LeaderSips: Recent Episodes
Karlynn Holbrook
As a leader with more than 25 years of global leadership experience, I have seen first-hand how the best leaders can inspire people to fulfill their purpose and passion, while the worst leaders can quite literally ruin someone's potential and path. Join me every week for a few sips of leadership tips to help you become a better leader by first conquering the hardest person to lead: you. For more about me, visit www.karlynnholbrook.com
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I’m so inspired by the incredible work Steven Puri, Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, is doing to help millions find their focus, achieve more, and create a healthier work-life blend.
But his story didn’t start there—Steven grounds his wisdom in years of experience from the entertainment industry, where he shares some behind-the-scenes stories (including tackling the age-old question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?).
So grab your favorite cup and sip with us—because November is brewing up to be the most exciting month yet for Steven Puri! ☕✨
Steven Puri's Bio
Steven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV), and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM. After attending USC in Los Angeles, he began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies, including Independence Day, which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects. Steven’s first tech company was Centropolis Effects produced those CGI effects, and he eventually sold it to the German media conglomerate Das Werk when he was 28. Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and produce live-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the Die Hard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-Orci Productions, where he worked on Star Trek, Transformers, and more. After Fox, Steven returned to building tech companies and founded The Sukha Company.
Connect with Steven on LinkedIn
Learn more about this amazing work TheSukhaCompany
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I’m truly honored to share a cup and conversation with Maxwell Leadership Executive Team Member Bill Goodwin. With over 30 years of leadership experience, Bill has been percolating growth and brewing success in individuals and teams.
As the founder of Priority Living Consulting Group, he continues to pour into leaders, helping them reach their full potential. Be sure to wake up and smell the inspiration this Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with the release of his new book:
📘 Priority Living – 7 Pillars to Make Your Life Count.
This chat was truly grounds for inspiration for me, and I hope it will be for you! ☕✨
Connect with Bill on LinkedIn
Learn more about Bill and Priority Living Consulting Group prioritylivingcg.com
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From the factory floor to the C-suite, Michelle Bockman brings a practitioner’s perspective and hands-on leadership as President & CEO of KeraLink International (KLI), a nonprofit committed to ending avoidable blindness through innovation and access.
Hear more about Michelle's bold shift from for-profit with Fortune 100 companies like STANLEY X to nonprofit, and how she demonstrates that transformative leadership starts with the willingness to challenge yourself, redefine success, and lead from a place of purpose.
Learn more about the vision and mission of Keralink International
Follow and connect with Michelle Bockman on LinkedIn
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We all love free coffee refills—it's a classic perk of the American diner. But what happens when we start treating our energy the same way—as if it's unlimited?
In this episode, we explore what it means to push ourselves without pause, and the cost of ignoring the need for intentional rest. We'll sip and rethink high performance through the lens of cognitive endurance, and discover how sustainable success comes from pacing ourselves for the long game—because life isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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Good manners aren't just for the dinner table. Manners are actions that show respect and consideration for others. Leaders should be an example that would make Emily Post proud. So, grab a big mug for 36 sips (yes, 36!) and tips on how to keep your pinkies down and your heads up when treating others with kindness. And that's manners.
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How much do you really know about the companies you support? I'm not talking about who and which organizations they donate to, politicians they support, or even how much money it's making you.
I am talking about how they treat their people. Do they have leaders with morals and integrity who put people first or does greed lead?
Let's sip on why this matters and how to influence a proper people culture where you work and invest your money.
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We are living in a collaborative culture. We invite and accept collabs on social media. To get work done, we have to collab with various people in multiple job types and functions. We are independent workers in an increasingly interdependent world. Then why are some people not collaborative and still insist on going at it alone? Let's sip the error of these ways. Together. Grab your coffee and let's collab!
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I had the honor to sip with the inspiring TEDx Speaker Robin Nathaniel. Robin has a story of resilience, creativity, and reinvention. Beginning his career as a musician, Robin’s artistic roots laid a unique foundation for his journey. This experience in music, with its emphasis on connection and storytelling, naturally paved the way for his transition into the professional world of social media. Living by the motto "Connect. Create. Contribute," he aims to inspire a wave of positive transformation.
I learned so much from him and appreciate his authenticity, vulnerability, and simple yet powerful framework for driving human connection in an increasingly digitally-connected world.
🎙️Watch his TedX Talk
📘 Buy Robin's Book "Social Media Sync: A Framework for Intentional Human Connection in the AI Era" (Book club anyone? DM me!)
👉🏻 Connect with Robin at LandTheTalk.com
🎧 Stay until the end to find out how you can get a FREE Social Media Sync Bundle with two free e-books, a checklist, and a free preview of his new book
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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B-A-N-A-N-A-S
Savannah Bananas, that is! Just read Jesse Cole's Book, "Fans First" and a lot of great leadership potassium in there. With some inspiration from Walt Disney and PT Barnum, grab a cup, and let's sip on his 5 E framework and how it can help make us all more a-peeling leaders.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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Show of hands: Who hated group projects in school?
Most of us would shoot our hands in the air immediately. But isn't the workplace one giant, daily, group project? Let's sip on how we can make our daily grind a better version of the dreaded group project.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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Inspired by the trend on Linkedin, I decided to reflect on what I would say to my younger self about what I've learned and the choices that made me.
