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QUIT Settling for a Less Than ENGAGED Team

QUIT Settling for a Less Than ENGAGED Team

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Strong teams don’t just happen—they’re built by leaders who focus on engagement, trust, and purpose every single day. Read More

Quit Leading Everyone the Same

Quit Leading Everyone the Same

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Leading everyone the same way backfires—ditch the golden rule and adapt your leadership to each team member’s needs. Read More

Quit Being Afraid of Being Afraid

Quit Being Afraid of Being Afraid

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Fear isn’t the enemy—it’s the fuel. This fall, discover how to use it as a catalyst for growth, courage, and success. Read More

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

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

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Stop fixating on your flaws—success comes when you lean into your strengths, fuel what lights you up, and lead others to do the same. Read More

Quit Talking So Much

Quit Talking So Much

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Why Listening Is Your Most Underrated Power Move 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

Quit Making Assumptions in Sales (and Life)

Quit Making Assumptions in Sales (and Life)

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Stop Assuming and Start Listening: The Modern Salesperson’s Guide to Closing More Deals Read More

Quit the Negative Self Talk

Quit the Negative Self Talk

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Bottom line? Communication Starts Within. Rewrite old scripts, embrace assertiveness, and protect your well-being for stronger connections and a better you. Read More

Quit Defining Sales the Same Way

Quit Defining Sales the Same Way

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Sales isn’t scary—it’s a life skill you already use daily! Embrace it, fine-tune it, and unlock your potential to connect, influence, and achieve greatness. By Sales Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta Often, one of the first things I tell sales audiences is to QUIT defining sales the old way because when they think of sales in a “traditional” sense – they become fearful. The “I can’t do it” sets in. The phone becomes the enemy. The prospecting grinds to a halt. Listen, we were all BORN to sell. Look at any given two-year-old. They are masters at handling objections. They don’t take no Read More

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