In this episode of Full of Words, Sue and CJ are joined by Kody Thompson, founder of WrkPod, for a thoughtful conversation at the intersection of leadership, outsourcing, and the strategic use of language in business. Kody shares his inspiring journey from freelance graphic designer to building a global outsourcing company that connects Australian entrepreneurs with top-tier talent in the Philippines.

They explore how thoughtful communication shapes culture, motivates teams, and builds trust—both internally and externally. Kody also reflects on servant leadership, his upcoming book The Language of Leadership, and how business owners can reclaim their time by outsourcing strategically.

Plus, Kody shares practical resources, including a free outsourcing checklist and an invitation to connect with WrkPod for strategic hiring support.

Gain actionable insights into building aligned, effective teams and hear how outsourcing can help reclaim valuable time. Tune in now!

🎯 Ready to buy back your time? Download Kody’s Free checklist "160 Things You Can Outsource To Virtual Assistants” and start building your dream team today.

Highlights:

• (00:33) – What WrkPod is and how Kody helps entrepreneurs build remote teams in the Philippines.
• (03:15) – Why Kody turned to outsourcing and how it became the key to scaling his business.
• (07:13) – What role language plays in leadership and why clarity in communication matters.
• (13:57) – What can go wrong when job expectations aren’t clearly defined in outsourcing.
• (15:58) – Why hiring “unicorn” employees is unrealistic and what to do instead.
• (17:02) – What inspired Kody to write The Language of Leadership and the message behind it.
• (23:44) – The free checklist Kody provides to help business owners delegate and scale with intention

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