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Executive Diaries

Erica Hansen

21 episodes

16 hours ago

In this episode, Erica Hansen exposes the real reason teams are overwhelmed, burnt out, and constantly behind: communication chaos. From nonstop notifications to unclear channels, she breaks down how modern workplaces accidentally sabotage productivity—and how leaders can fix it with simple communication norms. Erica shares practical tools, decision rules, and real-case examples that help teams reduce friction, prevent overload, and get work done faster. This episode is a must-listen for lead...

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In this episode, Erica Hansen exposes the real reason teams are overwhelmed, burnt out, and constantly behind: communication chaos. From nonstop notifications to unclear channels, she breaks down how modern workplaces accidentally sabotage productivity—and how leaders can fix it with simple communication norms. Erica shares practical tools, decision rules, and real-case examples that help teams reduce friction, prevent overload, and get work done faster. This episode is a must-listen for lead...

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Episodes (20/21)

Executive Diaries

Ep 21: Communication Chaos: Why Nothing Gets Done Anymore

In this episode, Erica Hansen exposes the real reason teams are overwhelmed, burnt out, and constantly behind: communication chaos. From nonstop notifications to unclear channels, she breaks down how modern workplaces accidentally sabotage productivity—and how leaders can fix it with simple communication norms. Erica shares practical tools, decision rules, and real-case examples that help teams reduce friction, prevent overload, and get work done faster. This episode is a must-listen for lead...

1 week ago

12 minutes

Executive Diaries

Ep 20: How Value-Add Culture Becomes Horsepower for Scale

In this episode, Erica breaks down what a true value-add culture looks like—and why it’s the engine behind every scalable, high-performing organization. She explains how great teams don’t just complete tasks; they improve outcomes by clarifying requests, eliminating rework, anticipating needs, and reducing friction across the company. If you’ve ever felt buried in chaos, bottlenecks, or endless rework, this episode reveals the mindset shift that transforms overwhelmed teams into the strategic...

2 weeks ago

7 minutes

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Ep 19: We Outsourced Thinking to Google… Now We’re Shocked at the Outcome?

In this solo episode, Erica Hansen tackles a hard truth leaders can no longer ignore: we outsourced thinking to technology…and now entire generations are entering the workforce without the problem-solving or critical-thinking muscles businesses depend on. She breaks down how friction-free childhoods, instant answers, and disappearing training programs created a skills deficit—not a character flaw—and why companies are now feeling the consequences through burnout, constant escalation, and decl...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

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Ep 18: Are you celebrating at work? Why not?

In this episode, Erica Hansen reveals why celebration is one of the most overlooked—but most powerful—tools leaders have to boost morale, ease burnout, and unite overwhelmed teams. Through real case studies from transformation projects and distressed companies, she shows how small, intentional moments of appreciation—from kudos notes to sugar-rush Fridays to creative holiday “staycations”—can reset energy, relieve tension, and rebuild culture. This episode is a reminder that in the toughest s...

1 month ago

12 minutes

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Ep 17: Is your organization Speaking the same language?

In this episode of Executive Diaries: Confessions from the C-Suite, host Erica Hansen, CEO of The Wisdom Collective Companies, reveals one of the most overlooked causes of organizational chaos — inconsistent language. From “revenue” and “sales” to “bills” and “invoices,” misaligned definitions can quietly destroy efficiency, trust, and profitability. Erica shares real case studies from her 20+ years of corporate transformation, showing how simple vocabulary mismatches can derail teams, distor...

1 month ago

18 minutes

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Ep 16: Your Contract Structure Killing Your Culture

Your contracts could be shaping — or sabotaging — your company culture. In this episode of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen breaks down how customer contract structures can unintentionally drive burnout, chaos, and financial strain across your organization. Through real-life case studies, she reveals how rethinking contract design can boost profitability, streamline operations, and rebuild a healthy, high-performing culture.

1 month ago

23 minutes

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Ep 15: We Need Your Kind of Crazy in the World today

Your kind of crazy might be exactly what today’s business world needs. In this deeply personal episode, Executive Diaries host and CEO of The Wisdom Collective Companies, Erica Hansen, reveals the true story behind her mission — from witnessing broken organizations and toxic cultures to creating a movement that drives real change. Discover how her unconventional career path, relentless curiosity, and love for learning ignited Executive Diaries, and why she believes collaboration, education, a...

1 month ago

14 minutes

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Ep 14: Strong Partners, Strong Business: The Hidden Power of Vendor Diversity and Relationships

Your biggest business risk isn’t your customers — it’s your vendors. In this episode of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen reveals the hidden power of vendor diversity and relationships as the ultimate tools for cash stability, crisis resilience, and long-term success. Through real-world case studies, she breaks down how diverse, trusted partners impact your cash flow, contracts, pricing, and timing — and why treating vendors like strategic allies (not transactions) can save your company when th...

