Stop Managing and Start Leading | Katie Regan - E5

Amazing Teams Podcast

Katie Regan is a seasoned communications professional with over 15 years of experience in business, PR, crisis management, brand, and change communication. As the founder and CEO of the Kirkpatrick Group, she leads a small but powerful team of remote communication experts, specializing in reputation and crisis management for Fortune 500 companies, higher education, and the industrial sector. With a core team of 14, all female professionals, Katie's team-centric approach is rooted in her early experiences, including playing on the women's soccer team at Robert Morris University, shaping her philosophy of achieving common goals through collaboration and mutual support. Throughout her career, she has been a part of exceptional teams, emphasizing shared vision, collaboration, and a culture of appreciation.

Key Takeaways

Transition from Managing to Leading:

• Shift from project management to leading people for a more impactful leadership style.
• Focusing on creating an environment that fosters team collaboration and growth.

Effective Communication in Team Decisions:

• Honesty is the best policy; own up to errors and communicate transparently with the team.
• Communicate decisions and opportunities in a way that minimizes surprises and fosters understanding.

Trial Periods for New Hires:

• Three-month trial periods allow both the employer and employee to assess the fit and mitigate risks.

Building Trust and Empowering Team Members:

• Trust team members with tasks traditionally handled by the leader.
• Provide training and empowerment to build a more independent and capable team.

Expressing Gratitude:

• Regularly acknowledging and appreciating team members' contributions builds a positive and motivated work environment.

Connect with Katie

Katie Regan on LinkedIn

Kirkpatrick Group

About the Amazing Teams Podcast

We started this podcast because we love teams, especially amazing ones. Michael Jordan said it best, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." This is what we're all about!

Our mission is to help others build amazing teams by having authentic conversations with remarkable people who are building amazing teams. We will explore the tactics, strategies, and frameworks that have helped them succeed.

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