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Episode 352: What does it actually look like to think like a leader—even when you’re not the boss?

In this episode, Vonda and Lori unpack the idea of “thinking one level above your current role” and what that looks like in the real world of flower shops and the floral industry.

It’s not necessarily about getting a new title or climbing a corporate ladder. Sometimes, moving up means becoming the person your team can count on—the one who spots a problem before it becomes a crisis, brings a possible solution instead of just pointing out what’s wrong, and understands how their role affects the entire business.

Vonda and Lori talk through practical ways to develop that mindset, including making decisions without escalating every little thing, knowing when to ask permission and when to take initiative, seeking out opportunities instead of waiting for them, and learning to see the bigger picture beyond your own job description.

They also tackle the other side of the equation: owners and managers have to create enough trust and freedom for employees to actually step up.

Whether you’re an owner, manager, designer, salesperson, or aspiring leader, this conversation will challenge you to look beyond the tasks in front of you and ask:

Am I simply doing my job—or am I already thinking at the next level?

Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist