Diane Hartz Warsoff | Episode 456

The Team Engagement Podcast – Season 6, Episode 456:
Leaders, Remember to Encourage and Support with Diane Hartz Warsoff,

In this episode, Shawn Richards sits down with Diane Hartz Warsoff, President of Exit Factor, to discuss why encouragement and support remain essential leadership responsibilities, especially during moments of growth, transition, and uncertainty.

Diane shares insights from her work helping small and mid-sized business owners navigate the full business lifecycle, from acquisition and growth to exit planning. She explains how leaders who intentionally encourage their teams build trust, resilience, and long-term commitment. Shawn and Diane explore the importance of creating space for learning, communicating with clarity, and supporting people beyond just performance metrics.

The conversation also touches on values-driven leadership, empathy, and the responsibility leaders have to recognize the human side of business. Diane reflects on the importance of opportunity, inclusion, and perspective, shaped in part by her family history and personal experiences.

⭐ About Diane Hartz Warsoff

Diane Hartz Warsoff is the President of Exit Factor of Salt Lake City and Utah County. She works with small to mid-sized business owners to help them maximize company value and successfully navigate acquisition, growth, and exit strategies.

Diane is a Certified Business Intermediary, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Licensed Realtor, and holds certifications in LEAN process improvement and franchise consulting. Her background includes extensive experience in commercial finance and nonprofit management.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in International Business and Marketing from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Originally from Philadelphia, Diane lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and business partner, Art, and their three cats.

Outside of her professional work, Diane is passionate about ensuring equal opportunity for all people and sharing her mother’s experience as a hidden child in France during the Holocaust. She enjoys traveling, reading both fiction and nonfiction, and fostering kittens and cats through Best Friends.

Connect with Diane

Website: https://exitfactor.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianehartzwarsoff

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