Empowerment vs Entitlement

 

Are you feeling entitled or genuinely empowered? Navigating the fine line between these two states is crucial in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life, especially in the realms of the workplace and business. Join 'The CEO Stylist' hosts Yovanka Loria and Kirsten Harris as they explore the complexities of empowerment vs entitlement, providing valuable insights and practical tips to foster fairness, respect, and a positive environment.

 

The Difference

Empowerment versus entitlement—a delicate balance that influences various aspects of life. Yovanka and Kirsten share personal experiences and insights on recognising and addressing entitlement in different areas, including the workplace and social media. They discuss the role of generational entitlement and stress the importance of better communication and understanding to shape and nurture the younger generation.

 

Entitlement and Reality in Business

In the context of business ownership, Yovanka and Kirsten delve into the challenges of entitlement versus reality. They recount a personal experience with an employee in the hairdressing industry who felt entitled to higher pay without understanding the business's financial dynamics. The hosts emphasise the need for business owners to comprehend their numbers for informed decision-making, especially in the face of rising costs and the impact of COVID-19 on business expenses.

 

Navigating Entitlement in the Workplace

Examining entitlement from both business owner and employee perspectives, Yovanka and Kirsten highlight the negative consequences of entitlement. They stress the importance of earning respect and gratitude rather than feeling entitled to it. The hosts provide practical advice for employees on approaching salary increase conversations and seeking validation. This chapter explores the impact of entitlement on individuals and businesses.

 

Empowerment vs. Entitlement in the Workplace

The final chapter explores success, entitlement, and empowerment in the workplace. Yovanka and Kirsten dispel the myth of sole self-made success and discuss how entitlement can inflate ego. Clear expectations and effective communication in salary increase conversations are crucial. The hosts emphasise the significance of gratitude, sharing opportunities, and being a good human being for creating a positive and empowering work environment.

 

 

Millennial Stereotypes and Entitlement

Kirsten challenges millennial stereotypes, emphasising that entitlement is not exclusive to a particular generation. Entitlement often stems from a perception of fairness and power dynamics, blurring the lines between empowerment and entitlement.

 

Entrepreneurship and the Challenges of Entitlement

Yovanka discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship and how employees may not fully grasp the backend efforts required for business success. Entitlement can arise when employees don't recognise the business processes and marketing efforts behind their apparent success.

 

Unusual Success for A Lucky Salon Employee

The hosts share a real-life scenario where a second-year employee in a salon achieved unprecedented success. The employee's entitlement to higher pay highlighted the need for transparent communication about business expenses and the importance of understanding key performance indicators (KPIs).

 

Asking for More Money Without Validating Accomplishments

Kirsten addresses the challenge of employees asking for more without validating their accomplishments. She emphasises the need for employees to demonstrate value before seeking additional responsibilities or higher pay.

 

Hard Work and Adaptation in Business

Reflecting on the value of hard work instilled by parents, Kirsten discusses the need for business owners to adapt their beliefs about work ethics. The hosts caution against imposing outdated beliefs on a new generation and stress the importance of understanding changing dynamics in the workplace.

 

A Sneak Peak Into The Conversation...

"Navigating empowerment versus entitlement... It's a big one to unpack. There's such a fine line with it."

"I probably am going to come from a voice of reason, with this being on both sides... there's a bit of generational entitlement that sets in."

"Where empowerment backfires, is where it becomes entitlement."

"It's our millennials that are labelled... But I'm finding more and more there's a bit of both."

"We can do better when we understand more, and we can deliver it better once you can articulate and communicate it better."

"Once you understand, you know the business components... It really is a slippery slope to it."

"It comes from leadership... to live and breathe that vision and those values every day."

"Self-empowerment is when you do better, you grow, and you help others."

"Reward should come from outcomes, output, not value, self-value."

"As a business owner, you know I never felt comfortable... It wasn't really the school that we've come from."

"They have a self-awareness about what the journey of success looks like, instead of it coming from a place of entitlement."

"True empowerment is honestly gratitude for me."

 

In this insightful episode, Yovanka Loria and Kirsten Harris offer a fresh perspective on empowerment vs entitlement, and navigating the complexities of work and life. By sharing personal experiences and practical tips, they empower listeners to foster fairness, respect, and positivity in all spheres of life. Balancing empowerment and entitlement is not only essential for personal growth but also for creating harmonious and successful workplaces.

 

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Episode Release Date: Tuesday, December 26 (5am AEST)