Meet Isabelle - CEO of Residential Assisted Living Academy - Operate Your Own Residential Assisted Living Home

In this episode of the Growth Mindset podcast, Coach Dave March interviews Isabelle Guarino, CEO of Residential Assisted Living Academy. They discuss the unique niche of residential assisted living, the challenges of entrepreneurship, effective hiring strategies, the importance of initiative in small businesses, and the concept of psychological safety in leadership. Isabelle shares insights on how to create a collaborative environment and emphasizes the need for leaders to listen to their teams. The episode concludes with a book recommendation and ways to connect with Isabelle's work.

 

Key Takeaways:

- People are the hardest part of any business.
- Hiring is guessing and firing is knowing.
- Trial and error is the best teacher.
- You need to be someone who takes action.
- I'm always looking for chip fillers.
- Psychological safety shows weak or poor leadership.
- Leaders should create a collaborative environment.
- Listening to your team can yield great insights.
- The predictive index is a valuable hiring tool.
- 'Ready Fire Aim' is a must-read for business owners.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Residential Assisted Living
03:04 Challenges in Entrepreneurship
05:58 Hiring Strategies and Tools
08:57 The Importance of Initiative
12:01 Psychological Safety in Leadership
14:54 Insights on Leadership and Team Dynamics
17:45 Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts