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Welcome to Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy, the podcast dedicated to helping retail leaders advance their careers, improve their communication, and understand their corporate culture. Our goal is to bring unique value to each leader by providing solution and execution-oriented content that goes beyond your corporate training and development manual. Each episode is loaded with practical tips and insights that resonate with retail leaders all over the world. With over 25 years of retail leadership experience, your host Steve Worthy is committed to helping leaders accelerate their performance and build high-performing teams. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!
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Being ready for the next opportunity does not guarantee you get it. Steve learned that the hard way - outperformed for a role he thought was already his, by someone who simply showed up to win that day.
That is the first of three things retail leaders need to hear right now.
The second: 30,000 people at Oracle got a 6am email that changed everything. AI is not just a tech story. It is a retail story. And the leaders who survive it are not the ones who fear it — they are the ones who have built a valued opinion on the business that no algorithm can replace.
The third: the glossing-over trap. Half-answers. Hoping problems resolve themselves. Quietly losing your best people while you are busy running the operation. Steve has been there. He tells you what it cost him and how to stop before it costs you the same.
Three real conversations in one episode. No script. Just what retail leaders need to hear.
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I wasn't planning on recording this morning. Good thing he did.
This unscripted episode covers three things retail leaders are sitting with right now:
- how to outlast the doubt when you're building something others have already tried to talk you out of
- what specific problem your leadership solves and so you actually know the answer
- the difference between being known and being seen
No agenda. Just straight thinking.
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Chapters:
00:00 This wasn’t planned (and why that matters)
02:45 When everything starts competing for your attention
04:00 The moment where most leaders start to pull back
10:45 The problem you think you solve vs the one you actually do
16:15 The question that forces ownership (most people avoid it)
20:45 Being seen vs being interpreted
30:00 The moment I realized what being seen actually feels like
36:00 Why growth never feels like progress when you’re in it
This is Unscripted.
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The Discipline to Say No (The Decision That Determines Everything)
This is the decision most leaders avoid.
After the conferences. After the ideas. After the pressure to “look at everything.”
Part IV is about the one move that determines whether all of this turns into leverage or just more noise.
In this episode, I break down why conferences expand possibility, but leadership requires subtraction. Why saying “we’re looking at everything” is the safest answer and the most dangerous one. And why the strongest leaders don’t win by adding more, but by being brutally clear about what they will not pursue.
We close the series by connecting all four decisions and laying out the real consequences. When leaders choose focus, decisions get sharper, teams move with confidence, and execution becomes intentional. When they don’t, momentum stalls, ideas end up in pilot purgatory, and leaders feel pressure without progress.
Key learnings:
- Why leadership is fundamentally about subtraction
- How conferences create pressure to accumulate instead of decide
- The hidden cost of chasing everything at once
- Why saying no is what allows priorities to breathe
- The North Star outcomes when focus is real, and what breaks when it isn’t
This episode isn’t about inspiration.
It’s about drawing the line that changes how the year actually plays out.
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Part II is about the moment most leaders mishandle.
After a conference, leaders return energized. New ideas. New language. New urgency.
And almost immediately, they start pushing initiatives into an organization that hasn’t changed its capacity, priorities, or decision rules.
In this episode, I break down why post-conference optimism hides execution friction, and why execution is always the first thing to break when leaders confuse excitement with readiness.
You’ll hear why real innovation doesn’t happen when ideas are added, but when excess assumptions, excess work, and excess noise are removed. We talk about why operational leaders must be at the table early, how store and field realities expose weak strategy fast, and what disciplined leaders do differently before launching anything new.
Key learnings:
- Why optimism creates blind spots instead of momentum
- What actually breaks first when new initiatives hit the business
- Why innovation only becomes real after resources, priorities, and constraints are clarified
- How experienced leaders pressure-test ideas before execution fails quietly
This is not about killing ideas.
It’s about making sure the right ones survive reality.
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Part III is about the mistake that kills most conference ideas.
Leaders come back with insights, slides, notes, and energy. They share the information. They post about it. They talk about it.
And then nothing changes.
In this episode, I break down why ideas don’t fail because they’re bad, they fail because no one owns them. Conferences create inspiration. Organizations require ownership.
We talk about why initiatives create motion but ownership creates outcomes, why leaders must embed themselves in the learning process instead of outsourcing it to their teams, and how ideas decay when accountability is vague or shared by “everyone.”
Key learnings:
- Why inspiration without ownership fades fast
- The difference between initiatives that create motion and ownership that creates results
- How to contextualize conference ideas so teams actually care
- Why leaders must be involved early or lose credibility later
- The one question every leader must answer before moving forward
This episode is about turning insight into action that survives the real world.
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After NRF: Decide the Real Problem (Part 1 of 4)
Most conferences don’t fail because the ideas are bad.
They fail because leaders come back with volume instead of judgment.
NRF expands what feels possible. Leadership is deciding what actually matters.
In Part 1 of this four-part series, Steve Worthy focuses on the first and most important post-conference decision: deciding the real problem you’re solving this year.
NRF pushes solutions. Vendors do their job well. The risk for leaders is acting before reality is clearly defined.
This episode explores:
- Why conference energy fades faster than leaders expect
- How “presenting problems” distract from the real work
- The hidden problem stack inside every organization
- Why structure, relationships, decision rights, capacity, and culture quietly block progress
- How solving the wrong layer creates motion without outcomes
This isn’t about doing more after NRF.
It’s about deciding better before momentum turns into noise.
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There were years when things looked fine from the outside, but they weren’t fine.
Professionally, I was doing the work. Personally, I was carrying more than I should have. I had a coach, a tighter inner circle, and the right intentions, but I still found myself drifting. New ideas kept pulling at me. New opportunities kept showing up. And I didn’t have a reliable way to decide what deserved my energy and what didn’t.
That’s when I started using a Word of the Year.
Not because I needed inspiration. I needed something stable. Something I could come back to when everything felt urgent and nothing felt anchored.
Over time, that one-word constraint became a way to frame my decisions, my behavior, and how I showed up as a leader. It helped me see where I was overextending, where I was hesitating, and where I was misaligned without realizing it.
In this episode, I share my word for 2026, Steadfast, and why it emerged after several years of intentionality, growth, and momentum. At this stage, staying the course, preparing deliberately, and building patiently matters more than acceleration.
I also walk through how I choose a word using a gap analysis, why most senior leaders resist the discipline this requires, and how pressure-testing the word with people who know you well makes all the difference.
This isn’t a tactic. It’s a way to lead with more consistency when the environment keeps changing.
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If you’re a founder trying to sell into retail, this episode may save you months of missteps. If you’re a retail leader evaluating new technology, it’ll reflect what you often wish vendors understood.
In this conversation with Ang Nayyar from StrutFit, we get into the realities of how retailers think, decide, and evaluate solutions — far beyond what’s visible from the outside.
This episode is especially for:
- Founders and product teams trying to land their first or fifth retail partner
- Retail innovation leaders who want tech partners that understand operations
- VCs and advisors evaluating retail-tech readiness
- Operators trying to understand why tech adoption stalls
Ang explains why retailers say no even when the idea is strong and why pilots die even when the results are good. His breakdown of the internal politics, operational constraints, and hidden decision drivers is one of the clearest you’ll hear.
You’ll learn:
- What retail executives look for before they trust a founder
- Why solving a real problem isn’t enough if the rollout creates friction
- How to avoid becoming “extra work” for stores
- The signals that show you’re ready for a scaled retail partnership
- Why timing and operational fit matter more than innovation
This episode will tighten your pitch, raise your bar for product readiness, and help you understand the mindset of the people you’re trying to win over.
If you want a more honest, grounded look inside retail decision-making, this conversation gives you exactly that.
Listen now. This episode will reshape how you approach retail.
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What Happens When You’ve Outgrown Your Role?
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Holm from Helzberg Diamonds, and we get right into the real tension many retail leaders feel but rarely talk about — the moment you know you’re ready for more, even if you haven’t said it out loud yet.
Ryan’s journey from Dunkin’ Donuts to leading innovation in a Berkshire Hathaway company is filled with the kind of insights leaders need right now.
In this conversation we cover:
- How to know when the spark is fading
- Why targeted upskilling outperforms “learn everything” development
- The advantage of speaking both store and HQ fluently
- How to approach AI with a practical mindset
- How to evaluate whether you’re truly ready for the next step
This episode gives leaders a clearer view of where they stand today and what they may need to consider for tomorrow.
If you’re in a season of transition, this one will give you something real to think about.
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Retail is not complicated. It is hard work.
This episode gets us back to the basics that keep a store alive: profit, time, and turns. I sit down with Maximilian Anderson, founder of SKUMAX, to talk about seeing your true cost of goods, why every item should pay rent, and how to make better decisions with the data you already own.
If you lead stores, this is a clean reset on what to measure, what to move, and what to let go. Try the free trial in the show notes and see how long your inventory has really been sitting.
What you’ll learn:
- A simple way to see real profit in real time
- Why “time on shelf” is cash leaving the bucket
- When to promote, relocate, or remove a product
- How to build a daily rhythm around the right dashboard
Stay in business. Make more money. Start with the basics.
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Conference fatigue is real. The solution isn’t bigger booths. It’s better design.
In this episode of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy, Jamie Hancock — founder of Buying Time and Commerce Futures — breaks down how to build events that create real learning and real pipeline without turning the room into a pitch fest.
We cover:
- Designing your event like a sales motion: ICP, personas, shared problems, clear outcomes
- Why putting customers and practitioners on stage beats vendor decks every time
- Workshop formats that produce value you can capture, anonymize, and share with your team
- The truth about side events around NRF and why many “big show” wins happen off the floor
- A simple rule that improves content quality: more women on stage
- Post-event “aftercare” that turns inspiration into action the following week
You’ll leave with a practical checklist for making your next event — hosted or attended — actually worth it.
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Retail technology often gets lost in hype. But what does it actually mean for leaders on the ground?
In this episode of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy, I sit down with Ricardo Belmar, Producer and Host of The Retail Razor Podcast Network.
We cover:
- Why “perfect test stores” can hide scalability failures
- The difference between replacing tasks and replacing people with tech
- AI’s real challenge: implementation and process readiness
- The skills leaders need to guide retail through the next five years
Ricardo’s perspective cuts through the clutter and gives leaders a clear, practical lens for technology, leadership, and the future of retail.
📍 Connect with Ricardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbelmar/
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In this episode of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy, I sit down with Lucas Piccinin, founder of NetConV, a platform designed to bring real-time expiration date transparency to grocery eCommerce.
We explore how grocers can turn a persistent operational headache into a competitive differentiator by:
- Integrating seamlessly with existing ERP systems
- Using algorithms to dynamically price products based on freshness
- Overcoming cultural and operational resistance to digital transformation
Lucas also shares his founder journey—from selling groceries online to spending three years perfecting the tech—and why U.S. grocers who adopt now will have a decisive edge in the market.
Whether you’re leading operations, innovation, or eCommerce strategy, this episode will challenge how you think about inventory, pricing, and customer trust.
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Everyone’s talking about AI, but few retail leaders are asking the deeper question:
Is your company truly AI-ready—or just overwhelmed with data?
