Episodes

  • Archer Knits - Spotlight on Leaders; Business
    Oct 20 2021

    Archer Knits Episode
    This episode provides insights and tips for up-and-coming crafters, Etsy shops and aspiring business owners. 

    Archer Knits is a woman-owned, small business that started as a knitting hobby in Hillsborough, NC. Since the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020, Archer Knits has grown from part-time work for it’s owner-operators, to now employing one full-time and three part-time employees. The path that owner Cassy Becker finds herself on now, is decidedly *not* what she’d planned. Cassy and her husband, Chris, tell me about: the turn from knitting to custom laser engraving; the stresses of being a wife and husband business team; the struggles they face today; and the vision they have for what’s next. 

    Connect with Archer Knits
    Etsy Shop
    Website
    Instagram
    Facebook
    Pinterest

    Shout outs
    Splat Space maker space; Durham, NC  https://splatspace.org/
    Thom Tillis LINK
    Richard Burr LINK

    Sources

    1. Cassy Becker and Chris Becker, of Archer Knits 
    2. Articles on US Postal Service
      1. Articles on slower service and higher prices
      2. NPR LINK 1
      3. NPR LINK 2
      4. USA Today LINK
      5. CBS News LINK
      6. Washington Post LINK
      7. “USPS Financial Viability” article LINK
      8. Is USPS cutting the workforce? LINK
    3. Hiring & Getting Hired Episode LINK
    4. Minimum wage in North Carolina LINK
    5. When was minimum wage when I was 16, in NYS LINK
    6. What is a livable wage in Hillsborough, NC? LINK
    7. Kira’s “Hillsborough Honey” LINK

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Tony - Spotlight on Leaders; Family
    Oct 6 2021
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    44 mins
  • Hiring & Getting Hired
    Sep 30 2021

    Thank You for being here!

    In this episode, we talk about the "Great Resignation."

    Whether you're needing to hire, or trying to get hired, we're going over 3 overarching themes to help make the process start on the right note.

    1. Assessments
    2. Networks
    3. Preparation

    Listen to this episode to hear more about some low effort, high impact solutions that will set you up for success!

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    27 mins
  • Aim for Awesome
    Sep 28 2021

    Welcome back!

    Thank you for joining me :-)

    Today we talk about 2 different angles for starting your leadership journey. Do you start building a foundation by learning about great leaders of history, or do you start by making someone's day better? We're going to review a little of both angles, in this short intro to 2 of my favorite leadership resources. 

    References to most of what's talked about below

    Snapshots of Great Leaders LINK

    Kid President  (Robby Novak & Brad Montague)

    • A Pep Talk from Kid President to You LINK
    • Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome LINK

     

    Gandhi

    • Movie LINK
    • About LINK

    Jobs

    • Biography LINK

    Merkal 

    • About LINK
    • Approval ratings LINK

    Musk

    • Biography LINK

    Mayer

    • Interview with LINK

    SoulPancake

    • Website LINK
    • YouTube LINK
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    14 mins
  • Gratitude as a Core
    Sep 14 2021
    Hello, and welcome to common leaders.

    Thank you -- words critical to my core when the rest is falling apart and feeling impossible. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    2 mins
  • Welcome to Common Leaders!
    Sep 9 2021
    Thank you for reading this and considering listening to this, our first ever episode! This is a little welcome message of gratitude to you and a welcome message to the world. I hope you enjoy, I hope the quality is acceptable and I hope you'll swing back for more soon!

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    4 mins