In this episode, Maggie Perotin explores how journaling can be indispensable in your high-performing CEO toolkit. From Bill Gates to Sarah Blakely, successful business leaders use journaling to foster creativity, solve problems, and maintain peak performance.

What You'll Learn:

• The science-backed benefits of journaling for entrepreneurs
• Four powerful journaling methods that boost business performance
• How handwritten journaling improves memory, creativity, and problem-solving
• Simple techniques to incorporate journaling into your daily routine

Key Benefits of Journaling Discussed:

• Emotional regulation and stress reduction - Process emotions to reduce overwhelm
• Enhanced self-awareness - Gain deeper insights into your thoughts and decision-making
• Improved problem-solving and creativity - Create space for breakthrough business ideas
• Health benefits - Boosted immune function, lower blood pressure, and better sleep
• Increased productivity - Better organization, goal-setting, and motivation

Four Journaling Methods for Business Owners:

1. Mindset Maintenance Journaling - Daily gratitude and celebration practice (10 minutes before bed)
2. Idea Development Journaling - Brainstorming solutions and developing intellectual property
3. Organizational Journaling - Weekly planning and project management
4. Transformational Journaling - Brain dumps and prompted reflection for personal growth

Featured Quote:

"As business owners and leaders, our business cannot outgrow us. We must first grow for the business to deliver the results we want."

Resources Mentioned:

• DREAM-PLAN-DO Journal
• Research by psychologist James Pennebaker
• Mueller & Oppenheimer Research (2014)
• Baikie & Wilhelm Research (2005)
• Michigan State University research

Take Action:

Ready to transform your business through journaling?

Join Maggie's journaling challenge!

Book a consultation to learn how to combine personal development with business coaching for maximum results.

Connect with Maggie:

Visit stairwaytoleadership.com to learn more about coaching options and the Diamond Effect Group.

🔊 Episode Summary:
Maggie reveals why traditional to-do lists set you up for stress (not success) and shares her *30-minute Weekly CEO Power Hour*—the exact system she uses (and teaches clients) to 10X productivity, eliminate wasted time, and achieve 1 week’s work in 1 day.

💡 Golden Takeaways:

✅ The Big 3 Rule: Focus on 3 weekly goals tied to 90-day targets (not 30 random tasks).
✅ Time Block Like a CEO: Schedule outcomes, not just tasks (e.g., *“2-hour block: Finish Module 1”*).
✅ The Daily Filter: Ask: “Will this move my Big 3 forward?” (If no, delete or delegate).

And if you're serious about becoming a High-Performing CEO and 10X Your Business, book a complementary consultation call with Maggie here to discuss details. https://www.stairwaytoleadership.com/

Are you transitioning from solopreneur to a small business owner with a team? This episode is your practical guide to effective leadership, whether you're hiring your first virtual assistant, building a small team of contractors, or hiring a few full-time employees.

🎯 Perfect for you if:

• You're about to hire your first team member
• You've started building a team but leadership doesn't feel natural
• You want simple, proven leadership principles that actually work
• You're looking to scale your service-based business with a team

💡 In this episode, I share five essential leadership principles drawn from:

• 15+ years of hands-on leadership experience
• Building teams from scratch
• Transforming underperforming teams into high-performing ones
• Leading hundreds of team members successfully

🔑 The 5 Essential Leadership Principles:

Lead by Example (00:04:00)

• Why actions speak louder than words
• Common leadership mistakes to avoid
• How to build trust through consistent behavior

Know Your People (00:08:00)

• Two crucial levels of understanding your team
• How to motivate different personality types
• Building genuine connections without crossing professional boundaries

Have Their Back (00:13:00)

• Creating clear operational guidelines
• Supporting your team while maintaining standards
• Removing obstacles for your team's success

Avoid Micromanagement (00:16:00)

• Why controlling everything limits growth
• Setting outcomes vs. dictating methods
• Building trust and encouraging creativity

Address Performance Issues (00:21:00)

• Why keeping underperformers hurts everyone
• How to handle difficult decisions
• Creating a high-performance culture

💪 Key Takeaways:

• Leadership isn't about being perfect; it's about being consistent
• Your role shifts from doing to enabling
• Clear guidelines create freedom within structure
• Trust and empowerment drive business growth

Ready to level up your leadership? Book a free consultation HERE

Connect with Maggie:
https://www.stairwaytoleadership.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-perotin-business-and-leadership-coach/

https://www.instagram.com/maggie.perotin.s2l/

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