437: If I Set Higher Standards, People Will Leave with Jenni Egger

In this candid conversation, I’m joined by Jenni Egger, owner and principal designer of JED Designs, as she shares her personal journey of busting the myth: If I set higher standards, people will leave. You’ll hear real stories of building a powerhouse team, rolling out new processes, and creating a culture where constant improvement is celebrated.

We talk about the practical tools and leadership mindset shifts that have transformed Jenni’s business, how her team covers for each other seamlessly during absences, and why clear standards actually free up creativity and energy. 

If you’ve ever feared that raising the bar might scare away your best people, or if you wonder how to create accountability without losing your unique team spirit, this episode will give you actionable strategies for:

  • Rolling out higher standards so your team wants to level up

  • Building a culture where improvement is expected and celebrated

  • Structuring roles and responsibilities for self-sufficient, accountable team members

  • Creating the kind of business where you can unplug guilt-free

Get ready for real talk, actionable strategies, and plenty of inspiration to lead your own team with confidence.  


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Shelli Warren

Shelli Warren is a team and leadership coach and the host of the Stacking Your Team Podcast where she leverages decades of experience leading technical teams to deliver multi-million dollar projects for billion-dollar brands at a Fortune 50 corporation. She now helps small business owners remove themselves from the day-to-day operation by creating a leadership team to carry out the daily direction your team needs to deliver results that delight your clients.

Shelli is also known for her teaching style, her passion to inspire more women to lead, and her ability to say the right thing in delicate situations. She lives in Canada where she coaches clients across the globe and enjoys watching her daughter Danielle and grand-baby Ellie thrive.

https://stackingyourteam.com
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