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Are you actually bad at delegation… or are you carrying executive thinking your team has never been trained to see?You don't have a time management problem. You have a cognitive labor problem. In this episode, Dawn breaks down the invisible “second shift” running inside your head; the anticipating, pre-solving, and emotional buffering that keeps you stuck at 60 hours a week even with a team in place. Then she shares the AI system she calls the Cognitive Double, the framework that finally translates your leadership thinking into something your team can execute without you.If you're tired of being the highest-paid employee in your own company, this is your shift.Ready to stop being the bottleneck?Download the free guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader, with real prompts and real use cases that help you document your thinking, pass it on to your team, and finally stop being the bottleneck.Key TakeawaysWhy your exhaustion isn't about your calendar, it's about invisible cognitive labor.The research behind why female founders carry significantly more anticipatory “worry work.”The difference between leadership and load-bearing (and why most founders confuse the two).Why SOPs haven't solved your delegation problem.How to build a “Cognitive Double” using AI so your team can run on your reasoning, not your availability.Resources & LinksFree Guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better LeaderAI for Founders CommunityRelated Episode:118 | How Female Founders Use AI to Stop Feeling Like Failures — a mindset reset with AI to celebrate what you actually built.122 | The 10-Minute AI Hiring Workflow Female Founders Use to Stop Hiring Dud Employees — how to systemize hiring so delegation sticks.Send a textWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

Join this sermon as the preacher explores Hebrews 3, using a hiker's story to warn against unbelief and hardened hearts. Discover three reasons Jesus is better than the wilderness: He is the true guiding voice, builds a sustaining community, and leads us into the promised rest. Be challenged to listen to God today, encourage one another, and hold firm in faith as you follow Jesus toward the rest he prepares. -- “Better Than Our Wilderness” Hebrews 3:6–19 Main Idea: Jesus is better than our wilderness—and He alone can lead us into the rest God always intended. Introduction: The Lost Hiker   Jesus is the Better Voice in the wilderness (vv. 6–11) Israel heard God's voice in the wilderness but hardened their hearts. Israel resisted God even after seeing His works for forty years. Israel's unbelief kept them from rest. Jesus offers the true rest they never entered. Listen to the Better Voice. Respond today and trust His way.   Jesus builds a better community for the journey (vv. 12–14) Jesus forms a community that helps one another persevere. The warning: unbelief can “trip you up” and divert you from the living God. The command: “encourage one another” while it's still Today. The promise: if we hold firm, we show we truly belong to Christ. We are better together. Guard one another and persevere as partners.   Jesus leads to a better rest than the wilderness ever could (vv. 15–19) Israel experienced deliverance but not destination. Israel died in the wilderness because they wouldn't listen. They saw miracles but never entered rest because they never Jesus doesn't just deliver us—He brings us all the way home. Don't repeat Israel's story. Follow the Better Leader and enter the better rest Conclusion If we listen to Jesus' voice Today, He will bring us safely into the rest the wilderness could never give. -- Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect   With Pastor Mike Curry.

Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is a legendary test pilot who is ordered back to the Top Gun naval academy. Maverick is chosen to train an elite group of graduates for a near-impossible mission -- destroying an unsanctioned uranium enrichment plant protected by advanced weaponry.That's the premise of the movie "Maverick" which takes place thirty years after the "Top Gun" movie. In thirty years, Maverick is still a captain because, although he's a great pilot, he hasn't proven himself to be a good leader. That changes during the movie. Maverick not only trains the pilots, but he also ends up leading the near-impossible mission.Moses was chosen by God to be the leader he used to free his people from their four hundred years of slavery in Egypt. In the beginning, Moses was kind of a "Maverick" character when he went off on his own to kill an Egyptian guard for beating a Jewish slave. Moses ran into the desert where he lived for forty years as a shepherd in the Sinai Peninsula. Then God called Moses from a burning bush to be his leader.Moses led the nation of Israel out of Egypt after ten devastating plagues, through a parted Red Sea, and around the Sinai desert for forty years. Moses finally led Israel through that near-impossible mission to the edge of the Promised Land of Canaan.It was very difficult for a Jew to think of anyone greater than Moses. Even the New Testament testifies to Moses' greatness, mentioning him some eighty times, more than any other Old Testament figure. As great as Moses was, Jesus was far greater.For our midweek Lenten services, we are examining the theme of "A Better Savior." Throughout the book of Hebrews, the author uses the word "better" as he portrays Christianity as the one true religion, and Jesus Christ as the one true Savior from sin. The author uses comparative words like "better," "greater," and "superior" to demonstrate the supremacy of Christ to anything in the Old Testament.In the beginning of chapter 3, the author of the letter to the Hebrews encourages his readers to take their attention off Moses. They remembered Moses fondly for some of the great events in the life of a Jew like the Great Day of Atonement and the Passover. Instead, they are to focus their attention on Jesus. The author writes, "Focus your attention on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess" (Hebrews 3:1). Jesus is an "apostle". This is the only time this title is used for Jesus in the New Testament. An apostle is one who is "sent out" to do something. God sent Moses on a mission to free the nation of Israel. God the Father sent Jesus on a mission to redeem all of humanity. Jesus told his apostles on Easter evening, "Just as the Father has sent me, I am also sending you" (John 20:21).Jesus is also the high priest. This title refers to the sacrificial nature of Christ's mission. We'll be examining Jesus' mission as the better high priest and better sacrifice over the next two weeks.The author writes, "He [Jesus] was faithful to the one who appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in God's whole house" (Hebrews 3:2). The point of comparison between Moses and Jesus was not one of faithfulness, but of position. Moses was faithful in leading God's people for forty years. He even once offered to have his name blotted out of God's Book of Life in exchange for the Jews. Jesus was faithful as he prayed on Holy Thursday, "I have glorified you on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do" (John 17:4). Jesus did exchange his life for all of humanity.The people to whom the letter to the Hebrews was written were tempted to turn away from Jesus and go back to the laws of Moses to avoid persecution. The author urges them to hold firmly to Jesus, since Jesus is God, he is therefore greater than Moses. As God's Son, Jesus ruled over God's house of believers while Moses was only a servant in that house.The author explains, "In fact, Jesus is worthy of greater glory than Moses, in the same way that the builder of a house has more honor than the house. For every house is built by someone, and God is the one who built everything. Moses was faithful as a servant within God's whole house by testifying to the things that would be spoken. But Christ is faithful as a Son over God's house. We are his house, if we hold on firmly to our confidence and the hope about which we boast until the end" (Hebrews 3:3-6).Though Moses was certainly important as a leader, he was only a part of the house of Israel. As God, Jesus was the builder of that house, just as he is the "builder of everything." As a creature, Moses occupied a high position in Israel and was worthy of honor. As the Creator of all -- including Moses and Israel -- Jesus was worthy of highest honor.There were many leaders that God put in place throughout the Old Testament -- Joshua, Samuel, Gideon, Deborah, Samson, or David. But none of them were like Moses. God himself sent Moses to the Israelites. God made Moses their leader, and he was their deliverer. Moses led God's people out of slavery in Egypt. He performed miracles and wonders. God spoke face-to-face with Moses, giving him the laws that governed the Israelites for thousands of years.As great as Moses was, God raised up a greater leader: Jesus.The law was given through Moses, but the Israelites could not fulfill it. Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. We cannot fulfill the law of Moses. That's means we all deserve to die. Satan should be leading us into the pits of hell. Jesus came to fulfill the law in our place. Jesus is the fulfillment of all the laws that God gave Moses. That's one way Jesus is greater than Moses.We should all die eternally because of our sins. Jesus was chosen and sent by God to live perfectly in our place. He graciously died in our place. He victoriously rose from the dead in our place. This was an impossible mission. No one else could do it. Except for the Creator and Builder of all things. He is the One who conceived of this impossible plan in eternity in consultation with the Father and the Spirit. Only the Son could make this impossible plan possible. Now, through his substitutionary life, atoning death, and vicarious resurrection from the dead, Jesus has opened the way to eternal life in the Promised Land of heaven. Jesus is the way for all who follow him in faith. We are to follow him as our Leader.The Jews looked up to Moses as a great leader. Moses certainly was a great, righteous leader. We often look up to leaders like a President, Governor, or Supreme Court Justice -- thinking that with the right person or people in charge then things will get fixed in our nation. We look up to athletes, actors, and musicians for their creativity and athleticism. We listen to media and podcast personalities for the hot takes on the news of the day. Some of these people are righteous Christian leaders. Most are not.The best a politician might be able to do is give us some justice and peace. The best an athlete, actor, or musician might do is provide some entertainment for a few hours. The best a media personality can do is give us some clarity. The best any of them can do is provide some things for this lifetime. Don't follow these people only to avoid persecution or to enjoy a more relaxed life.Don't trust any of these people for true, righteous, lasting leadership. Follow Jesus' lead. He provides righteous judgment and peace beyond understanding. He provides you with blessings instead of temporary pleasures. He provides you with wisdom and clarity through his Word.Jesus leads you through this dark valley of the shadow of death to the green pastures and quiet waters of the Promised Land of heaven. He leads you to see that your house here is only temporary. Jesus is the Builder of your eternal home in the new heaven and new earth. He leads you through the darkness, deviancy, and decadence that fills this world. He leads you through the darkness with his Light that once led Moses and the Israelites as the Glory of the Lord shown in a pillar of cloud and fire. He leads you through the deviancy by giving you his Ten Commandments which the Lord first gave to Moses on Mt. Sinai. He leads you through the decadence as he used Moses to correct the decadence of the Israelites when they worshiped the golden calf.Fix your eyes on Jesus. Be faithful to the One who was faithful for you. Give glory to the One who is greater than Moses. Follow him. He is a better Leader than Moses or anyone else. Hold firmly to this confidence and hope so you can boast at the end. Amen.Let me hear about your mercy in the morning, for I have put my trust in you. Teach me the way that I should go, for I lift up my soul to you (Psalm 143:8). Amen.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/a-better-leader/

Still saying, “It's faster if I just do it myself”?That phrase is costing you $10K–$15K a month—and keeping you stuck as your team's overpaid Google.Every time you redo your team's work, you're not just wasting time—you're training them to be helpless and burning cash like confetti. In this Gallantine's Day velvet boot rant, Dawn Andrews breaks down the real cost of micromanaging and the shift that sets you free: stop delegating tasks and start transferring your thinking.You'll learn how to make your Founder-Only List, use AI as your strategic mirror, and transform your team from passive executors into powerful decision-makers.One mindset tweak + one simple prompt = thousands saved, and your CEO energy reclaimed.Join the Free AI for Founders Community on LinkedInStop redoing everyone's work. Start leading like the CEO your business actually needs. Inside the community, you'll meet other women using AI to build businesses that don't require them to be in every decision. Click here to join.What You'll Take AwayThe $10K/month trap you're probably stuck in (hint: it starts with “let me just fix this real quick”)The Founder-Only List: 3 filters to ruthlessly protect your energyHow to stop being your team's bottleneck by upgrading from task delegation to decision delegationWho gets what: A simple delegation matrix for junior, mid, and senior team members2 AI prompts to pinpoint your biggest time-wasters and document your thinking in minutesResources & LinksFree AI for Founders Community Get the “10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader” guide Related Episodes122 | The 10‑Minute AI Hiring Workflow Female Founders Use to Stop Hiring Dud Employees (Saves 6 Months + $30K) — AI + systems to hire right and get your time back.112 | The 4‑Stage AI Process Female Founders Use to Stop Losing 10 Hours Each Week — Stop being the bottleneck by transferring ownership with AI.110 | 3 Custom GPTs That Save Female Founders 16 Hours a Week — Tactical AI workflows that amplify delegation and time liberation.Send a textWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

Are you using your personal buying anxiety to set your business prices?You're not undercharging because of imposter syndrome. You're undercharging because you're projecting your Target-run sticker shock onto business clients with six-figure budgets. And it's costing you revenue, respect, and the capacity to lead like a real CEO.If you've been nervously justifying your rates or “waiting to feel ready” to raise them, this episode is your wake-up call. Dawn unpacks why pricing based on “what feels fair” is a business trap, how undercharging chokes your ability to delegate and scale, and shares a 4-prompt AI system to price with confidence using real market data that proves women founders can (and should) charge more. You'll walk away with a practical AI workflow that flips the switch on your pricing strategy so you can stop making anxious guesses and start leading a business that pays you like the boss you are.Grab “10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader”, your free guide to using AI to lighten your load, delegate better, and lead smarter. You'll get instant wins and zero tech headaches.Key TakeawaysYou're not the buyer. Stop using your personal wallet to price for clients with business budgets.Underpricing is a capacity issue, not just a confidence one. Low rates keep you trapped doing everything.Confidence doesn't come from journaling, it comes from market data. Know your position, don't guess.AI can reveal your pricing power. Use it to audit your offers, research real market rates, and tier your services like a strategist.Raising your rates = raising your standards. Better pricing attracts better clients, builds better systems, and unlocks the freedom to say "no."Resources & LinksFree Guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better LeaderJoin the Community: AI for Founders Related EpisodesEp. 112 | The 4‑Stage AI Process Female Founders Use to Stop Losing 10 Hours Each Week — A delegation and systems deep dive.Ep. 122 | The 10‑Minute AI Hiring Workflow Female Founders Use to Stop Hiring Dud Employees — AI hiring efficiency and team fit strategies.Ep. 121 | Stop Planning Backwards! Why Female Founders Need a Champagne Moment Before Setting Goals — Quick leadership mindset rants with strategic insights.Send a textWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

Exhausted from posting nonstop and still hearing crickets? It's not your content, It's your system.If you've ever felt like marketing is a full-time job on top of your full-time job as a founder, you're not alone and you're not broken. In this refreshingly real conversation, Dawn sits down with Pam Langord of Simply Magic Marketing to unpack why smart, ambitious leaders struggle with marketing and what actually works especially for neurodivergent brains.This is part one of a two-part powerhouse series. If you're ready to ditch the shame, stop the cycle of DIY burnout, and finally create marketing systems that feel like you, this is your permission slip.Download “10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader”, your free guide to using AI to lighten your leadership load, create consistency, and finally delegate like a boss.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy high-achieving founders stay stuck in marketing shame (and how to get out of it)The real reason “just be consistent” doesn't work for everyone—and what to do insteadThe hidden leadership habits that sabotage your marketing, even when your tools are solidHow to build systems that align with how your brain works (yes, even the delightfully distracted ones)Why funnels aren't evil—they're just misunderstood (and how AI can help humanize them)RESOURCES & LINKSConnect with Pam Langord: Simply Magic MarketingFree Lead Magnet: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better LeaderJoin the AI for Founders Community — A space for curious, impact-driven women using AI to scale smartExplore the AI Leadership Accelerator – 6 weeks to delegate smarter, lead better, and finally scale sustainably RELATED EPISODE118 | How Female Founders Use AI to Stop Feeling Like Failures (The Year‑End Audit That Reveals What You Really Built) — an episode that helps founders shift perspective from “I didn't do enough” to recognizing real progress, a perfect companion for founders working on systems over perfection.Send us a textWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

Successful, But Unfulfilled: Corrie's Leadership Turning Point Are you a successful, but unfulfilled, leader?  Corrie wasn't burned out or failing, but she was unfulfilled, questioning herself, and missing the spark that once made her work feel meaningful. This is the story of how one woman stopped trying to "push through" and started realigning how she worked, led, and carried responsibility. Fulfillment doesn't require walking away from success. Sometimes, it requires learning how to lead and work differently from the inside out. In this episode, Blake helps unpack a real leadership success story. Corrie was successful by every external measure—strong leader, solid career, flexibility, income, and trust. And yet, she felt drained, disengaged, and quietly questioning herself.  You'll hear why successful leaders feel unfulfilled at work and how she found leadership fulfillment without changing jobs. Instead, she found clarity, gained energy, and reignited the spark that once made her work meaningful.   Episode Highlights The Hidden Struggle of Successful Leaders [01:55] - Dreading getting out of bed despite driving results [03:20] - When job searching becomes a cycle of rejection [04:38] - The belief that "this is just how it is" once you climb the ladder When Job Changes Don't Fix the Problem [16:49] - How constant rejection erodes confidence [18:50] - Missing the signs to stop and ask "What am I missing?" [20:10] - The frustration of wanting results now vs. reflection The Perspective Shift That Changed Everything [25:01] - Realizing misalignment was the real problem [27:04] - Understanding what truly motivates you beyond revenue [30:34] - Taking back your power from external circumstances Becoming a Better Leader by Carrying Less [44:37] - Getting the same results in fewer hours by working differently [48:41] - Learning you have more control than you thought Fulfillment Without Sacrificing Career or Family [50:46] - Moving from personal to seeing the bigger picture [53:26] - Shifting from desperation mode to empowered [55:51] - Why the journey was worth it   Powerful Quotes " I kept thinking I'm okay. And then I got to a point where I just wasn't happy anymore. I wasn't excited to go to work. I wasn't excited about, you know, those results I was driving. I was just dreading getting out of bed. And it was more than just like depression or anything like that. It was like, I really had nothing to look forward to.  And I just noticed it was impacting my life, my relationships. And I'm like, I need to make a change." -Corrie  "I didn't realize that you can be happy in your career once you climb the ladder, but this whole process has really just opened up my eyes. And not just in my career, but like in life in general with my family and my friends and hobbies and everything." -Corrie  "It's okay to ask for help. I was always the person who had the answers. So when it came to the point where I needed help, I didn't even know what to do or where to turn." -Corrie  "The only way we really can truly create change is to understand what we need and how we can be empowered to create that change for ourselves." -Blake Schofield "Your career is not in your manager's hands. It's in your hands. You have control of this." -Corrie      Resources Mentioned Drained at the end of the day & want more presence in your life? In just 5 minutes, learn your unique burnout type™ & how to restore your energy, fulfillment & peace at www.impactwithease.com/burnout-type   The Fastest Path to Clarity, Confidence & Your Next Level of Success:  executive coaching for leaders navigating layered challenges. Whether you're burned out, standing at a crossroads, or simply know you're meant for more—you don't have to figure it out alone.  Go to impactwithease.com/coaching to apply! Ready to Future-Proof Your Leadership?  Let's explore what's possible for your team.  Whether you're navigating rapid growth, culture change, or quiet disengagement…we can help with our high-touch, root-cause focused solutions that are designed to help grow resilient, aligned & empowered leaders who navigate uncertainty with confidence and create impact without burning out,  go to https://impactwithease.com/corporate-training-consulting/

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," hosts Wes Young and Justin Lakin welcome Steve D'Annunzio, founder of the Soul Purpose Institute. They explore personal development and leadership through the lens of soul archetypes, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses. Steve outlines five leadership levels, the role of spiritual awareness, and the value of stewardship. Listeners are also invited to access free resources from Steve's institute. In today's episode we will cover: Understanding unique strengths and weaknesses through archetypes Leadership levels and their significance in personal growth The importance of spiritual awareness and stewardship Strategies for financial advisors and business owners to enhance leadership The impact of diverse strengths within teams on achieving goals Resources: Submit your podcast question here! Transform your practice! Click Here to Access Your Free Mindscan! Sign up for the Symposium now! Learn more about Steve's work at Soul Purpose Institute! Other Listening Platforms: Listen on Apple Podcasts Stream on Spotify Watch on YouTube Connect with Us: Instagram X Facebook LinkedIn Youtube Wes Young Live Website

Send us a textWhat if your biggest breakthrough in 2026 isn't about doing more, but finally letting go?In this raw and radically uplifting Christmas Day episode, Dawn Andrews pulls back the curtain on your 2026. After coaching 300+ founders, she's seen the transformation pattern, and if you're an overworked, mission-driven woman holding it all together, she's speaking directly to you. From the hard choices you'll finally make to the revenue you'll finally reach (without grinding yourself into dust), this episode is a prophetic pep talk and strategic permission slip rolled into one. Tune in to hear what's coming for you and how to believe it now.Ready to lead like the version of you who already exists in 2026? Download the free guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader and start building the systems that will set you free.Key Takeaways:You're finally going to let go of that team member who's draining your energy and culture, and everything will run better because of it2026 will be the year you hand things off with real trust, backed by AI-powered systems that create true team ownershipYou'll hit the revenue number you thought required suffering by focusing on relationships, not reelsYou'll prioritize what matters most, even when it doesn't look impressive on paperYou'll use your voice boldly, not perfectly, and the right clients will find you because of itResources & Links:10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader The Feedback FixJoin the AI for Founders CommunityWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

Technology has always been a double-edged sword. As the workplace and culture shift, we as humans are seeing more collaboration, access, and the ability to communicate across borders. But, it's also leading us to more stress, anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Those dopamine hits are no joke!This all impacts how we need leaders to show up and lead. We have to upskill our leaders for more connection, conversation, and collaboration. AI will be taking over a lot of the drudgery, so leadership now looks different from what it did 20 or 30 years ago. And for some leaders, there is a big skill gap between intent and impact. Something my guest today calls the Awkward Zone as she helps leaders to Own the Awkward.Today, Jen Marr shares the three forces behind our fundamental workplace shifts and how this has changed the role of leaders. She talks about that Awkward Zone and how to navigate through it. She shares the Barbell concept, necessary to build up healthy, productive employees. We have an interesting discussion about time - how leaders track it, spend it, and can find more ways to spend it on their people rather than on useless tasks. And Jen shares what may finally shake us up from the unhealthy ways tech has taken over our lives at the cost of real connection, and what that flashpoint might be for us. To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…The three major trends that are fundamentally shifting the workplace.How to foster a healthy workplace with operational empathy and actionable steps.Why actions, not nouns, frame lasting change so we can better handle our emotions.How time tracking can help you be a more supportive leader. "The awkward zone is that gap between our intent and our impact. Within that is a whole series of different habits, mindsets, and behaviors that get in our way." — Jen MarrAbout Jen Marr, Founder & CEO, Showing Up LLCJen Marr helps leaders Own the Awkward - the high-stakes moments that decide whether people stay or stray. As founder of Showing Up LLC, she built the first research-driven framework that turns relational skills into repeatable business practice. More than 150 certified facilitators now deploy her process across Fortune 50 tech, major-league sports, healthcare systems, and even the White House Leadership Program.Her programs replace awkward and nuanced relational issues with clear, confident skills and conversation frameworks. Freeing managers' time, boosting collaboration, and anchoring cultures where people want to stay and do their best work.A former healthcare and business development executive, she blends three decades of frontline experience with partnered research. Her books—Showing Up and the new Lifting Up package, the playbook.Jen's message is timely and actionable: relationships run results. When leaders lift people, performance follows, and every metric that matters moves with it.From Our Sponsor:Keynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game-changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross Connect with Jen:Showing Up LLC: showing-up.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenmarr Book: Lifting Up showing-up.com/lifting-up Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceKeynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariarossGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com

Rob has impacted clients and audiences as far as Japan and Australia, across Europe, the USA, and throughout his home country of Canada.In 2023, he was handpicked to speak at TEDx in Kumamoto, Japan and was selected as the Top 100 Most Dynamic Leaders by Exeleon Magazine. Not limiting his impact to clients, Rob co-hosts the Leadership Launchpad Project podcast, ranked #3 leadership podcast in Canada by Feedspot. He has also appeared on over 400 podcasts heard by hundreds of thousands of people.Rob is not a coach for people who want to stay average. With a client roster including Fortune 500 executives, C-suite leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, and Olympic Gold Medalists, Rob only works with top performers who want to dig into the work so they can achieve huge results. He's the right coach for you if you're driven to hit your pinnacle goals.Rob has foundations of high-performance as he graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Management, was a 3-time Academic All-American in NCAA Water Polo, and played on the U18 Canadian National Water Polo team. Establish goals with this FREE tool: www.robkalwarowsky.com/reason Connect with Rob Kalwarowsky:Website: www.robkalwarowsky.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kalwarowsky/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveCoachRobK TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

Send us a textStill wide awake at 2AM, spinning through every possible scenario?If you're stuck between the "safe" job that's slowly draining your soul and the scary leap into building something of your own—you're not alone. But there is a way through, and it starts with asking a better question.In this velvet-boot episode, Dawn shares a powerful client story that mirrors the decision spiral so many high-achieving women face: leave the suffocating but successful corporate job or risk the unknown building a business on your terms. You'll learn how to pressure-test your biggest decisions—emotionally and practically—in just 15 minutes.Because your life isn't lived in spreadsheets. It lives on Tuesday afternoons.If you've been stuck between safe and scared, this one's your flashlight in the fog.Download the free guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader. Inside, you'll learn how to pressure-test tough decisions using both data and emotion—plus 9 other ways to lighten your leadership load with AI. Key TakeawaysStop outsourcing clarity to spreadsheets. Strategy matters, but so does how your life feels at 3PM on a Tuesday.There's no “easy” path—just the one you can live with. Every option has a flavor of hard. You get to choose yours.Success on paper doesn't mean success in your soul. If you're winning by someone else's rules, it's time to rewrite your own.Use emotional modeling to guide decisions. Don't just look at numbers—imagine waking up in each scenario.Leadership isn't just a title—it's what you do even when you're terrified. Especially when you're thinking about the path forward for someone else.Resources & Links10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader – Free DownloadJoin the Conversation: AI for Founders Free CommunityRelated EpisodeEpisode 093 – The Dirty Secret About AI No Female Executive Wants to Admit — And Why It's Hurting YouEpisode 091 – The 4‑Day AI System That Ends Friday Afternoon Panic ForeverWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

What happens when the franchise you built, the one that looked wildly successful from the outside, starts quietly falling apart behind the scenes?In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur and author Ciara Stockeland shares the unfiltered truth about the rise and unraveling of her retail franchise brand, including the moment she sensed something was wrong long before anyone else did. From early wins and national recognition to a full-blown franchise mutiny, lawsuits, overwhelming debt, and ultimately bankruptcy, Ciara takes us inside the emotional and financial reality that most founders never talk about. Her transparency about identity, pressure, intuition, and accountability is rare and deeply needed in franchising today.Ciara also reveals the turning point that helped her rebuild a profitable business from day one, why paying yourself is non-negotiable, and how understanding your numbers will save you from the traps that take down so many emerging brands. Whether you're franchising today or still deciding if you should, this episode is a masterclass in avoiding the biggest (and most expensive) mistakes founders make.Ciara Stockland is a third-generation entrepreneur, profit strategist, speaker, and author of The Inventory Genius and Profit Genius. After franchising her first retail brand and later building and selling a first-to-market wholesale subscription box in just 18 months, she now coaches inventory-based business owners nationwide. Ciara works alongside her husband in their C-Suite consulting program, helping founders restructure operations, improve profitability, and regain control of their businesses.Connect with Ciara:Website - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/Inventory Genius - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreProfit Genius - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreEpisode Highlights:Ciara's entrepreneurial roots and early businessesThe transition from founder to franchisor and the blind spots that hurt herEarly warning signs that something was wrongThe franchise mutiny and the unraveling that followedLawsuits, mounting debt, and losing her homeRebuilding from scratch (and what she did differently)Why profitability must come before growthHow failing publicly reshaped her identity and purposeThe importance of understanding numbers as a founderPaying yourself and breaking harmful small-business mythsConnect with Tracy Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/ Email: podcast@jbfsale.com Connect with Shannon Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale Website - https://shineexecutivecoaching.com/ Email - shannon@shineexecutivecoaching.com

Burnout isn't just exhaustion; it's a slow shift in your identity, boundaries, and belief system that many women entrepreneurs don't recognize until they hit a breaking point. In this powerful conversation, behavior scientist and burnout survivor Dr. Jacqueline Kerr joins Wendy to unpack the early warning signs of burnout, the difference between passion and self-sacrifice, and why women leaders are especially vulnerable.Dr. Kerr, one of the top 1% most-cited scientists worldwide, shares the behavior-change strategies she used to rebuild her own leadership after leaving academia, along with practical tools you can apply today—whether you're leading a team, a company, or your own home office.You'll learn how to: • Identify burnout before it becomes a crisis • Set boundaries that support creativity, not guilt • Break perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the “always on” habit • Lead yourself (and others) through times of change with more compassionThis conversation remains deeply relevant in 2025, as women continue to navigate hybrid work, entrepreneurship, caregiving, and the pressure to be everything to everyone. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or stretched too thin—this episode is your reset point.Support the showConnect with Wendy Manganaro: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendymanganaro1/

Becoming a better leader is rarely about learning something new. It is almost always about facing something true. The moment when the tactics stop working and the truth steps in. The truth that wisdom hurts before it helps. The truth that kindness is harder than control. The truth that curiosity asks you to open your heart, not just your mind. In this conversation with Christy Pretzinger, we peel leadership back to its most human layers. The messy ones. The vulnerable ones. The ones that force you to ask, Am I showing up in a way that reflects who I want to be? If you crave leadership that feels honest and brave and deeply connected to the person you are becoming, this episode will stay with you. About My Guest Christy Pretzinger is the founder and CEO of WG Content, a nationally recognized healthcare content consultancy serving major hospital systems across the country. Her proudest accomplishment is the culture she has built on four core values: empowered, curious, kind, and fun. She is also the creator of The Better Leader Project, a cohort-based experience designed to help early-career professionals practice the power skills of leadership. Christy is the author of Your Cultural Balance Sheet, a thoughtful framework for turning cultural liabilities into assets. What We Cover • Building a business on kindness without sacrificing excellence • Why authenticity requires responsibility and emotional maturity • How simple, clear values shape decisions, behaviors, and daily interactions • Using the Enneagram to understand pace, intensity, and interpersonal impact • Curiosity as a leadership superpower that strengthens connection and innovation • The challenges and strengths of Gen Z as they enter the workforce • Why wisdom cannot be hacked, downloaded, or rushed Key Takeaways 1. Kindness is a strategy. When values are lived and reinforced, they shape culture and performance. 2. Authenticity is not an excuse. Honesty without awareness can create harm. Responsible authenticity builds trust. 3. Self-knowledge changes everything. Tools like the Enneagram help leaders moderate reactivity and create space for others to thrive. 4. Curiosity builds connection. When you ask deeper questions, you create deeper relationships and uncover better solutions. 5. Better is always available. Leadership is a practice. We improve through reflection, repetition, and the courage to face ourselves honestly. Mic Drop Moments • “There is no app for wisdom. You have to earn it over time.” • “Better, not perfect. Everyone has a better quotient they can access.” • “Authenticity without responsibility is not leadership.” • “Cultural liabilities can become assets when you pay attention and choose to change.” • “We are hardwired for community. Leadership practice needs real people, real feedback, real reps.” Connect with Christy Why This Conversation Matters Leadership is not about perfection. It is about awareness, courage, and evolution. This conversation with Christy offers a grounded and inspiring look at how to create cultures where people can thrive and how to become the kind of leader others trust, follow, and feel safe with. Connect with Kerry Visit my website, kerrysiggins.com, to explore my book, The Ownership Mindset, and get more leadership resources. Let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok! Find Reflect Forward on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerrysiggins-reflectforward Find out more about my book here: https://kerrysiggins.com/the-ownership-mindset/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-siggins/

What does real resilience look like in a world full of pain, trauma, and broken systems?

