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Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!

Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!

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True leadership isn’t managing—it’s empowering. Be the person others choose to follow by setting the bar high and inspiring ownership. 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

It’s the WHY That Makes All the Difference

It’s the WHY That Makes All the Difference

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The Missing Piece That Separates Good Leaders from Great Ones Read More

How to Fire Someone and NOT Feel Guilty!

How to Fire Someone and NOT Feel Guilty!

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by Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta... It's one of the toughest things leadership has to face.  Firing, letting go...laying off.  It's stressful, uncomfortable and awkward for most managers.  I have a few thoughts on the topic that I'd like to share from a leadership interview I did... I hope it makes a difference for you...   Leadership takes courage, more so now than I think in a very long time.  Expectations are high and truly a lot is on the line.  As a leadership speaker, I'm always focused on giving managers and team leaders new insights, strategies and solutions Read More

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Like It or Not: You ARE a Leader

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Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!

Balance: It’s NEVER About Time

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

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It’s Time to Take HAPPINESS Seriously

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Recent Blog Posts …

  • Like It or Not: You ARE a Leader
  • Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!
  • Balance: It’s NEVER About Time
  • 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

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