What’s Wrong with Your Business?

Grace LaConte
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  • Management

Welcome to the podcast where we examine problems that keep business owners up at night. From long-term strategies to risk management tools, you’ll hear a variety of ways to identify what could be going wrong… and how to adapt in a rapidly changing market. I’m your host, Grace LaConte. I’m a consultant, futurist, and writer on topics related to Healthy Feedback Loops, workplace equity, and creative communication strategies.

  1. 07/07/2021

    WWB 015: Are Your Feedback Loops Working?

    Although it's not easy to hear, honest feedback is the most useful type of information in your business. In this episode, you'll learn why a feedback loop is important, what can threaten it, and which 5 components will increase your profitability and staff engagement.   -- Have a question? Record your message at https://anchor.fm/laconteconsulting/message Please consider leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. For show notes, graphics, and more visit https://laconteconsulting.com/podcast

  2. 07/30/2020

    WWB 014: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Face

    Our response to fear has a big impact on how we make business decisions. Let's talk about the 3 most common responses, why they are ineffective, and which one can increase your chance of success. -- Have a question? Record your message at https://anchor.fm/laconteconsulting/message If you enjoy what you're hearing, consider leaving a short 5-star review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes (which will help others to find this podcast!) For detailed show notes, visual graphics, and more... visit https://laconteconsulting.com/podcast

  3. 07/09/2020

    WWB 013: The 5 Basic Fears We All Share

    Is there a connection between what we’re afraid of and how we make business decisions? In this episode, Grace explains the 5 fears we all share (based on the work of Dr. Karl Albrecht) and why they correlate with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. You'll also hear an analysis of a horror film, The Silence of the Lambs.  -- Have a question? Record your message at https://anchor.fm/laconteconsulting/message If you enjoy what you're hearing, consider leaving a short 5-star review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes (which will help others to listen too!) For detailed show notes, visual graphics, and more... visit https://laconteconsulting.com/podcast

  4. 07/02/2020

    WWB 012: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

    What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and how does it apply to business risks? In this episode, we will discuss why this powerful tool can help you understand the motivations of your employees and customers. -- Have a question? Record your message at https://anchor.fm/laconteconsulting/message.  If you enjoy what you're hearing, consider leaving a short 5-star review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes (which will help others to listen too!) For detailed show notes, visual graphics, and more... visit https://laconteconsulting.com/podcast

  5. 06/25/2020

    WWB 011: Why Foundational Staff Have Strategic Value

    What do lowest-paid employees have to offer, and why should we ask them to help make strategic decisions? This episode starts with an eye-opening (and humbling) discovery. You'll find out who Foundational Staff are, the #1 question to ask them, why a Fight-Flight-Freeze response is not effective... and which response can add tremendous value to your organization.   --  Have a question? Record your message at https://anchor.fm/laconteconsulting/message.  If you enjoy what you're hearing, consider leaving a short 5-star review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes (which will help others listen too!) For detailed show notes, visual graphics, and more... visit https://laconteconsulting.com/podcast

  6. 06/18/2020

    WWB 010: The 5 Areas Where Your Company is Most at Risk

    A deep-dive explanation about the main categories of strategic risk (Governance, Operational, Competitive, Financial, Reputational), and the 4-step process you can use to evaluate them.  -- Have a question? Record your message at https://anchor.fm/laconteconsulting/message If you enjoy what you're hearing, consider leaving a short 5-star review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes (which will help others to find this podcast!) For detailed show notes, visual graphics, and more... visit https://laconteconsulting.com/podcast

  7. 06/11/2020

    WWB 009: Who are Your Devil’s Advocates?

    Listening to problems and potentially negative outcomes is not easy or fun, but it's an important part of avoiding disaster. In this episode, you'll hear why Devil's Advocates are important, what happens when you create a diverse culture, and more! -- Have a question? Record your message at https://anchor.fm/laconteconsulting/message If you enjoy what you're hearing, consider leaving a short 5-star review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes (which will help others to find this podcast!) For detailed show notes, visual graphics, and more... visit https://laconteconsulting.com/podcast

  8. 06/04/2020

    WWB 008: Using the SWOT Analysis

    This simple tool is a great way to evaluate problems in your organization through an objective lens. Grace will explain how to identify your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, when to use the PESTEL tool, and which steps you can take to get the most out of this tool. Find more at https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/#swot -- Have a question? Record your message at https://anchor.fm/laconteconsulting/message If you enjoy what you're hearing, consider leaving a short 5-star review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes (which will help others to find this podcast!) For detailed show notes, visual graphics, and more... visit https://laconteconsulting.com/podcast

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Welcome to the podcast where we examine problems that keep business owners up at night. From long-term strategies to risk management tools, you’ll hear a variety of ways to identify what could be going wrong… and how to adapt in a rapidly changing market. I’m your host, Grace LaConte. I’m a consultant, futurist, and writer on topics related to Healthy Feedback Loops, workplace equity, and creative communication strategies.

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