Aubrey Masango joined by Andisa Ramavhunga, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting, discuss the power of EQ and how it can make us better leaders. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Andisa Ramavhunga, EQ, Emotional Intelligence, Spirituality The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textToday's episode is titled “How to Become a Better Leader,” and features someone who truly embodies this ideal. Jake Himelstein is the President of BAMKO, a company known for its rapid growth, vibrant organizational culture, and innovative approach to brand merchandising. It also happens to be where I work!With more than 20 years experience in finance and operations, Jake has led BAMKO through a period of incredible transformation - growing revenue nearly 300%, orchestrating a company-wide rebranding, and cultivating a “team-first” approach that empowers every member of our global team.Jake's journey is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, building a resilient culture, and succeeding in highly competitive markets. Whether you're a business leader, marketer, or someone passionate about personal development, you'll gain practical insights from Jake's transparent leadership style, his commitment to growth, and the strategies he uses to inspire excellence at all levels.If you're ready to learn what it takes to become a better leader who drives results, and does so by building trust, empowering teams, and embracing change, this is the episode for you.Support the showBRANDING MATTERS is one of the 40 Best Branding Podcasts worldwide. It's one of the 17 Branding Podcasts Worth Your Time in 2025. And it's one of the 20 Great Podcasts to Grow Your Brand. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. And don't forget to order your BADASS T-shirt here.About MeHey there, I'm Joelly - the Branding Badass. My BADASS superpower is helping you build a brand that matters. From branded merch to keynote speaking, when you work with me, you get results! Need help telling your brand story? Learn more here.Let's stay connected!instagram - @Branding_BadasslinkedIn - Joelly Goodsonwebsite - BAMKO.NET

In this episode, I speak with Husband, Father, Owner and Telehealth Counselor at Becoming More Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC, Author, and former Pastor, Dr. Greg Stewart on Facing Negative Emotions to Understand Who You Are In Christ, Become a Better Leader, and Form Deeper Relationships. Listen as Greg shares how to recognize negative emotions that impact your value and worth. Acknowledge that the enemy is a lier and embrace what is being exposed by your negative emotion. Practice the presence of the Lord to repair, rejuvenate, and recover from the lies of negative emotions as you replace them with the truth so that you can lead as you are called to do!  Find Greg :    the website    Scripture: Genesis 2:18 The Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."   John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.   2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.   John 3:8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."   Proverbs 2:4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,   John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.   1 Chronicles 16:11 Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.   1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong,firm and steadfast.   Additional Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14, 2 Corinthians 2:11, John 14:6, John 8:32, Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 51:12 REGISTER @ CFLEX Academy Arts Enrichment   Listen to our sister podcast:  Abundantly Rooted   Other Resourses: Grab your Artza Subscription Box and bring home a bit of Israel.  use promo code: ARTZAKRISTINARISINGER for 25% off   Check out our Linktree   Get the Books:  Life After Losing A Loved One: How to Turn Grief Into Hope Strength and Purpose Adventures of LiLy and Izzy Bee: The Imagination Journey 

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with WSJ Best-Selling Author, LinkedIn Top Voice & leadership expert Selena Rezvani to discuss her new book, Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams.  Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to become a better leader in the modern world A look into Selena's book, Quick Leadership A look into leading without ego The importance of power sharing Tips for building psychological safety The importance of healthy boundaries in leadership ABOUT SELENA REZVANI: Selena Rezvani is an internationally known leadership speaker and author, TEDx-er, and an award-winning journalist. Forbes recently named her the premier expert on advocating for yourself at work.  She trains some of the brightest minds on leadership development at places like The World Bank, Microsoft, Under Armour, Pfizer, and Nestlé – helping emerging leaders enhance their presence, self-confidence, and build trust. Selena's advice has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Oprah.com, Today, The LA Times, and ABC and NBC television. Selena's latest book, Quick Confidence, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, is the culmination of a viral newsletter she started on LinkedIn, where she shares bite-sized tips on boosting confidence.  Her book, Quick Leadership, came out on November 10, 2025.  Selena creates daily video content on leadership that reaches a wide audience across social media. Having amassed a following of over 500k followers across platforms, she was honored as a Fast Company Top Content Creator. In addition to coaching and consulting emerging leaders, Selena offers workshops to teams and conferences including her sought-after "How to be a Fierce Self-Advocate" and "Quick Confidence: Own Your Power" workshops. Today, she writes a column for MSNBC's Know Your Value on the most pressing leadership and career issues.  Selena has MSW and BS degrees from NYU and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. Connect with Selena: Order Selena's book: https://a.co/d/1xXvdEH  Website: https://www.selenarezvani.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenarezvani/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/selenarezvani/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. 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Ever made a call at work that backfired — big time?Rob Hahn, now COO at Pattern, knows exactly what that feels like.Early in his career as a young leader at Amazon, he faced a decision no leader ever forgets.At just 26 and leading thousands of people, a severe weather warning hit.He made the call to shut everything down.The storm never came.And the decision cost the company millions.But instead of hiding from it, Rob leaned in.He owned it. He learned from it.And that moment became the foundation for how he leads under pressure today.When we talked on Lead the Team, I was struck by how deeply that one experience reshaped his leadership philosophy.Rob shares how turning failure into fuel helped him rise to one of the top roles in a company that just completed a multi-billion-dollar IPO — and how you can do the same.If you've ever carried the weight of a bad call or a decision that didn't go as planned, this conversation will help you see it differently — and lead stronger because of it.-----Follow Rob on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hahn-12136736/-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Two leaders. Two worlds.Elon Musk leads with fire, speed, and relentless ambition.Ratan Tata led with empathy, integrity, and purpose.In this soulful episode, Gaurav Arora sits down with leadership coaches Nirupama Subramanian and Rajesh Ramakrishnan — a couple who've spent decades helping CEOs, founders, and changemakers balance performance with purpose and power with compassion.Together, they explore:⚡ How Elon's hustle culture contrasts with Tata's human-centred leadership.

Worldschooling our kids hasn't started off quite like we had planned. Making our way over to Barcelona, where I'm recording this episode, has been eventful. It's been a reminder that you can't anticipate everything, and there are some experiences you just have to live through and get to the other side. I'm sharing the 10 lessons of leadership I have learned on this trip so far in this episode, and how those lessons have been reflected during real-life experiences with my family. In this episode, you will learn about: How our energy sets the tone for our experiences (especially with kids). How our first flight got cancelled and everything that happened next. The #1 trait of a great leader (including moms as a family leader). What I very quickly realized I had to give up on during this trip. Why you don't need to be a perfect leader to be one worth following. What we teach others in our true moments of vulnerability. What handling difficult moments with our kids taught me about leadership. Why authority and vulnerability are complementary to each other. Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