In this episode, I sit down with, Abhijit Patharkar, the co-founder of Nexlytix to unpack the unspoken barriers to effective AI in retail: siloed systems, misaligned storytelling, broken decision-making, and the myth that more dashboards mean more clarity.
We cover:
- What AI readiness really looks like
- Why storytelling must change based on who's reading the data
- The danger of building AI on broken foundations
- How leaders can shift from chasing tech to shaping strategy
If you're leading in retail and trying to make sense of AI’s role in your future—you need this conversation.
Listen now and rethink how your business makes decisions.
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What if your customer feedback system could make you a better leader—not just improve your metrics?
In this episode of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy, we’re joined by Eric Sangerma, Head of Growth at Simplesat—the customer feedback platform trusted by brands around the world.
Simplesat helps retail leaders capture, interpret, and act on customer sentiment in real time. But Eric’s philosophy goes even deeper. He believes feedback is the foundation for great leadership—if you’re brave enough to hear it.
In this episode, we explore:
- How retail brands can close the loop on feedback to build loyalty
- The leadership habits that create stronger, more human teams
- Simplesat’s quiet but powerful approach to team growth
- Why journaling may be the most overlooked tool in leadership
Simplesat is also a proud sponsor of the 2025 Retail Leadership Study, helping us explore the connection between team development, customer experience, and long-term brand performance.
“Customer feedback is the new currency—but only if you know how to spend it.”
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Some stores just stop you.
You walk in, and for a moment—maybe longer—you forget you're in a place built to sell. You're in something more. A feeling. A point of view. A brand that knows who it is.
This episode is a love letter to those stores—and the people who know how to spot them.
Steve sits down with two of his favorite retail minds (and friends), Jack Stratton and Ian Scott, for a fast-moving conversation that feels more like a pub chat than a panel. Together, they unpack what they’ve seen, what leaders keep missing, and why a well-done retail safari might be one of the most underused leadership tools in the industry.
A deeper look at:
- Why the best stores aren't just places to shop—they're spaces that show you what matters now
- How curiosity is still one of the best skills a retail leader can have
- What most companies get wrong when rolling out tech, and how store teams quietly absorb the fallout
- The subtle power of retail culture—and what happens when you stop paying attention to it
- What Lush, IKEA, and Gentle Monster understand that many legacy brands still don’t
You'll hear real stories, playful jabs, and honest truths about what it takes to build—and notice—a store that makes people feel something.
For retail leaders wondering how to stay inspired, how to lead store teams with more empathy, or how to reconnect with the part of retail that still excites them—this episode is a reminder: stores are still cool. You just have to know where to look.
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Many retail leaders operate with a limited perspective, often assuming that their market’s approach is the gold standard. But in a world where consumer behaviors, technology, and retail strategies vary dramatically by region, leaders who fail to think globally risk falling behind.
The challenge isn’t just understanding different markets—it’s learning how to apply global insights in a way that drives innovation and growth.
In this episode, Steve sits down with PAULA MACAGGI, host of Off Bounds and a global retail expert, to explore how retail leadership shifts across different cultures and economies. Paula shares her journey from Brazil to New York and beyond, offering a fresh perspective on how retail operates on a global scale.
From her insights on consumer engagement in Brazil to the technological advancements shaping China’s retail landscape, this conversation is a deep dive into what leaders can learn when they break out of their local mindset.
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AI is transforming retail at an unprecedented pace, and in this episode of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy, we explore what leaders need to know now.
From sneaker culture to digital transformation, Jenna Flatman Posner shares how her background as an elite athlete shaped her approach to leadership, strategy, and innovation.
We break down AI’s real impact in retail—cutting through the hype to reveal practical applications, branding challenges, and the evolving balance between human expertise and automation. Discover how AI is reshaping customer experiences, store operations, and leadership strategies, and why executives who fail to adapt risk falling behind. Whether you’re navigating AI adoption or rethinking retail’s future, this episode delivers bold insights and actionable takeaways to help you lead with confidence.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Jenna Flatman Posner, Chief Digital Officer
02:55 - Sneakerhead Culture
09:03 - Early Sports Career and Olympics Journey
10:57 - Personal Athletic Journey
17:34 - Transitioning from Athlete to Entrepreneur
20:25 - Importance of AI in Today's World
21:10 - AI Applications in Retail
24:07 - AI Branding Challenges
27:17 - Human vs. AI Work Dynamics
30:31 - Future of AI Technology
34:04 - Future of Retail Trends
39:18 - Steve's Vision for AI Future
39:45 - Retail Leadership Strategies
42:20 - Retail AI Council Initiatives
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When Retail Stops Growing You, What’s Next?
No one tells you what happens when you outgrow your company.
You hit every metric, you do everything right, and yet the growth stops. Your company still expects results, but they’re not developing you. They’re not stretching you. And if you’re being honest, you’re starting to feel it.
The hard truth? Most senior leaders won’t admit when they’ve hit this wall. They keep showing up, running the same play, hoping something shifts. But real leadership isn’t just about surviving in a system that stopped investing in you, it’s about taking control of your next move.
In this episode, I break down:
- The moment you realize your company isn’t developing you anymore
- Why top leaders don’t wait for permission to grow
- How to build your own “third place” for real strategic development
This one’s for the leaders who know they need something different—but aren’t waiting around for someone else to create it.
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Retail leaders talk about innovation, but are they solving the right problems? Too often, companies chase the latest trends—AI, automation, new products—without stepping back to ask: What actually drives transformation?
In this episode of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy, we sit down with Matt Mueller, innovation strategist and author of The Mindful Innovator, to discuss his upcoming Campus Masterclass: Master the Future of Leadership – Strategies for Lasting Transformation.
We break down:
- The biggest mistake retail leaders make when approaching innovation.
- Why most companies solve the wrong problem (and how to fix it).
- The “chicken cage” effect—why leaders resist change and how to guide them through transformation.
- The power of mindfulness in leadership and how it can sharpen decision-making.
- What attendees will gain from Matt’s exclusive Masterclass inside The Campus.
If you’re a senior retail leader looking to drive real, lasting change, this is an episode (and a Masterclass) you can’t afford to miss.
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Retail is more complicated than it needs to be, and in this episode of Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy, we cut through the noise with Walter Holbrook, a seasoned retail executive with over 60 years of experience—from stockroom to boardroom.
Walter shares the hard truths about leadership, execution, and why common sense is missing in today’s retail landscape. He challenges leaders to rethink how they approach hiring, communication, and operational execution, emphasizing the need for honesty, grit, and a willingness to embrace friction as a path to improvement.
From stockouts to corporate misalignment and the real reasons behind retail’s struggles, Walter brings unfiltered insights and no-nonsense solutions to help leaders simplify, execute, and lead with impact.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - Retail Leadership Insights with Steve Worthy
01:53 - Walter's Career Journey
06:32 - Key Success Factors in Walter's Career
11:05 - Walter's Career Pivot
11:19 - Transitioning from Corporate to Consulting
16:55 - The Importance of Honest Communication
20:30 - Causes of Stockouts in Retail
24:25 - How Friction Leads to Improvement
27:10 - Effective Communication from Store to Corporate
29:50 - Addressing Friction Between Home Office and Stores
34:33 - Strategies for Retail Leaders
38:41 - Career Programs vs. Job Opportunities
43:20 - Understanding the Enneagram in Leadership
47:58 - Future Trends in Retail
51:40 - The Need for Malls in the Future
54:30 - Advice for Aspiring Retail Leaders
56:48 - Connecting with Mickey
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In today's episode, titled "HQ vs. Store: Bridging the Divide," we finish our two-part series - Everything Works at HQ!
- What can HQ learn from stores?
- Why is developing a common language between HQ and stores crucial for successful communication and relationship-building?
- What strategies can stores implement to better listen and execute the corporate strategy delivered by HQ?
We're going to explore the critical need for building a shared vision between your retail stores and corporate headquarters. The secret lies with effective communication and alignment.
Central to our discussion will be how stores and headquarters can develop a common language to enhance understanding, build relationships, and ensure that execution of corporate strategies at the store level is effective and seamless.
I outline a practical 'speed dating' approach to connect the store level with various roles at HQ, emphasizing the value of rapport and communication to overcome the execution disconnect. I share vital insights that HQ wishes to convey to stores, and vice versa, shedding light on the assumptions that may hinder the rollout of new programs.
The episode doesn't shy away from the complexities of inventory management or the pitfalls of poor communication techniques. Rather, I provide a framework to articulate the "why" behind KPIs and metrics, turning data literacy into a powerful tool for retail leaders.
And finally, I examine the North Star concept. This is what it looks and feels like when HQ and Stores have are in alignment, collaborative, and both provide solutions-oriented leadership for mutual success.
So grab your notepads and prepare to change the way you think about the relationship between HQ and Stores.
This episode charts a new course to a more resilient, adaptable, and united future.
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US vs THEM!
This battle in retail has been in existence since Retail began.
US - Stores vs THEM - Home Office.
Why can’t they see eye to eye?
What has hindered these two teams from establishing a mutually beneficial and successful relationship?
This two-part series - Everything Works at HQ. Part one titled “What HQ can learn from Stores”, is a candid exploration of the oft-overlooked wisdom that our stores hold for corporate headquarters. The goal is to bridge the gap between corporate strategies and the challenges our store teams face daily.
I’ll unpack a crucial dialogue on the disconnect between HQ's drive for business growth and the on-the-ground reality of our stores.
In this episode, I discuss the significance of effective communication, the urgent call for a human-centric approach to training and leadership, and the revelation of a leadership gap where store leaders yearn for real growth and development opportunities.
I also help HQ and stores understand the need for "safe people" over just "safe spaces," pushing for transparency in feedback and a genuine connection between employees and management.
Lastly, l explore the "North Star" concept, aiming for that unified vision that propels Home Office and Stores towards cohesive success.
Are you a retail leader grappling with disconnection? Do you feel the stark contrast between your retail playbook and the actual game on the floor? Stay tuned as we dissect these challenges and offer actionable insights, including why external coaching may be the lifeline your team needs.
Join us for a journey into the heart of retail where it's not just about what HQ dictates, but about listening, understanding the 'why,' and recognizing the true pace and urgency that define our stores.
This is Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy where we're speaking the unspoken language of retail success. Let's transform retail leadership together.
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What's up, my friend? You're in for a real treat with this episode featuring Brian. We're going deep into the nitty gritty details of his proven blueprint for accelerating your career growth as a retail leader.
Right off the bat, Brian opens up about the profound influence his father had on instilling that insatiable drive to outwork, outlearn, and outlead everyone around him. The dude exudes an unwavering determination that's truly contagious.
He breaks down the strategic planning process that allowed him to systematically climb the ranks - mapping out long-term goals, identifying key experiences to pursue, and executing with laser-focus. This isn't just talk, it's a tangible game plan that you can apply.
But what really sets Brian apart is his mindset around leadership character development. We're talking about the grit, humility, and emotional intelligence required to inspire teams and become that leader people want to follow into the trenches. He's lived these lessons.
By the end, you'll have a revamped perspective on owning your leadership journey - crafting a personalized plan, embracing growth opportunities, and developing that unshakable sense of purpose. This dude lays it all out there with experienced-based wisdom.
