If your team is “too busy” to grow, connect, or innovate, it might be because you are. True leadership starts with modeling balance, not burnout. Read More
Quit Getting in Your Own Way
Quit Getting in Your Own Way
Growth begins when you stop repeating what’s not working. Here’s how to quit the behaviors blocking your success. Read More
Like It or Not: You ARE a Leader
Like It or Not: You ARE a Leader
Leadership Perceptions De-Bunked By Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta Bottom line? YOU ARE A LEADER. All the time. Whether you’re at work or at home. On payroll or volunteering. Whether you chose leadership or had it thrust upon you. Even if you think you’re just a “follower” who avoids the spotlight—you can’t escape the truth: you influence people every single day. That influence is a huge responsibility. Every choice you make sends a ripple. Your tone. Your decisions. Your reactions. Even your silence. All of it shapes the people around you. And here’s the kicker: people are Read More
Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!
Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!
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
Life (and Learning) are Better When You’re Laughing
Life (and Learning) are Better When You’re Laughing
Discover why humor isn’t fluff—it’s the fast track to learning, connecting, and leading better, at work and in life. Read More
Leadership Is a Powerful Privilege—And Everyone’s Invited
Leadership Is a Powerful Privilege—And Everyone’s Invited
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
Families: They Can Either Make or Break the Holidays
Families: They Can Either Make or Break the Holidays
by Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta SPOILER ALERT: HOLIDAYS – Let's do this! For some of you, this is an awesome time of the year filled with parties, gifts, friends and family galore. You love the hustle and bustle of the season and family gatherings are full of shared stories, games, tasty desserts, and wonderful memories. If that’s you and you’re over-the-moon about the season ahead, let me wish you the happiest of holiday seasons and wonderful memories ahead! Have a great time, take good care and please…DON’T READ ANY FURTHER! If that’s NOT you and this season has the opposite Read More
Quit Underestimating the Importance of Childhood Messages
Quit Underestimating the Importance of Childhood Messages
By Human Behavior Expert & Hall of Fame Speaker Connie Podesta Straight talk? If you’re 25, 65+ years old or anywhere in between and you’re still blaming your parents for a few (or many) things you believe are responsible for the condition of your life right now – then you’re totally on the wrong path. Now I’m not saying to discount any negative childhood messages or experiences. I’m definitely 100% an advocate for children who’ve been through trauma and I know what that means moving into adulthood. What I am saying is that when you reach the age of adulthood, it’s time to use your Read More
It’s the WHY That Makes All the Difference
It’s the WHY That Makes All the Difference
The Missing Piece That Separates Good Leaders from Great Ones Read More
How to Unlock the Potential Within Your Leadership Team
How to Unlock the Potential Within Your Leadership Team
Innovative Insights from Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta By Julie Escobar, Syndicated Columnist In a time when many organizations are working hard to grow their business, customer base, sales and profitability, savvy leaders are turning to industry experts for advice, motivation and real-world strategies for powerful change. I asked just such an industry expert -- Motivational Speaker and leadership expert Connie Podesta for her take on what’s working (and what’s not) for corporations and organizations today. Julie: Connie – what I love about you is that you’ve seen it ALL! As Read More
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