Empowering Leadership Teams
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Leadership With a Twist
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Barbara Schindler
Heather McGonigal
Tami Blodgett
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@empoweringleadershipteams
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https://leadershipwithatwist.substack.com/podcast
Barbara Schindler
Heather McGonigal
Tami Blodgett
https://www.empoweringleadershipteams.com
@empoweringleadershipteams
https://linktr.ee/empowering
The more you practice centering yourself and being still on a regular basis, you can start witnessing how your emotions just move like a cloud in the sky, helping you distinguish fleeting thoughts from visceral knowing.
#mindfulleadership #leadershiptoday #workplaceculture
#mindfulleadership #leadershiptoday #workplaceculture
February 10, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The more you practice centering yourself and being still on a regular basis, you can start witnessing how your emotions just move like a cloud in the sky, helping you distinguish fleeting thoughts from visceral knowing.
#mindfulleadership #leadershiptoday #workplaceculture
#mindfulleadership #leadershiptoday #workplaceculture
Many professionals think performance reviews are about getting feedback on what they did. High performers use them differently: as strategic conversations to gain clarity about company direction & align their development with organizational needs. -->
#CareerDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment
#CareerDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment
Moving Forward: Performance Evaluations as a Growth Tool
Watch now | Episode 5: Heather McGonigal & Barbara Schindler
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February 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Many professionals think performance reviews are about getting feedback on what they did. High performers use them differently: as strategic conversations to gain clarity about company direction & align their development with organizational needs. -->
#CareerDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment
#CareerDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment
Credibility consists of three elements: competence, character, and consistency—authentic leadership strengthens all three simultaneously.
#authenticleadership #leadershiptoday #workplaceculture
#authenticleadership #leadershiptoday #workplaceculture
February 5, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Credibility consists of three elements: competence, character, and consistency—authentic leadership strengthens all three simultaneously.
#authenticleadership #leadershiptoday #workplaceculture
#authenticleadership #leadershiptoday #workplaceculture
The #1 mistake leaders make: skipping from awareness to action. The missing step? Discernment. Before acting, pause and ask: Does this align with my values? Am I centered or reactive? This one step prevents impulsive decisions while honoring intuition.
#LeadershipSkills #Discernment #MindfulLeaders
#LeadershipSkills #Discernment #MindfulLeaders
Overwhelm to Wisdom: The Leader's Guide to Intuitive Decision-Making
Discover how to develop your intuition as a leader with this evidence-based 30-day practice. Learn to distinguish intuitive intelligence from emotional reactivity, integrate gut feelings with analytic...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:18 AM
The #1 mistake leaders make: skipping from awareness to action. The missing step? Discernment. Before acting, pause and ask: Does this align with my values? Am I centered or reactive? This one step prevents impulsive decisions while honoring intuition.
#LeadershipSkills #Discernment #MindfulLeaders
#LeadershipSkills #Discernment #MindfulLeaders
We bring our whole self, our whole life, our whole personality and everything that's going on in our lives to our work. Embrace authenticity.
February 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
We bring our whole self, our whole life, our whole personality and everything that's going on in our lives to our work. Embrace authenticity.
When teams sense their leader is managing appearances, they mirror that behavior and present polished versions of problems rather than messy truths.
#authenticleadership #workplaceculture
#authenticleadership #workplaceculture
February 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
When teams sense their leader is managing appearances, they mirror that behavior and present polished versions of problems rather than messy truths.
#authenticleadership #workplaceculture
#authenticleadership #workplaceculture
Over-responsibility doesn't just drain your energy—it prevents your team from developing their own capabilities and ownership by training them to depend on you rather than step up themselves.
#LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalStructure #RoleClarity #TeamEmpowerment
#LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalStructure #RoleClarity #TeamEmpowerment
How to Stop Over-Functioning and Start Empowering Your Team
Stop over-functioning and start empowering your team. Learn how role clarity and organizational structure help leaders focus on their part, hand off work confidently, and create space for others to st...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Over-responsibility doesn't just drain your energy—it prevents your team from developing their own capabilities and ownership by training them to depend on you rather than step up themselves.
#LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalStructure #RoleClarity #TeamEmpowerment
#LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalStructure #RoleClarity #TeamEmpowerment
Intuition in business isn't woo-woo. It's your ability to hear what's unspoken in meetings, catch misalignment early, and respond with grace under pressure. Build this muscle with daily practice.
#ExecutivePresence #BusinessIntuition #LeadershipSkills
#ExecutivePresence #BusinessIntuition #LeadershipSkills
Navigating Noise: Developing Your Intuition
Episode 4: Heather McGonigal & Barbara Schindler
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January 29, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Intuition in business isn't woo-woo. It's your ability to hear what's unspoken in meetings, catch misalignment early, and respond with grace under pressure. Build this muscle with daily practice.
