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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

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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

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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Teaching teams to act not react - Connie Podesta - Leadership Speaker

React or Act? The Choice Defining Your Team’s Success

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Why Organizations Invest in the Top Leadership Communicators for Long-Term Growth

Leadership Speakers vs Motivational Speakers: Key Differences Explained

What Makes a Leadership Speaker Truly Effective in Today’s Workplace

How to Choose the Best Leadership Speakers for Corporate Events

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Sales Pitfalls:  When the Ego Gets In the Way of Revenue

Salespeople:  QUIT Making Excuses. START Making More Sales       

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Quit Making Assumptions in Sales (and Life)

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Quit Asking the WRONG Sales Questions

FIGHT for Your RIGHT to be HAPPY

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Recent Blog Posts …

  • React or Act? The Choice Defining Your Team’s Success
  • Why Organizations Invest in the Top Leadership Communicators for Long-Term Growth
  • Leadership Speakers vs Motivational Speakers: Key Differences Explained
  • What Makes a Leadership Speaker Truly Effective in Today’s Workplace
  • How to Choose the Best Leadership Speakers for Corporate Events
  • Sales Pitfalls:  When the Ego Gets In the Way of Revenue

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