
Elane Stock
Learn to Give up Control
Today’s guest is Elane Stock, the CEO of ServiceMaster Brands.
There’s an adage I’m sure you’ve heard: the only way to gain control is to give up control.
If you’ve ever run a business or led a team, you know how true this statement is. I’m sure you also know how hard it can be to give up control.
But if we want our companies to grow, we have to learn to trust our partners and team members and allow them to do their part to build the business.
What you’re going to hear in this episode is how Elane has learned to give up control while running a franchise system where her company owns the brands and the franchisees own their independent businesses.
Whether you’re struggling to give up control running a large business with franchisees or running a small business, there’s a lot here for you on today’s episode.
And here’s what I want you to learn today: the great leaders I know have learned to give up control.
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Flow to where the need isElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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Let your customers drive innovationElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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Never lose sight of your customers’ day-to-day livesElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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Try things and fail fastElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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Appreciate your frontline staffElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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Be who you are, and do good in the worldElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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If the values don’t match, nothing else mattersElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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Family needs are as important as business needsElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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Match your communication style to your goalElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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Leadership is about impact, values, and funElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
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A balanced life requires clear prioritiesElane StockServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO