Bonnie Low-Kramen on Real Stories from Staff, Psychological Safety, and the Ultimate Workplace
Today, Adam joins Hallie for a powerful conversation with author, Bonnie Low-Kramen. For twenty-five years, Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the personal assistant to Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich. From there, she became a sought-after author and speaker on workplace issues. Her new book, Staff Matters: People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace, is […]
Derrick Scarpaci & Katherine Williams on the Human Element of Brand Building
Today, we dive deep into a conversation about the power of human connection, the future of AI in the creative industry, and the nuances of entrepreneurship and branding with visionary entrepreneur, Derrick Scarpaci, and passionate writer, Katherine Williams. The couple are the co-founders of Variantista, a bespoke content-writing and brand strategy company. Variantista helps […]
Ann Hiatt on Building Confidence, Breakthrough Opportunities, and Betting on Yourself
Hallie interviews best-selling author, executive consultant, speaker, and Silicon Valley veteran, Ann Hiatt, on how she has built confidence over the course of her career as a naturally introverted person, and has bet on herself to create breakthrough opportunities in her life, like creating the first Chief of Staff role at Google and now stepping […]
5 Books to Help Leaders Transform Their Business in 2023
FROM ENTREPRENEUR VIA MSN BY PETER DAISYME – According to a July 2020 PNAS study, more than 80% of small businesses became financially unstable at the start of the pandemic. Almost three years later, the major changes to the business ecosystem have continued to leave many businesses reevaluating what it means to be a successful company. […]
How to Use a Weekly Execution Plan
I’m not always the best at creating and keeping habits. #workinprogress However, one habit I have developed and maintained for over 12 years is completing a Weekly Execution Plan. It is the must-have tool that I use to stay on track with my personal and professional goals and priorities. And, I believe it has had […]
The Best Books of 2022 to Read in 2023
Depending on the year (and if you are counting self-published vs. traditionally published books) there are anywhere from 500,000 to 4 million books published. So many books and not enough time to read them all! I read about 90 books this year and I am hoping to help you weed through the sheer volume of […]
Assistant Key Skills Virtual Summit
FROM PRACTICALLY PERFECT PA – During the Assistant Key Skills Virtual Summit, our speakers will help Assistants ensure they have a high-level understanding of the fundamental Executive Assistant skills and expertise required in the role. We will share: Hallie Warner will be speaking on The Future of Work & How You Win. The Assistant Key […]
How to Use a User’s Manual
We just bought a treadmill to add to our home gym, and of course, it came with a user’s manual (via an app). It also had a few quick-start guidelines on the screen so we could get up and running (or in my case walking) in just a few minutes. Sure, I could have figured […]
The Founder & The Force Multiplier Meets Spirituality
FROM THE BUSINESS MEETS SPIRITUALITY PODCAST – In this bonus episode, Hallie interviews Manal Keen, CEO of our company The Founder & The Force Multiplier. Throughout their conversation, Manal opens up about what Business Meets Spirituality means to her, times she failed forward, and how she bounced back by centering herself through running and meditation. […]
Chief of Staff Brenda Rogers on Open Communication and Growing Your Career
On today’s episode, we speak with our first Force Multiplier! Chief of Staff, Brenda Rogers, shares about her experience transitioning from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff and how important it is to communicate openly with your executive to grow in your career. We discuss how letting go may be hard but it helps us […]
Are You a Lighthouse Leader?
Between the ages of 11 and 12 years old, I lived at a lighthouse – Owl’s Head Lighthouse, to be exact – in Owl’s Head, Maine. The lighthouse is not particularly tall at only about 30 feet, but it is situated on a 100 foot cliff above Rockland Harbor. The lighthouse keeper’s house built in […]
Command Entrance to the Inner Circle
FROM EXECUTIVE SUPPORT MAGAZINE – In this extract from The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together, Hallie Warner discusses how to be invaluable and command entrance to the inner circle. View the full article here.
Master the Art of Asking Powerful Questions with a Questions Journal
Whether you are new to the leadership game or have been leading others for years, it’s never too early or too late to learn how to be a great leader. And while there are endless ways to level up your leadership skills, today we are going to focus on the art of asking impactful questions. […]
The Founder & The Force Multiplier: Adam Hergenrother with Hallie Warner
FROM THE AUTHOR HOUR PODCAST – A force multiplier is a strategic partner for any entrepreneur, an invaluable asset to a founder working towards building a thriving business. Known as an executive assistant or chief of staff, they are an entrepreneur’s competitive advantage in accomplishing goals and scaling growth. Welcome back to the Author Hour Podcast. […]
Top 8 Takeaways from The Chief of Staff Network Summit
Last week, I attended the Chief of Staff Summit hosted by The Chief of Staff Network. The day was packed with tactical information, career advice, inspirational speakers, fresh ideas, career validation, and more! It’s always invigorating to be in a “room” full of your peers sharing best practices and perspectives, as well as learning new […]
Kumon Franchise Owner Maliha Rana – “Learn to Smile, Have Fun, and Let Go”
In this value-packed episode, Kumon Learning Centers franchise owner, wife, and mother of three, Maliha Rana shares her entrepreneurial journey, and how she is feeling the gap that has been left without a Force Multiplier in her business. Maliha gives incredible insight into how to let go of control and learn to trust your employees […]
End-of-Year Checklist for Leaders and Force Multipliers
The fourth quarter is here and it’s the perfect time to start planning for the year ahead! Leaders and Force Multipliers alike can benefit from goal setting, calendar planning, updating resumes, organizing information, and creating growth plans. Here are 10 ideas to help you end the year strong, and create a tailwind going into 2023 […]
How to Develop Resilience for Work and Life
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked to speak to a group of Executive Business Partners at an IT service management company on the topic of The Future of Work. There are so many directions that this conversation could go in – the economy, The Great Resignation, technology, back to the office, quiet quitting, […]
Survey Says: Confidence, Career Development Opportunities, and Communication are Key
A few months ago, we conducted a survey for Founders, leaders, Force Multipliers, Executive Assistants, and Chiefs of Staff to find out more about how we can help you grow in your business, your career, and your life. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey! This information is invaluable in learning more about […]
How to Find Your Purpose with One Simple Question
“What’s your purpose?” That is such a loaded question. I don’t know about you, but it’s one that tends to cause me a bit of anxiety, feelings of self-doubt, and perhaps a little envy towards those who feel so sure of why they were put here on Earth. I know many people feel a deep […]
6 Ways to Get Your Boss to Share Their Time, Knowledge, and Work
What do Force Multipliers want? What do most Force Multipliers (Executive Assistants and Chiefs of Staff) want? Believe it or not, they want more! Specifically, they want more time with their Executive, more insight into, and context around, their leader’s thinking and priorities, and more responsibility and projects. Why? Because they want to make an […]
15 Beach Reads for the Summer of 2022
Whether you are a founder, a business leader, an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Personal Assistant, or high performing professional, we all need a little time to rest and recharge. And what better way to say good-bye to the summer than by cracking open a totally fun, light read? Whether you’re poolside, swinging in a […]
Leaders, Let Go So You Can Actually Lead
Listen to our podcast episode about this topic here: Picture This… A CEO and an Executive Assistant walk into an office… The Executive Assistant says: “What can I take off your plate today? I’ve reviewed your emails and see eight that I can address for you.” The CEO says: “No, no. I’ll get to those. […]
What’s a Force Multiplier?
Throughout my (almost) twelve years of working side-by-side with Adam Hergenrother, Founder & CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies, I have held many titles: Listing Assistant, Executive Assistant, Coach, Consultant, co-Founder, co-author, and Chief of Staff. But what didn’t change during that time? My commitment to operating as Adam’s right-hand strategic business partner. About seven or […]