What I Do When I Feel Overwhelmed - 989

Business Setbacks

Chalene Johnson candidly shares the recent challenges her business faced, with projections falling short by 50% last quarter. She attributes this setback to a lack of attention to social media promotions, realizing that relying solely on organic promotion isn't sustainable. Instead, Chalene advocates for leveraging advertising and delegating tasks to prevent becoming the weakest link in her team 1.

Our business projections for the last quarter, I found out last week we were off by 50% down from what we thought we were going to hit.

--- Chalene Johnson

This realization has prompted her to reassess her approach and focus on more strategic advertising efforts 2.

   

Team Dynamics

Building an effective team is crucial, and Chalene emphasizes the importance of delegation and hiring the right people. She prefers working with freelancers and consultants who take ownership of their roles, allowing for flexibility and growth within the team 3. Chalene also highlights the significance of staying connected with new team members to ensure they understand the team's processes and culture.

Whenever we bring on somebody new on our team, I really try to stay very, very connected to them for the first, probably like two or three months, until I know they know how I'm thinking.

--- Chalene Johnson

This approach fosters a supportive environment where creativity and empathy are valued, making the team more effective and resilient 4.