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Managing problem employees is one of the most frustrating challenges leaders face.
In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains how to deal with problem employees by focusing on behavior, not labels.

If you’re a business owner, manager, or team leader feeling stuck, frustrated, or drained by someone on your team, this episode will give you a practical and effective way forward.

Instead of labeling someone as a “problem employee,” this episode introduces a better leadership approach—one that creates clarity, accountability, and real change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why labeling employees as “problems” holds leaders back
• How to identify the real issue without emotional bias
• A simple 3-step framework for addressing behavior
• How to have clear, productive conversations
• How to follow up in a way that actually drives improvement

This is practical leadership for real-world people problems—especially in small business and team environments where every employee matters.

Listen now and start leading with more clarity, confidence, and control.

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7PxQqmiqZc
Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18903989-how-to-manage-problem-employees-without-frustration.mp3?download=true

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A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.
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Leaders often try to copy best practices from other companies—but still struggle to get results.
In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains why best practices fail for leaders and how to make them actually work in your organization.

If you’re a business owner, manufacturing leader, or manager who has ever implemented something that “should have worked” but didn’t—this episode is for you.

After visiting high-performing facilities and bringing back proven systems, Kristina shares what actually went wrong—and what leaders must do differently to create lasting change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why copying solutions from other companies often fails
• The 4 biggest mistakes leaders make when implementing change
• Why behavior change matters more than the system itself
• How to adapt ideas so they actually stick in your team

This episode will help you stop chasing “best practices” and start building leadership systems that work in your real-world environment.

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📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zUIOjd1WzKM
🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18866190-you-copied-a-best-practice-so-why-isn-t-it-working.mp3?download=true

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🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca
📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment
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✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit
A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.
👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97

📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:
https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting

✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨
Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!

🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations

🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

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Leadership overwhelm is real. Many leaders feel like they must handle everything at once—strategy, team management, operations, and constant “fires.”

In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares practical strategies for leaders dealing with leadership stress and overwhelm. Drawing from her experience as a plant manager and business owner, she explains why high achievers often try to carry too much—and how to reset your leadership focus.

You will learn:

• Why leadership overwhelm happens when everything feels urgent
• How clarifying your leadership role reduces decision fatigue
• How to identify what is most important right now
• Why delegation and external perspective are critical for leaders
• How to reduce stress while staying accountable for results

Kristina also walks through a practical exercise that helps leaders identify their core roles, prioritize their time, and decide what should be delegated or temporarily removed from their plate.

If you are trying to lead well while balancing competing priorities, this conversation will help you refocus on what truly matters.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hc9j0r16pYQ
Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18827099-leadership-overwhelm-how-leaders-reduce-stress.mp3?download=true

Stay Connected with Kristina:
Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/

Introducing Strategy Call : For Business Owners Leading a Team
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✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit
A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar.
👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97

📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:
https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting

✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨
Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!

🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations

🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy