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Saying Goodbye When You're Not Ready: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Comfort
These last few weeks I said the most difficult goodbye of my life as I watched my father’s health fade and he passed on to the next chapter in his life.
I have to say that despite the cold hard facts, that he was 87...
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Accountability in Leadership: 3 Steps to Empower Your Team’s Success
Last episode I focused on the definition of accountability and the importance of understanding what it means, and more important what it doesn’t mean (aka, blame and fear).
Let’s focus now on how to create an...
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Why Accountability is More Complex Than You Think in Leadership
This question is a no-brainer, right? Who in their right mind would say no to the question, do you really want accountability? Of course, we all do. This question is actually more complex than it initially...
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How I Came to Appreciate Servant Leadership
Robert Greenleaf created the theory of servant leadership in 1970 at the age of 66. At the time, he was working at AT&T, where he had risen from lineman into organizational management. “The servant-leader is...
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How Cognitive Biases Impact Your Leadership Decisions (Part 2)
Last week, we met Fred. What a pain in the ass. He’s making us miserable because he’s obnoxious and aggressive. He’s embarrassed us and lashed out.
We explored cognitive distortions. When our brain tricks us into...
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How Cognitive Biases Impact Your Leadership Decisions (Part 1)
A senior colleague of yours is unpredictable and antagonistic, Fred. Yesterday you were in a budget meeting discussing needs for next year. It was ugly. He yelled at you. You left the meeting feeling embarrassed,...
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The Pitfalls of Overusing Your Strengths in Leadership
You know that moment. The first thin mint is glorious….you have another. Then another. And soon that very small sleeve of deliciousness is gone, and then the second sleeve...Was the 32nd as good as the first? Did...
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Your Past Doesn’t Define You: How to Shift Your Story and Boost Confidence
Did you know that the past no longer exists, except in your mind? That the past is gone, and what you choose to remember is your choice?
And why does this matter? Because how you define yourself, your confidence,...
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Mastering Active Listening to Improve Your Leadership and Relationships
You have something important to say. Or maybe you just need a listening ear. Who do you turn to? Who do you trust to listen, to care, to honor and respect the space you need to be heard? What does that person do...
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Why Leading by Example Isn't Enough and What to Do Instead
When uncovering characteristics that great leaders share, typically participants in a training class will say, “Great leaders are good role models, they lead by example.” I don’t remember a single discussion on this...
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Overthinking vs. Critical Thinking in Leadership - Know the Difference
How many times have you said, “Let me think about it.” Or “I need more time to think about it.” Or some version of those thoughts.And then you think. And think. And think some more.This is good, right? We think...
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Leadership Mindset: When a Problem Is Just a Perception
Problems are everywhere, and we like to discuss them. Think of 2 problems you have at work right now.Here are examples: short staffed; co-worker is not working as hard as I am; anxiety in my team; morale down; we're...
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