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Elane Stock

ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
EPISODE 78

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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Clips

  • Flow to where the need is
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    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • Let your customers drive innovation
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    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • Never lose sight of your customers’ day-to-day lives
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    Elane Stock
    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • Try things and fail fast
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    Elane Stock
    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • Appreciate your frontline staff
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    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • Be who you are, and do good in the world
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    Elane Stock
    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • If the values don’t match, nothing else matters
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    Elane Stock
    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • Family needs are as important as business needs
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    Elane Stock
    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • Match your communication style to your goal
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    Elane Stock
    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • Leadership is about impact, values, and fun
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    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO
  • A balanced life requires clear priorities
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    Elane Stock
    ServiceMaster Brands, Former CEO

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