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Shame and guilt do not belong in the toolbox of a leader - not for ourselves or to do to others. So why do we allow these two things to impact our leadership journey so deeply? I'll share some of my own struggles and how we can let go of guilt and shame once and for all to be better leaders of ourselves and others.
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The devastation of the fires in Los Angeles, California were heartbreaking to watch, as families lost their homes and beloved pets and people. There are lessons to be learned in leadership to avoid a catastrophic event like this again. I am a bit fired up about it, so let's get sipping.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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Today is International Women's Day and that means different things to different people. So, what do I think it means as a woman in leadership in 2025? Let's sip on a bit of history and what we can do today to be unapologetically female.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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It’s our last day of 12 Days of Christmas Tea ☕️
Thank you for tuning in for these daily sips and my LeaderSips podcast!
Happy New Year and let’s do the world a world of good in 2025 🎉
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Don’t be Grinchy and tune in tomorrow for our final sip and tip in our 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
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Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me tomorrow for a leadership tip from another favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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Join me tomorrow for another leadership tip from a holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me tomorrow for a leadership tip from another favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me tomorrow for a leadership tip from another favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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There’s a bit more in store on Day 4 🫖
Join me tomorrow for another leadership tip from a favorite holiday movie, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite holiday movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me this holiday season for a daily leadership tip from favorite Christmas movies, and a new sip revealed in a daily 12 Days of Christmas Tea calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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But wait, there’s more!
Today might be the last reveal of our 24 Cuos of Cheer coffee calendar, but for all you tea drinkers out there, we’re celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas with a special tea advent calendar and a daily leadership tip based on some of our favorite Christmas movies. Let’s keep on sipping through the new year together!
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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A bonus sip from aboard a ship! Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com
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🎶Silent Night, Means Caffeine is Light 🎶
Join me this Christmas season for a daily leadership tip and a new coffee sip revealed in a 24 Cups of Cheer coffee advent calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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🎶 It's the Most Wonderful Cup, of the Year 🎶
Join me this Christmas season for a daily leadership tip and a new coffee sip revealed in a 24 Cups of Cheer coffee advent calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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🎶Brewin' Around the Christmas Tree 🎶
Join me this Christmas season for a daily leadership tip and a new coffee sip revealed in a 24 Cups of Cheer coffee advent calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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🎶 Chestnuts Roasting in My Coffee Flavor 🎶
Join me this Christmas season for a daily leadership tip and a new coffee sip revealed in a 24 Cups of Cheer coffee advent calendar.
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🎶Let it Roast, Let it Roast, Let it Roast 🎶
Join me this Christmas season for a daily leadership tip and a new coffee sip revealed in a 24 Cups of Cheer coffee advent calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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O’ Come all Ye Baristas 🎶
Join me this Christmas season for a daily leadership tip and a new coffee sip revealed in a 24 Cups of Cheer coffee advent calendar.
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It came upon a midnight roast…🎶
Join me this Christmas season for a daily leadership tip and a new coffee sip revealed in a 24 Cups of Cheer coffee advent calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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Joy to the Keurig 🎶
Join me this Christmas season for a daily leadership tip and a new coffee sip revealed in a 24 Cups of Cheer coffee advent calendar.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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Today is the first day of advent and the first day of daily leadership tips while you sip with 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Teas, today through Jan. 6.
The first week of advent's theme is HOPE. Let's sip on how leaders are dealers in hope and what we can do to bring light into a dark world this holiday season.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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Join me again this holiday season for a daily leadership tip and sip Dec. 1-Jan. 6 as we celebrate 24 Cups of Cheer and 12 Days of Christmas Tea.
Video available @KarlynnH on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook or @LeaderSips on Instagram.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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The first time I made a cup of coffee. It wasn't good. But with practice, learning, I got better. Leadership is no different. It takes trial and error, practice, humility and experience.
First impressions might leave a lasting impression, but when it comes to having a growth mindset, it shouldn't be your lasting impression of a person. Never judge someone now for who they were or weren't earlier in their career, at a moment in time you might've worked with them, or even when they're having a bad day. People grow, change, and it's important to hear their journey before you judge. Let's sip on how we can give people the benefit of another impression.
Don't forget to tune into @LeaderSips @KarlynnH on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for a daily sip and tip from Dec. 1 - Jan. 6 with 24 Cups of Coffee Cheer & 12 Days of Christmas Tea!
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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It is true leadership in action when you exercise your privilege to vote and encourage others to do the same. Not telling others WHO to vote for, but to vote based on their conscience, values, policy, not personality, and not who a celebrity tells you to vote for. Why? Does it even matter? YES! And let's sip on some key things to consider in this November election season.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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What can a cruise ship captain teach us about navigating the choppy waters of life? A lot. Let's boil the ocean and sip on how we can navigate the rough seas, and come out surfing the big waves of decision-making, so everyone stays afloat.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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A Wal-Mart employee calls out her leadership and angrily broadcasts her quitting over the loudspeaker during store hours. The incident is on social media for all to see. Let's take a listen and sip on what could've been done to avoid this public roast.
