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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 23 MIN

Episode 189: Building a Strong Team Connection in 30 Minutes a Week

from The Wize Way · host Wize Mentoring for Accountants and Bookkeepers

Is your firm suffering unnecessary churn because you’ve lost real connection with your staff?Most firm owners try to grow their teams without ever building the connection rhythms that actually keep people engaged. The result? Surprise resignations, scattered communication, and leaders stretched thin trying to hold everything together.In this episode of The Wize Way Podcast, the Wize coaching team breaks down how just 30 minutes a week can transform retention, performance, and clarity across your firm, sharing practical insights on:✅ Why weekly one-on-ones (through your leadership chain, not all on you) are critical to retention ✅ How to structure simple, repeatable one-on-ones around wins, goals, productivity, and development ✅ The meeting rhythm that creates calm: daily huddles, weekly manager touchpoints, and monthly all-hands ✅ How to build real connection so issues surface early, not through surprise resignations ✅ Practical ways to scale communication as your team grows, without burning yourself outIf you want a team that feels supported, aligned, and accountable, and a business that doesn’t depend on you being everywhere at once, this conversation is essential listening.________________  PS: Whenever you’re ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm:   1. Download our famous Wize Freedom Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 3. Work with Jamie and our mentors for 8 weeks - Build a custom business plan for your firm - Apply here

Is your firm suffering unnecessary churn because you’ve lost real connection with your staff? Most firm owners try to grow their teams without ever building the connection rhythms that actually keep people engaged. The result? Surprise resignations, scattered communication, and leaders stretched thin trying to hold everything together. In this episode of The Wize Way Podcast, the Wize coaching team breaks down how just 30 minutes a week can transform retention, performance, and clarity across...

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