What if productivity isn't about doing more—but doing less, with purpose? In this solo episode of The Legendary Leaders Podcast, host Cathleen O'Sullivan challenges one of leadership's biggest myths: that constant hustle equals success.    Drawing from her own journey and stories from the leaders she's coached, Cathleen exposes the "productivity lie" that glorifies busyness and burnout. She reveals why intentionality—not intensity—is what truly sets great leaders apart, and how creating space to think, rest, and reflect can actually amplify your impact.    From practical tools like the "stop doing list" and the one-minute pause, to mindset shifts that turn overwhelm into clarity, this episode is a masterclass in reclaiming your energy and leading with purpose. It's your permission slip to slow down, focus, and lead on your terms.     Episode Timeline:   00:00 Introduction and welcome back to The Legendary Leaders Podcast 00:45 The productivity myth: being busy means you're a better leader 01:59 The cultural addiction to busyness and confusing motion with progress 03:24 Why great leaders are intentional—not overworked 06:57 Client stories: breaking the busy habit and rediscovering focus 08:22 Practical tools to break the busy cycle 13:19 Delegating with purpose and empowering your team to grow 14:47 Escaping the busy trap and retraining others' expectations 15:33 Redefining productivity: protecting your energy like gold 16:01 Weekly challenge: cancel one non-essential meeting and make space to think 16:35 Closing reflections and invitation to lead on your terms     Key Takeaway:   The Productivity Lie: Cathleen challenges the belief that great leadership means doing more, showing how intentional focus creates greater impact than endless activity. Redefining Worth: Your value isn't measured by hours worked or meetings attended—true leadership is about clarity, direction, and energy. Breaking the Busy Cycle: Tools like the "stop doing" list, one-minute pause, and weekly calendar audit help leaders reclaim time for what truly matters. Delegation with Purpose: Letting go isn't about dumping tasks—it's about growing others, building trust, and creating space to lead strategically. Modeling Healthy Leadership: By slowing down, setting boundaries, and protecting your energy, you model balance and focus for your team. Lead with Intention: Doing less isn't laziness—it's leadership with purpose, giving you and your team room to think, create, and thrive.       Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan:  Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/      FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS  

Send us a textThis video ranks the top 10 most commented clips from past tutorials for Amazon sellers. From keyword mistakes to account verification issues, these tips triggered the most feedback. Learn what got sellers engaged and which topics sparked the strongest reactions.Tired of second-guessing your Amazon setup? Book a strategy call and fix what's costing you sales: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu Crush your end-of-year goals with the Q4 playbook top sellers use to prep for peak season: https://bit.ly/46Wqkm3Prep your ecommerce brand for holiday sales with the 2025 Ecommerce Playbook sellers trust: https://bit.ly/4hbygovWant to watch each videos? Here's the list:Top 10: Amazon Listing Optimization [Master Class] Why the Top Sellers Need to Optimize More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4okSNx5yLsTop 9: SOLVED: How to Fix Secondary Images / Photos NOT Displaying on Amazon FBA (Load UPC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuhFVVwXvYoTop 8: How to Create an Amazon Store Brand Storefront: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BBiOaMehpcTop 7: How to Clear Pesticides Gating Amazon Seller Central (Answer Key): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRbsQvqV3t0Top 6: Seller Identity Verification SIV process for registering Amazon Seller account to sell in USA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHUQ33FZdCcTop 5: How to Set Deposit Method in Seller Central (Bank Account Setup): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIwNlnLH6NQTop 4: Amazon Seller Identity Verification - Now with Live Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOQALWbVh_ETop 3: SOLVED: Connecting Brand Registry to Seller Central Account: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxPh0id95RgTop 2: I Dry Fasted for 3 Days - How it Helps Me Become a Better Leader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSEtlM6RXB0Top 1: Amazon PPC [Master Class] - ACOS Hacks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gudIjpDMLto-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stay ahead of platform shifts, download the PPC guide sellers are using to adapt fast: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXDon't wait for customer drop-offs, download the Crisis Kit and protect your listings now: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0Stop chasing retail gimmicks, get serious about DTC and grow a brand you control: https://bit.ly/4kOz6rrTimestamps00:00 - Why Showing Faces on Listings Drives Sales  00:16 - Product ID Type Field Cannot Be Changed  00:27 - Plug and Play Storefront Setup  00:53 - HubSpot-Style Template Use on Amazon  01:01 - How to Pass the Pesticides Gating Test  01:20 - Common Mistakes When Uploading Documents  01:30 - Fixing Deposit Method in Seller Central  01:51 - What Happens During Amazon's Live Video Call  02:17 - Brand Registry Not Connecting to Seller Central  02:43 - Turning the Body Off and On Again: Account Recovery  03:03 - What to Do With Performing Keywords in Auto Campaigns-------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

This episode of The Scoop from the VET S.O.S. Network dives deep into what authentic leadership looks like in both military and civilian life. Host Kingsley Scott welcomes Bill Sprayberry and David McDowell, co-authors of Be a Better Leader: A Situational Guide, for an inspiring conversation on discipline, communication, humility, and self-leadership.With over seven decades of combined experience, Bill and David share how the principles of battlefield leadership—clarity, accountability, and empathy—translate into corporate and community success. From the importance of “leading yourself first” to navigating the gray areas of modern leadership, their message resonates with anyone striving to grow as a leader.If you've ever wondered how to take the lessons of military service and apply them to everyday challenges, this episode is your roadmap.

In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares a key component to becoming a better leader.  Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Order Kristel's Book  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Buy Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

Send us a textStill rewriting everything your team writes "to sound more like you"? It's not your team—it's your system.If you're spending hours editing social posts, emails, and podcast promos because they just don't sound like you, this episode is your game-changer. Dawn Andrews reveals how to train AI and your team to write in your authentic voice—so you can stop being the bottleneck in your business. Learn the 3-pillar "Voice-First Content System" that saves you time, protects your brand, and actually scales your message. Whether you're DIY-ing or want the shortcut, this episode shows you how to sound like you (without writing every word).Grab the free guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader. It includes the exact prompts Dawn uses to train AI and her team. Ready to go deeper? Join the AI for Founders Community and stop content bottlenecks for good.Key Takeaways:Train AI to Mirror Your Voice: Use your own writing samples to create a "voice fingerprint" and finally ditch generic AI-speak.Build a Voice Bible: Create a living document that outlines your tone, do's & don'ts, and sample copy—so your team and tools aren't guessing.Repurpose Like a Pro: Turn one insight into 10 pieces of content with a simple AI-powered framework.Automate Without Losing Your Soul: Plan 90 days of strategic content that sounds like you and gets done without you.Stop Micromanaging, Start Leading: Your content should reflect your leadership, not drain it.Resources & Links:Download 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better LeaderJoin Community AI for FoundersUpcoming Workshop: Voice Bible Build & Test Day (Oct 25) — Only 10 spots!Related Episode: Episode 72 How Female Founders Delegate Like a CEO Before They Burn OutWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

How do you stay true to your values when the pressure's on? On this episode of The Radical Candor Podcast, Kim and Jason talk with Robert Glazer, author of The Compass Within, about what it really means to live and lead by your core values. Robert shares how storytelling helps bring his framework for discovering and defining core values to life. Together, they explore how understanding what truly drives you can strengthen trust, simplify tough decisions, and help you authentically lead with care and conviction — even when it's uncomfortable. If you've ever wondered how to find your direction, make confident choices, and lead without losing yourself, this conversation is your compass. Get all of the show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadicalCandor.com Episode Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript⁠ Order The Compass Within Core Values Discovery Course ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Six Core Values Questions⁠ Robert's Newsletter: Friday Forward⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: (00:00) A New Chapter for Radical Candor Jason shares an update on the podcast's new twice-a-month format  (00:48) Meet Robert Glazer Kim and Jason introduce Robert, his book The Compass Within, and the idea of values as a leadership compass. (03:09) Why Values Matter Why defining your personal values is essential for authentic leadership and decision-making. (07:45) The Inverse Test How frustration and discomfort can reveal your true core values. (13:26) From Trust to Reliability Kim and Robert explore how words like “trust” and “integrity” mean different things—and why clarity matters. (21:30) The Six Questions Framework Robert shares his practical process for identifying and validating your core values. (27:22) The Cost of Integrity Kim reflects on a time when staying true to her values came at a cost—and why it was worth it. (41:20) Living Your Values Robert reveals his own core values and how they connect to Radical Candor's idea of “respectful authenticity.” (49:12) Closing Reflections How knowing your compass—your values—can help you lead with clarity, care, and conviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Fred Johnson, Founder of InitiativeOne, dives into the second part of their two-part series on self-belief. He explores the practical "diet and exercise" you need to overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome. Dr. Fred shares personal strategies and research-backed methods to help you move from a place of "I am not enough" to "I am enough." Learn how to identify your inner critic, set healthy boundaries, and find your purpose to build unshakable self-belief.

