Building and managing a team can be one of the most daunting tasks for florists and creative entrepreneurs. Whether you’re just starting to hire or you’re navigating the complexities of managing an established team, it can feel overwhelming. Questions like, “Who do I hire?” “Where do I find them?” and “How much work do I delegate?” can leave you feeling uncertain. Here’s the truth: allowing yourself to be supported and learning to manage a team effectively is essential for your business to grow and thrive.
The Journey of Team Building:
First and foremost, it’s important to remember that building a team is a journey, not a destination. There isn’t a single point where everything will be perfect, where you’ll have all the answers, or where every challenge will be behind you. Team building is actually an ongoing process of evolution and growth. Embracing this journey, with all its challenges and setbacks, is key to finding alignment with your greater purpose.
Many florists try to do everything themselves, keeping their business tightly under control until unfortunately, they reach a breaking point. A breaking point can happen when you notice you’re getting too sick to manage it all, missing out on personal moments or losing clients because you can’t keep up. Unfortunately, this often leads to burnout and bitterness, which is precisely what we want to avoid.
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The Realities of Managing a Team:
Once you have a team, it is important to understand that your new hires won’t automatically know how to work with an entrepreneur such as yourself. Most people are accustomed to a traditional work environment where they do a job, clock out, and go home. Inevitably, challenges will occur. When you face challenges with your team, it will be easy to blame your employee(s) for the mishap. It’s crucial to remember that team dynamics are 50% them and 50% you.
As the leader, you set the tone for your company culture. If you’re struggling with a specific issue, take a moment to reflect on how you’re leading your team and whether you’ve clearly communicated your expectations and brand standards. Your team is a reflection of how you lead yourself.
Embracing Change and Accountability:
The third key point to remember is this: You always have the power to change. Every day, you have the opportunity to reassess how you’re running your business and what you want to do differently. If something isn’t working, it’s up to you to change it. If you’re not changing, you’re choosing to stay the same.
Here is some homework for you! Set aside time each quarter to evaluate your boundaries. Next, evaluate how well you’re allowing yourself to be supported and how you’re holding yourself accountable. Adjust what you need to accordingly every quarter. Remember, there is no finish line—only growth and evolution over a lifetime.
Conclusion:
Support in our business is invaluable. If you’re undercharging or not budgeting for the support you need, you’re setting yourself up for failure. Starting today, look at your business through a long-term lens. With every decision, ask yourself: How will this benefit me in one week, one month, or six months from now? Commit to making choices that serve your higher self, including hiring and managing a team that will support your vision and help you grow.
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Keep blooming,
Franceska
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