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In this episode we trade a cup of coffee for a Pat O'Brien's hurricane to talk about where leadership was, and wasn't, during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
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We usually hear about cheating when it comes to personal, romantic relationships or cheating on tests in school. But what about cheating in leadership? Beyond the embezzlements and business scams, sip with me to uncover sneaky ways cheating steeps into our daily leadership cup leaving a mouth full of charred grounds with the people around us.
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What does Instagram vs. Reality leadership look like to you?
Maybe you're experiencing the reality of leadership as a first-time leader or a seasoned leader in a particularly difficult season of leadership. Tune in to hear how you can be more realistic about the grind of leadership and what to do to achieve an Insta-worthy picture of your team.
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Never have we ever had so many generations in the workforce blending together. This inspired me to speak to my fellow gen-experienced friends (that's you Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials) with an invitation to join me in focusing on the future workforce by developing, growing, and caring for our Gen Z employees.
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So many people forget the art of leading themselves when they're on vacation. Some of the saddest examples of this is when people traveling to different countries disrespect other cultures, laws, and heritage sites. The worst offenders believe they're entitled to do whatever they want just because they paid money to board a plane, train, or ship to a far off destination.
Warning: This episode has rants for the worst, but ends with raves for the best ways to be a good global leader when we travel, so we can all be welcomed back
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As we continue exploring leadership examples in popular culture, let's take a closer look at "The Chosen" series, following the life of Jesus and his disciples. Whether or not you believe Jesus is the son of God or merely a historical figure, there's no debating his example demonstrates what it means to be a transformative, empowering, empathetic, humble, loving, compassionate, and inclusive leader. Open your mind and open your heart to the life and leadership lessons of Jesus of Nazareth.
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Not sure what to do when anxiety shows up? Neither did Joy, Sadness, Anger and Disgust in the Disney sequel, "Inside Out 2." There's nothing to be anxious about in this episode as we sip and explore how emotions can impact our ability to be good leaders and what to do to control our own mental dashboards without bottling them up.
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Dearest reader, we continue our leadership in pop culture series with the ton of "Bridgerton" society and lessons to make us all diamond leaders. Who will sparkle in their leadership this season? Tune in to this episode and find out what we can learn from the Lords and Ladies of the regency era.
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I wasn't ghosting this series about finding real leadership lessons in unexpected pop culture contexts. Join me for some paranormal sips as we bust the ghostly voices in our head. Who ya gonna call?
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Time isn't really on our side, despite what the song famously says. It's the only thing we can't create more of and that marches on "Time After Time" whether we want it to or not. Are we using our time or allowing our time to use us? Join me for a few sips of how to "Turn Back Time" if only in our mindsets and habits. A coffee shop isn't a coffee shop without a great playlist, neither is life without the right tunes when "Time Flies."
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We should tell, uphold and seek the whole truth and nothing but the truth. But in a world increasingly becoming riddled with fake news, AI and self-serving narratives, how do we find the reality let alone paint the picture of truth as a leader? Join me for a few sips of how we can grind down to the heart of truth, because the truth shall set us free!
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I'll be there for you, when the rain starts to pour.
I'll be there for you, like I've been there before.
I'll be there for you, cause you're there for me too.
Who wouldn't want to be on a team who pledged this to each other? We can learn a lot from our Friends about leadership and group dynamics. Join me for the first in a series of sips about finding real leadership lessons in unexpected pop culture places.
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Who else needs to refill their cup of resilience? We know the word, we might even be tired of the word, but these days, we all need a warm up so we're not sitting life out or letting our cup get empty when things get too hard. And it will get hard. Life is full of peaks and valleys, but I am here to encourage you to develop your mental agility to weather any setback or storm. We can do hard things.
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I can't believe the year is almost over. Some of you might be relieved, some might be anxious about what 2024 has in store. Tune in to hear how we can create a wonderful life regardless of what's going on in the world around us.
ICYMI checkout my daily #LeaderSips on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube from Dec. 1 - Jan. 6 with a daily tea Advent Calendar and 12 Days of Christmas coffee reveal and a leadership tip while you sip.
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My dear friend and former Disney colleague, Camille, has set out to reimagine and reframe what retirement means for women. I am beyond honored she joined me for a conversation to learn more about her journey and her passion for starting this MYA movement to help inspire women to embark on their own self-leadership journey towards their dreams.
*MYA's vision is for every woman to become, believe in and share her best self with the world. Empowering women to thrive and aspire for more. Encouraging and equipping them to create their own path forward.
Learn more about My Aspirement at myaspirement.com and Follow MYA on Instagram and Facebook*
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We have bougie brews then we have old school brews my dad and father-in-law liked such as Yuban, Maxwell House, and Folgers. This episode is a tribute to the not-so-bougie brews and one of my favorite comedians, Jeff Foxworthy, and the importance to not take ourselves so seriously while still learning about leadership.
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You've heard of toxic positivity. Well, I am making the case against toxic politeness - toxic positivity's sadly too popular cousin. Join me in learning how we can keep it real and still have professional manners our moms would approve.
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Lucrecia and I met at an author's event last year at the Downtown Orlando Public Library. After talking with her there and reading her book "All Things New" I knew I found a kindred spirit and wanted to share her story with all of you. I am so blessed she and I were able to have this conversation, where everything is on the table. Lucrecia takes us through the highs, the lows, and how she left the old behind and stepped into new freedom in her life. She's an inspiration to me.
