Category: Self-Aware Leader

Tolerations

Reflect on Tolerations and Clear the Clutter! (Step 1C)

Life can be full of many tasks and projects and despite our best intentions can pile up. It is understandable how little things can turn into big things.  Things like unfinished tasks, disorganized spaces, and lingering obligations can turn into frustrations and annoyances that quietly drain your energy and attention.

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Questions

Reflect with Thought-Provoking Review Questions (Step 1B)

Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and clarity. Taking the time to thoughtfully answer key questions about your past year provides insights into what worked, what didn’t, and where you can adjust for the future. In Step 1B of the Performance Planner, you will explore specific reflection questions on

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Confidence

5 Strategies to Build Confidence

Confidence is not something we are born with; it is something we cultivate through intentional actions and a growth mindset. These five strategies are designed to help you strengthen your confidence, align with your unique path, and live with purpose. Strengthen Your Confidence Know and Use YOUR Gifts and Talents

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Listening

5 Step Recipe for Better Listening and Collaboration

Listening well is foundational for strong relationships and effective leadership. It builds trust, creates space for open dialogue, and allows teams to work together more effectively. Yet, listening is surprisingly difficult. Often, we are so focused on crafting a response or jumping to solutions that we fail to fully hear

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Inner Compass

5 Keys to Hearing Your Gut Voice and Finding Your Inner Compass

Trusting Your Inner Compass: A Leadership Skill for Decisive Action In both our personal and professional lives, the ability to trust our intuition , aka: “inner compass”, is invaluable. This skill is essential for leaders who often need to make quick, high-stakes decisions, even when they don’t have all the

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Wrap-up

The Weekly Wrap-Up: A Routine for Clarity and Productivity

In today’s fast-paced world, where we juggle endless tasks, emails, and responsibilities, taking a moment to “wrap-up” our week can make all the difference. Just like a computer runs smoother after organizing and closing out files, our minds also benefit from clearing and closing out the week’s clutter at the

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Who Moved My Cheese

BOOK OVERVIEW: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

In ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ Spencer Johnson presents a parable that highlights how individuals react to change. Set in a maze, the story follows four characters—two mice and two little people—who search for cheese, a metaphor for happiness and success. Their journey through the maze illustrates the challenges of dealing

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