Today’s episode is called, “Overcoming Haters Who Don’t Think You Are Qualified To Lead“. Today’s interview is with the owner of Ball Office Products, Melissa Ball. And, in this
I coach and advise on the seven key disciplines that highly effective, highly engaged and highly successful leaders know and do every day. That’s why I love hosting the Authentic Leader Show so you can learn from the hard-won insights and stories of these high performing leaders.
In this episode, you’ll learn from Melissa Ball. You are going to enjoy her stories of leadership and an evolving business while staying true to her principles. Melissa has had some obstacles to overcome early in her career, during her transition as a business owner, and even uncalled-for assumptions as a women owned business.
Her company is preparing for its 20th anniversary as it wins against office product giants in her industry. Melissa has a real success story in her hands.
In this topic filled interview, you’re going to learn:
- How her business has owned the definition of “outrageous customer service”.
- What it means to be a conservative decision maker.
- Why it’s important to let others control their own outcomes.
- Why the person she would most like to meet isn’t a specific person.
- Why baking cookies is a daily
reminder why she is in business. - And, how assumptions others have about you, no matter how unjustified, can still be an obstacle for women-own businesses.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Board member NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners)
- 2013 Henrico Community Leader of the Year by the Henrico Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber
- Past member of the National Federation of Independent Business
- Certification through the Virginia Department of Minority Business
- SWaM (Small Women and Minority Owned Business)
- WBENC (Women’s. Business Enterprise National Council)
- Board Member of The Doorways
- DECA
- Book: Atlas Shrugged
by: Ayn Rand - Book: Anthem
by: Ayn Rand - Book: We The
Living by : Ayn Rand - Books by C.S. Lewis
- City of Hope
You may be wondering about empowering the people in your organization to own their results. Melissa shares with pride how even delivery drivers have the authority to be exceptional. Listen to this podcast today. It may just be what you need to hear right now.
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