Follow Lucrecia on Instagram _thisislucrecia and pick up a copy of her book "All Things New" on Amazon.com
Stay tuned for her upcoming project she talks about towards the end of the podcast.
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What timing that this topic was already on my mind, when I saw this great quote.
"The people most drawn to power are usually the least fit to wield it. If we want leaders with integrity, we need to stop elevating narcissists, Machiavellians, and psychopaths. Exploiting others for personal gain is a violation of duty." - Adam Grant
Well said! In this episode, let's learn more about the various types of narcissism, and how we can Nespresso it out by replacing it with healthy leadership traits.
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I've mentioned her many times in my previous podcasts as a transformational force in my life, and it is with so much excitement to introduce you all to MY coach - Bonnie Utley! So, let's slow way down, make a cup of tea, and get a notebook and pen, because this is no passive podcast. She blesses us all with things we can takeaway to deepen our lives and dreams.
To ask Bonnie any questions, or learn more about the Impossible Dream and Intentional Leadership coaching programs she mentions at the end of this episode, please email her directly at Bonnie.L.Utley@gmail.com. She promises to send you a personal response. Bonnie values connection. So, she prefers to personally connect with you rather than send you to a static website -- to really get to know you and what might be most helpful for you right now, even if it means guiding you in another direction. Bonnie is even offering several free Information Sessions over Zoom in August and September (2023), so that you can kickstart your own list of 100 Dreams for your life, and learn more about upcoming Impossible Dream programs and retreats taking place in Southern California, Magnolia in Waco, Texas and Italy. Bonnie looks forward to talking with you and hearing about your dreams!
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You have the position, platform and voice, yet you don't use it. Why? What are you afraid of? Tune in to heat up your voice to influence, rather than let yourself be iced out of the opportunity to be a leader, encourager, and help to the people around you.
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From quiet quitting to loud quitting, these workplace trends are just labels the media and researchers use to communicate the symptoms of real workplace issues. Tune in to hear more about the trends of disengagement and what we can do to proactively fix the problems instead of reactively trying to fix something when it's already scorched beyond repair.
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PJ Dunn C.C.P. is described as a “critical thinker with a heart for human flourishing.” For the past nine years, PJ has inspired executives and transitioning professionals on how to polish their natural strengths while managing weaknesses.
As a master certified Strengths Champion and certified coach practitioner through the Certified Coaching Federation, PJ has over 3,200 coaching hours and has delivered 425 presentations to-date and continues to be an advocate for those who advocate. PJ coaches lawyers from the partner level to the associate level, solo law firms to mid-size firms, C-level executive boards, sales teams, business owners and financial services industry executives who need traction when processing specific goals.
PJ and I met at a recent conference where we were both speakers. I was so inspired by his leadership talk and passion for developing others, I want leaders everywhere to hear and flourish by applying the teachings from his message.
Join our conversation exploring concepts such as identity, how leaders can drive unity in a polarized world, and the power of yet. I promise you will be as inspired by PJ as I am, and want so many nuggets of his wisdom printed on mugs as I do.
Get to know PJ by visiting his website (https://dcdcllc.com) and connecting with him on LinkedIn at PJ Dunn, C.C.P.
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Google the greatest leaders of all time and you'll find that most of them are historical figures. Where are the greatest leaders of today?? Great question. While we can't control what the search engines or other people's lists might say, we can control how we show up as a leader. These sips give you some lifework to get real with what list you'd end up on...
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How are we supposed to lead in a world that promotes self-expression, but then chastises you for not going WITH the flow? Let's tamp down the transactional management style and pour over what a transformational leader looks like in a trend-following world.
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Great ideas can come from anywhere. Leaders need to listen and believe in their people. Join me for some flamin' hot sips about this very lesson depicted in a recent movie. And you don't have to like Cheetos to get clear about this message.
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Artificial Intelligence continues to be all the rage in media talking about the future of industry and business world. A.I. is predicted to replace humans in a variety of jobs in the years to come. Join me for some sips on the skills of leaders that no A.I. can replicate and how as leaders it is critical to balance tech as an enabler vs. a replacer of humanity.
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Ahoy there! This episode was recorded aboard the beautiful Disney Dream while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. I was inspired by the sea and by the letter C. So, come sip with me to the sounds of the ocean. Bon Voyage!
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This episode was like having coffee and conversation with a friend - because I was! For 15 years Shel Curry has encouraged me as an author, inspired me as a leader and been one of my favorite coffee buddies.
National Tell A Story Day is on April 27 and I thought it would be the perfect time to invite Shel to sip with us and share about her journey as an author and LeaderSips from being a corporate DEI executive.
Join Shel in her mission to help kids fall in love with reading by purchasing her book, "The Bedtime Story Race" and learning more about her at http://www.shelcurry.com/
Connect with Shel on social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelcurry/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shel-Curry/100066928970976/
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In this 100th episode, it is my honor to have coffee with special guest Lourdes Mola, Founder and President of Lourdes Mola Solutions.
Lourdes cut her teeth in leadership roles at the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruise Lines in Miami, which led her to Walt Disney World where she was on the opening team of the Disney Cruise Line. In her 20-year tenure at Disney, Lourdes led several areas in sales, marketing, public affairs, minority business development, and corporate citizenship, where she was exposed to a myriad of significant local and international businesses, nonprofits, and professional associations.
