Inbox Zero
Welcome to Inbox Zero—your audio advice column for modern business leadership. I’m Bianca Lager (but you can call me B), and every week I’m answering the questions that are cluttering your mental inbox—from tough team dynamics to leadership overwhelm to sales strategies that actually work.
Whether you're a startup exec, emerging leader, or seasoned pro trying to lead with presence and purpose, this show helps you clear the chaos and get to the good stuff: clarity, confidence, and career momentum.
No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just practical, real-world advice for the people, processes, and problems driving you nuts at work. Let’s get you to inbox zero.
Episodes
13 episodes
How to Keep Your Cool When Leadership Gets Messy
What do you do when you feel disrespected, undermined, or just emotionally done at work—but still have to lead the room?In this episode, B shares a real-world story of a startup director struggling with emotional regulation in h...
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5:38
HELP! Is It Time To Let Go of My Business?
SummaryIn this episode of Inbox Zero, Bianca Lager addresses the challenging question of when to give up on a business. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and defining personal success, analyzing both emotional and data-...
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22:17
HELP! I Wasn't Invited To Play Fantasy Football
SUMMARYIn this episode of Inbox Zero, Bianca Lager addresses a listener's concern about feeling excluded from a workplace fantasy football league. She explores themes of workplace dynamics, inclusion, and strategies for participation, empha...
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11:06
HELP! I Need to Scale Our Company Culture
GUEST: Aaron BoggsThis week, I sat down with Aaron Boggs, the dynamic CEO and founder of Infinite CXO. Aaron is not just a visionary leader but someone who believes deeply in fostering collaborative, people-first workplaces. His company con...
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40:13
HELP! My Top Performer Is Super Moody
Welcome to Inbox Zero! I'm Bianca Lager, former CEO of Social Intelligence, where I led a high-performing team as a 'C-Suite of One' for seven years, ultimately scaling and selling the company in 2023. Now, through my Executive Automations<...
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45:20
Help! I'm Worried No One Will Hire Me
Are you a busy entrepreneur? Or maybe you haven’t quite started your own company but you’re like me - a small business junkie with a relentless business spirit and you LOVE the agility of leading small teams and building companies at early stag...
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37:50
Mastering Delegation with Valerie Trapunsky
Welcome to Inbox Zero! I'm Bianca Lager, former President and CEO of Social Intelligence, a company where I lovingly lead a highly productive team as a "C-Suite of One" for 7 years. I successfully sold that company in 2023 and now I get to focu...
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35:35
Help! Team Morale is Low
Welcome to Inbox Zero, the podcast where I, Bianca Lager, help busy entrepreneurs and small business leaders reclaim their time, cut through the noise, and solve the challenges piling up in your inbox. If you're looking to grow your bu...
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29:16
HELP! I Have Small Business Burnout!
SummaryIn this conversation, Bianca Lager discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, particularly the feelings of burnout and loss of enthusiasm that many business owners experience. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help t...
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18:07
HELP! Should I bring on a business partner?
Subscribe to Bianca Lager's newsletter for advice on the business decisions and leadership problems clogging up your mental inbox.This week's advice submission: I've been running a successful online course business for the ...
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HELP! I'm Working 80-Hour Weeks!
Subscribe to Bianca Lager's newsletter for advice on the business decisions and leadership problems clogging up your mental inbox.This week's advice submission: "I've been running my IT consulting business for seven years, ...
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