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The Top 10 Things Great Leaders QUIT To Avoid Feeling “Lonely at the Top”!

The Top 10 Things Great Leaders QUIT To Avoid Feeling “Lonely at the Top”!

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Great leaders avoid loneliness by quitting habits that isolate them and focusing on connection, purpose, and fun—on and off the job. Read More

Quit Talking So Much

Quit Talking So Much

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Why Listening Is Your Most Underrated Power Move Read More

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Leadership Is a Powerful Privilege—And Everyone’s Invited

Leadership Is a Powerful Privilege—And Everyone’s Invited

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Let’s get real: Leadership isn’t reserved for corner offices or C-suite titles. It’s not about job descriptions, org charts, or nameplates. It’s about how you show up every single day. Read More

The Number One Mistake Leaders Make? The Answer Might Surprise You

The Number One Mistake Leaders Make? The Answer Might Surprise You

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The #1 mistake leaders make? Ignoring bad behavior. Silence sends the wrong message—and reinforces the very actions you want to stop. Read More

LEADERSHIP—What Works and What Doesn’t!

LEADERSHIP—What Works and What Doesn’t!

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Every organization rises or falls on leadership. Period. As a leadership keynote speaker, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful leadership can transform organizations and how the wrong leadership can undermine everything. Read More

Psychological Leadership Hack

Psychological Leadership Hack

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Great leaders listen first. Build trust, inspire action, and create a team that wants to follow you—not because they have to, but because they believe in you. Read More

Quit Defining Leadership the Same Old Way

Quit Defining Leadership the Same Old Way

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In Charge or Influential? The Modern Leader’s Choice If you asked 20 professionals today to describe the qualities of a great leader, you’d likely get 20 different answers. But in a world of rapid change, global competition, and disruptive technology, one leadership trait consistently rises to the top: influence. Decades ago, leadership was synonymous with being in charge—issuing directives, enforcing policies, and setting the rules. But today’s most successful leaders? They don’t just give orders. They create movements. They don’t just manage teams. They inspire them. They don’t just Read More

Quit Trying to Make Everyone Happy

Quit Trying to Make Everyone Happy

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Great leaders don’t chase happiness—they build resilient, purpose-driven teams with clear goals, respect, and accountability. Read More

Leading Through the Uncertainty:  Breakthrough or Breakdown?

Leading Through the Uncertainty:  Breakthrough or Breakdown?

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Unlock breakthrough performance by mastering the psychology of leadership—build resilience, adapt to change, and inspire your team to new heights. Read More

The REAL Cost of a Negative Attitude

The REAL Cost of a Negative Attitude

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(And How to Turn It Around for Good) By Motivational Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta As we approach the new year—a time ripe for reflection and transformation—it’s the perfect moment to confront a hard truth: Your attitude is EVERYTHING. And if yours tends toward the negative, it could be costing you more than you realize: promotions, sales, clients, market share, business opportunities, friendships, even meaningful connections with family. The bottom line? Your attitude is the foundation of your success. When negativity creeps in—whether it’s self-defeating, Read More

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The Top 10 Things Great Leaders QUIT To Avoid Feeling “Lonely at the Top”!

Shift Your FOCUS and Change Your RESULTS (and Your Life)…

Solving the People Puzzle: Unlocking the Secret to Success

Fight for What You’re Worth: Why it HAS to Start With You

Life (and Learning) are Better When You’re Laughing

It’s Time to Take HAPPINESS Seriously

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Adaptability: The Sales Superpower You Can’t Afford to Ignore

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Reposition Your Strengths (And Get To Know YOURSELF)

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Recent Blog Posts …

  • The Top 10 Things Great Leaders QUIT To Avoid Feeling “Lonely at the Top”!
  • Shift Your FOCUS and Change Your RESULTS (and Your Life)…
  • Solving the People Puzzle: Unlocking the Secret to Success
  • Fight for What You’re Worth: Why it HAS to Start With You
  • Life (and Learning) are Better When You’re Laughing
  • It’s Time to Take HAPPINESS Seriously

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