After more than 25 successful years working in Fortune 500 companies and having led one of the largest chambers of the country - the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, of Metro Orlando and other non-profit organizations, Lourdes mines deep expertise from working with the brightest minds across Florida and the U.S., to help her clients optimize their profits.
In 2021, Lourdes was named “CEO of the Year” by Orlando Magazine and in 2020, she was named a “Women Who Means Business” by the Orlando Business Journal for her contributions to Central Florida.
In 2016, she was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Women’s Executive Council and then again by I4 Business Magazine in 2021.
Lourdes takes pride in supporting her community and providing positive and
inspirational guidance to the next generation of entrepreneurs, business developers
and innovators. Most recently she chaired the Heart of Florida United Way’s
“Women United” movement to raise funds for awareness and programs about
mental health in Central Florida. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards,
including the Central Florida Economic Development Commission, Orlando Economic
Partnership, Prospera, Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando, Central
Florida Foundation and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and appointed by two governors to serve on the board of the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County.
Lourdes is also sharing her experience and expertise to help women entrepreneurs as a Regional Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Outreach for Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBEC). WBEC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs.
For more information visit https://www.wbenc.org or contact Lourdes directly at lourdesmola@wbecflorida.org
I just know you'll feel as inspired as I did after this conversation with Lourdes. Join us for a cup of coffee and a whole lotta LeaderSips in this very special 100th episode.
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Leadership is nothing without action. And in order to take action, we have to identify where, how, and what action to take that will drive the most impact for positive change. Start at the root cause of any issue or situation, then determine how you can pour into a cup with actions that will quench the thirst of a problem, as opposed to just spilling hot coffee all over the table.
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This Women's History Month, I've been sharing on LinkedIn a daily quote, quip, or sip of women who have made an impact on my life. It got me thinking about my childhood role models and Julie Andrews was one of them. I was getting a bit nostalgic about "Mary Poppins" - one of my favorite movies of all time - and had the realization that this movie has several good and bad examples of leadership. So, let's have a tea party on the ceiling and sip these lessons together, before there's a run on the bank (too soon?).
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Ever wonder what the future of work looks like? I'm not talking about crystal balls and tarot cards. I'm talking about what's next for the workplace and society with technology, social media, interpersonal interactions. Will we come full circle and want to go back to a simpler time or plunge into a metaverse? Join me as we pour through five sips of critical leadership behaviors to stay agile for the unexpected and create what's next.
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Do you like surprises or not so much? Sometimes we mistake the unknown or unplanned as something bothersome or stressful, rather than seeing it for the opportunity it is. This episode tunes into what we as leaders can do when the cup of coffee served to us is not what we ordered.
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In this episode we reflect on what we can learn from the life, leadership and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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It's a new year and 365 days of blank pages lay ahead. How will you write your next chapter? Don't worry, I don't like resolutions either, but I do like setting a word of intention for the new year. Let's sip on how to do that together.
Happy New Year!
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The death of Stephen "tWitch" Boss shocked and rattled many of us. How can a seemingly happy and loving light like tWitch take his own life? Suicide rates are higher than ever and what we see isn't always what is happening in people's heads. I debated on doing this episode for weeks, but felt compelled before we close this year out to honor a life who brought light into this world, and share a few sips of what we as leaders can do to support mental health awareness with our teams, families and friends.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline 988 is available 24/7 and toll-free where anyone can speak with a mental health professional.
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You can't achieve anything if you don't believe you can. Before even putting pen to paper on your intentions to drive your vision/mission, you have to get in the right mindset, and trade out negative thoughts for ones that will serve you up the best cup in 2023.
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It's time for the next sips (or more like a big gulp!) in our end of year reflection before we rev up our engines to start the journey into a new year. Get a piece of paper out and get ready to start drawing your roadmap.
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The year is quickly coming to a close and it's time for some sips to help you pause and assess what you want to leave behind and take with you into the new year. This episode shares some easy tools to reflect, relinquish and rejuvenate before you set intentions for the new year.
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We see great leaders throughout history and today, but what makes them great, and how can we be just as impactful from where we are for the greater good? Find out in this episode's sips how to get started.
December's 31 Days of Sips and Tips is back on my social! This year, I am opening a coffee Advent calendar through Christmas Eve. Join me for a daily reveal and a tip to help you lead through this holiday season.
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Tired of hearing about gratitude this season? Well, too bad. Because it's important, even critical, to our mental state of wellbeing, especially during the holiday season. Tune in for a few easy sips of how to stay thankful even through the yuck times. I would be so grateful to YOU.
December's 31 Days of Sips and Tips is back on my social! This year, I am opening a coffee Advent calendar through Christmas Eve. Join me for a daily reveal and a tip to help you lead through this holiday season.
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We tend to overcomplicate our lives and view activity as some kind of badge of honor, when in reality, simplicity is what achieves health, wealth and big dreams. Less is more, but how do you get there in an especially busy time of year? Let's explore how we can fill our lives with intentional purpose, just one cup at a time.
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It's easy to get wrapped in the petty problems and forget how good we have it living in America. In this month of gratitude, tune in to hear about two recent conversations I had with strangers and how they impacted my heart to share this message.
