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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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How to Unlock the Potential Within Your Leadership Team

How to Unlock the Potential Within Your Leadership Team

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Learn how great leaders empower people, drive change, and create cultures where everyone takes ownership, communicates boldly, and takes action. Read More

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Are You Too Busy for Your Own Good?

Are You Too Busy for Your Own Good?

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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

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Growth begins when you stop repeating what’s not working. Here’s how to quit the behaviors blocking your success. Read More

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Like It or Not: You ARE a Leader

Like It or Not: You ARE a Leader

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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

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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

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

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

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Discover why humor isn’t fluff—it’s the fast track to learning, connecting, and leading better, at work and in life. 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

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Families: They Can Either Make or Break the Holidays

Families: They Can Either Make or Break the Holidays

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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

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Quit Underestimating the Importance of Childhood Messages

Quit Underestimating the Importance of Childhood Messages

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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

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Negative People in Your Life? Here’s What the Experts Know

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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

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