Unleashing Your Team’s Potential: Why “Encouragement” Matters More Than “Empowerment” in Leadership
Let's talk about a word that's been thrown around so much in the leadership world that it's lost its punch: empowerment. It's become a buzzword, a filler, and a way for leaders to give themselves a pat on the back for letting their team members do what they were hired...
Discovering Your Authentic Self: The Real Key to Thriving in Sales and Marketing
For my first blog post, I want to talk about a word that's been buzzing around the sales and marketing world like crazy: authenticity. You might be wondering what it really means, and more importantly, how you can embrace it in your own life and work. The thing about...
Leading with Kindness: How to Teach and Correct Without Shaming or Condescension
"Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." — Mark Twain In today's fast-paced world, it's easy for leaders to become brutally honest or even hurtful in their communication style. This "fierce bossbabe" approach might feel empowering, but...
Overcoming Negative Thinking and Unleashing Your True Potential
Do you ever feel like something is holding you back from achieving your goals and dreams? What if I told you that it's not actually you that's holding you back, but rather your mindset and negative self-perception? Many of us have been conditioned to think in...
Rediscovering Your Inner Cheerleader: Embracing Life Without External Validation
Growing up, we often received external validation from friends, family, and teachers. They were there to cheer us on, pick us up when we fell, and encourage us to try new things. But as adults, the sources of external validation can become scarce. So, how can we find...
Understanding DISC and Myers-Briggs: Complementary Assessments for a Holistic Self-Understanding
Among the various personal assessments available, two popular frameworks have gained widespread recognition: the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the DISC assessment. The Myers-Briggs assessment categorizes individuals into sixteen different personality types based on their preferences in four dimensions. On the other hand, the DISC assessment evaluates behaviors from three perspectives: the mask, the mirror, and the core. Each perspective offers a unique insight into how individuals adapt to social expectations, perceive themselves, and respond under pressure (which tends to be where our authenticity truly shines).
Let’s embark on this journey of self-discovery and explore the captivating world of personal assessments!
Creating a Positive Work Environment: The Key to an Effective Business
Today we're going to talk about something that's incredibly important for any leader: creating a positive work environment. As a leader, the question isn't "do I impact my team's morale?"—it's "how am I impacting my team's morale?" Let's explore some practical...
Breaking Barriers: Ignoring the Status Quo and Aiming for Epic Success
Are you ready to take your business to a whole new level? What if I told you that the only thing holding you back from creating a groundbreaking, record-smashing business is the limits you've imposed on yourself? In this blog post, I'm going to walk you through the...
A Curious Cemetery Encounter
The wind howled through the trees and headstones, lending an air of movie-like mystery to the scene. It was time for my routine grave verification duties, an ordinary task on any other day. Yet, the dark clouds and the solitude of the cemetery added an extra layer of dread. The absence of human presence intensified the feeling of isolation, making the experience all the more creepy.
Embracing Transparency and Humility: Letting Go of Information Hoarding in Leadership
"A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit." — Arnold H. Glasow Real talk today! I want to share a little pet peeve of mine: It bugs me when anyone in leadership or management holds onto information as a...
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