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April 5, 20263 min

How to Build an Empowered Team Culture

Theresa

Theresa

How to Build an Empowered Team Culture

Success is something that every business owner and CEO wants to achieve. It’s one of the reasons you started your business, right? Although success is a common end goal, it doesn’t look the same for everyone. For some, it may be growth and profitability. For others, it could be customer satisfaction or even reducing your business’ carbon footprint. No matter what success means to you, it’s your job as a leader to get your company to that end goal.

3 Ways to Build an Empowered Team Culture

The journey looks like a staircase with four major steps - Leadership, Empowered Team Culture, Strategy and Success. In order to get to the top, you need to successfully master each step before you move forward.



If you are a leader, you know that culture and leadership go hand in hand but, having a top-notch team and an empowered culture are two different things. It doesn’t matter how skilled or knowledgeable your team is. A positive culture can take your business all the way to the top, while a negative culture can be detrimental to your strategy.

If you care about the success of your business, you need to care about the culture. To help you apply this to your business, I’m sharing the three ways to build an empowered culture.

Team members need to understand why their work matters

When your company’s mission, vision, values and goals are clearly communicated and all team members share a collective mindset, everyone will be able to understand the role they play in your organization and why their work is important.

If your team members know that their job and the work that they do is of value, they are able to unleash their creativity, feel more motivated and gain focus.

Align values and foster your team's passion

No one likes to do things that they aren’t passionate about. So why not match members of your team with a role that speaks to their passion or skill set? As a leader, you may notice your employee’s interests or strengths on your own and other times, they may vocalize it themselves. Use their skills as an opportunity to make your team stronger and improve productivity.

When you establish business values, it holds you and your team members accountable, and creates a culture of trust. It also helps you get to your end goal faster because your team is engaged and working towards common goals.

Give autonomy, get results, see them flourish

Do not confuse empowerment with delegation. When you delegate a task, you are telling someone what to do and how to think. The explanation of why the task is important is left out and employees will proceed to do the job just because someone told them to. When you encourage autonomy, team members can think creatively and achieve goals that allow you to stop micromanaging and provide them with empowerment.

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Jono

Theresa helped us fully utilize the tools and technology we'd already invested in, streamlined our process of creating new SOPs, and even reimagined our org chart. We've gained back more hours in our day, become much more productive and organized, and our bottom line is even happier! Theresa is an insightful and talented coach who's full of encouragement and great ideas. We're truly indebted to her for this fantastic experience.

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Marie + Jessie

When I first started working with Theresa, I considered myself a 'wannabe' business owner. I wasn't confident in my own processes, worried that I looked unprofessional, and spent a lot of my time chasing clients. Working with Theresa was an experience that kicked me into high-gear. We set up clear SOPs, packages, templates, workflows, canned emails, and so much more. After working with her, I can confidently present myself to other businesses and entrepreneurs as a business owner AND have the processes to show that I am professional, timely, and efficient. I would recommend working with Theresa in a HEARTBEAT!

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Cassandra

The time I have spent with Theresa has been very valuable to me and my company. Theresa is a great systems person. She has helped me develop systems for my company that have the flexibility required to assist me as my company grows larger. Weekly meetings with her helped to keep me focused and on track. Working with Theresa has been a great experience and I look forward to working more with her in the future.

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Mitch

I am now in my sixth year of business as a Photographer and I no longer feel like my business is 'stale' — I feel like I am growing. Theresa is helping me put a better business plan together, including income goals, social media planning, improving my online presence and other essential techniques. Every session is so valuable and I ALWAYS look forward to the next one. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Theresa to anyone looking for help in business planning and staying/getting on the right tracks!

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Emma

I was looking for guidance with streamlining business processes for not only my business but my clients' businesses as well. After working with Theresa I became much more productive and organized, and my bottom line has improved as well. Theresa is a knowledgeable and highly informative coach who's full of great ideas and support. I am so grateful to her for her support and this experience.

