What makes a business truly successful? It’s not just about having a great product or strong marketing—it’s about building a team that is engaged, motivated, and aligned with your vision. In this episode of The Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan sits down with Haley Grayless, CEO and Founder of Vaxa Collective, to discuss the critical role of leadership and workplace culture in driving business success. Haley shares her expertise on how to create a thriving, high-performing team by focusing on emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and performance accountability.

Whether you're struggling with disengaged employees, high turnover, or unclear communication, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build a culture that attracts and retains A-players. Haley outlines her five pillars of successful leadership, explains why psychological safety is the #1 predictor of high-performing teams, and provides practical strategies that entrepreneurs can implement today. If you want to lead with purpose, develop a winning team, and take your business to the next level, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Key Takeaways:

• The biggest culture mistakes that kill team performance and how to avoid them.

• The five pillars of successful leadership that every entrepreneur needs to master.

• Why psychological safety is crucial for innovation and long-term success.

• How to create clear expectations and accountability without micromanaging.

• Strategies to attract and retain top talent by building a purpose-driven workplace.

Learn More About Hayley:

• Official Website: Vaxa Collective

• Email: haley@vaxacollective.com

• Instagram: @haleytheleadershipcoach

Episode Resources:

• Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink

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Credits:

Sponsored by Vital Wealth

Music by Cephas

Art work by Two Tone Creative

Audio, video, research and copywriting by Victoria O'Brien