In this episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, Jen Fisher speaks with Mita Mallick, leadership expert and author of "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses." Mita shares powerful stories from her own experiences with toxic leadership and reveals how she learned to recognize—and address—her own bad boss behaviors.Episode Highlights:The origin story behind the provocative title and how a flooded childhood home led to discovering a "burn book" of bad bosses13 types of toxic bosses including "The Sheriff" who refused to learn her name and renamed her "Mohammed," and "Medusa" who ruled through fear and public humiliationThe three moments when bad boss behavior emerges: external marketplace stress, absorbing behaviors from your own bad boss, and personal life catastrophesWhy bad bosses aren't born, they're made and how grief, trauma, and unprocessed emotions show up in leadershipThe midnight email phenomenon and why normalizing around-the-clock work expectations is unsustainable and counterproductiveHow fear-based leadership drives short-term results but destroys long-term productivity through turnover, disengagement, and organizational damageThe shame and power dynamics that keep people trapped in toxic workplace relationshipsSelf-reflection strategies for recognizing your own bad boss behaviors including career journaling and asking for coaching (not feedback)The importance of vulnerability in leadership and creating psychological safety for teams to discuss grief, personal struggles, and workplace challengesQuotable Moments:"Names were given to us by someone who had big hopes and dreams for us. Let that sit in. That's who someone named you. And so think about the promise of what your life is to be. And someone can't respect you by saying your name correctly." - Mita Mallick"Your culture becomes defined by the worst behavior you tolerate." - Mita MallickResources:Book: Order "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses" by Mita MallickAvailable at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local independent bookstores

In this episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, Jen Fisher speaks with Mita Mallick, leadership expert and author of "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses." Mita shares powerful stories from her own experiences with toxic leadership and reveals how she learned to recognize—and address—her own bad boss behaviors.Episode Highlights:The origin story behind the provocative title and how a flooded childhood home led to discovering a "burn book" of bad bosses13 types of toxic bosses including "The Sheriff" who refused to learn her name and renamed her "Mohammed," and "Medusa" who ruled through fear and public humiliationThe three moments when bad boss behavior emerges: external marketplace stress, absorbing behaviors from your own bad boss, and personal life catastrophesWhy bad bosses aren't born, they're made and how grief, trauma, and unprocessed emotions show up in leadershipThe midnight email phenomenon and why normalizing around-the-clock work expectations is unsustainable and counterproductiveHow fear-based leadership drives short-term results but destroys long-term productivity through turnover, disengagement, and organizational damageThe shame and power dynamics that keep people trapped in toxic workplace relationshipsSelf-reflection strategies for recognizing your own bad boss behaviors including career journaling and asking for coaching (not feedback)The importance of vulnerability in leadership and creating psychological safety for teams to discuss grief, personal struggles, and workplace challengesQuotable Moments:"Names were given to us by someone who had big hopes and dreams for us. Let that sit in. That's who someone named you. And so think about the promise of what your life is to be. And someone can't respect you by saying your name correctly." - Mita Mallick"Your culture becomes defined by the worst behavior you tolerate." - Mita MallickResources:Book: Order "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses" by Mita MallickAvailable at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local independent bookstores

Send us a textGet insight into what other sellers are actually watching the most when it comes to growing on Amazon. These topics cover product listings, SEO, seller setup, A+ content, storefronts, and conversion rates. All original videos featured in this list are linked below so you can watch them in full for more details.Struggling to move your brand forward? Book a call and see what's really working for sellers like you: https://bit.ly/43N1bZDTop 10. How to Design Enhanced Brand Content A+ for Amazon Seller Central with Photoshop & Keyword Research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m45Cn7s2BZ0Top 9. Amazon Seller Identity Verification - Now with Live Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOQALWbVh_ETop 8. How to Rank #1 on Amazon with SEO (No PPC required): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYbA6U65cUc&t=29sTop 7. Amazon Brand Registry in 2022 - How to Get Brand Registry on Amazon [Full Guide of Benefits]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxxKUFjibywTop 6. How to Change Your Amazon Seller Central Seller Name - YES You Can Change Your Seller Central Name!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh8a3NHlxLoTop 5. Amazon PPC [Master Class] - ACOS Hacks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gudIjpDMLtoTop 4. I Dry Fasted for 3 Days - How it Helps Me Become a Better Leader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSEtlM6RXB0Top 3. Amazon - How to Build Enhanced Content using Brand Registry on Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wzxxUdu5sgTop 2. How to Grow Amazon FBA Sales: Traffic & Conversion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VNxWOThrUc&t=10sTop 1. How to Create an Amazon Store Brand Storefront: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BBiOaMehpc&t=22s-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stay ahead of platform shifts, download the PPC guide sellers are using to adapt fast: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXSelling across programs? The SEO toolkit helps you get found where it matters most: https://bit.ly/457zjSlDon't wait for customer drop-offs, download the Crisis Kit and protect your listings now: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0Stop chasing retail gimmicks, get serious about DTC and grow a brand you control: https://bit.ly/4kOz6rrTimestamps00:17 - #10: Designing A+ Content from Scratch00:41 - #9: New Seller Identity Verification Changes01:19 - #8: Steps to Rank #1 on Amazon01:56 - #7: Full Walkthrough of Brand Registry02:33 - #6: How to Change Seller Central Name03:14 - #5: Honest Amazon PPC Masterclass03:38 - #4: 74-Hour Fast & Seller Health Tips04:17 - #3: Beginner Enhanced Content Tips04:51 - #2: 2 Simple Ways to Grow Sales05:19 - #1: How to Use Amazon Storefronts-------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Are your employees just working, or are they growing, too?Many people feel stuck at work because no one's ever asked them about their dreams. But what if you made space for that conversation?Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Consulting and author of Do What You Love, joins host Vanessa Brulotte to talk about what it means to support employees as whole people with their own dreams. Kate shares why personal dreams belong in the workplace and how they can be a secret weapon for retention, culture, and performance. She also discusses how leaders can ask questions that boost engagement, build trust, and create a culture where people feel seen.Key takeaways:Why conversations about dreams help reduce turnoverWhat it means to be a great coach in the workplaceWhat HR teams can do today to support both personal and professional developmentKey topics:(00:00) Introducing Kate Volman(02:38) The link between disengagement and purpose(05:17) How leaders can support personal growth(07:09) Real stories from The Dream Manager program(10:46) Coaching vs. managing: what's the difference?(14:28) Helping employees hit personal milestones(22:29) How to introduce dream conversations at work(31:24) A powerful story about trust and belongingKey links:Read BambooHR's blog, “Leadership vs. Management: 5 Tips to Become a Better Leader”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/leadership-vs-authority Read BambooHR's blog, “Transparency in Leadership: How Open Communication Builds Trust in the Workplace”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/importance-of-transparency-in-leadership Read BambooHR's blog, “10 Management Styles, Ranked from Best to Worst”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/learn-management-style Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBambooHR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevolman/

The Drive explained how Travis Kelce needs to be a leader that does more than just scream and shout on the sideline. He needs to lead by example and make plays on the field.

Time for a guided visualization exercise: How to be a better leader. And instead of giving you five tips on how to do it, why don't we try something different? Let's take the time, close our eyes, and visualize being a great people leader could look, sound, and feel like? So, how does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers. Listen and participate in this guided visualization exercise: How to be a better leader. I hope this visualization sticks with you the entire week through. Do it again and again if you need clarity or fresh ideas to help your spirit feel refreshed once again… because when you tap into your deep inner knowing, you're accessing the deep inner wisdom. That electric energy that can be found inside all of us that connects us all together. It knows. You know. We all know if we are brave and we open ourselves to it. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b159-how-to-be-a-better-leader-guided-visualization

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, go through Social Studies, and play Mustache, Not a Mustache.

