Developing Employees: A Trainable, Coachable, and Replaceable Approach

Cory Mosley

In this episode of Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham, dive into one of the five pillars of business growth: "People." With humor and actionable insights, they provide real-world advice for small business owners who may not have the resources of a full HR department.


Discover the "trainable, coachable, replaceable" approach to team development, tailored for maximizing efficiency and addressing common people-management challenges.

Topics Discussed:

  • The Five Pillars of Business Growth: A quick overview of mindset, sales, marketing, operations, and people, with this episode’s emphasis on the "People" pillar.
  • Hiring and Firing Mistakes: Avoid common pitfalls by learning when to hire slow and fire fast.
  • Employee Development Model: Building a strong team through the "trainable, coachable, replaceable" framework.
  • Role Clarity & Communication: Tips on defining clear roles, setting priorities, and fostering effective communication in a small business setting.
  • Role Clarity & Communication: Tips on defining clear roles, setting priorities, and fostering effective communication in a small business setting.
  • Role Clarity & Communication: Tips on defining clear roles, setting priorities, and fostering effective communication in a small business setting.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hiring and firing should be strategic to avoid costly mistakes.
  • Developing employees to be trainable, coachable, and replaceable enhances team resilience.
  • Clear roles and responsibilities, combined with open communication, are essential for small business success.
  • A coaching culture with ongoing feedback helps employees grow and stay aligned with business goals

Resources Mentioned:

Credits:

  • Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist
  • Co-Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason
  • Produced by: Willie H.

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