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"My heroes are the ones who survived doing it wrong, who made mistakes, but recovered from them." - Bono, singer-songwriter

True leadership power emerges from vulnerability - the courage to try, fail, learn & try again.

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"Get Curious, not Furious." -Steven Covey. One simple letter change radically impacts a way of thinking.

Leadership doesn't emerge from having all the answers, but from asking the right questions and being curious.

Have a great weekend being curious.

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"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance & above all confidence in ourselves." Marie Curie, physicist, chemist

Here's to a week filled with purpose, inspiration, & leadership that leaves a mark.

#Coaching #LearnLeadChange #MondayMotivation

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Hope you are able to prioritize and enjoy some high-quality rest and recovery this weekend, leaders.

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Leaders who engage in recovery have higher performing teams. 

Research, including studies referenced in books like "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker, has shown that rest and recovery can significantly impact productivity and engagement.

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Leaders who rest adequately and encourage their teams to do the same tend to see higher levels of engagement and productivity within their teams.

Continuous work without adequate recovery leads to burnout, which is detrimental to your team's performance and morale.

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Amplify your team's potential by mastering one skill: The art of active listening. Here are 9 key ways to do so.

❓ Anything missing from this list?

#LearnLeadChange #WednesdayWisdom #ExecutiveCoaching

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Leadership isn't just about directing growth; it's about being an active participant in it.

Leaders, YOUR GROWTH is the catalyst for your organization's success.

Have a great week.

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Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still. – Chinese Proverb. 

Progress, no matter how gradual, is the key to success.

Every step counts, no matter the speed. Keep going.

#MotivationMonday #ProgressNotPerfection #LearnLeadChange #ExecutiveCoaching

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"Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination." Mae Jemison

Can we learn to be more imaginative & curious? We can. And, I think it is highly impo. to do so.

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May your bucket be well-used this week.

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Do you know where the term 'soft skills' comes from? It was first introduced in U.S. Army training courses in the early 1970s as a 'bucket' for skills OTHER THAN the skills needed for operating machinery or using weapons. 

In this bucket?

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Critical thinking.
Emotional intelligence.
Collaboration.
Creativity.
Problem solving
Time management.
Adaptability.
Conscientiousness.
Communication. 

These skills sound pretty important - more STRATEGIC than soft - when operating machinery, using weapons, & leading teams.

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"Consciously choosing what and who you surround yourself with is among the keys to finding more space for joy." Thich Nhat Hanh

Wishing you a joyful weekend.

#LearnLeadChange #ExecutiveCoaching #Leadership

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In the wise words of Abraham Lincoln, "We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses."

Reframing is not just a skill but an art that every leader to master.

#Leadership #Reframing #ExecutiveCoaching #LearnLeadChange #PresidentsDay

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4️⃣ Body Language: Adjust your posture or body language for 4 seconds to reflect confidence & readiness.

This weekend, leaders, find time to practice the 16-second reset.

#LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #Resilience #Focus #16SecondReset #LearnLeadChange

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How many seconds does it take for you to regain your composure? As a lifelong competitive tennis player, the only option I knew of was about 20 seconds.

That's how much time you have between points.

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1️⃣ Breathe Deeply: Inhale deeply for 4 seconds, to calm the mind & reduce stress.
2️⃣ Visualize: 4 secs to visualize a positive outcome or recall a positive memory to shift focus away from stress.
3️⃣ Self-talk: 4 secs for positive self-talk, to reinforce confidence and focus.

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Keeping it simple today with these seven words to propel your week.

Have a great week!

#Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #LearnLeadChange #MotivationMonday