Good things happen when people know they matter. Engagement and performance increase, which then motivates people to stay. In addition, they're happier, which, makes work more enjoyable for everyone.   But creating this kind of workplace doesn't happen by accident. It requires that leaders consistently apply a set of specific skills focused on these outcomes. That's why I wanted to talk to Zach Mercurio, author of the book The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. Zach holds a PhD in organizational learning, performance, and change. He advises leaders on practices for building cultures that promote well-being, motivation, and high performance. His previous book is The Invisible Leader. Episode Links Great Leaders Make People Feel Noticed The Power of Mattering at Work To Become a Better Leader, Change the Way You See People Interview with Adam Galinsky on what great leaders do – author of Inspire The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

In this LMScast episode, Kurt Von Ahnen disclosed that John C. is the source of one of his fundamental ideas on leadership. According to Maxwell, “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” He thinks that everyone has an innate ability to lead, whether it be in the form of managing a team, a small group, […] The post Becoming a Better Leader | Wisdom from the Trenches appeared first on LMScast.

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Diamondbacks, go through Rush hour Reboot, and we're joined by Derrick Hall.

The Leadership Lessons You Only Learn After FailingRishi Rana, CEO of Cyara and former global product leader at Microsoft, has led global teams, shared the stage with Bill Gates, and tripled revenue in one of the most difficult turnarounds of his career.But here's what sets him apart: he doesn't just talk strategy—he's lived the pressure. In this conversation, Rishi shares the real lessons that only emerge after leading through failed launches, fractured teams, and make-or-break moments.This episode is for high-level leaders who want to:-Align teams faster-Lead with confidence in high-stakes moments-Communicate value at the executive level-Drive performance without micromanagementYou'll get CEO-level thinking and battle-tested tools for:-Rebuilding trust when it's been stretched thin-Making clear, confident decisions under pressure-Getting your teams focused on outcomes, not noise-Turning risk into strategy, and doubt into disciplineIf you're committed to scaling culture, growing impact, and leading teams through real complexity—this one's for you.

Learn more about the UIA by visiting:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterYouTubeFacebookThis week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.

Most leaders travel alone for work. But how many take a real solo vacation—just for themselves, not for business? I recently took my first-ever solo trip through Peru and Ecuador, and it changed me. I reconnected with myself. I reflected deeply. I came back more grounded, clear, and confident as a leader. In this episode of Reflect Forward, I share why every leader should consider a solo vacation, how it strengthens your leadership, and how you can plan a meaningful trip that resets your mindset and helps you lead with intention. Why Solo Time Is Essential for Modern Leaders 1. Clarity requires solitude 2. Breaking routine unlocks creativity 3. Being alone builds self-leadership 4. Presence deepens connection How to Take a Transformational Solo Vacation • Choose a place that stretches you—culturally, spiritually, physically • Unplug completely—no work emails, no “just checking in” • Journal and reflect—capture what you learn • Say yes to connection—talk to strangers, share stories • Pay attention to your thoughts—notice what comes up in the stillness Key Takeaways 1. Solo time is a powerful leadership tool 2. Travel breaks patterns and expands your thinking 3. Self-trust comes from being alone and handling challenges 4. Presence builds deeper, more authentic relationships 5. Insight and clarity are born in stillness, not hustle Mic Drop Moment “You cannot lead others from a place of internal chaos or disconnection. But when you take time to be alone, you find clarity, and that transforms everything.” Call to Action Book the trip. Go somewhere alone. Reflect. Get uncomfortable. You'll come back more empowered, present, and effective as a leader and as a human. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Why solo vacations matter for leadership 02:30 – My first solo trip to Peru and Ecuador 05:12 – Creating my Dreams List and making the trip happen 07:45 – The emotional arc: excitement, fear, empowerment, loneliness 10:20 – How solo travel differs from solo business travel 13:05 – Reflection as the foundation of self-leadership 15:12 – Why clarity requires solitude (HBR statistic) 17:28 – Breaking routine to gain perspective and creativity 20:40 – What Columbia Business School says about novel experiences 22:30 – Strengthening self-leadership through solo challenges 26:00 – Realizing I like myself: processing growth and healing 28:44 – Presence, stillness, and the power of being with yourself 30:50 – Connecting deeply with strangers while traveling alone 33:20 – Why authentic presence builds better leadership 35:40 – The most common excuses leaders make—and how to challenge them 40:22 – How to take a transformational solo vacation: 5 tips 45:18 – Key takeaways from the experience 48:30 – Final thoughts and call to action: Book the trip If you liked this… Don't forget to subscribe to Reflect Forward on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube. Visit my website, kerrysiggins.com, to explore my book, The Ownership Mindset, and get more leadership resources. Let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok! Find Reflect Forward on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerrysiggins-reflectforward Find out more about my book here: https://kerrysiggins.com/the-ownership-mindset/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-siggins/

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The world of work is changing faster than ever! Globalization, mobility, millennials, technology, and new behaviors are transforming how we lead. In today's Leadership Spark episode, I break down these five trends reshaping work and reveal why they're forcing every manager to become a better leader. I explore how these shifts are making traditional management obsolete, why people no longer need to work for your company, and what it takes to create an environment where they want to. Get ready to rethink your leadership approach to attract and inspire top talent in today's competitive job market. This is an episode you can't miss.   ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

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Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets, The Elevated Leader, and Becoming Better. He is also a leadership professor at the College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton. Links RyanGottfredson.com Personal mindset assessment Vertical development assessment Ryan's books: Becoming Better: The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership The Elevated Leader: Leveling Up Your Leadership Through Vertical Development Previous podcasts with Ryan: What About Our Culture is Holding Us Back? Is There a Correlation Between Losing Faith and Moving? The Research Behind Becoming Christlike Is Your Mindset Limiting Your Leadership? What Every Leader Should Consider About Community in Their Ward Articles by Ryan at LeadingSaints.org Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community. Read the transcript of this podcast Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights Ryan talks about personal development and becoming better leaders through understanding our own complexities and healing. He explores the science of sanctification and the difference between merely doing better and truly becoming better, focusing on our "being side"—the quality of our internal operating system—rather than just our "doing side," which encompasses our skills and knowledge. Learning this distinction can help leaders as they support others who are struggling in their lives. Ryan explains how our relationships with risk, failure, conflict, and even ourselves can reveal the quality of our being. Many leaders operate from a place of fear or insecurity, which can limit their effectiveness and impact. Ryan explores the concept of the "window of tolerance," which refers to our ability to manage stress and emotional responses. He explains how a narrow window can lead to reactivity, while a wider window allows for greater emotional regulation and resilience. Understanding this can help leaders create a supportive environment for their congregations. Ryan also encourages leaders to consider their own journeys and the areas where they may need healing. 00:02:00 - The evolution of Ryan's books and the deepening of his leadership concepts 00:05:00 - Mindsets and the difference between vertical and horizontal development in leadership 00:07:00 - The Being Side vs. Doing Side: The importance of focusing on the "being" side of leadership for transformational growth 00:09:00 - Connection between leadership principles and gospel teachings, emphasizing the importance of becoming 00:10:30 - The role of personal healing in effective leadership and the importance of self-awareness 00:12:00 - The window of tolerance and its relevance to emotional regulation 00:15:00 - Personal complexity and its impact on leadership effectiveness 00:20:00 - Exploration of emotional complexity and self-complexity in leaders 00:25:00 - Examining leaders' relationships with risk, failure, and conflict as indicators of their health 00:30:00 - Contrast between survival-focused leadership and purpose-driven leadership 00:35:00 - Investigating the quality of relationships with self, others, and various challenges 00:40:00 - The challenges of people-pleasing and its impact on leadership effectiveness The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway,