Gina Pellegrini is the owner of Pellegrini Team Consulting -- a Minneapolis-based firm specializing in leadership training, staff development, and practice management. Gina helps business teams streamline their systems, increase productivity, strengthen accountability, and improve communication. With the help of Gina and her team, business owners become better leaders, and employees get more involved in their company\u2019s vision, decision-making, and growth.
Secret \u2013 timesaving techniqueGina created an "ideal week" with "buffer days" and "focus days" -- schedule your week out with the right amount of each. ONWARD!
Daily habit that contributes to successDelegation -- Gina delegates work to her team so that she can focus on what she needs to focus on.
Could have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experienceGina's bookkeeper recommended closing the doors -- and Gina tells the whole story here.
Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful"Hire the right team members and let them do what they were hired to do."
Most influential lesson learned from a mentor"Be direct -- and understand through someone else's eyes." \xa0
Final Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d What systems would you go back and put into place sooner?I would have grown my practice quicker if I had put time management systems in sooner.
What one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?Accountability -- if there's no accountability -- it slides by.
How to exceed expectations and add the most value?An individual would have the right attitude -- you can teach people anything -- if they have the right attitude.
What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?