1 month ago

11 minutes

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Ep 13 Where Has the Art of the Interview Gone? The Employee Perspective — Part 2

In this second part of “Where Has the Art of the Interview Gone?”, Erica Hansen, CEO of The Wisdom Collective Companies, shifts the spotlight to the employee perspective — revealing what candidates must do (and stop doing) to succeed in today’s hiring landscape. From honesty and professionalism to AI-assisted job applications, Erica breaks down how technology, entitlement, and weak communication have eroded the interview process — and what serious professionals can do to rise above the noise....

2 months ago

19 minutes

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Ep 12: Where Has the Art of the Interview Gone? — The Employer’s Perspective - Part 1

In this episode of Executive Diaries: Confessions from the C-Suite, Erica Hansen, CEO of The Wisdom Collective Companies, tackles a question every leader should be asking — where has the art of the interview gone? Speaking from decades of leadership and hiring experience, Erica breaks down the employer side of today’s chaotic job market — exposing the costly mistakes companies make when interviewing, hiring, and setting expectations. From misrepresentation and disorganization to poor communic...

2 months ago

21 minutes

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Ep 11: Operational Landmines: What's more important? Bandage the Wound or Do Surgery?

In this episode of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen unpacks one of the biggest operational landmines leaders face: quick fixes vs. root-cause solutions. Are you just bandaging wounds in your business, or doing the real “surgery” needed to stop recurring fires? Through real-world case studies, Erica shows why short-term patches drain resources, morale, and revenue—and how long-term fixes protect growth, profit, and talent. If you’re overwhelmed by chaos, this episode is your roadmap to clarity ...

2 months ago

16 minutes

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Ep 10: The Entrepreneur Mindset — Why it is Important?

What if the key to thriving in business, leadership, and even everyday life isn’t about having the perfect plan—but about how you think? In this episode of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen breaks down the four powerful traits of the entrepreneurial mindset—proactivity, adaptability, vision, and risk awareness—and shows how they apply far beyond startups. With personal stories (including how a high school math struggle sparked her first business) and real-world examples from the boardroom to fa...

2 months ago

12 minutes

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Ep 9: My Secret KPI — and What It Can Reveal

Unlock Erica’s “secret KPI”—revenue per headcount (in two flavors)—to spot culture cracks, efficiency gaps, and early warning signs before cash and growth stall. Real-world case studies show how this simple metric can expose hidden problems, guide smarter resourcing, and help leaders sleep at night.

3 months ago

16 minutes

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Ep 8: Don't Let Your Line of Credit Lapse. It's Worth the Renewal Fee

Erica Hansen breaks down why renewing your line of credit—yes, even if you didn’t use it—is a strategic move that protects cash flow, builds trust with banks, and could save your business in a crisis.

3 months ago

16 minutes

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Ep 7: Accounting Talent Explained for the Non Accountant - Part 4

Accounting, finance, and HR aren’t “overhead”—they’re your revenue protection and risk-mitigation engine. In Part 4, Erica Hansen shows how the right talent and tight processes turn chaos into clarity, compliance, and cash flow.

3 months ago

20 minutes

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Ep 6: The 4 CFO Types Every CEO Needs to Understand

Not all CFOs are created equal. In this episode of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen breaks down the four major CFO types—the Been There, Done That, the First Timer, the FP&A Strategist, and the Run-to-the-Fire utility player. Each brings unique strengths, blind spots, and the right (or wrong) fit depending on your company’s stage, size, and goals.

3 months ago

20 minutes

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Ep 5: Right Fit, Right Size: How to Hire Smart in Finance & Accounting

Hiring the wrong talent can stall your growth—or sink it completely. In Episode 5 of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen breaks down real-world case studies of finance and accounting mismatches, from overpaying for a CFO when you really needed a controller, to scaling struggles with explosive growth. Discover why “right fit” and “right size” hiring decisions are mission-critical for every executive.

4 months ago

23 minutes

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Ep 4: Mastering the C-Suite: Talent Management for Accounting & Finance with Erica Hansen

Join Erica Hansen in this first episode of a four-part series as she tackles the most common questions around staffing accounting and finance teams. From startups to large enterprises, learn how to make the right hires and build efficient teams that drive business success.

4 months ago

38 minutes

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Ep 3: Beyond the Job: Why Strategic Awareness Builds Stronger Teams

In Episode 3, Erica Hansen reveals how training employees to see beyond their roles creates smarter, faster, and more collaborative teams. Learn how cross-functional awareness, strategic context, and even a weekly staff meeting can transform culture, performance, and retention.

4 months ago

18 minutes

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Ep 2: How to Scale Without Breaking Your Business

What do fast-growing companies get wrong? In this episode, Erica Hansen breaks down the two biggest mistakes that can derail your business: failing to invest in infrastructure—and neglecting to train your people. Learn from real-world case studies and discover how to avoid costly chaos before it starts.

4 months ago

26 minutes