Introduction: In this episode, Ness and Nicky delve into the often-overlooked downside of reaching peak business momentum. While a smoothly running business is the goal, it can lead to feelings of insignificance and withdrawal for business owners who are no longer the centre of attention. They explore the psychological impacts and the addiction to being needed, offering insights and strategies for maintaining a healthy balance.

Episode Highlights:

• The Ideal Business State: Discussion on achieving a smoothly running business and the implications for the business owner.
• The Downside of Not Being Needed: The psychological impact of stepping back and not being the hero.
• Entrepreneurial Addiction: Insights from psychotherapist Amy Morin on work addiction and its parallels to other addictions.
• Self-Worth and Business Success: How entrepreneurs link their self-worth to their business achievements.
• Signs of Psychological Dependence: Six signs of work addiction including obsessive thoughts, withdrawal, and increased tolerance.
• Balancing Work and Personal Life: Strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and recognising when business habits become unhealthy.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological aspects of business success and learn practical tips for overcoming the challenges of stepping back.

Learn more about Nicky and Ness https://businesstogether.com.au

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Nicky Miklos-Woodley 0403 191 404
Vanessa (Ness) Medling 0400 226 875

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Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley

In this episode of "Thrive in Business Together with Nicky and Ness," the hosts dive into the concept of "vibe" in the business world. Drawing inspiration from the classic movie "The Castle," they explore how the vibe or culture of a business can significantly impact performance and employee satisfaction. Nicky and Ness share practical insights for business owners and leaders aiming to cultivate a positive and high-performing work environment.

Episode Highlights

• Defining the Vibe: Nicky and Ness discuss the importance of understanding the vibe or culture of a business, using analogies and real-life examples to illustrate their points.
• Unspoken Ground Rules: The hosts delve into how unspoken behaviours and attitudes contribute to the overall vibe and impact team dynamics.
• Leadership and Values: They highlight the importance of leaders living up to their stated values and the effects of incongruence between proclaimed and actual practices.
• Toxicity in the Workplace: A story is shared about a business owner struggling with a toxic employee and the consequences of avoiding difficult conversations.
• High Performance Models: Nicky introduces the 70-20-10 model of high performance, explaining how it applies to sales and leadership.
• Cultural Misalignment: The discussion covers the potential pitfalls when there's a gap between the intended culture and the actual environment, especially during onboarding.
• Real-life Business Examples: They provide anecdotes about businesses that successfully maintain a strong, positive culture and those that struggle with it.
• Action Steps: Practical advice for business owners includes conducting informal vibe checks and engaging in honest conversations with team members to ensure alignment with desired cultural values.

For more hands-on support, they can contact Nicky and Ness through their website.

Head to Ep 24 in Season 1 to listen to our podcast with Leah Mether

Read the blog we talked about here: https://businesstogether.com.au/heres-why-knowing-that-culture-is-the-lifeblood-of-your-business-matters/

Learn more about Nicky and Ness https://businesstogether.com.au

Do the Smart Growth Survey in under 60 seconds to get your hands on our Smart Growth Blueprint. You'll get immediate access to our four favourite strategies for sales, profit, planning and team https://businesstogether.typeform.com/smartgrowth

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Nicky LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithnicky/
Ness LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessamedling/

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Nicky Miklos-Woodley 0403 191 404
Vanessa (Ness) Medling 0400 226 875

Or send us an email hello@businesstogether.com.au

Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley

In this episode, Nicky and Ness explore the concept of high-performance teaming with Dr Amy Silver. Dr Silver delves into the importance of nurturing psychological safety within teams and shares valuable insights on fostering an environment where individuals can thrive collectively.

Episode Highlights:

Defining High-Performance Teaming: Dr Silver explains the shift from individual performance to team dynamics, emphasising the role of collective responsibility in achieving success.

Qualities of Successful Teaming: The discussion explores attributes such as self-awareness, facilitation skills, and creating a safe space for diverse perspectives.

Overcoming Barriers to Teaming: Dr. Silver identifies resistance stemming from hierarchical norms and fear of judgment as obstacles to effective team collaboration.

Cultivating Psychological Safety: The conversation highlights the significance of psychological safety in fostering open communication, vulnerability, and constructive conflict within teams.

Actionable Steps: Listeners are encouraged to adopt a mindset of exploring fears within their teams and utilise resources such as Dr Amy Edmondson's questions to assess psychological safety.

Dr. Silver underscores the importance of embracing vulnerability and courage in cultivating high-performance teams. By acknowledging and addressing fears, individuals and leaders can create environments where teams thrive and collective goals are achieved.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramysilver/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amysilverbrave
Website and blog: www.dramysilver.com
email: amy@dramysilver.com

Amy Edmondson - https://fearlessorganizationscan.com/engage/free-personal-psychological-safety-survey?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=activatie&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu8uyBhC6ARIsAKwBGpTklZvQfBAST2eQliAassS7ToD7og4rxW2DQPZtFIl3kKe1fDJHoPIaApjQEALw_wcB

Tim Clarke https://www.leaderfactor.com/psychological-safety

Learn more about Nicky and Ness https://businesstogether.com.au

Do the Smart Growth Survey in under 60 seconds to get your hands on our Smart Growth Blueprint. You'll get immediate access to our four favourite strategies for sales, profit, planning and team https://businesstogether.typeform.com/smartgrowth

Follow us on socials
Instagram - @b2businesstogether
Facebook - @B2BusinessTogether

Connect on LinkedIn
Nicky LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithnicky/
Ness LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessamedling/

Give us a call
Nicky Miklos-Woodley 0403 191 404
Vanessa (Ness) Medling 0400 226 875

Or send us an email hello@businesstogether.com.au

Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley