Introduction to Force vs. Power

The Dress Code Example

Rebooking Challenges and Solutions

Questions That Build Power

Power Practice for the Week

Final Thoughts and Call to Action

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2237866/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Ever found yourself constantly pushing your team, feeling drained at the end of each day, wondering why your salon staff just won't "get with the program"? This transformative episode introduces a leadership paradigm shift that could revolutionize how you run your salon and lead your team. We dive deep into the critical distinction between force and power in salon leadership. Force—that exhausting approach where you're constantly correcting, directing, and making things happen through pressure—delivers short-term results but creates long-term disconnection. Through vivid examples like handling dress code violations and improving rebooking rates, we demonstrate how force might get compliance but ultimately damages the culture you're working so hard to build. Power, by contrast, is about holding a clear position and helping others rise to it. It's replacing "Go home and change" with "How does this outfit align with the brand we're building?" It's trading threats about performance for genuine curiosity about barriers to success. The most profound leadership insight we share: "The most powerful leaders don't hold it all—they hold a position and let others rise to it." This simple shift can transform not just your team's performance but how you feel about your role as a leader. Ready to make the shift? We provide practical guidance with our "power practice" to help you identify where you're currently forcing outcomes and make one small shift toward power this week. Whether you're struggling with team compliance, feeling overwhelmed by constant corrections, or simply seeking a more sustainable approach to salon leadership, this heart-centered, strategy-driven episode delivers both inspiration and actionable steps. Share it with other salon leaders who need this message—together, we can bring beauty back to the beauty industry. Do you have a question for Salon Success Secrets Podcast? Send a text or leave a voicemail at (469) 283-5590 or send us an email to <a href="mailto:hello@thephdprogram.com">hello@salonbusinessschool.com</a>. We would love to hear from you. Start growing in business and leadership with powerful tools, advice and resources in your inbox every week: Learn more about Salon Business School Events: <a href="https://www.thephdprogram.com/upcoming-events">Upcoming Events | Salon Business School</a> Learn more about Salon Business School Coaching: <a href="https://keap.app/contact-us/4732115411329800">https://keap.app/contact-us/4732115411329800</a> Learn more about Salon Business School for Salon &amp; Spa Owners: <a href="https://keap.app/contact-us/8468267787462617">https://keap.app/contact-us/8468267787462617</a> Are you ready to go all in? Join Salon Business School: <a href="https://www.thephdprogram.com/apply-to-join-us">Apply to Join Us! | Salon Business School</a> Listen to all the Salon Success Secrets podcasts anytime, anywhere here: <a href="https://www.thephdprogram.com/podcast">Podcast | Salon Success Secrets</a>

Send us a text Ever found yourself constantly pushing your team, feeling drained at the end of each day, wondering why your salon staff just won't "get with the program"? This transformative episode introduces a leadership paradigm shift that could revolutionize how you run your salon and lead your team.  We dive deep into the critical distinction between force and power in salon leadership. Force—that exhausting approach where you're constantly correcting, directing, and making things happen...

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