The Business of Business - Two Daughters & Their Dad

Transforming Management into Mentorship

Staci, Jennifer & Jack Dempsey Season 5 Episode 22

In this episode, Jack and Jennifer discuss the differences between managing and mentoring in a business context. Jennifer shares her personal journey of transitioning from a management role to a mentorship role, highlighting the challenges she faced and the positive changes that resulted from this shift. They explore the importance of self-development for leaders, the balance between management and mentorship, and the necessity of continuous learning in entrepreneurship.

Nugget Alerts
- Managing and mentoring serve different purposes in business.
- Jennifer shifted from managing to mentoring to align with her passion.
- Effective mentorship can lead to significant positive changes in a business.
- Self-development is crucial for effective leadership.
- Identifying the right fit for employees is essential for business success.
- Management can be exhausting if it doesn't align with one's strengths.
- Continuous learning is vital for leaders to provide value to their teams.
- Balancing management and mentorship can enhance workplace culture.
- Entrepreneurs should focus on what drives revenue and happiness in their business.
- Investing in personal growth can lead to better leadership outcomes.

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Jennifer Faith Dempsey has been in the beauty industry for over 10 years. For the last 5m years, she has owned J. Faith Hair Studio. She brings her experience on how she balances entrepreneurship and motherhood. Check out Jen’s blog.

Staci Joy Dempsey is an insurance agent, a mom, and a busy non-profit volunteer. She truly understands what it means to be an entrepreneur. Staci serves as the podcast's host.

Jack Dempsey is the dad who heads up this busy family. He is a founding partner in Dempsey, Weiss & Associates, an Elmer, NJ-based insurance and investment firm that began more than 30 years ago.