So brace yourself, it's about to get real with a heavy dose of motivation, strategy, and battle-tested insights for senior retail leaders truly craving their "Best Next". Let's go!
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Meet Kimberly Lee Minor, a dynamic force in retail leadership with over 25 years of industry experience. She's held pivotal roles in renowned organizations like Footlocker Global, London Fog, and Bath & Body Works. Currently serving as CEO of Bumbershoot, LLC, Kimberly's expertise lies in providing cultural and market insights for inclusive, equitable, and diverse representation across brand, content, product, and customer experience.
Kimberly's passion extends beyond business success. She's the founder of the Women of Color Retail Alliance (WOCRA), dedicated to closing the gender parity gap in retail leadership. As an educator and mentor at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, she promotes cultural competence and organizational excellence.
Join us in this episode as Kimberly shares her inspiring journey, leadership insights, and unwavering commitment to positive change in retail.
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Who says you can't be the hero in your own retail leadership journey? I remember the days of feeling overlooked in the bustling world of retail, unsure how to break through the noise. Now, as your guide, I'll take you through the valleys and peaks of leadership in the retail space. This heartfelt session is designed to acknowledge your fears and aspirations as we explore the often ignored yet remarkable adaptability and problem-solving capabilities that retail leaders possess. Equipped with insights from my upcoming book "The Approachable Leader," we'll delve into the 'SMILE framework' and why emotional intelligence is your secret weapon in the retail battlefield.
Have you ever felt stuck between your present role and the future you're yearning for? You're not alone. This episode is a treasure trove of strategies and advice for those ready to carve out their own path, be it climbing the ladder within your current organization or venturing into new opportunities altogether. We talk about creating a personal vision that's as unique as you are, along with initiating a self-assessment that's as honest as it is enlightening. The journey to becoming an authentic leader, unshackled by competition and comparison, starts with recognizing your innate talents and transforming them into action.
Finally, consider this your personal invitation to join a community of like-minded retail leaders eager to develop and refine their leadership skills. It's about becoming the leader you've envisioned, defined by your aspirations, not others' expectations. I'm here to support and advocate for your growth in an industry that's ripe for change. By connecting with us and tapping into our resources, you're taking the first crucial step towards your leadership goals. So, thanks for listening to Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy, where every moment is an opportunity to shape your destiny.
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Ready to revolutionize your retail leadership skills? Trust us, you don't want to miss this insightful discussion as we uncover seven transformative leadership lessons from the hit TV show, Ted Lasso. We promise that embracing these principles will not only elevate your impact on your team, but will also boost the profitability of your stores, and catapult your retail career to new heights.
What if you could build a stronger rapport with your team by simply being seen? In this episode, we emphasize the importance of acknowledging your team members and sharing personal stories to foster a deeper connection. We also urge you to remain curious as a leader, a quality that goes a long way in understanding and bonding with your team. Delving into the skills of your team, being brave enough to voice your truth, and rebounding swiftly from errors, are vital components in creating a resilient, goal-oriented team.
Lastly, we touch on the importance of nurturing a growth mindset and operating with a higher purpose. When leaders demonstrate genuine interest and foster a sense of connection, it leads to an exchange of talents and ideas, and ultimately a resilient and united team. We conclude by addressing the challenges of leadership and offering actionable advice to tackle them. Whether you're a fan of Ted Lasso or not, these lessons are a game-changer for anyone looking to enhance their leadership prowess. So, tune in and get ready to transform your leadership journey!
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Are you ready to elevate your retail leadership skills to the next level? In today's episode, we're dissecting the crucial elements of successful leadership - time, support, and capacity.
We'll guide you through five transformative areas to enhance your leadership prowess: amplify your retainability, decode feedback, craft a robust retention blueprint, bolster support, and become an irreplaceable asset to your team.
We're also shining a spotlight on an innovative model, 'SMILE,' that has remarkably transformed my leadership journey. This concept encapsulates self-awareness, mindful listening, inspiring trust, leading by example, and emitting empathy.
We're delving deep into this strategy, demonstrating how transparency and personalized growth plans can cultivate trust. Moreover, we’ll reveal how exuding empathy and leading by example can foster an environment of respect and comprehension.
Having an opinion as a retail leader holds significant weight. Today, we're exploring the importance of forming opinions about your people, your business, and most importantly, yourself. We'll walk you through the art of detaching emotion from your conversations, leading to more effective dialogue.
We'll unearth the importance of being data-literate in aspects like understanding your P&L, competition, merchandising, logistics, and customer buying patterns. Rounding it off, we'll delve into the art of self-awareness and how articulating your strengths and opportunities without boasting can catapult you to new heights of leadership. Tune in today for a treasure trove of insights and practical advice!
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You've recently been promoted. You’re a new leader in a new market. Are you really ready for this major change?
Listen in as we discuss the challenges and tips for new leaders in a new market, emphasizing the importance of assessing the market, understanding competition, building relationships, simplifying communication, and creating a positive culture!
Key Highlights:
[01:45] It’s a big deal when you get promoted into another market.
[03:01] Dealing with fear and imposter syndrome as a new leader in a new market
[05:35] The assessment process starts well before you take over the market
[07:27] Assess yourself from a market standpoint as it relates to your competition
[12:12] Even though you are promoted, you are not the new leader in influence
[14:54] Keep your messaging & communication simple
[21:36] You have to assess your team quickly!
[31:23] Create a plan before you enter the market & adjust if necessary
[36:51] Be adaptable as a retail leader
[41:50] What does it look like when I'm being successful?
Notable Quotes:
- In retail, your competition is probably one or two blocks down. Sometimes they're in the adjacent shopping center!
- Influence is gained. It is earned. It is not given.
- Listen more than you talk. Ask a question, wait for the response.
- You're not going to change the world in your very first 30 days.
- The worst thing that you can do is to have a number of people on your team that are just like you.
- If you stay plateaued and your team plateaus, you're doing your team a disservice.
- Be water, my friend. Change before it's necessary.
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Here’s part two of our episode on Why Retail Leaders Get Promoted.
We discuss the importance of strategic communication, authority, knowledge, and value articulation in advancing to the position of retail leader. Stay tuned!
Key Highlights:
[03:23] Your communication needs to be strategic.
[05:00] Building authority and knowledge is key to successful retail leadership
[13:35] Who on your team would you take with you when starting a new business unit?
[15:05] The lack of strategic communication can prevent you from getting promoted
[20:19] Embrace a broader change and a broader perspective of what change could do
[25:15] Strategic introductions occur when you're getting ready for a promotion.
[27:28] If you want to get promoted, learn how to communicate effectively.
Notable Quotes:
- You cannot communicate what you don't know, period.
- The best leaders share as much information as they possibly can.
- The issue with feedback is the higher you go, the less the less feedback you receive.
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Do you want to know the secret weapon of good leaders? How are they able to lead and guide their whole team to success? The answer lies in understanding their personality.
In this episode learn more about the Enneagram and how it can help you get to know your team better so you can lead them better. Stay tuned!
Key Highlights:
[00:01] Every good leader has a secret weapon
[01:44] The best way to lead people is to get to know them on a deeper level
[03:01] The Enneagram and other personality tests
[08:06] Why you should take the Enneagram test
[10:26] The first type of Enneagram personality - The Perfectionist
[12:46] The 2nd type of Enneagram personality - The Helper
[14:20] The 3rd type of Enneagram personality - The Achiever
[18:20] The 4th type of Enneagram personality - The Individualist
[20:12] The 5th type of Enneagram personality - The Investigator
[23:01] The 6th type of Enneagram personality - The Loyalist
[25:29] The 7th type of Enneagram personality - The Enthusiast
[27:22] The 8th type of Enneagram personality - The Challenger
[29:20] The 9th type of Enneagram personality - The Peacemaker
[34:49] The importance of emotional intelligence
[38:02] How Enneagram can help in Career Development
Notable Quotes:
- Leadership is not about you. Leadership is about the people that you lead.
- In the context of connecting with people, it's not a matter of what you could do, it's a matter of why you do things.
- By understanding individual personality types, leaders can delegate tasks effectively and create teams that complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.
- Emotional intelligence helps leaders develop empathy.
- You can identify problems very quickly and you can create solutions very quickly if you know how to connect with your team.
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Have you ever missed out on a promotion? Ever wondered why your management hasn't noticed your efforts? Before you jump to conclusions, listen in as we look at the reasons why leaders don't get promoted. You might learn a thing or two!
Key Highlights
[00:01] Getting passed over for a promotion
[02:07] Why many retail workers are looking for new jobs right now
[04:52] Are you ready for the promotion?
[05:33] The importance of focused time in doing your role
[08:28] Why do you want to get promoted? Know the 3 Main Fs!
[10:00] Do you lack strategic vision?
[13:16] How to improve your strategic vision
[17:54] Developing and exporting great talent
[21:40] Resistance to change is a kiss of death!
[27:48] The best leaders are curios and ask questions
[30:41] Why understanding why you want to get promoted is important
Notable Quotes
- Time, experience, and capacity are certain things that you need within retail.
- It's not just experience that helps you; it's evaluated experiences.
- When you are getting promoted, it's not just about you. It's about those other people that you have actually helped.
- We get so fixated on the day to day that we don't think outside of our box.
- You won't get promoted if you don't have a better understanding of embracing and dealing with change.
- When you have a seat at the table, you're feeding yourself. When you don't have a seat at the table, people are feeding.
- The best leaders I know ask questions that they don't have the answer to, and they ask the questions and hope that you have the answer.
- The best leaders, the ones who are getting promoted, have a good idea of who they are and where they want to go.
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What are you doing in your life right now to leave a lasting legacy?
As retail leaders, we are often so focused on our daily responsibilities that we fail to consider the long-term impact we may have on others, particularly our team.
Listen in and learn as we talk about the Law of Legacy!
Key Highlights:
[00:01] How your legacy is being developed and curated daily
[02:05] Do you need to be liked as a leader?
[05:18] What Steve wanted to leave as a legacy
[08:12] The importance of having a strong team
[10:02] The power of being present in your life
[11:21] Your legacy is not just about you; it’s supposed to be bigger than you.
[12:17] Why you have to protect your personal life as a leader
[14:17] How do you start to think about your legacy?
Notable Quotes:
- Your legacy is being developed and curated daily by your actions, your intentions, your relationships, your achievements, your failures, and those you lead.
- I wanted to be able to unashamedly speak to retail leaders about where they currently are in their journey.
- To be able to walk into a store, feel the energy, and also to see things that you possibly put into place that are still operating is such a cool feeling. That is a legacy feeling!
- A lot of times, we think about legacy as meaning us and who we are. But to be very honest, your legacy is bigger than you.
- When you start to think about your legacy, you have to make sure that your personal life, and your personal legacy, match, to some degree, your professional legacy.
- The best leaders that I know they're very similar in how they lead themselves personally and how they lead their teams.
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Do you know where you want to go with your career? Have you determined which path is best for you and your team?
As a retail leader, knowing how to navigate your way through your leadership journey is vital.
Listen in and learn as we talk about the Law of Navigation!
Key Highlights:
[00:01] What’s in it for me?
[01:47] The significance of an Atlast & MapQuest
[05:00] The consequence of using Waze & Google Maps
[08:08] How are you navigating your career?
[10:37] Assess your situation before going anywhere
[12:58] Giving yourself some grace & room for adjustments
[15:29] Over-communicate more than usual
[20:00] Setting directions helps you hold your team accountable
[24:42] Signs that the Law of Navigation is working for you & your team
[29:58] Make a move!
Notable Quotes:
- There are those moments where it doesn't matter how much experience you have; there are going to be situations that you are still going to have to learn how to navigate.
- When you are navigating your career, you need to know what's your current skill set and where you currently are.
- Too many leaders don't do a proper assessment. They just think that opportunities and situations are supposed to be there because they've been there long enough. No, it doesn’t work that way.
- The best way to minimize the time that it takes for you to build trust is to communicate more with your boss.
- You, as the leader, you have to over-communicate with your team so that they understand exactly where they are, the role that they play, and where they will be after this journey.
- The worst thing that you can do is to be unclear about what it is that you are asking from your team.
- As a leader, during your journey, it's important for you to understand a little bit more about who you are so that you can figure out the proper direction that you want to take in your career.
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As a retail leader, your success is determined by the relationships you cultivate and encircle yourself with. So, how do you ensure that you are surrounded by the right people?
Let's talk about the Law of Explosive Growth in this episode and learn how to grow, develop, export, and even retain great talent and future leaders from your own team.
Stay tuned!
Key Highlights
[00:01] A leader is only as good as whom they surround themselves with
[00:49] The concept of Explosive Growth
[04:37] Grow, develop, and export great talent
[05:16] It’s not about followers; it’s about growing leaders
[10:00] The first person that you need to learn how to lead is yourself.
[12:00] If you grow a team, your organization can also experience growth.
[15:33] If you develop leaders, your organization can achieve explosive growth.
[17:55] How to retain the leaders that you hire.
[20:48] What does great talent look like?
Notable Quotes
● Explosive growth is the concept and idea of taking yourself from where you are to where you want to be times x.
● The first person that you need to learn how to lead is yourself. And the most difficult person to lead is going to be yourself because you are fighting against everything inside of you that wants to then wants to do something different.
● When you want to experience explosive growth, you have to have a burning desire inside to keep and retain the great talent that you hire and make sure that you see them winning on a consistent basis.
● If you are consistent with your methodology for hiring people, for understanding what that looks like, then I think it's important that your team has an understanding of that as well.
● The worst thing that you can do is to not see that you need to develop great leaders so that you can have consistent explosive growth wherever you go.
● The areas of your weakness as a leader can become exploited if you don't take the time to realize what they are; if you don't take the time to assess who you are, where you are, and where you want to go.
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Timing is everything when it comes to leadership success.
In this episode, we will discuss how to identify the right time for action, how to be proactive instead of reactive, and why patience is a crucial element in timing.
Don't miss this insightful and practical discussion on how to apply the Law of Timing to your retail leadership strategy.
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Key Highlights
[00:01] Timing is everything in sports: A lesson I learned from my highschool coach
[3:33] Things that could throw you off as a retail leader
[07:01] How do you fix your mindset that these things can typically happen?
[09:13] My experience with patience early in my career
[012:26] Is experience the best lesson?
[13:01] Action vs. Reaction
[22:31] The wrong action at the right time equals a mistake.
[25:26] The North Star: Some questions you can ask yourself in relation to this framework
Notable Quotes
- Timing is all about the timing you take.
- Understand that timing is the exact moment when preparation, your will and your desire are aligned in order to achieve something behind you.
- Timing is the difference between success and failure in anything that you are trying to do.
- Each day has a set of its own plans and challenges.
- Unexpected visits can screw up your timing and all your plans, unexpected meetings.
- Lack of staffing in retail, given the nature of the business, is probably one of the number one issues from an unexpected standpoint.
- When the right leader and the right timing come together, incredible things happen.
- You must understand the timing, to seize those opportunities, even those opportunities that are unplanned.
- Many leaders fell because they executed when the time wasn't right.
- If you haven't done any of that work, then it's just an experience
- The wrong action at the wrong time leads to disaster failure is inevitable.
- The wrong action at the right time is a mistake when the opportunity was right.
- It is where you want to try to your best to live, right 70 to 30% of your time as a leader.
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Have you ever had to make a tough choice that required sacrificing something of value for the greater good of your team or organization? If so, then you won't want to miss the latest episode of the Retail Leadership with Steve Worthy podcast.
In this episode, we explore The Law of Sacrifice, one of the most important and challenging laws of leadership discussed in John Maxwell's book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.
Discover the principles of sacrifice and what it takes to be a leader who is willing to make tough choices for the success of your team and organization.
Tune in now to learn how you can become a more effective leader in the retail industry.
Key Highlights
[01:53] What are you willing to give up?
[05:47] The value of giving up something.
[11:30] The importance of giving yourself away.
[15:23] Sacrificing your ego and time.
[19:58] Not perfect, but perfect enough.
[22:54] I can't stand these pretenses.
[26:47] Leaders with an impact focus on influencing others.
Notable Quotes
- As a leader, you have to be willing to give up to be able to go up.
- Leadership is about two things: For the reward or for the responsibility.
- When you give it away, it’s gonna hurt.
- Excuses are an enemy to your success.
- In order to make an improvement in your life, you have to be willing to sacrifice something.
- Leaders are not focused on accolades and ego, they’re focused on people.
- Sacrificing money in order to get a coach to move your existence as a leader forward is something that you really have to think about.
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People frequently confuse busyness for productivity, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. As retail leaders, where we spend our time and how much energy we put into something reveal a lot about us.
In this episode, let's talk about the Law of Priorities and discover the power of focusing on what's important NOW. You don’t want to miss out on this one!
Key Highlights
[02:15] Understanding the Law of Priorities as a retail leader
[03:17] The 80:20 rule from a leadership standpoint
[04:17] What are your non-negotiables as a retail leader?
[08:58] How do you know what’s important to you?
[13:36] How to know what’s important to your team?
[15:50] Breaking down organizational goals to store level.
[17:21] The importance of having a value system in leadership
[19:07] Where are you spending your time?
[21:00] Where do you spend your money?
[22: 13] Where are your people going?
[23:45] Where you’re gone, what legacy will you leave?
Notable Quotes
- If it's a priority, you will find a way to get it done. If it's not a priority, guess what? You're gonna find an excuse.
- When you delegate, you're able to take less off your plate and really focus on your top priorities.
- What we define and identify as important shouldn't change day to day.
- When I say that, that should be a priority, that should be something that you should be focusing on a daily basis.
- There should be very little variation from who you are at work to who you are at home.
- I have seen so many leaders try to lead other people without leaving themselves first and without knowing what's important to them first.
- If you don't have a value system or a foundation, then you can't require that from other people.
- Just because your name is not on the door doesn't mean that this is not your business.
- A lot of times, we want to hold on to people in a certain row because they are crushing it for us. But guess what? That is not right; they need the opportunity to move up, and they need the chance to prove themselves.
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A leadership that lacks momentum is like a parked car: it can't get you where you want to go. Momentum, or the “Big Mo,” is one of the most important elements you need as a retail leader. Without it, it will be hard to set anything in motion.
So, how do you gain momentum and ensure that you always have enough fuel to propel your team to victory? Listen in as we delve into the Law of Big Mo.
Key Highlights:
[00:01] Momentum is your lifeline as a leader
[02:12] Why you need momentum in your life to move you forward
[04:37] Creating a ripple effect requires disruption
[06:27] What happens if you don’t have momentum?
[10:18] How volunteering for pilot projects can benefit your team
[14:11] The 3 ways to gain momentum
[20:45] How do you lose your momentum?
[22:28] The Shiny Object Syndrome
[28:33] What does it look like when you have the “Big Mo”?
Notable Quotes:
- We need momentum in our lives as a leader to continue to carry us forward, to move us from project to project, from opportunity to opportunity.
- The ripple effect happens once something is actually cast into the stillness. So if there is stillness, there has to be a casting or a disruption of that stillness in order to create the ripples.
- Too many people are trying to drive a parked car. Don't be that person trying to drive a parked car thinking that you're gonna get somewhere you are not.
- If you want to be a great retail leader, you have to be abnormal.
- When you lose momentum, you become vulnerable to distractions.
- When you are trying to fix something within your market, the best thing that you can do is to go back to the best practice.
- You don't know if something is broken until you understand the operational boundaries in which something should exist.
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It's easier to gauge when and how you'll win in sports. Unfortunately, this is not always the case in business. In this episode, let’s dive deep into the idea of victory in the retail business and the importance of winning not just by yourself but as a team.
If you’re a retail leader seeking strategies to inspire your team toward a unified goal, don’t miss this episode on the Law of Victory.
Key Highlights:
[00:01] The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat
[02:01] Winning not just by yourself but with your team
[03:58] The importance of recognizing when you have won
[05:46] Looking for quick wins and celebrations
[07:41] How to motivate your team to win
[10:31] You have to let your people shine
[13:36] Meet each team member where they are
[17:21] Don't expect your team to know
[20:14] Use the momentum you've gained to focus on things you can win at.
[23:41] How to tell if you're using the Law of Victory effectively
Notable Quotes:
- As a leader, your goal is to influence people; it's to take them from where they are to where they need to be collectively, efficiently, and effectively as possible. And part of that is actually recognizing when you have won.
- If you have somebody who is amazing, one of the best things you can do is to get them in front of your boss and tell your boss about how amazing they are, what they did for the store, and what they could potentially do for your market.
- As a leader, we tend to expect people to think as we think and to see things as we see them. And nine out of 10 times, they don't.
- You can't just disseminate information; you have to let them know the role that they play within the information that you are disseminating.
- When you've developed a culture of winning, there is a clarity of vision, and you can move mountains, and you can move forward.
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Do you have difficulty getting your team on board? Isn't it frustrating? Here’s the thing, maybe your team doesn't buy into your leadership because they haven't bought into you as their leader yet.
In this episode, let’s talk about the Law of Buy-in and how it can help you develop a team that is not just compliant but is instead committed to you as their retail leader. Stay tuned!
Key Highlights:
[00:01] Why are so many retail leaders frustrated?
[01:15] Let’s talk about the Law of Buy-In
[02:14] A formula for Buy-in
[03:10] The quality of the idea needs to be short-term & solution oriented
[08:17] Compliant team vs. Committed team
[12:45] What are the symptoms of a compliant team?
[16:04] Signs that you have a committed team
[24:24] Making sense of the buy-in formula
[26:44] How do I know when I have my team's buy-in?
Notable Quotes:
- Your team doesn't buy into the idea, the concept, or the direction, because they haven't bought into you as their leader. People have to buy into you before they buy into your plans, your vision, or your leadership.
- Every leader will have, some time in their journey, a team that is compliant, and that team is just going to suck.
- A committed team is, hands down, bar none, the best team that you can ever have as a leader.
- A poor idea with a compliant team is dead in the water.
- I don't hire people who don't have something else going on outside of work.