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Brigid
CEO

Before working with Theresa, I couldn't figure out how to get my company to grow any further. Our growth had flatlined for about ten months, and I was scrambling to break through the ceiling we had hit. Quickly after Theresa started coaching our team, I realized that we needed more than just coaching — we needed someone like her actually to run operations. Once this happened, I was able to delegate one of the most significant and most growth-stalling responsibilities, allowing me to focus on what I do best: sales and marketing. Since Theresa joined the company, we have grown our business by over 100%, and every other KPI has improved by the same amount.

J
Jono

Theresa helped us fully utilize the tools and technology we'd already invested in, streamlined our process of creating new SOPs, and even reimagined our org chart. We've gained back more hours in our day, become much more productive and organized, and our bottom line is even happier! Theresa is an insightful and talented coach who's full of encouragement and great ideas. We're truly indebted to her for this fantastic experience.

M
Marie + Jessie

When I first started working with Theresa, I considered myself a 'wannabe' business owner. I wasn't confident in my own processes, worried that I looked unprofessional, and spent a lot of my time chasing clients. Working with Theresa was an experience that kicked me into high-gear. We set up clear SOPs, packages, templates, workflows, canned emails, and so much more. After working with her, I can confidently present myself to other businesses and entrepreneurs as a business owner AND have the processes to show that I am professional, timely, and efficient. I would recommend working with Theresa in a HEARTBEAT!

C
Cassandra

The time I have spent with Theresa has been very valuable to me and my company. Theresa is a great systems person. She has helped me develop systems for my company that have the flexibility required to assist me as my company grows larger. Weekly meetings with her helped to keep me focused and on track. Working with Theresa has been a great experience and I look forward to working more with her in the future.

M
Mitch

I am now in my sixth year of business as a Photographer and I no longer feel like my business is 'stale' — I feel like I am growing. Theresa is helping me put a better business plan together, including income goals, social media planning, improving my online presence and other essential techniques. Every session is so valuable and I ALWAYS look forward to the next one. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Theresa to anyone looking for help in business planning and staying/getting on the right tracks!

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Emma

I was looking for guidance with streamlining business processes for not only my business but my clients' businesses as well. After working with Theresa I became much more productive and organized, and my bottom line has improved as well. Theresa is a knowledgeable and highly informative coach who's full of great ideas and support. I am so grateful to her for her support and this experience.

B
Brigid
CEO

Before working with Theresa, I couldn't figure out how to get my company to grow any further. Our growth had flatlined for about ten months, and I was scrambling to break through the ceiling we had hit. Quickly after Theresa started coaching our team, I realized that we needed more than just coaching — we needed someone like her actually to run operations. Once this happened, I was able to delegate one of the most significant and most growth-stalling responsibilities, allowing me to focus on what I do best: sales and marketing. Since Theresa joined the company, we have grown our business by over 100%, and every other KPI has improved by the same amount.

J
Jono

Theresa helped us fully utilize the tools and technology we'd already invested in, streamlined our process of creating new SOPs, and even reimagined our org chart. We've gained back more hours in our day, become much more productive and organized, and our bottom line is even happier! Theresa is an insightful and talented coach who's full of encouragement and great ideas. We're truly indebted to her for this fantastic experience.

M
Marie + Jessie

When I first started working with Theresa, I considered myself a 'wannabe' business owner. I wasn't confident in my own processes, worried that I looked unprofessional, and spent a lot of my time chasing clients. Working with Theresa was an experience that kicked me into high-gear. We set up clear SOPs, packages, templates, workflows, canned emails, and so much more. After working with her, I can confidently present myself to other businesses and entrepreneurs as a business owner AND have the processes to show that I am professional, timely, and efficient. I would recommend working with Theresa in a HEARTBEAT!

C
Cassandra

The time I have spent with Theresa has been very valuable to me and my company. Theresa is a great systems person. She has helped me develop systems for my company that have the flexibility required to assist me as my company grows larger. Weekly meetings with her helped to keep me focused and on track. Working with Theresa has been a great experience and I look forward to working more with her in the future.

M
Mitch

I am now in my sixth year of business as a Photographer and I no longer feel like my business is 'stale' — I feel like I am growing. Theresa is helping me put a better business plan together, including income goals, social media planning, improving my online presence and other essential techniques. Every session is so valuable and I ALWAYS look forward to the next one. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Theresa to anyone looking for help in business planning and staying/getting on the right tracks!

