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The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

Ashley Cox of SproutHR

36 episodes

9 months ago

Join me on the Season 3 finale of The Impact Ripple podcast as I wrap up our AI Series! In this episode, we’re taking a look at 4 remarkable benefits of integrating AI into your small business in a way that will leverage your team’s full potential and accelerate their growth. The good news is that AI isn't just for big corporations – it can significantly enhance productivity and customer service for small businesses like ours, too! AI can lead to higher employee satisfaction and well-being...

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Entrepreneurship

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Join me on the Season 3 finale of The Impact Ripple podcast as I wrap up our AI Series! In this episode, we’re taking a look at 4 remarkable benefits of integrating AI into your small business in a way that will leverage your team’s full potential and accelerate their growth. The good news is that AI isn't just for big corporations – it can significantly enhance productivity and customer service for small businesses like ours, too! AI can lead to higher employee satisfaction and well-being...

Show more...

Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/36)

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

35. 4 Remarkable Ways AI Accelerates Your Team’s Growth + How to Implement it Effectively

Join me on the Season 3 finale of The Impact Ripple podcast as I wrap up our AI Series! In this episode, we’re taking a look at 4 remarkable benefits of integrating AI into your small business in a way that will leverage your team’s full potential and accelerate their growth. The good news is that AI isn't just for big corporations – it can significantly enhance productivity and customer service for small businesses like ours, too! AI can lead to higher employee satisfaction and well-being...

1 year ago

31 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

34. Using AI? How to Legally Protect Your Small Business with Brittany Ratelle

In this episode of The Impact Ripple podcast, I'm thrilled to be joined by Brittany Ratelle, Small Business Lawyer, to explore the legal concerns and considerations of artificial intelligence and its impact on small businesses. Together, Brittany and I unravel the mysteries of AI, shedding light on its accessibility for entrepreneurs while also cautioning against its potential pitfalls. Brittany discusses copyright concerns swirling around AI-generated content and stresses the importance of ...

1 year ago

57 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

33. BIPOC-Centered AI: A Critical Look at Inclusivity in Technology with Ajia Allen

In the second episode of our AI series for leaders, Ajia Allen, Owner and Principal Strategist of Digalyne, a digital strategy agency, joins me to discuss the importance of and need for diversity and inclusivity in the development of generative AI tools. We kick things off by exploring the meaning of BIPOC – Black, Indigenous, and People of Color – as a term highlighting the importance of including Black and Indigenous communities alongside other people of color in the development of A...

1 year ago

42 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

32. How to Leverage AI as Your Tech Teammate with Abby Herman

Join me and Abby Herman, a Fractional Marketing Director, in this fantastic podcast episode that kicks off our AI series for leaders where we uncover the incredible world of AI and its game-changing role in small businesses. Together, we explore the basics of artificial intelligence (AI), how it seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, and how it's making big waves in small businesses with applications like Chatbots and ChatGPT. Abby takes us on a journey of practical examples, showi...

1 year ago

50 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

31. 3 Key Elements for Successful Hiring in a Post-Pandemic World

It’s no secret that hiring has changed over the past few years and it’s harder to hire now than ever before. Or is it… In this solo episode, I break down the challenges small businesses are facing when it comes to hiring (including a shifting power dynamic) and discuss the rise of the “belief-driven employee” and what employees really want. In a world where it seems like “nobody wants to work anymore,” I bust common myths and share real, actionable hiring strategies that are working today f...

1 year ago

37 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

30. How to Lead with Collaboration and Transparency with Ketmanee Whitlock

In this engaging episode of the Impact Ripple podcast, I sat down with the incredibly talented Ketmanee Whitlock to chat about her transformative journey in the beauty industry. Ketmanee, the visionary behind Edify Salon, shares about her commitment to creating a salon space that goes beyond beauty, emphasizing collaboration, inclusivity, and breaking free from traditional industry norms. Our discussion navigates the challenges within the salon industry, including the misclassif...

1 year ago

48 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

29. Powerful Ways to Create a More Inclusive and Accessible Workplace with Dannie Lynn Fountain

Disability accommodations. What are they? And should you be providing them in your small business? Join me for an empowering conversation on The Impact Ripple podcast with the incredible Dannie Lynn Fountain as we explore the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, with a focus on disability inclusion and accessibility. Dannie Lynn is a Disability Accommodations Program Manager at Google and the Founder of Focused on People, where she provides invaluable support ...

1 year ago

47 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

28. Build a Better Team through Empathetic Storytelling with Janna Browning

Have you ever thought team building was cheesy and a total waste of time? But what if it could be truly impactful for your business and team (minus the cheese factor)? If it could help your team understand one another better, be more empathetic, collaborate more effectively, and problem solve together, without always running to you? What if it could be thoughtful, intentional, and even fun? Yes, I said FUN! If that sounds like your cuppa tea, then join me and my dear friend and coll...

1 year ago

57 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

27. The Learning Table: Crafting a Community of Motivated, Impactful Team Members with Dr. Carrie Graham

In this episode of The Impact Ripple podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with my brilliant friend and colleague, Dr. Carrie Graham, an expert in effective training for adult learners. If you have or are growing your team, you will need to provide them with training. Whether it’s new hire training or opportunities to help them grow and develop during their time with you, training is critical for having a profitable, sustainable, and impactful team. However, training can also feel super ove...

