignment initiative, by concentrating on four key areas of Operational Alignment.

May 18, 202025:49
We Are Better Together Than Apart

We Are Better Together Than Apart

Poor and ineffective team collaboration can cost money, waste time, create setbacks, and hinder production. Honoring each person for his or her involvement creates the foundation for a great team.  Building awareness amongst your direct reports and employees is the first real step towards diversity and inclusion within your company. As leaders, we must become more open to Answering the Call by Facilitating Awareness.

Apr 27, 202011:31
Mobile Area Chamber Webinar: Tips to Recession-Proof Your Business

Mobile Area Chamber Webinar: Tips to Recession-Proof Your Business

Dr. Valarie James spoke to the Mobile Area Chamber on tips to recession-proof your business and offered tools including - pausing, stepping back, leaning forward and achieving clarity. Click here to listen to how these tools can help you personally and professionally moving forward.

Apr 20, 202015:01
Bridging the Generation Gap at Work During a Crisis

Bridging the Generation Gap at Work During a Crisis

WOOOOWWWW! There are now five generations working side-by-
side in the workplace. Get to know your team, then use this socialization to
find creative ways to make their talents work together best.

Have you ever considered the value each generation brings to the
workforce? Although individuals in any generation may share similarities to those
in others, here are some general characteristics and ideas for promoting greater
synergy among generations.

Mar 20, 202014:04
Vote Accountability in 2020

Vote Accountability in 2020

Culture of Accountability – February 2020. Why is accountability so important to success in business? Why do we struggle so much with it? Three easy, underutilized tips on how to get everyone on the team to fully participate in the call to accountability. This includes the leaders! Leaders are generally the culprits of any failures or the heroes of any victories within the company, so when a glitch occurs or something goes wrong, no one has time for excuses. Taking the guesswork out of work and taking responsibility is the name of this game – and tag, you are it!

Feb 26, 202017:59
Strategic Planning for Results: Flipping the Script to Multiply Your Productivity

Strategic Planning for Results: Flipping the Script to Multiply Your Productivity

Are you experiencing BURNOUT from talking about the numbers all the time? Let's "NOT" talk about the numbers. In this episode, you'll learn about what and who really makes the business successful.

Jan 22, 202011:52