E
Emma

I was looking for guidance with streamlining business processes for not only my business but my clients' businesses as well. After working with Theresa I became much more productive and organized, and my bottom line has improved as well. Theresa is a knowledgeable and highly informative coach who's full of great ideas and support. I am so grateful to her for her support and this experience.

B
Brigid
CEO

Before working with Theresa, I couldn't figure out how to get my company to grow any further. Our growth had flatlined for about ten months, and I was scrambling to break through the ceiling we had hit. Quickly after Theresa started coaching our team, I realized that we needed more than just coaching — we needed someone like her actually to run operations. Once this happened, I was able to delegate one of the most significant and most growth-stalling responsibilities, allowing me to focus on what I do best: sales and marketing. Since Theresa joined the company, we have grown our business by over 100%, and every other KPI has improved by the same amount.

J
Jono

Theresa helped us fully utilize the tools and technology we'd already invested in, streamlined our process of creating new SOPs, and even reimagined our org chart. We've gained back more hours in our day, become much more productive and organized, and our bottom line is even happier! Theresa is an insightful and talented coach who's full of encouragement and great ideas. We're truly indebted to her for this fantastic experience.

M
Marie + Jessie

When I first started working with Theresa, I considered myself a 'wannabe' business owner. I wasn't confident in my own processes, worried that I looked unprofessional, and spent a lot of my time chasing clients. Working with Theresa was an experience that kicked me into high-gear. We set up clear SOPs, packages, templates, workflows, canned emails, and so much more. After working with her, I can confidently present myself to other businesses and entrepreneurs as a business owner AND have the processes to show that I am professional, timely, and efficient. I would recommend working with Theresa in a HEARTBEAT!

C
Cassandra

The time I have spent with Theresa has been very valuable to me and my company. Theresa is a great systems person. She has helped me develop systems for my company that have the flexibility required to assist me as my company grows larger. Weekly meetings with her helped to keep me focused and on track. Working with Theresa has been a great experience and I look forward to working more with her in the future.

M
Mitch

I am now in my sixth year of business as a Photographer and I no longer feel like my business is 'stale' — I feel like I am growing. Theresa is helping me put a better business plan together, including income goals, social media planning, improving my online presence and other essential techniques. Every session is so valuable and I ALWAYS look forward to the next one. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Theresa to anyone looking for help in business planning and staying/getting on the right tracks!

E
Emma

I was looking for guidance with streamlining business processes for not only my business but my clients' businesses as well. After working with Theresa I became much more productive and organized, and my bottom line has improved as well. Theresa is a knowledgeable and highly informative coach who's full of great ideas and support. I am so grateful to her for her support and this experience.

B
Brigid
CEO

I was looking for guidance with streamlining business processes for not only my business but my clients' businesses as well. After working with Theresa I became much more productive and organized, and my bottom line has improved as well. Theresa is a knowledgeable and highly informative coach who's full of great ideas and support. I am so grateful to her for her support and this experience.

B
Brigid
CEO

I am now in my sixth year of business as a Photographer and I no longer feel like my business is 'stale' — I feel like I am growing. Theresa is helping me put a better business plan together, including income goals, social media planning, improving my online presence and other essential techniques. Every session is so valuable and I ALWAYS look forward to the next one. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Theresa to anyone looking for help in business planning and staying/getting on the right tracks!

E
Emma

The time I have spent with Theresa has been very valuable to me and my company. Theresa is a great systems person. She has helped me develop systems for my company that have the flexibility required to assist me as my company grows larger. Weekly meetings with her helped to keep me focused and on track. Working with Theresa has been a great experience and I look forward to working more with her in the future.

M
Mitch

When I first started working with Theresa, I considered myself a 'wannabe' business owner. I wasn't confident in my own processes, worried that I looked unprofessional, and spent a lot of my time chasing clients. Working with Theresa was an experience that kicked me into high-gear. We set up clear SOPs, packages, templates, workflows, canned emails, and so much more. After working with her, I can confidently present myself to other businesses and entrepreneurs as a business owner AND have the processes to show that I am professional, timely, and efficient. I would recommend working with Theresa in a HEARTBEAT!

