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Who is Chris Donnelly
From revolutionizing elderly care to transforming luxury marketing, Chris Donnelly builds companies that solve real problems. While most entrepreneurs chase trendy markets, he’s focused on sectors others overlook. His latest venture, Lottie, is reinventing how families find and fund senior care.
As co-founder of The Lottie Organisation, he’s created the “Airbnb for care homes,” complete with Found CRM—the industry’s leading management software—and Seniorcare, the UK’s premier eldercare employee benefit solution. But that’s just his latest success story.
Previously, he built Verb Brands into the world’s only data-driven luxury creative agency, serving premium brands from London to Shanghai. The company’s innovative approach led to an eight-figure acquisition by Croud in 2021.
His newsletter, Step By Step, reaches 400,000+ readers who want more than theory—they want proven strategies from someone who’s done it. Join his community to learn how to build businesses that not only scale but make a real difference.
Hacking Your Leadership Podcast
Engagement Exchange: Are you a good leader? Ask yourself these questions.
List of questions by Chris Donnelly:
1. Have I built an environment where my team feels safe to speak openly?
2. Have I clearly communicated our long-term goals and how their work contributes?
3. When a deadline was missed, did I address it with the team and discuss ways to improve next time?
4. Have I encouraged creative thinking and new approaches to solving problems?
5. When a significant change occurred, did I communicate openly with my team about the impact?
6. Have I invested time in mentoring and guiding my team’s personal growth?
7. When two team members had a disagreement, did I facilitate a resolution that was fair and productive for both parties?
8. Have I shown respect for different opinions, experiences, and backgrounds in my team?
9. Have I empowered my team to take ownership of their work and decisions?
10. After noticing an employee working late consistently, did I check in with them about their workload and encourage them to take time off?
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Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur
Cracking the LinkedIn Code – Tom Hunt’s 5 Steps to Viral Growth & B2B Podcasting Domination (The Founder-Led Marketing Show)
- Finn Thormeier LinkedIn
- Finn Thormeierl on X (Formerly Twitter)
- The Founder-Led Marketing Show Website
- Tom Hunt LinkedIn
- Tom Hunt X (Formerly Twitter)
- Tom Hunt Website
Others Mentioned
- Josh Fechter LinkedIn
- Houston Golden LinkedIn
- Dave Gerhardt LinkedIn
- Chris Donnelly LinkedIn
- Adam Robinson LinkedIn
- Bridget Hyacinth LinkedIn
- Matt Barker LinkedIn
- Oleg Vishnepolsky LinkedIn
- Alexis Ohanian Sr. LinkedIn
Check out our five most downloaded episodes:
- How To Start A Movement with David Heinemeier Hansson of 37signals
- Chris Walker Rants On Dark Social, Creating Demand & Company Building
- CEO Spends 70% Of Time On His Personal Brand? Guillaume Moubeche Shares All
- OLD WAY/NEW WAY with Adam Robinson of Retention.com
- Nathan Latka Shares His “King-Maker Strategy”
Guest submissions here: fame.so/cbe-guest
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Leadership of the Leaf
Journal to Get Sh!t Done
Episode 17
In this episode of *Leadership of the Leaf*, the hosts dive into two key topics: cigar journaling and productivity. While enjoying the Coroneta Maduro by Crowned Heads, they guide listeners through how to journal a cigar, from noting its characteristics to reviewing the smoking experience. Later, they explore Chris Donnelly’s **Productivity Cheat Sheet**, sharing six powerful strategies to get things done, including the Pomodoro Technique and Time Blocking. Tune in for a blend of cigar culture and leadership insights, all over a relaxing smoke and drink!
