Running a successful Adult Foster Care Home isn’t just about compliance — it’s about building a culture where leadership can grow from within from a caregiver to a confident AFC leader— even with a small team. Especially now, with caregiver shortages and turnover at an all-time high, developing confident team leaders is no longer optional. It’s essential.
And that’s exactly what this month’s Table Talk episode delivers.
Whether you operate Adult Foster Care Group Homes, residential assisted living, or any adult residential setting for individuals, this conversation will reshape how you think about mentoring staff, building confidence, and creating sustainable leadership structures — even with a small team.Running a successful Adult Foster Care Home is about building a culture where leadership can grow from within. Reshape how to transition a caregiver to a confident AFC leader— even with a small team.
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In this candid, powerful conversation, executive leadership coach Jamie Palmer joins Nadine Carlson to address one of the most common questions AFC owners face:
“My house manager does well, but she’s unsure of herself and afraid of doing things wrong. What should I do?”
From that starting point, this Table Talk episode explores the real challenges and simple solutions for growing leaders inside your home from caregiver to a confident AFC leader— especially when formal training and confidence are missing.
You’ll discover:
✅ Why a checklist isn’t enough — and what to give new leaders instead
🛠️ How to help caregivers overcome fear of “messing up” with the State
🤝 The power of mentorship — even in a home with just two or three staff
🧠 Why emotional safety is the secret to building initiative and trust
🎯 How small celebrations build confidence (and reduce turnover)
If you’ve ever felt like:
You’re hiring the same positions over and over
Your most promising staff burn out or shut down
You don’t have time to “develop” people
This episode is your next step.
You don’t need more miracle hires.
You need a framework that helps the right people rise — with clarity, support, and confidence.
This episode, Foundations of Staff – Evolving Leaders, is now live inside the AFC Mastermind Membership video archive.
New episodes release every four weeks — and all previous Table Talks are available to binge at any time.
🎓 Complete your State of Michigan ongoing education requirements the smart way — no weekends required.
👉 Join the Mastermind Membership Now
Get expert guidance, leadership tools, and community support — all designed for Michigan-based Adult Foster Care homes.
🌱 Leadership isn’t found. It’s grown.
With the right tools, your next confident manager might already be on your team — just waiting for someone to believe in them.
Let’s help you make that happen.
P.S. Did you know Care Provider Solutions Co-Coach Amy is a specialist in Corrective Action Plans? If you struggle with knowing how to create a corrective action plan and what to put in place to prevent a repeat citation, set a free consultation to discuss how we can help!
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