C
Cassandra

Theresa helped us fully utilize the tools and technology we'd already invested in, streamlined our process of creating new SOPs, and even reimagined our org chart. We've gained back more hours in our day, become much more productive and organized, and our bottom line is even happier! Theresa is an insightful and talented coach who's full of encouragement and great ideas. We're truly indebted to her for this fantastic experience.

M
Marie + Jessie

Before working with Theresa, I couldn't figure out how to get my company to grow any further. Our growth had flatlined for about ten months, and I was scrambling to break through the ceiling we had hit. Quickly after Theresa started coaching our team, I realized that we needed more than just coaching — we needed someone like her actually to run operations. Once this happened, I was able to delegate one of the most significant and most growth-stalling responsibilities, allowing me to focus on what I do best: sales and marketing. Since Theresa joined the company, we have grown our business by over 100%, and every other KPI has improved by the same amount.

J
Jono

I was looking for guidance with streamlining business processes for not only my business but my clients' businesses as well. After working with Theresa I became much more productive and organized, and my bottom line has improved as well. Theresa is a knowledgeable and highly informative coach who's full of great ideas and support. I am so grateful to her for her support and this experience.

B
Brigid
CEO

I am now in my sixth year of business as a Photographer and I no longer feel like my business is 'stale' — I feel like I am growing. Theresa is helping me put a better business plan together, including income goals, social media planning, improving my online presence and other essential techniques. Every session is so valuable and I ALWAYS look forward to the next one. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Theresa to anyone looking for help in business planning and staying/getting on the right tracks!

E
Emma

The time I have spent with Theresa has been very valuable to me and my company. Theresa is a great systems person. She has helped me develop systems for my company that have the flexibility required to assist me as my company grows larger. Weekly meetings with her helped to keep me focused and on track. Working with Theresa has been a great experience and I look forward to working more with her in the future.

M
Mitch

When I first started working with Theresa, I considered myself a 'wannabe' business owner. I wasn't confident in my own processes, worried that I looked unprofessional, and spent a lot of my time chasing clients. Working with Theresa was an experience that kicked me into high-gear. We set up clear SOPs, packages, templates, workflows, canned emails, and so much more. After working with her, I can confidently present myself to other businesses and entrepreneurs as a business owner AND have the processes to show that I am professional, timely, and efficient. I would recommend working with Theresa in a HEARTBEAT!

C
Cassandra

Theresa helped us fully utilize the tools and technology we'd already invested in, streamlined our process of creating new SOPs, and even reimagined our org chart. We've gained back more hours in our day, become much more productive and organized, and our bottom line is even happier! Theresa is an insightful and talented coach who's full of encouragement and great ideas. We're truly indebted to her for this fantastic experience.

M
Marie + Jessie

Before working with Theresa, I couldn't figure out how to get my company to grow any further. Our growth had flatlined for about ten months, and I was scrambling to break through the ceiling we had hit. Quickly after Theresa started coaching our team, I realized that we needed more than just coaching — we needed someone like her actually to run operations. Once this happened, I was able to delegate one of the most significant and most growth-stalling responsibilities, allowing me to focus on what I do best: sales and marketing. Since Theresa joined the company, we have grown our business by over 100%, and every other KPI has improved by the same amount.

J
Jono

I was looking for guidance with streamlining business processes for not only my business but my clients' businesses as well. After working with Theresa I became much more productive and organized, and my bottom line has improved as well. Theresa is a knowledgeable and highly informative coach who's full of great ideas and support. I am so grateful to her for her support and this experience.

B
Brigid
CEO

I am now in my sixth year of business as a Photographer and I no longer feel like my business is 'stale' — I feel like I am growing. Theresa is helping me put a better business plan together, including income goals, social media planning, improving my online presence and other essential techniques. Every session is so valuable and I ALWAYS look forward to the next one. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Theresa to anyone looking for help in business planning and staying/getting on the right tracks!

