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<v Speaker 1>Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of

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<v Speaker 1>performance through strong human relations, team building and goala GV.

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<v Speaker 1>This is the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host

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<v Speaker 1>Paul Fellovaledo.

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<v Speaker 2>Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast.

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<v Speaker 2>It's episode two seventy eight. Today we're tackling a challenge

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<v Speaker 2>that many small businesses, nonprofits, and public safety organizations face,

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<v Speaker 2>and that's leading a company that isn't big enough to

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<v Speaker 2>afford an HR department, of finance department, or any of

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<v Speaker 2>the other critical departments that major companies rely on. So

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<v Speaker 2>how do you manage all these responsibilities effectively without stretching

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<v Speaker 2>yourself too thin? So here are seven tips to help

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<v Speaker 2>you navigate this not so perfect business scenario. Number one,

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<v Speaker 2>just accept that you're going to wear many hats when

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<v Speaker 2>you don't have dedicated departments. Leadership must fill in the gaps.

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<v Speaker 2>That means that the CEO, director or chief also becomes

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<v Speaker 2>the HR manager, financial officer, and sometimes even it support.

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<v Speaker 2>A strong leader acknowledges this reality and works to balance

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<v Speaker 2>these responsibilities without becoming overwhelmed. Number two is prioritize and

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<v Speaker 2>systematize because you can't do everything at once. Focus on

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<v Speaker 2>HR functions. Create a structured hiring and onboarding process, even

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<v Speaker 2>if it's simple. Document policies and procedures so expectations are clear.

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<v Speaker 2>And then finance. Use reliable accounting software or hire a

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<v Speaker 2>part time bookkeeper to manage payroll, budgeting, and expenses and operations.

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<v Speaker 2>Standardize daily procedures so things run smoothly even when you're

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<v Speaker 2>pulled in differentfer directions. Number three on the list is

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<v Speaker 2>leverage technology. Technology can replace or enhance the work of

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<v Speaker 2>an entire department. These days, things like HR software platforms

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<v Speaker 2>like Gusto or Bamboo HR handle payroll benefits and onboarding,

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<v Speaker 2>and accounting tools like QuickBooks or Wave can track expenses

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<v Speaker 2>invoices and financial reports. And project management tools like Trello

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<v Speaker 2>or Microsoft Teams keep your organization on track. Number four

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<v Speaker 2>delegate and develop internal leadership. Even if you don't have

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<v Speaker 2>formal departments, you have people who can take on responsibilities.

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<v Speaker 2>Assign trusted employees to handle HR issues, training or financial tracking.

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<v Speaker 2>Invest in their leadership development so they can manage these

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<v Speaker 2>roles effectively. In number five, outsource when possible, not everything

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<v Speaker 2>has to be in house. Consider outsourcing things like payroll

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<v Speaker 2>and accounting. To a CPA or a payroll service like paychecks.

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<v Speaker 2>In legal and compliance issues, to a consultant or a

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<v Speaker 2>local attorney in HR functions like background checks and employee

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<v Speaker 2>handbooks to specialized firms that deal with these things. In

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<v Speaker 2>number six, build a strong culture without a dedicated HR department,

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<v Speaker 2>workplace culture falls squarely on leadership set clear expectations for behavior, communication,

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<v Speaker 2>and performance. Address problems early to avoid toxicity, and when

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<v Speaker 2>employees feel valued and supported, they are more likely to

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<v Speaker 2>take ownership of responsibilities and help the organization succeed. And

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<v Speaker 2>last on this list is network and learn from others.

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<v Speaker 2>Join leadership groups, industry associations, or networking groups like local

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<v Speaker 2>leaders united to exchange ideas and find solutions. Learning from

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<v Speaker 2>others who are in the same situation can save time

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<v Speaker 2>and prevent costly mistakes. So leading a company without traditional

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<v Speaker 2>departments is challenging, but it's possible with the right mindset,

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<v Speaker 2>smart delegation, and strategic use of technology. Focus on what

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<v Speaker 2>truly needs to be done, use the resources available, and

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<v Speaker 2>lean on your team to help carry the load, and

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<v Speaker 2>as your business starts to grow, hopefully you'll be able

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<v Speaker 2>to hire the dedicated staff needed for those additional departments

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<v Speaker 2>so you can offload all of that extra weight and

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<v Speaker 2>responsibility that you've been carrying around for years. This has

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<v Speaker 2>been the seven minute Leadership Podcast, and I thank you

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<v Speaker 2>for listening.

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<v Speaker 1>For more, Paul fell of Alito Podcasts, visit paulfellowalito dot

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