Brandon Miller

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Episode 60

Executing: A Coaching Conversation with Melanie Shaffer

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Melanie Shaffer, Founder & President of Talent Suite LLC, for a conversation that will hit home for any leader who’s ever wondered, “How do I get my team to actually do what I need them to do?” (Hint: It’s not just about checking off to-do lists.)

Melanie shares her deep expertise on the Executing Domain—those strengths that keep teams humming, projects moving, and leaders almost out of panic mode.

Weather you’re leading a team or planning to hire one, this episode is a go-to playbook for aligning expectations and driving results.

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Key Takeaways: 

  • Execution & Leadership: Leaders with strong execution strengths often face the challenge of balancing control with delegation.
  • Celebrating Milestones: For execution-driven teams, it’s critical to celebrate milestones, not just the final outcome, to keep motivation high and recognize progress.
  • Effective Communication: Teams with high execution strengths need clear, structured communication and touchpoints to perform at their best.

 

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