1 year ago

45 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

26. Unmasking 3 B.S. Hiring Excuses That Are Stifling Your Recruitment Game

In this episode of "The Impact Ripple," I dive into the complex challenges faced by employers and hiring managers in our evolving post-pandemic landscape. It's no secret that hiring has become increasingly tricky, with a staggering 77% of employers worldwide struggling to fill open positions, marking a 17-year high. We take a deep dive into the common hurdles employers grapple with when it comes to hiring – from attracting the right candidates to addressing the skills gap and combating the pe...

1 year ago

22 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

25. Wrapping Up Money Month with Insights on Hiring and Creating Opportunities

In this season finale episode of The Impact Ripple Podcast, I reflect on the enlightening conversations I had during "money month" with three esteemed guests from the finance industry sharing valuable insights to empower you on your hiring journey. Episode 22 - How to Shift Your Money Mindset and Start Hiring Your Dream Team with Christine Walsh Episode 23 - Breaking the Money Taboo: Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Building Wealth with Keina Newell Episode 24 - Why Hiring Right is Critical ...

2 years ago

25 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

24. Why Hiring Right is Critical for Your Small Business Success with Carla Titus

Are you struggling to make informed financial decisions when it comes to hiring for your small business? Tune in to this episode of The Impact Ripple Podcast where we demystify the financial numbers and share expert tips on how to be intentional with your hiring process and paying yourself as a business owner. In this episode, I spoke with Carla Titus, the owner of Wealth and Worth Within, where she and I broke down the financial numbers all business owners want and need to know when hiring ...

2 years ago

50 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

23. Breaking the Money Taboo: Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Building Wealth with Keina Newell

Are your money emotions holding you back? On this episode of The Impact Ripple Podcast, I sat down with my friend and Financial Coach, Keina Newell, founder of Wealth Over Now, to talk about building generational wealth, creating a values-aligned budget that feels liberating, and making investments that deliver more than just a financial return. Keina shares about the way the emotions we associate with money can hold women business owners back and practical steps you can take to build gener...

2 years ago

45 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

22. How to Shift Your Money Mindset and Start Hiring Your Dream Team with Christine Walsh

This episode kicks off our Money Month series, where we’re diving deep into all things around money and finances as a business owner who’s growing a team! In this episode, I chat with Christine Walsh, a financial coach who helps women entrepreneurs overcome financial fears and increase their income. We discuss the impact that our beliefs and mindset about money can have on a business owner's ability to grow their business and manage their finances. Christine begins by sharing her jour...

2 years ago

43 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

21. Growing a Business and Team without Selling Your Soul with Lee Chaix McDonough

Hey leader, if you find yourself in need of a dose of heartfelt goodness and encouragement today, take a listen to this episode of The Impact Ripple podcast with my dear friend and coach, Lee Chaix McDonough. Lee is the Founder of Coach with Clarity, where she helps women in helping professions create flexible and meaningful businesses that serve their people and support their families – without selling their souls. Interest peaked? I thought so! ;) Lee shares her personal journey fr...

2 years ago

50 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

20. Creating a Healthy Team Culture: Tips from Functional and Integrative Dietitian Amber Gourley

In this episode, we’re talking all about health and wellness at work. Something small business owners – and especially female business owners – struggle with often. Joining me for this conversation is Amber Gourley, a Functional and Integrative Dietitian and owner of Heal U. We start our conversation by chatting about the importance of prioritizing health and wellness for small business owners and leaders. Amber shares her personal journey from business and human resources to dietetics, and...

2 years ago

29 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

19. Navigating the Legal Potholes of Small Business with Attorney Maritza “Shay” Nelson

Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a conversation with Maritza Shay Nelson, an employment law attorney who specializes in supporting small businesses and non-profit organizations. You might be thinking, “Sheesh! HR *and* Legal? Are you trying to bore me to death?” But I promise you’re going to love this conversation, because Shay and I had SO much fun and shared loads of laughs, along with valuable insights and advice.. We discussed the complexities of employment l...

2 years ago

48 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

18. Legal Myths You Need to Know If You Have Employees with Alexis Tahinci

I’m excited to welcome our first attorney on The Impact Ripple podcast this week, Alexis Tahinci, of Tahinci Law Firm! Alexis is an employment law and civil rights attorney who works on behalf of employees who are filing claims against their employers. While this may sound counterintuitive to some, what I find most powerful about this collaboration is that Alexis was able to share the most common complaints employees are bringing to her office to help us avoid creating the same issues in ou...

2 years ago

45 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

17. Clones, Drones and Unicorns - 3 Types of Employees You Should Never Hire

Have you ever felt anxious thinking about hiring the wrong person for your small business? If so, you’re in luck! Because that’s exactly what I’m diving into on this episode of The Impact Riple podcast. Hiring the right person is something every business owner wants. BUT being *able* to hire the right person and *actually* hiring the right person…well, that’s a bit of a different story. As someone who’s been hiring employees for more than 17 years now, there are a few things I’ve learned...

2 years ago

18 minutes

The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners

16. Strengthen Your Team Culture: How to Become Conflict Capable with Anna Nielsen

Are you a fan of conflict? I’m guessing you probably answered, “Absolutely not!!” to that question. You might have even thought, “I’d rather get a root canal.” If you’re like most of the business owners we work with at SproutHR, you don’t enjoy conflict. I can’t blame you! Most of us weren’t taught how to handle conflict effectively and some of us learned through a lot of trial and error (raises hand!). As you grow your team, however, you will be faced with conflict and it can either bre...

2 years ago

32 minutes