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Fall is in the air! Well sort of, unless you live in Florida like me, LOL. But for most of us that means changing leaves, cooler temps, corn mazes, and haunted houses. How do some of the traditional things of this season actually show us the fears we have as leaders? Tune in for a pumpkin cold brew and let's get froth out these fears together.
Thanks for having a cup of coffee with me!
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On the heels of the great resignation, quietly quitting is another movement sweeping through the world's workforce. What does this mean exactly and how should we as leaders respond? Join me for some quiet sips of loud leadership tips on this topic to help you and your team get out of a trend and into a more fulfilling life.
Proverbs tells us that “He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed." While that may sound dramatic, think about the truth in that statement. You become the people you surround yourself with. So who do you want to be? Based on this, who should be in your circle of trust? And what do you do about everyone else?
From that worker with the big laugh to the person who's concerned about what you're wearing to work, let's talk about how we can identify the things we should address vs. the things that just don't matter in the grand scheme of things. Mama and papa bear leaders, this one's for you.
Hearing a 1998 song in a Starbucks inspired the flavor of this episode's sips. Tune in to find out "...that thing, that thing, that thing..." that leaders must do to educate their people about collaboration.
In a world where we can be constantly connected to everyone we know, and people we don't know, we are losing our own identities. This podcast episode will show you how to disconnect, where to disconnect, and even who to disconnect...so you can reconnect in bigger, badder and uncut ways. And I really hope you read the description for this 80th podcast episode in a movie trailer voice.
Some of the latest coffee trends including the pour over and using a French press, are nothing new and have been around for more than 100 years. With each new generation there is often a renewed sense of appreciation for the vintage, and in the case of coffee making is fun and harmless, but what if we don't recognize when other things are cyclical, and start to repeat past mistakes? Even worse, are we creating new problems because we've run out of new ideas? Let's sip on how we lead through this very thing happening in the world around us.
Doctors take a Hippocratic oath of morals. Sadly, too many workplaces seem to encourage a hypo-critic oath. They say one thing, but their actions and unspoken culture says another. In this episode we explore how leaders can flip that mess of a Macchiato upside down so the sweet stuff becomes our foundation, not just an ingredient floating on the surface.
We're in a bring your authentic self to work kind of society, but what does this actually mean and how is this really playing out? Is it helpful? Harmful? Are we really cultivating a more inclusive environment. Let's discuss without spilling too much tea.
It's time to order the large latte (Hello!) and take small sips towards achieving your big dreams. This episode's sips give you an easy dream-achieving outline to follow, so don't cream your dreams and tune in to get sippin' on your life's purpose.
Likes, Comments, Shares have become the new validation in our society. Tune in to hear how we as leaders need to rise above the critics and encourage others to use their voice, regardless of what the critics online or in the boardroom might say.
This episode is talking 'bout my and all generations and how we lead and thrive together in a multi-gen workforce.
Like a great dandelion tea, everybody needs a detox. I believe the world needs a detox as well. A leadership detox. If we are to change the world for the better, for ours and future generations, haven't we seen enough proof that bad leaders prevail in every corner of the planet? Will you join me in a movement? #LeadershipReset
Throughout history people have fallen for the messages and persuasion of charismatic leaders. Is charisma a necessary leadership trait or all smoke and mirrors? Tune in to dive deeper into the concept of social charisma and where we as leaders should be focusing our efforts to be the change we wish to see in the world.
It's especially hard to be a leader nowadays with world events being an increasing presence in our workplaces for a variety of reasons. As leaders it's important to be understanding as each person reacts differently to various issues, but is there such a thing as too much empathy? Are we losing our will to provide constructive feedback and alternative points of view for fear of offending? Let's sip on it...
It’s so important leaders don't half-heartedly search for a work-love connection when interviewing potential team members just to get someone in the door. WARNING: Unpopular opinions about hiring practices may be shared in this episode. But who said popular means right anyway?
Does slow and steady always win the race? No. But slow and steady always wins the personal growth game. Tune in to find out how a slow roast on the right things can actually lead to a fast brew to activate on the work things.
Hulling a coffee bean is removing its skin during processing, and I believe people need to do the same to traditional hierarchical cultures if they wish to thrive in the future marketplace and survive the great resignation. Think you don't have the influence to help? Think again.
Just as commercial packaging can be misleading for product quality, so can being quick to judge about what a person wears to work. With so many people returning to office environments, will the office clothing norms change? Should they? In this episode, let's brew something authentically you in the world of office wear.
The Great Resignation as the media has dubbed it. People leaving their jobs for a myriad of reasons. What's a leader to do when they are struggling to stabilize a team AND a business? Well it all starts with - you guessed it - leadership.
The word Metaverse has been gaining a lot of media attention lately, but what is it and why should we care? Ready Player One? Tune in for some sips on if we're ready to go full meta or not.
Teachers are leaders, leaders are teachers. Both play critical roles in shaping our future. Tune in for some sips about being teachers from the classroom to the boardroom.
It's a sad reality that we all have people in our lives who take credit for other people's work, who lie and cheat to get ahead. It is so frustrating. What are people with integrity to do? I don't advocate fighting fire with fire. Tune in to pour a different kind of brew on the people who deceive you.