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Unlock the key to long-term success for your team and organization.
In this episode, we explore the importance of having a clear vision and a long-term plan for success. We also discuss the law of the picture and how it can help leaders navigate challenges and changes in the market. Tune in to learn how to create a roadmap for success and transform your team into a well-oiled machine.
Don't miss this opportunity to help your team reach its full potential and do great things together.
Key Highlights:
[01:43] When you don’t have a vision, your people will go off the rails.
[06:05] How do you get your team to get on the same page?
[07:54] What is a vision and how do you execute it?
[15:47] What are some of the steps that you need to do to get to 65% turnover?
[18:09] Challenges leaders face when trying to implement change.
[24:11] When you hit a pothole in the road, go back and address it.
[29:23] How do you know you’re going to deliver on your promised results?
Notable Quotes:
- Without vision, you are doomed to fail.
- My dad would always say, “ People do not do what people hear. They do what people see.”
- When you don't have a vision for your people, for your store for your company, for whatever it is for the people that you lead, they will go off the rails.
- The only way you can multiply yourself is to multiply and utilize your team that you currently have, and use them to help advance your vision and direction and map for your market.
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Are you looking to improve trust and communication in your organization? In this episode, we delve into the issue of mistrust among employees and explore how inefficient or irregular communication can contribute to this problem.
We also discuss the importance of empowering your team, particularly in the fast-paced world of retail, where decisions need to be made quickly. If you're a retail leader looking to foster a more positive and trusting work environment, don't miss this episode on the law of empowerment.
Key Highlights:
[01:53] Sometimes we resist change because of fear
[03:32] Three keys to empowering people at work
[06:51] Create autonomy through boundaries
[07:41] You have to taper or temper the level of empowerment you provide to some of your leaders
[10:21] You have to replace the old hierarchy with self-directed individuals on your team
[15:26] Empower your team to be the best version of themselves
[17:40] Empowering your team to be better leaders
Notable Quotes:
- Only 43% of employees trust their business leader or their manager, and part of that mistrust is due to inefficient or irregular communication.
- When you empower people, there is a built-in peace of loyalty.
- When you are not sharing information, you're not empowering your team.
- So many of us are limited by our unwillingness to give up something, either because you're a wanting to hoard the knowledge or the skills to ensure job security.
- The worst thing that you can do as a leader is to walk around in that sense of power, and not empower your team.
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Do you have the right people in your inner circle? As a leader, this can make or break you since you are, as they say, "the sum of who you surround yourself with."
In this episode, let’s talk about the Law of the Inner Circle and dive deep into the process of building a solid support system. Are you ready? Stay tuned!
Key Highlights:
[00:01] The Law of the Inner Circle
[01:52] How your inner circle plays a factor in your leadership journey
[08:40] The value of having someone give you a fair assessment
[11:42] Five keys to building an inner circle
[12:54] Cutting ties with toxic people
[14:53] Why less is more when it comes to your inner circle
[16:10] Understanding your personal boundaries
[18:33] Benefits of having a coach or mentor
[20:57] Holding up to our own standards
[25:19] How do you know if you have a really good inner circle?
Notable Quotes:
- Show me your best friends, and I'll show you your future.
- You can do what I can't do; I can do what you can't do. Together, we can do great things.
- Toxic people are insidious. They have an agenda, and their agenda is their own.
- The more people that you start to fill your mind with [5,6,7 people and their perspectives], the muddier the water gets.
- Having a mentor and a coach helped me understand more about myself and my little idiosyncrasies.
- We hold people accountable to a higher standard, but we don't hold ourselves to those same standards.
- You have to be the friend or the leader you want to have.
- More money and more power will make you more of what you already are.
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Human nature dictates that we gravitate toward those who have similar qualities to our own. The same holds true for the people we select to work with and the teams we create. But is sticking to our own kind a smart idea? Or is there a benefit to being receptive to people who are your complete opposites?
In this episode, let's look at the Law of Magnetism as it relates to leadership and building a well-balanced, cohesive team. Stay tuned!
Key Highlights:
[01:08] The Law of Magnetism in the context of leadership
[03:45] Keeping a diverse and healthy balance of members in your team
[09:44] Critical elements that you need to have on your team
[10:25] Two keys to help you to develop great talent
[11:28] Offering exposure opportunities for the right people
[15:36] Creating advancement pathways
[20:07] How to tell if you're utilizing the Law of Magnetism correctly
Notable Quotes:
- We attract people who are similar to us; they share our values, they share fundamental characteristics.
- When it becomes a matter of leadership, when it becomes a matter of your team, there needs to be a healthy balance of people who are similar, and people who are dissimilar to yourself.
- Who you are, is who you attract.
- The limit to our potential is determined by our leadership ability.
- The best leaders I know embrace that creative tension within their team so that they can get the best solution possible.
- If we want to attract great people, we ourselves must be great.
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Are you truly connected with your team? You may meet them frequently or speak with them on a regular basis, but this does not guarantee that a strong connection has been established. You might be asking why you need to connect. Is that truly necessary? Oh yes, it is.
In this episode, we delve into the Law of Connection and why it's so vital for retail leaders. If you want to maximize your influence and lead your team to success, you better stay tuned!
Key Highlights:
[01:51] The Law of Connection
[02:20] A shift in leadership perspective
[04:02] What is a connected leader?
[07:45] The value in connecting with your team
[11:53] 4 tips for enhancing team connection
[20:19] Advantages of a stronger team connection
Notable Quotes:
- If you want to last as a leader, you got to learn how to connect with your people.
- A connected leader collaborates with their team and encourages honest dialogue and input from them in return.
- Before you want to move forward, you have to come back and connect.
- Establishing a connection with another person is vital in your leadership.
- True connection takes time.
- The worst thing you can do is to get feedback from your team and not implement some of it.
- If they are not being accountable to you and then also for their team and their team's actions, successes, flops, whatever it may be, then you got a real issue.
- The law of connection is to bring and join together one thing to another. And ultimately, all of us, you and your team, to be on the same wavelength.
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As a leader, you are constantly faced with decisions. It is easy to become overwhelmed by pressure or anxiety, but exceptional leaders know when to trust their intuition.
In this episode, we'll talk about the Law of Intuition and how it can help you make better decisions for yourself and your team if you know how to use it correctly. You should not pass this up!
Key Highlights
[00:01] Intuition as a superpower
[06:45] Why is intuition vital as a leader?
[08:58] The importance of trusting your gut.
[11:58] Why failure can help you develop your intuition
[14:30] How to build your intuition
[22:57] Balancing individual goals vs. corporate goals
[24:40] The effects of good decision making
Notable Quotes:
- Intuition, in and of itself, can be a great thing. And it's a necessary thing, as a leader. But when you when you rely on it too much; it can be detrimental to your leadership journey.
- My failures have helped me with my level of intuition and discernment more than my successes have.
- Intuition is the ability to understand something immediately, without the need of conscious reasoning.
- Intuition is the power to discern the true nature of a person or a situation.
- Making decisions with little time, when there was more time, can lead to anxiety.
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One of the most valuable things you can achieve as a retail leader is to earn the respect of those around you. But it’s easier said than done, right?
Respect entails more than just people following your orders. It isn’t something that instantly comes with your leadership role or title. In this episode, we'll explore the Law of Respect to learn what it takes to truly give and receive it. You don't want to miss out on this!
Key Highlights:
[00:01] Let’s talk about the Law of Respect
[01:04] How important respect is as a retail leader
[02:10] Steve’s perspective on leadership
[02:51] What does respect truly mean?
[05:11] Understanding who you are and your value system first
[09:45] How to gain respect in a retail environment
[11:31] The 3 types of respect every leader must understand
[20:04] 3 ways to show respect in the retail environment
Notable Quotes:
- As a retail leader in such a fast-paced environment, we must garner respect and trust quickly, or else we’ll lose.
- Leadership is all about influence and direction. It's moving yourself first, and then your team forward toward a desired goal.
- Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even though they're different from you and you don't agree with them.
- Respect doesn't have to come naturally. Sometimes you actually have to learn respect.
- We want to move forward so quickly, but we don't really understand what's important to us.
- When we start to think about the law of respect, we must be strong and worthy of respect, if we want other people to respect us.
- We define respect in this fashion - we recognize the inherent worth, and value of the other person, and honor that inherent worthiness, in our words, our actions, and our behaviors.
- You are in your leadership role for a reason. So respect the chair, respect the position of being a leader.
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**Trust is the foundation of leadership. It is earned or it isn’t.
The LAW OF SOLID GROUND is a case for building a solid character, living with integrity, authenticity and discipline.
Character is the source of trust. We build our character by being scrupulously honest, even when it hurts.
To be authentic, we must be ourselves with everyone, not pretending to be something that we aren’t. Discipline comes from doing what needs to be done whether we like it or not.**As a retail leadership, you are as good as your word and your ability to keep. Your talents will only get you so far. If you are a hands-on leader, setting endcaps, doing planograms, or as a field leader, you devote a ton of time walking stores and helping them solve problems. This law of Solid Ground will help you maintain the respect and admiration of your team.
However, if are new to leadership and have yet to get the buy-in of your team. this law will be a great starting point for you.
Character cannot develop in an environment in which ethical decisions are forced upon the individual. Character is a product of judgment, discretion, and choice — born from a man’s free agency.
This is to say that the choices every single person makes influence the world around him, and that the existence of a virtuous society is predicated on the virtue of each of its individual members.
How to Keep your Character:
1. Strive to be the same person in front of the crowd as you are behind the scenes
- When the pressure is on, what’s inside always comes out.
- In a crisis or under stress, we don’t have the luxury of keeping up appearances.
- It’s at such times that our actions reveal who we really are—for good or for ill.
- Are you the same person outside of work?
- Do you live differently around different peer groups?
- Does your environment determine your speech or is it consistent no matter what?
2. Be very careful not to conform
- Sometimes it’s easier to conform.
- Sometimes the stakes aren’t that high, the outcome isn’t that important, and it would just be easier all the way around to simply go with the flow.
Romans 12:2, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
- You see, character isn't who we say we are. It's who we actually are.
- You can fake almost anything in life, but not your character.
- You either have it or you don't. Character means doing the right thing regardless of what others think.
- It often means standing alone and acting courageously.
3. Learn to value the process of building your character
- Character being established through endurance.
- If you’re an athlete, you know there are no short cuts to winning a race or competition. Character is no different.
- You can’t wheel through somewhere and grab it.
- You can’t just decide you have it and tell others that you do, either.
- It’s built through endurance.
- Don’t check your character at the door.
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Leadership is a process and it takes time to master, there’s no way around the process
- Trust the process
- What is does influence really mean:
- Things may look bad now, but we have a plan in place to make it better.”
LAW OF ADDITION
The law of addition focuses on how to add value to your team in order to create more leaders to grow. Leaders who pour into their teams create more leaders. We know we can use more authentic leadership these days.
True leaders ask “How can I serve?” Because they are focused on service, it’s not so much about “What’s in it for me.”
As a retail leader, a large portion of your role is to invest in your team beyond their paycheck. The law of addition provides you an idea of how to serve your team
Three tips on how t add value to your team
- Value others
- Value their time
- Information - people seem to have inside knowledge on a market, idea, trend, or community, and are known as people who spread change through their knowledge.
- Culture - what time of culture are you creating as a leader
- Make yourself more valuable
The premise of adding value to the lives of your team members is that you intentionally add impact and substance. You cannot give what you don’t have.
- Know and relate to what others value
“Inexperienced leaders are quick to lead before knowing anything about the people they intend to lead. But mature leaders listen, learn, and then lead.” John C. Maxwell
Many leaders are too quick to take charge. A good leader takes the opportunity to listen to what every person believes is important and then leads.
“The bottom line in leadership isn’t how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others,” John C. Maxwell wrote. Great leaders derive pleasure from making life better for others by adding value to them. They are intentional about adding merit and making it part of their core values.
Developing and executing influence and being active in your own journey are keys to success
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Leadership is a process and it takes time to master, there’s no way around the process
- Trust the process
- What is does influence really mean:
- Things may look bad now, but we have a plan in place to make it better.”
LAW OF PROCESS
- Leaders are learners and their capacity to develop and improve their skills distinguishes leaders from their followers. The learning process is ongoing and a result of self-discipline and perseverance.
- As a retail leadership, you may want to get promoted to District manager or to Regional Director or you are a team leader looking to get promoted. two misnomers about getting promoted are:
- Tenure
- Knowledge
Developing and executing influence and being active in your own journey are keys to success
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Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less. ~ states that the greatness of a leader is not measured by the amount of money one makes or position one has, but by the number of lives one influences. Without influence, you will never be able to lead others.
ACRONYM FOR INFLUENCE
I - Integrity
You are what you are when you are alone.
N - Nurturing
Taking care of your people individually and guarding their mindset against negative thoughts helps them maintain a healthy perspective and emotional stability.
F - Faith
Many people are unaware of their potential until someone believes in them.
L - Listening
Your team values a leader who pays attention to and acknowledges their views.
U - Understanding
Training them to see and think at a higher level must be taught from a leader's point of view.
E - Encouraging
Supporting your team in becoming their best versions fosters a positive working relationship between you and your colleagues.
N - Navigating
Assist and lead your team in developing their leadership skills and abilities. S
C - Connecting
Having a genuine connection to people creates harmonious relationships in the team.
E - Empowerment
Delegating people to do a specific task allows them to practice their leadership skills.
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LAW OF THE LID
Overview:
The law states that how well you lead determines how effective you are. The lower your ability to lead, the lower the lid on your potential. The higher your ability to lead, the higher the lid on your potential. Your leadership ability always determines your effectiveness and the potential impact on your organization.
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Paul is a serial intrapreneur, broadcaster, and engineer by trade and possesses the rare skill.....the ability to understand the technology and to clearly articulate the value and inspire others with it.
Paul believes that "People buy from people", however people buy more from those who add value to them and what they do....and here is where my best work happens.
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Ever wonder what a "Personal Brand" is and if you have one. Well, you are not alone. We unpack the concept of the Personal Brand and learn how to create and leverage it for your success.
Our Special Guest Cher Jones is the founder of Socially Active, a corporate social media training company that helps high potential leaders, consultants, and teams develop a professional digital presence that makes people want to work with them, for them, or refer them.
Cher is also the creator of a popular LinkedIn Live series called #JustAskCher, the producer and co-host of Icons And Insights, a podcast featuring iconic leaders from the tech industry, and the host of The Black Professionals In Tech Network’s weekly global masterclass series.
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5 LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP
Level 1 — PositionThe lowest level of leadership—the entry-level, if you will—is Position. It’s the only level that requires no ability or effort to achieve. After all, anyone can be appointed to a position!
People who remain on the position level may find it difficult to work with volunteers. Why? Because position does not automatically result in influence, and volunteers are aware that they don’t have to follow anyone. They truly only follow if they want to.
Level 2 — PermissionLevel 2 is based on relationships. At this level, people choose to follow because they want to. In other words, they give the leader Permission to lead them. To grow at this level, leaders work on getting to know their people and connecting with them. You can’t lead without people, which means you need to learn to like people if you want to lead well!
Level 3 — ProductionThe best leaders know how to motivate their people to GTD – get things done! And getting things done is what Level 3 is all about. On this level, leaders who produce results build their influence and credibility. People still follow because they want to, but they do it because of more than the relationship. People follow Level 3 leaders because of their track record.
Level 4 — People DevelopmentLevel 4 can be summed up in one word: reproduction. Your goal at this level is to identify and develop as many leaders as you can by investing in them and helping them grow.
The reason is simple: When there are more leaders, more of the organization’s mission can be accomplished. When you invest in them, you can reproduce yourself.
Level 5 — PersonhoodThe highest level of leadership is also the most challenging to attain. It requires longevity as well as intentionality. You simply can’t reach Level 5 unless you are willing to invest your life into the lives of others for the long haul. But if you stick with it, if you continually focus on both growing yourself at every level, and developing leaders who are willing and able to develop other leaders, you may find yourself at the Pinnacle.
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Shiny object syndrome, also called "SOS" is a pop-cultural, psychological concept where people focus on a shiny, new object, in other words, whatever is most current, trendy, or the latest concept, regardless of how valuable or helpful it may ultimately be.
Here are Four Outcomes of the Shiny Object Syndrome:
- You don't achieve your desire goals
- You lose time
- You become a "Jack of All Trades" - Master of none
- You create internal and external confusion
Here are some ways to mitigate shiny object syndrome in your business.
- Create clear and compelling goals
- Develop Commitment
- Get more accountability
- Manager the source(s) of your distraction
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COVID-19 has not just changed the world but also changed the DNA of our workplace ecosystem in many ways. Leaders must change as well to lead effectively in this new era. If this pandemic experience has taught us anything, it’s that leadership matters and for many organizations facing decidedly fragile futures, it may matter now more than ever as the country tries to emerge from forced hibernation and rebuild a broken economy.
Retail and front-line leaders need to perform at the highest levels. How they cope with a post-pandemic environment will determine success or failure. Here are the six post-pandemic leadership traits every retail leader needs to succeed in the workplace following a pandemic.
We outline the Five Skills for success:
- Humility
- Empathetic Listening
- Flexibility
- Candid Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
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What are the top competencies that a Retail Leader needs to be successful? We discuss
- Humility - freedom from pride or arrogance. A leader who credits his success to his teammates, even though he has great skill, shows humility.
- Accountability - A leaders willingness to accept responsibility
- Communication - Communication enables them to share what they have and what they expect from others.
- Approachability - Leaders who are reliable and consistent. You must also stay open and listen. Embrace compassion and step into empathy.
- Decision Making - Great leaders understand how to balance emotion with reason and make decisions that positively impact themselves, their employees, their customers and stakeholders, and their organizations.
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Day 1 Ready is about the preparation you undertake to start a new venture, job, mission, or task. It is about the work that you do in advance to ensure optimal success for your team or company. On the contrary, Day 1 Ready, is also about mindset. Day 1 Ready leaders bring a contagious amount of energy, enthusiasm, passion, and curiosity every single day. Day 1 Ready leaders are optimistic, problem solvers, and strong communicators.
There is a level of consistency in their performance as they strive to produce top results and motivate others. As we delve deeper into the Day 1 Ready framework, there are three tips to keep in mind to help you reach your highest potential as a retail leader.
As a retail leader you must to:
- Be Courageous
Leadership requires courage. John Maxwell stated it best: “Successful leaders have the courage to take action while others hesitate.” Courageous leaders
are brave, daring, and gutsy. - Be Creative
I can remember hearing one of my favorite leaders tell me “Courage breeds creativity.” Being creative is thinking about how to create efficiencies, reduce waste, and optimize performance. - Be Committed
When you are courageously ready to launch your new creative idea, it requires commitment. You are willing to try again, perhaps making tweaks to the initial idea, often seeking input and feedback from others.
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“Congratulations! The team would like to make you an offer…” are the words I remember the recruiter said with sheer excitement after I completed 3 rounds of tough interviews to join one of the largest global retailers in the world. While I was filled with tremendous excitement and pride… I felt a small knot in my stomach. I was happy but nervous. I knew I was capable but was I truly prepared?
25 years later as an award-winning retail leader, I can confidently say yes, I was ready for the challenge. However, I would like to share a few reflections and leadership lessons I have learned along the way to ensure you are “Day 1 Ready to Serve as a Retail Leader.”
As a retail leader you must to:
- Be Curious - Ask questions. Ask lots of them. Ask them often.
- Be Consistent - Being consistent with your performance will yield huge dividends for you in the future.
- Be Confident - “With confidence, you have won before you even started"— Marcus Garvey.
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What advice would you give to your younger self?Researchers asked hundreds of people what advice they'd give to their younger selves and it turns out we think about this a lot.
We explore and answer this question with a few experts in their field.
This episode is for those retail leaders:
- Who may be second guessing their decisions about their career choice
- Need advice to help someone on their team
- Who may be feeling some regret - be hopeful
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WALTER GAINER II
Walter is problem solver who helps individuals and businesses do what they do best while reducing their stress.
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DIANA GLADNEY
Diana loves helping business owners become visible and share your message and brand with the world through online video!
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DR. EVISHA FORD
Dr. Ford is a passionate visionary who mobilizes my experience in leadership, program development, and special education to empower direct service practitioners and administrators to improve outcomes for marginalized learners.
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CELINE TEO-BLOCKEY
Celine has been writing for 20 years whether with the newspapers, as a magazine freelancer, at MTV, a cable news outlet or on the social media space. Lately, diversifying into radio and audio storytelling with public radio.
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ANITA GILANO
Human Resources professional with experience in recruitment, talent development and strategic planning.
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Third element to the GEM Approach:
You are a Multiplier!
- Your GOAL is to gear your leadership towards creating Life Breakthrough Moments and Legacy Building.
- You require a Higher Level of Personal Executive Coaching and Training.
- You are focusing on Intentional Leader-Shifting and succession planning through pointed talent assessment, engaging for impact and adapting proactively
- Gaining deeper self-awareness of how your presence impacts those you lead and how you are led
- Multiplication Thinking - intentionally shifting your focus from your own leadership to multiplying and developing the leadership of others
- Permission Giving - consciously giving the leaders around you the permission to engage in leadership opportunities
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EMPOWER - give official authority or legal power to
- Leaders need to have a Sustained Impact on your life and those you lead.
- Seek to cultivate your emotional intelligence and ability to lead through change personally and professionally.
- You want to Reclaim YOUR LIFE AND BREAK OUT OF THE MUNDANE INTO SUCCESS...THEN INTO SIGNIFICANCE
Empower, as a black leader rigor of leadership and its not easy, you have continuously balance self-awareness while navigating diplomacy, policy, politics and peers who don't feel you deserve to ascend; Emphatic Listening, Emotional Intelligence, leading through change, me
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We start with premise that:
1. Every leader has a leadership journey and seminal moments in their life that impacted them and transformed them into the leader they are today.
2. If you are called to lead ...lead; Not everyone is called to be a leader and not everyone knows how to lead.
We broke-down the Leadership Journey into three critical elements:
✓ Growth - Leaders need to be Planted emotionally and be able to Identity current blind-spots embark upon an exhaustive Self-Awareness analysis
✓ Empowerment - give yourself the authority and power to have a sustained impact on your life and those you lead.
✓ Multiply your leadership - You are focused establishing Breakthrough Life Moments and Legacy Building
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Every year, season, we create declarations on either self improvement, varying goals we want to accomplish or visions we desire to occur in our lives. We place our HOPE a desired outcome. Now HOPE by itself can be misleading, because it's not a strategy. However, it's a vital part of your leadership journey.
We discuss the four areas below:
- Define Hope
- What do people hope for?
- Downfalls of Hope
- What Can Hope do for you as a leader
DEFINE HOPE
Hope is an optimistic expectation of a favorable outcome regarding a given circumstance.
Denial is closing your eyes to the truth because you don't like it or can't deal with it. Hope only becomes denial when you give up fighting and start hiding.
Hope is not a strategy
The core of the “hope is not a strategy” mindset (or, sometimes, “hope is not a plan” or “hope is not a course of action”) carries some validity.
Top thing people hope for :
- No. 1: Happiness - Biggest challenge: “Not knowing what I want to do.”
- No. 2: Money - Biggest challenge: “Not having enough money or time to accomplish the things I want to do.”
- No. 3: Freedom - Biggest challenge: “Having the freedom to find my ‘true purpose’ or being lit up by the day-to-day at work.”
- No. 4: Peace - Biggest challenge: “Lack of clarity about who I am and my purpose.”
- No. 5: Confidence - Biggest challenge: “Feeling like I have something to offer now, rather than feeling constantly as if I’m not ready and need more training.”
PERCEIVED DOWNFALLS OF HOPE
- False hope is a hope that has no meaningful basis in reality. ... Such excessively aspirational hope isn't only irrational, it's also imprudent and can at times be dangerous.
- For it can increase the risk that you'll get into more trouble than you might already be in
- Hope can be an inherently biased ideal. hope is a highly personal thing
- Hope can hamper us from adequately preparing for negative outcomes.
- Hope can be like prayer: wishing for something rather than more forcefully working toward it
III. What can hope do for you as a leader
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Valerie Poh Is a Rising Mindset Clarity Coach who is currently using her passion for leadership and coaching to impact youths in Singapore.
At the age of 21, Valerie has a uniquely mature perspective on life, leadership and success. She is a young woman who seeks to empower individuals by coaching them towards owning powerful mindsets in different areas of their lives."
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What is Execution?
Execution is a specific set of behaviors and techniques that LEADERS need to master in order to have competitive advantage, get things done and have personal and professional success.
Authors Larry Bossidy (GE CEO) and Ram Charan (Global Business Strategist) In their book EXECUTION - THE DISCIPLINE OF GETTING THINGS DONE - discuss Execution as a discipline of its own; meaning there’s a rhythm that needs to be developed over time.
The authors have worked with hundreds of companies and they put their experience into this book.
- They valued the idea of getting solid sustainable results that can be repeatable
- They realize that too many companies were generating too many ideas and not acting upon any of them
- They learned that Ideas or ideation is not enough
- What you’re doing is not enough
- Execution is a process.
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- Talent Masters
- Leaders at all levels
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Trust is the faith you have in someone that they will always remain loyal, honest and sincere and will not deliberately do anything to harm you.
To trust someone means that you can rely on them and are comfortable confiding in them because you feel safe with them.
Both sides of the trust coin impact a leader's ability to inspire and motivate employees. When people trust you, they have confidence in your decisions. Even in uncertainty, they will be influenced by your leadership. That is because they expect you to do what you say you'll do
In this episode, we explore 7 Ways leaders can gain or lose trust If these steps are not followed.
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The daughter of the U.S. Army, it’s ingrained in me to do life in community. For TaJuanna, home was not a geographic location or an edifice. It’s wherever she wanted it to be.
After having lots, losing much, and being fully redeemed, she can relate to life not being picture perfect. She has be self-described as a work in progress, focused on creating a meaningful life entrepreneurship. I’m a matriarch in my family, a leader for the generations to come, and an answered prayer for those that came before me. As a creative at heart that has a deep affinity for helping Solopreneurs succeed.
“Serial Optimist”, “Business Therapist”, and the “Queen of Change”, are terms of endearment gifted to me by my clients, peers, and former colleagues. Guiding others through and out of overwhelm, for me, isn’t just philosophy. And, it’d be my pleasure to support you through your journey.
Throughout TaJuanna's years of experience, she has earned many certifications, and have been recognized and awarded over 9 times in the areas of leadership, social impact, implementation, contribution, and exemplary service.
As for credentials, she holds a global certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP®), a Master of Business Administration Degree from American InterContinental University and, a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Valdosta State University.=
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In this episode we do a overview of the most life-changing years In my life and for the world. We discuss all the majors topics and provide some hope for those dealing with uncertainty, and loss. We also thank all of our amazing guest that appeared this year on the podcast.
Then we provide a brief overview for 2021 and what we have planned for the podcast and for Worthy Leadership Group. Its going to be an exciting year and we can't wait to help more leaders discover their "Why", by learning more about themselves so they can lead faster and accomplish something of significance.
In this episode, we discuss a form of bias that Isn't spoken about often. Can a particular hairstyle be seen as unacceptable and divisive within corporate america? We tackle this highly personal and seldom broached conversation that many Black and Minorities are dealing with each day. Our Guest Is Walter Gainer II.
Walter Gainer II is a problem solver who helps individuals and businesses do what they do best while reducing their stress. He does this by creating marketing and business solutions to help reach new growth. He's also used his expertise to create a space to address the obstacles that Black employees and business owners face in the workplace.
“This all started right after college when I was nervous about being rejected in job interviews because of my locs. I knew I would thrive in any role I got but wasn't sure how to get past the job interview without cutting my locs"
Using his insecurities and curiosity, Walter created a platform to support Black people pursuing growth in their career, as business owners and their natural hair journey.
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What does It mean to be Resilient? Do you have what It takes to be resilient during difficult times?
In this episode, our guest Michael K. Jackson, discusses the seminal moments In his life that birth his desire to help teach others about the power of being Resilient. A moment In time, "three hours and six minutes" to be exact changed everything for Michael and his family. His story is compelling, impactful and instructive for everyone struggling during these difficult times in our lives.
Michael K. Jackson is a professional speaker, trainer, author, public servant and entrepreneur with over two decades of business, ministry and government leadership experience.
Michael is an expert on the topic of emotional resilience and well-being. As Founder and CEO of Michael K. Jackson International LLC, he is on a mission to inspire, empower and equip purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals around the world to “bounce back from setbacks and build back stronger from adversity.” Through his inspirational keynote speeches and workshops (virtual & in-person), he provides leaders with proven strategies and techniques to build resilience and improve their well-being so that they and their organizations can be more profitable, more productive and have more peace of mind.
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In this episode we have special guest Meera Shah, Founder of Conscious Entrepreneur and Business Consultant, we explore starting a business from nothing during a Global Pandemic.
There are not too many people bold and brave enough to launch their dream business during unprecedented times of global financial and health concerns. Many people would just bunker-down and protect their current possessions and financial well-being.
Meera Shah totally debunks the norm and explored the realm of becoming a successful Entrepreneur during a Pandemic Crisis. Her story Is Inspiring, enriching and provides introspective and realistic Insights Into taking such bold action as a Entrepreneur.
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Part 3 of 3 Series - In this episode we have special guest Nan Henson, Founder of Enneagram Atlanta. We unpack the idea of decision-making by personality type and explore the path to decision making, which is the most important of any final decision. We begin by discussing a overview of the Enneagram and its foundational principles and how it impacts each individual differently. Then we discuss Types 5 - The Investigator, 6 - The Loyalist, 7 - The Enthusiast.
ENNEAGRAM PERSONALITY MODEL⠀
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There are many great maps of personality – too many to list. These maps describe how we look on the outside, our landscaping or our terrain. They help us see our particular traits, our actions and reactions, our coping methods and our style of speaking. ⠀
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What makes the Enneagram different is that it also gives us a Map for what is going on inside (our internal landscape or terrain). It helps us understand WHY we do the things we do and what is driving us. It shows us the lens through which we see the world and gives us a look through others’ lenses. It is a powerful Map that shows us what it feels like to be in our own skin and it offers a way to understand others in theirs.⠀
- Enneagram Atlanta Website⠀
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The most vital part of your leadership journey is understanding your current state!⠀
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Our #1 tool to help our individual and group clients discover their authentic self is the:⠀
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ENNEAGRAM PERSONALITY MODEL⠀
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Download the Nine Enneagram Personality Sheet and learn your type. ⠀
Free Enneagram Personality Model Assessment
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Part Two of a Three Part Series - In this episode we have special guest Nan Henson, Founder of Enneagram Atlanta. We unpack the idea of decision-making by personality type and explore the path to decision making, which is the most important of any final decision. We begin by discussing a overview of the Enneagram and its foundational principles and how it impacts each individual differently. Then we discuss Types 2 - THE HELPER, 3 - THE ACHIEVER and 4 - THE INDIVIDUALIST.
ENNEAGRAM PERSONALITY MODEL⠀
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There are many great maps of personality – too many to list. These maps describe how we look on the outside, our landscaping or our terrain. They help us see our particular traits, our actions and reactions, our coping methods and our style of speaking. ⠀
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What makes the Enneagram different is that it also gives us a Map for what is going on inside (our internal landscape or terrain). It helps us understand WHY we do the things we do and what is driving us. It shows us the lens through which we see the world and gives us a look through others’ lenses. It is a powerful Map that shows us what it feels like to be in our own skin and it offers a way to understand others in theirs.⠀
- Enneagram Atlanta Website⠀
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AT WORTHY LEADERSHIP GROUP - WE BELIEVE!⠀
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The most vital part of your leadership journey is understanding your current state!⠀
⠀
Before you set personal or professional strategy - you need a fundamental roadmap of #self-awareness and #compassion for those you will lead. ⠀
⠀
Our #1 tool to help our individual and group clients discover their authentic self is the:⠀
⠀
ENNEAGRAM PERSONALITY MODEL⠀
⠀
Download the Nine Enneagram Personality Sheet and learn your type. ⠀
Free Enneagram Personality Model Assessment
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Part One of a Three Part Series - In this episode we have special guest Nan Henson, Founder of Enneagram Atlanta. We unpack the idea of decision-making by personality type and explore the path to decision making, which is the most important of any final decision. We begin by discussing a overview of the Enneagram and its foundational principles and how it impacts each individual differently. Then we discuss Types 8 - The Challenger, 9 - The Peacemaker and 1 - The Reformer.
ENNEAGRAM PERSONALITY MODEL⠀
⠀
There are many great maps of personality – too many to list. These maps describe how we look on the outside, our landscaping or our terrain. They help us see our particular traits, our actions and reactions, our coping methods and our style of speaking. ⠀
⠀
What makes the Enneagram different is that it also gives us a Map for what is going on inside (our internal landscape or terrain). It helps us understand WHY we do the things we do and what is driving us. It shows us the lens through which we see the world and gives us a look through others’ lenses. It is a powerful Map that shows us what it feels like to be in our own skin and it offers a way to understand others in theirs.⠀
- Enneagram Atlanta Website⠀
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AT WORTHY LEADERSHIP GROUP - WE BELIEVE!⠀
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The most vital part of your leadership journey is understanding your current state!⠀
⠀
Before you set personal or professional strategy - you need a fundamental roadmap of #self-awareness and #compassion for those you will lead. ⠀
⠀
Our #1 tool to help our individual and group clients discover their authentic self is the:⠀
⠀
ENNEAGRAM PERSONALITY MODEL⠀
⠀
Download the Nine Enneagram Personality Sheet and learn your type. ⠀
Free Enneagram Personality Model Assessment
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SPECIAL GUEST: Perry Rhue, PCC, CPCC is the Founder of Ekklesia-For Coaches By Coaches, based in Atlanta, GA.
For twenty years, Perry worked as a Career, Executive and Leadership Coach at IBM. It was at IBM where he honed his coaching expertise. Perry’s mission to help Business & Life coaches become more successful begins with assessing the current state of your coaching business, actively listening to your immediate challenges, construct a path towards success, and provide you with the resources to help you surpass your business goals. Services include and not limited to:
• Leadership Development
• Executive Coaching
• Team Cohesiveness and Dynamics
• Business, Marketing, and Sales Planning
• Business Management
• ICF Credentialing Prep
In this episode Perry and I, Demystify Executive Coaching and unpack the following questions:
· What is Executive Coaching?
· Do you have to an Executive to recieve Executive Coaching?
· What are the short and long term benefits of executive coaching?
· How can Executive Coaches Impact Social Change?
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SPECIAL GUEST: Perry Rhue, PCC, CPCC is the Founder of Ekklesia-For Coaches By Coaches, based in Atlanta, GA.
For twenty years, Perry worked as a Career, Executive and Leadership Coach at IBM. It was at IBM where he honed his coaching expertise. Perry’s mission to help Business & Life coaches become more successful begins with assessing the current state of your coaching business, actively listening to your immediate challenges, construct a path towards success, and provide you with the resources to help you surpass your business goals. Services include and not limited to:
• Leadership Development
• Executive Coaching
• Team Cohesiveness and Dynamics
• Business, Marketing, and Sales Planning
• Business Management
• ICF Credentialing Prep
In this episode Perry and I, Demystify Executive Coaching and unpack the following questions:
· What is Executive Coaching?
· Do you have to an Executive to recieve Executive Coaching?
· What are the short and long term benefits of executive coaching?
· How can Executive Coaches Impact Social Change?
CONNECT WITH PERRY!
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WEBSITE: https://www.forcoachesbycoaches.com/
SETUP SESSION: https://calendly.com/perry-rhue
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Veronica Owusu is the Founder: Impact Course Creation Academy for Fearless Warriors, based on Manchester UK. Her passion for coaching and mentoring service-based business owners, entrepreneurs and experts to fearlessly build and lead their tribe of high paying clients and have an impact, by creating and launching their online Power Packed Program in less than 90 days.
Veronica is a trained Personal Growth Coach and has been mentored online by the world’s best success coaches such as Jack Canfield and Brain Tracy.
In this episode she shares her powerful story of losing everything - materially - but gaining a new emotional and mental fortitude that catapulted her into your True Passion – helping people unlock their inner Warrior and how telling your story can impact the lives of others. She emphasizes that your current circumstances are not your defining story – it’s what you do once you have lost it all that defines you!
In our conversation we unpack:
· What’s your story and why aren’t you sharing it with others?
· How to find your Tribe and cultivate those relationships!
· What you Deconstruct you can Reconstruct!
· How to turn your Gold Dust into Gold Nugget!
· Five Shifts that expand your perspective and lead to greater personal success!
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What do Albert Einstein, Maya Angelou, and Michelle Obama and millions of other leaders all have in common. They all suffered from Imposter Syndrome. Let’s Talk about it!
What is the Impostor Syndrome? Why are Blacks and Minorities and some of the most famous people in the world more susceptible to Impostor Syndrome
In this episode - PART II, we do a deep dive and discuss the:
- FIVE TYPES OF IMPOSTER SYNDROME
- LEADERSHIP - HOW DOES IMPOSTER SYNDROME IMPACT YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY?
- COACHING - HOW DO YOU OVERCOME IT?
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What do Albert Einstein, Maya Angelou, and Michelle Obama and millions of other leaders all have in common. They all suffered from Imposter Syndrome. Let’s Talk about it!
What is the Impostor Syndrome? Why are Blacks and Minorities and some of the most famous people in the world more susceptible to Impostor Syndrome
In this episode, we will take a deep dive into each relationship and discuss their relationship to
- DIVERSITY - Its impact in the workplace
- LEADERSHIP - How leaders can help each other overcome Imposter Syndrome
- COACHING - Practical application you can implement directly after the episode
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During these unprecedented times, in our world, relative to Social Injustice, many companies have crafted and communicated statements condemning Systemic Racism and are calling for Change. While we applaud these initial efforts. The real question is "How many of these same companies have failed to take action?"
In this Podcast Series - "I'm only here so I don't get fined", we highlight CEO/Executives who are not just making statement to avoid being "fined" by the court of public opinion, social media or by their customer's wallets. But because, they authentically desire to see change, Personally and within their organizations. This desire turns Into ACTION!
Our guest for this episode are:
Jeanette Cross, is the first female President of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (Maryland Chapter) in seven years. Jeanette is also Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group.
Linker Mills, President-Elect Healthcare Financial Management Association and
Director, Finance and Revenue Management at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.
In this episode, we discuss the learnings from a workshop Worthy Leadership Group conducted for their organization entitled "6 Steps to a more Inclusive Culture."
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Steve Worthy host of THE WORTHY PODCAST, had the pleasure of being interview on THE BIZ REVEAL Podcast hosted by Craig Sawyer.
We discussed:
- Reverse Racism!
- Rioting - why it is a deflection on the real issue!
- How do we begin to repair our Country?
THE BIZ REVEAL with Craig Sawyer
Website Address: www.thebizreveal.com
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Sheila Darius, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant. Sheila is a highly collaborative, highly motivated Human Resources professional, driven by a passion for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Her passion is championing vision and execution of strategic initiatives. She leads by example, thrive in inclusive environments and consistently deliver beyond expectations.
Sheila specializes in: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consulting (strategy development and execution), Employee Resource Groups, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition (Campus and Student Program Management), Employee Engagement, Facilitation and Training, Relationship Management, Project Management and Leadership Development.
In this episode she provides valuable Insight Into the world of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and we discuss:
- Building Relationship with Executive Teams to drive initiatives
- Affinity Bias and its impact on Recruiting and Hiring
- DE&I Programs vs Corporate Initiatives
- 4 Levels of Institutional Change
- Has Diversity and Inclusion been HIJACKED by Corporate America?
Sheila Darius Grit and Culture
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In a 100m race, I can beat Usain Bolt! IF...I start at the 80m mark and he is at the start line. There is Exponential Value with starting first and taking advantage of the lead you have on others. As it relates to diversity and leadership - not everyone started their race from the same spot. This is the premise for our converation for this episode. We tackle several hard hitting questions relative to race, leadership and corporate culture.
Steve Worthy host of THE WORTHY PODCAST, had the pleasure of being interview on THE BIZ REVEAL Podcast hosted by Craig Sawyer.
We discussed:
- Leadership development through executive coaching
- Corporate Culture - how they are built and how difficult they are to change
- Workplace Diversity - Why its important, Is there a case for Reverse Racism
THE BIZ REVEAL with Craig Sawyer
Website Address: www.thebizreveal.com
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In the trailer, We answer FOUR questions about THE WORTHY PODCAST for our current and future community of listeners.
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2) Why should YOU listen?
3) What’s the format of our show and when are new episodes released?
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Let’s Demystify Mentorship vs Sponsorship - Once and for All!
On Today’s episode - Pt. Two - we will demystify and take a deep dive into the mentor and sponsor relationship and define their importance along the leadership journey. We Set the stage and focus on Mentor and Sponsorship as it relates to Diversity.
These two episodes are dedicated in loving memory to my good friend and mentor Jim Hogan a loving husband, father and leader. Jim impacted my life in so many ways from our love of sports, leadership and developing people. But most of all his love of life and sense of humor were the true genius of his leadership and why so many people loved him. Jim Hogan, a great husband, father, leader and friend.
Episode Overview
Mentor and Sponsor Relationships are:
1. Defined relationships
2. Structured and intentional with a common goal
3. Pragmatic and sensible
Mentoring:
• can expose diverse individuals into new and insightful professional realms
• Mentorship is not limited to just the workplace. In some organizations, Diversity pipelines can be weak. It’s important that non-diverse leaders assist in mentoring outside of the organization for a greater impact.
Sponsorship:
• Is more effective than mentoring in delivering real-world results because they directly create career progress
• A sponsor can help take charge of the professional experiences and positioning for your career
In part two we will discuss it from three perspectives:
✓ Leadership second their impact on leaders
✓ Coaching - provide some practical application some do’s and don’ts related to mentors/mentees and sponsorship
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Let’s Demystify Mentorship vs Sponsorship - Once and for All!
On Today’s episode - Pt. One - we will demystify and take a deep dive into the mentor and sponsor relationship and define their importance along the leadership journey. We Set the stage and focus on Mentor and Sponsorship as it relates to Diversity.
These two episodes are dedicated in loving memory to my good friend and mentor Jim Hogan a loving husband, father and leader. Jim impacted my life in so many ways from our love of sports, leadership and developing people. But most of all his love of life and sense of humor were the true genius of his leadership and why so many people loved him. Jim Hogan, a great husband, father, leader and friend.
Episode Overview
Mentor and Sponsor Relationships are:
1. Defined relationships
2. Structured and intentional with a common goal
3. Pragmatic and sensible
Mentoring:
• can expose diverse individuals into new and insightful professional realms
• Mentorship is not limited to just the workplace. In some organizations, Diversity pipelines can be weak. It’s important that non-diverse leaders assist in mentoring outside of the organization for a greater impact.
Sponsorship:
• Is more effective than mentoring in delivering real-world results because they directly create career progress
• A sponsor can help take charge of the professional experiences and positioning for your career
In part two we will discuss it from three perspectives:
✓ Leadership second their impact on leaders
✓ Coaching - provide some practical application some do’s and don’ts related to mentors/mentees and sponsorship
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This episode is all about the Genesis of the leader's journey (individual and organization) for black and minority leaders and the organizations willing to embrace leadership development and equity.
We started with premise that:
- Every leader has a leadership journey and seminal moments in their life that impacted them and transformed them into the leader they are today.
- If you are called to lead ...lead; Not everyone is called to be a leader and not everyone knows how to lead.
Lastly we broke-down the Leadership Journey into three critical elements:
✓ Growth - Leaders need to be Planted emotionally and be able to Identity current blind-spots embark upon an exhaustive Self-Awareness analysis
✓ Empowerment - give yourself the authority and power to have a sustained impact on your life and those you lead.
✓ Multiply your leadership - You are focused establishing Breakthrough Life Moments and Legacy Building
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