When to Lead and When to Let Go with Katie Hunt

his week I sat down with business strategist, Katie Hunt.


Katie Hunt is the founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, host of the
Proof to Product Podcast, a business strategist, and a mentor to
creative entrepreneurs. She is a firm believer in professional
development, surrounding yourself with community and pushing go
even when you might not feel 100% ready.


Katie earned a dual MBA in marketing and finance from Loyola
Marymount University and has spent the last 16 years coaching
large corporations and entrepreneurs on marketing and business
development strategies. Her strengths lie in connecting people
and bringing ideas to life brainstorming, making a plan and
executing. Katie has a passion for creating, a mind for business
and a strong desire to help others succeed.


HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:


What it means to be a leader in your work environment, in
your family environment and in your community.

Why, at times, it’s important to relinquish control to those
who work for you.

How to identify when it’s time to delegate items and where to
start.

Why acting as a task master doesn’t equate to good
leadership.

How a trial period can ease the onboarding of team members.
The importance of a trial period when starting a new job for both
parties.

The role open communication plays across all of your
relationships and how to implement it.

The importance of the sharing the “Why” behind tasks,
requests and items delegated.

Understanding when to have very defined roles for your team
and when to be flexible.

How to keep your team together for the long term.



LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:


Trade Show Bootcamp

Proof to Product Podcast

Asana

Slack