You may have experienced FOMO, well in this episode we're talking about FOPO - fear of other people's opinions. From year-end reviews at work to semester grades to family opinions around holiday tables to comments on social, we're inundated with opinions about our lives. So, why do we put so much weight on other people's opinions of us? Tune in for sips on how to listen to only what helps not harms.
Companies have been asking their employees to return to an office building, and not everyone welcomes the change. There is no "going back" to pre-COVID life, so as leaders, how can we best support ourselves and our teams when asked to create a new normal yet again? Throw away the old stale coffee and tune in to make a fresh pot.
Recruiters are busier than ever, and teams are turning over quicker than they can hire. Are you panicked or pausing to ensure you get the right people on your team? Tune in to see if your hiring approach is hot or iced.
Why do we spend more time and resources developing executives than entry level employees? We need to proactively start investing in our employees on day one. Because just like the pineapple upside down cake, all of the best stuff starts on the bottom, then gets flipped over to the top for a beautiful and delicious finish.
Pride is ego's little brother and ego-driven decision-making is not leadership. Tune in for thoughts around the importance of vulnerability and setting an example for the people you love and lead.
We all have branches that need to be pruned in our lives. This week we’re sipping on a bit of wine as we strive to cultivate only healthy vines in our lives.
I hope you don't cancel this episode as I share my thoughts on how cancel culture is adversely impacting what leadership and inclusion is all about.
Transformational leadership starts with a spark of rebellion. Change my mind after you listen to this next episode on why the most transformational leaders are non-conformists.
We often look to public figures for leadership inspiration and encouragement. Join me in this episode about leadership role models and the pitfalls of putting people on pedestals.
Even leaders with the best of intentions can exhibit bad behaviors. Part 6 continues the sips to self-awareness as we spill the tea of bad behaviors and dump the bitter batch down the drain.
Ristretto is the strongest and most concentrated type of espresso drink, so I thought it only fitting to use this term with a critical leadership skill we're going to sip on to strengthen today: resilience.
You thought the dreaded group project would end after college. Wrong! Group projects are a part of life, and collaboration is critical, then why does it go sideways so much when we try to team up with others? Let's grab a cuppa and sip on some ways we can be the best individual in a group.
This is my 50th episode, so I decided to turn on the mic and let it flow. No agenda. Just heart strings. Thank you so much for your kind messages of encouragement and sipping along the journey with me.
Inspired by recent conversations and reflection on my own life, let's drink a carafe of courage and venti our voice in pursuit of becoming braver leaders.
You don't have to look too far for lessons in leadership, just observe your own animal kingdom under your roof. A few catnip sips of lessons I learned from 18 years with our sweet baby girl Bonnie.
There are so many definitions of leadership, and IMHO leadership is synonymous with love. Sip with me on some words that have inspired and defined to me the very core of what leadership is all about.
What if there was no such thing as a wrong decision and we saw every choice of path as an opportunity for growth? Sip on how we can reframe our thinking into seeing the positive possibilities, or positibilities, when faced with unexpected decisions.
Innovation does not happen without risk, but there is a better way to handle failure than giving everyone a participation trophy. Join me to hear how you can create an open and more honest environment for your team.
Even well-meaning leaders can exhibit bad behaviors if we're not mindful of our own actions. Part 5 continues the sips to self-awareness as we spill the tea of bad behaviors and dump the bitter batch down the drain.
Evolving marketplace demands mean we have to new skill and sometimes re-skill our workforce. Good leaders develop the the amazing people they have before assuming they need new people to do the job.
Counterproductive war-like games are played every day in organizations. Sip on some ways we can raise the white flag to bad behaviors and build a culture of community together.
Perception paralysis is what keeps people from leading out of fear of what other people might think. This week we percolate on the dangers of this thinking and how to avoid this mind trap, so you can be a leader who takes action.
The fear of missing out is creating paranoia and fear in our minds and in our leadership. Tune in to get inspired about shedding the FOMO and focusing on your own path and people.
You can't step in the same river twice. Whether you've heard that from Heraclitus or Pocahontas, it's true. There's no going "back to" pre-COVID days, so now what?
What other people think about you, is none of your business, and it is so important to not let the opinions of people dictate our now self-worth. It is such a hard concept to put in practice, but so necessary if we want to live the life we want, and help others live the life they want.
Your motive is what drives your mission. What is your motive for leading people? Tune in to find out what should and should not be your motives in this self-reflection episode.
I recently got some bad news about someone very close to me, and started drinking from a bitter cup. Join me in the quest for a better brew and how perspective shapes every situation in our lives and leadership.
Even well-meaning leaders can exhibit bad behaviors if we are not mindful of our own actions. Part 4 continues the sips to self-awareness as we spill the tea of bad behaviors and dump the bitter batch down the drain.
Even well-meaning leaders can exhibit bad behaviors if they are not mindful of their own actions. Part 3 continues the stale sips to self-awareness as we dump the cups and carafes of bad behaviors once and for all!
It has been one year since the world as we knew it changed forever. As we slowly get back to a new "normal," let us take this opportunity to challenge some long held beliefs and create a better work environment of the future.
Job seeking is tough for anyone, especially if you are fresh out of college and not even sure where to begin. Many schools are not teaching the life skills needed to create a resume, interview or network into a career path, so it is up to us to help our future leaders find their way.
I believe the number one downfall of leaders is insecurity. Join me to learn how you can ditch the bitter sips of insecuriTEA and pour from a better brew of leadership.
Join me for coffee and conversation with Bobby Haro, a recent Texas A&M graduate in Leadership Studies.
Even well-meaning leaders can have bad habits if they're not mindful of their own actions. Part 2 continues the stale sips to self-awareness as we drain the urn to get rid of a bad batch of behaviors once and for all!
Bad behaviors are not unique to only "bad leaders." Even well-meaning leaders, or leaders with potential to be great leaders, can have or develop bad habits if they are not mindful of their own behavior. Join me for the first of several stale sips to self-awareness as we drain a large urn to get rid of the bad batch of coffee once and for all!
Do you think it would be super odd to see a manager standing next to a seasoned coffeehouse barista watching them make every cup of coffee, for the next 5 years? Of course it would. Then why do so many leaders in other business environments do the same thing then they insist on seeing, approving, reviewing or even doing everything themselves? Sip on how leaders need to teach, train, then get out of the way of their people to let them make an even better cup of coffee.
The best leaders have servant hearts, and often serve others to the point of exhaustion or illness. Most of us know what we should be doing to take better care of ourselves, but have never stopped to really consider why we do not. This week gets personal as I share my own journey of self-worth and how it has impacted my own self-care.
There is nothing like the bitter disappointment of a fresh ground cup of coffee smelling so good, then tasting so bad. The idea of bringing our whole selves to work smells great, but when we get put through the grinder by others, we can easily lose common ground. We must grind to refine, not misalign. Join me for some sips of tips to help you and your people navigate through this new world brewing.
Apathy can lead us to settling for a life we merely survive, rather than thrive. Join me for tips on how you can make sure you are always drinking from a quality cup and not settling for a boring brew.
To everything there is a season and a purpose. From spring renewals to winter endings, let us take some sips to learn how we lead ourselves and others through the inevitable seasons of life.
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to cut the cord of leaving the past where it belongs and get excited for limitless possibilities. Listen to learn why I believe 5 year plans are a complete waste of time, and for a free heart mapping template that will help you define your passion, purpose, and path. Whether you are a hiring leader, job or life seeker, this brew is for YOU!
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When we were kids, we use to ask why all of the time. When we became adults, we stopped. Why not tune in to this episode to hear my theory of what happened to stifle our natural - and still much needed - curiosity.
Do you call yourself a perfectionist? What if I told you there is no such thing? Tune in to this episode and see if you agree.
Be selfish or be a leader, but you cannot be both. Join me for a conversation about pouring out selfishness like an overly steeped pot of bitter tea.
Your values determines your character, your character defines your leadership. What drives your moral compass?
When you are worried and you cannot sleep, just listen to this podcast instead of counting sheep.
Set down your coffee up for this episode as we pause to reflect on what kind of leader we will choose to be through the upcoming election results and months to follow.
A fancy brand of coffee does not always mean it is a better tasting cup of coffee. Same goes for leaders. Just because you have a fancy title, does not mean you are a good leader. Sip on how you can be a top shelf leader no what matter where you enjoy your coffee.
Leadership is not for the conflict-avoidant, passive-aggressive, or the faint of heart. While kindness is key, there is nothing "soft" about the skills necessary to help others grow.
Just like from seed to a brewed cup of coffee, it takes more than one person to accomplish...well, anything. A heavy and humble roast is brewed this week as we explore how there is no such thing as being "self-made."
This episode is the stuff of legends. Join me for a few sips of what it takes to be a legendary leader. Spoiler Alert: We can all be one.
How often do we say people MAKE us a feel a certain way? Can anyone really MAKE us feel anything? Just like choosing what to pour into your mug, we have the choice of what to pour into our minds, and before you drink from that cup, make sure you filter their brew.
This week, our episode decafs achievement addiction and how it is important to sip slowly and savor the real rewards in our lives.
This week we sip on the price of assumptions and talk about what to do when you find the bitter grounds of conflict in your cup.
Many of us do not even realize that we have placed ourselves in a slowly boiling pot of our value being solely defined by the job we have, and our self-worth based on the opinions of others. Time to splash your face with some cold brewed truths and get out of the hot water!
Sometimes there is exhaustion even caffeine can't help. Mental exhaustion. This week we talk about how the choice is ours: feed our fear, or feed our hope.
I believe there is a cycle being perpetuated that continues the promotion of people ill-equipped to lead others. In this week's episode, we'll sip on what we can do to break the cycle.
Time to get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. During a time when people are experiencing job loss, furloughed, and filled with nervous uncertainty for the future, now more than ever leaders need to step up and be there for others.
Welcome to the first episode of LeaderSips where you will get tips and topics before you finish your first cup of coffee. I’m a John Maxwell Team certified coach/teacher/trainer/speaker, published author and influencer with more than 25 years of global leadership experience. If there’s one thing I’ve seen first-hand time and time again is that the best leaders inspire others to follow their purpose and passion, while the influence of a bad leader can literally tear down people’s potential. Join me for a few sips of leadership tips that will help you become a better leader by first conquering the hardest person to lead: you
You are not a control freak, you just know how things should be done. Sound familiar? It is ok. You are not alone. In this episode we unpack what it means to be a "control freak" and whether or not this is a good or bad thing in a time of crisis.