Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens
THE podcast for entrepreneurs and leaders of small growing businesses who want to grow and lead a team of high performers. We cover all things hiring, team, people and leadership development through a mix of solo and guest episodes. You'll hear highly practical information and real behind-the-scenes stories to support you to grow the business and life of your dreams.
Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens
Team Performance Check: Are Your Employees Meeting Your Business Needs
In this solo episode of Big Dreams Great Teams, Paula Maidens walks through a simple but powerful assessment to evaluate your team's performance and how it may be helping or hindering your business growth. With over 70% of her clients expressing frustration around their team’s output, Paula unpacks the most common performance concerns and explains how to identify the exact areas where your team might be falling short and what to do about it.
If you've ever found yourself wondering if it's okay to expect more from your team (spoiler: it is), this episode will help you step fully into your CEO role, assess what your business truly needs, and feel confident making changes that lead to stronger performance and better results.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Why 70% of business owners want more from their team
- How to assess if your team is truly delivering what your business needs
- The four core categories to evaluate team performance
- What effective communication and accountability actually looks like
- How to shift out of micromanaging and into leading with clarity
- Why change resistance might be stalling your growth
EPISODE CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Assessing Team Performance for Business Growth
02:46 – Key Areas of Team Evaluation
06:01 – Initiative and Problem Solving
08:47 – Communication and Accountability
12:06 – Embracing Change and Growth
14:51 – Final Thoughts on Team Performance
LINKS MENTIONED:
- Team Performance Audit – A personalised audit process that helps you assess your team’s current performance, identify key gaps, and create a clear plan of action. Includes a detailed questionnaire, a 45-minute strategy call, and a written recommendations report.
- High Performing Teams Workshop – Brisbane, 14 May – A live in-person event for business owners ready to elevate their team culture, performance and leadership. Join Paula for a practical workshop designed to help you build a team that drives sustainable business growth.
CONNECT WITH PAULA:
Website:https://paulamaidens.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/paulamaidensconsulting/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamaidens/