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Are you listening to the people who know the most?
When I saw this image I felt so much validation. Of course, just because there’s a depiction of something that I’ve said doesn’t make it any more true. But seeing it so cleverly shown was encouraging, nonetheless. Since I began SML Consultive, I have shared the idea of this post with those I’ve shared my passion with. There is a…
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How do you grow?
How do you nurture growth in yourself or in your organization? Working with leaders, growth is always an important topic. But, whether I am encouraging them to grow or we are talking about how to facilitate growth within their teams, it is important to remember that it cannot be forced. The old saying reminds us that we can lead a…
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What is your ‘Challenged’ Instinct?
I’d just received an email that was 100% unexpected and disruptive to my plans. 😠 Despite what I thought was good due diligence to ensure that everyone was on the same page, the email I was reading clearly showed a member of the executive team was NOT tracking and was getting ready to throw a wrench into my carefully planned…
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Are you Respected?
Who are you at your core? The best leaders do not demand respect, their very essence commands it.It’s the natural result of who they are, which impacts what they do, what they say, and how they engage with their team(s). If you don’t feel respected, it is probably due to one of two reasons.Either, there is a character issue or…
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Are you Investing in yourself?
This past weekend, I took a break—like a real one! I went to a small cabin in the woods, about an hour from my home.I left my computer 💻 at home.I kept the TV 📺 off.I restricted myself to 30 minutes of phone time 📱 in the morning 🌅 and evening 🌄. In that beautiful place, I literally unplugged, unwound,…
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Are you willing to ask for help?
Really, are you willing to ask for help? Sometimes it’s not easy to put down our ego and acknowledge that we need someone to help us. But, it is almost always the first step to success. And great leaders know how to ask right away! Whether it’s a formal leader (with a title) or an informal leader (who serves others),…
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Do you DO what you believe?
This is the such an unbelievable idea… I know, I know, most leaders agree with this statement.BUT, they don’t believe it. What are we talking about? It’s simple, really.Many (if not all) leaders that we work with mentally and verbally agree with this statement. “I hire people that are stronger than me.” they say. “Yes, I am always looking for…
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