E
Emma

The time I have spent with Theresa has been very valuable to me and my company. Theresa is a great systems person. She has helped me develop systems for my company that have the flexibility required to assist me as my company grows larger. Weekly meetings with her helped to keep me focused and on track. Working with Theresa has been a great experience and I look forward to working more with her in the future.

M
Mitch

When I first started working with Theresa, I considered myself a 'wannabe' business owner. I wasn't confident in my own processes, worried that I looked unprofessional, and spent a lot of my time chasing clients. Working with Theresa was an experience that kicked me into high-gear. We set up clear SOPs, packages, templates, workflows, canned emails, and so much more. After working with her, I can confidently present myself to other businesses and entrepreneurs as a business owner AND have the processes to show that I am professional, timely, and efficient. I would recommend working with Theresa in a HEARTBEAT!

C
Cassandra

Theresa helped us fully utilize the tools and technology we'd already invested in, streamlined our process of creating new SOPs, and even reimagined our org chart. We've gained back more hours in our day, become much more productive and organized, and our bottom line is even happier! Theresa is an insightful and talented coach who's full of encouragement and great ideas. We're truly indebted to her for this fantastic experience.

M
Marie + Jessie

Before working with Theresa, I couldn't figure out how to get my company to grow any further. Our growth had flatlined for about ten months, and I was scrambling to break through the ceiling we had hit. Quickly after Theresa started coaching our team, I realized that we needed more than just coaching — we needed someone like her actually to run operations. Once this happened, I was able to delegate one of the most significant and most growth-stalling responsibilities, allowing me to focus on what I do best: sales and marketing. Since Theresa joined the company, we have grown our business by over 100%, and every other KPI has improved by the same amount.

J
Jono

I was looking for guidance with streamlining business processes for not only my business but my clients' businesses as well. After working with Theresa I became much more productive and organized, and my bottom line has improved as well. Theresa is a knowledgeable and highly informative coach who's full of great ideas and support. I am so grateful to her for her support and this experience.

B
Brigid
CEO

I am now in my sixth year of business as a Photographer and I no longer feel like my business is 'stale' — I feel like I am growing. Theresa is helping me put a better business plan together, including income goals, social media planning, improving my online presence and other essential techniques. Every session is so valuable and I ALWAYS look forward to the next one. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Theresa to anyone looking for help in business planning and staying/getting on the right tracks!

E
Emma

The time I have spent with Theresa has been very valuable to me and my company. Theresa is a great systems person. She has helped me develop systems for my company that have the flexibility required to assist me as my company grows larger. Weekly meetings with her helped to keep me focused and on track. Working with Theresa has been a great experience and I look forward to working more with her in the future.

M
Mitch

When I first started working with Theresa, I considered myself a 'wannabe' business owner. I wasn't confident in my own processes, worried that I looked unprofessional, and spent a lot of my time chasing clients. Working with Theresa was an experience that kicked me into high-gear. We set up clear SOPs, packages, templates, workflows, canned emails, and so much more. After working with her, I can confidently present myself to other businesses and entrepreneurs as a business owner AND have the processes to show that I am professional, timely, and efficient. I would recommend working with Theresa in a HEARTBEAT!

C
Cassandra

Theresa helped us fully utilize the tools and technology we'd already invested in, streamlined our process of creating new SOPs, and even reimagined our org chart. We've gained back more hours in our day, become much more productive and organized, and our bottom line is even happier! Theresa is an insightful and talented coach who's full of encouragement and great ideas. We're truly indebted to her for this fantastic experience.

M
Marie + Jessie

Before working with Theresa, I couldn't figure out how to get my company to grow any further. Our growth had flatlined for about ten months, and I was scrambling to break through the ceiling we had hit. Quickly after Theresa started coaching our team, I realized that we needed more than just coaching — we needed someone like her actually to run operations. Once this happened, I was able to delegate one of the most significant and most growth-stalling responsibilities, allowing me to focus on what I do best: sales and marketing. Since Theresa joined the company, we have grown our business by over 100%, and every other KPI has improved by the same amount.

J
Jono
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