The #1 Hire You Need To Staff Up & Stress Down!

Are you leading your team the way you want to be remembered?

We're resharing one of our favorite episodes from Kelli Leighton's Innovate to Thrive series because its leadership lessons are just as relevant today as when it first aired. If you've ever felt frustrated by staff performance, struggled with accountability, or found yourself carrying too much of the workload, this episode will challenge you to look at leadership from a new perspective.

Kelli shares the mindset shifts and practical strategies that helped her build a stronger, more innovative team. You'll also hear about the unique role she introduced in her studio—the Director of Removing Friction—and how it's helped streamline operations, improve communication, and reduce stress for both her team and her clients.

What You'll Learn

Why your team is a direct reflection of your leadership

How to perform an effective team audit

The importance of accountability without sacrificing culture

How innovation starts with leadership, not creativity alone

Why your team needs a mindset shift—not just new systems

How to separate emotional feedback from real business data

The difference between macro and micro client pain points

Why empowering staff leads to better decision-making