#ExecutivePresence #BusinessIntuition #LeadershipSkills
#ExecutivePresence #BusinessIntuition #LeadershipSkills
You cannot change other people, but you can look for where you can shift what you are doing, where you can be a positive influence, and where you can change how you show up.
January 29, 2026 at 6:16 PM
You cannot change other people, but you can look for where you can shift what you are doing, where you can be a positive influence, and where you can change how you show up.
Reminder: Your calendar is a TOOL, not a sacred text.
When reality changes (sick dog, low energy, family emergency), your schedule should change too.
Flexibility isn't weakness. It's intelligent resource management.
Renegotiate. Reprioritize. Repeat. 🔄
#productivity #leadership #worksmarter
When reality changes (sick dog, low energy, family emergency), your schedule should change too.
Flexibility isn't weakness. It's intelligent resource management.
Renegotiate. Reprioritize. Repeat. 🔄
#productivity #leadership #worksmarter
Whole Person Leadership: Integrating Self-Care and Professionalism
Episode 3: Heather McGonigal & Barbara Schindler
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January 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Reminder: Your calendar is a TOOL, not a sacred text.
When reality changes (sick dog, low energy, family emergency), your schedule should change too.
Flexibility isn't weakness. It's intelligent resource management.
Renegotiate. Reprioritize. Repeat. 🔄
#productivity #leadership #worksmarter
When reality changes (sick dog, low energy, family emergency), your schedule should change too.
Flexibility isn't weakness. It's intelligent resource management.
Renegotiate. Reprioritize. Repeat. 🔄
#productivity #leadership #worksmarter
Leadership With a Twist Podcast
What would change if you treated your team as strategic thinking partners instead of task executors? 💡
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#EntrepreneurialLeadership #TeamIntelligence #BusinessGrowth
What would change if you treated your team as strategic thinking partners instead of task executors? 💡
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#EntrepreneurialLeadership #TeamIntelligence #BusinessGrowth
Unlocking Homegrown Wisdom - Your Team's Hidden Competitive Advantage
Listen now (10 mins) | Audio: Episode 2
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January 21, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Leadership With a Twist Podcast
What would change if you treated your team as strategic thinking partners instead of task executors? 💡
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#EntrepreneurialLeadership #TeamIntelligence #BusinessGrowth
What would change if you treated your team as strategic thinking partners instead of task executors? 💡
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#EntrepreneurialLeadership #TeamIntelligence #BusinessGrowth
Before communicating a business decision, get yourself in self-leadership first. Clear mind = clear communication.
This leadership tool helps you transform potentially difficult conversations into structured, professional exchanges.
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#LeadershipTip
This leadership tool helps you transform potentially difficult conversations into structured, professional exchanges.
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#LeadershipTip
Making Hard Decisions Easier: A Leader's Guide to The DECIDE Framework
The DECIDE Framework teaches you how to communicate business decisions with clarity and authority while maintaining compassion. This leadership tool helps you transform potentially difficult conversat...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Before communicating a business decision, get yourself in self-leadership first. Clear mind = clear communication.
This leadership tool helps you transform potentially difficult conversations into structured, professional exchanges.
www.empoweringleadershipteams.com/blog/making-...
#LeadershipTip
This leadership tool helps you transform potentially difficult conversations into structured, professional exchanges.
www.empoweringleadershipteams.com/blog/making-...
#LeadershipTip
Use the A to V Business Compass to navigate your business journey. Regularly pause at inflection points to reassess your direction and make necessary adjustments to stay on course towards your vision.
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#BusinessStrategy #LeadershipTools #Leadership
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#BusinessStrategy #LeadershipTools #Leadership
Mastering the A to V Business Compass
As your business progresses towards its vision, the range of acceptable behaviors narrows. This requires continuous upleveling of skills, communication, and processes for the entire team to succeed in...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Use the A to V Business Compass to navigate your business journey. Regularly pause at inflection points to reassess your direction and make necessary adjustments to stay on course towards your vision.
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#BusinessStrategy #LeadershipTools #Leadership
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#BusinessStrategy #LeadershipTools #Leadership
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook life's small but beautiful moments. Coach Heather shares a special moment of gratitude for her 19-year-old dog, Barney. Watch now for inspiration!
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#Gratitude #MindfulLiving #CelebrateTheLittleThings
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#Gratitude #MindfulLiving #CelebrateTheLittleThings
Grateful Heart: Celebrating the Little Things
YouTube video by Empowering Leadership Teams
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December 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook life's small but beautiful moments. Coach Heather shares a special moment of gratitude for her 19-year-old dog, Barney. Watch now for inspiration!
youtu.be/fRFt2F3Xy4o
#Gratitude #MindfulLiving #CelebrateTheLittleThings
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#Gratitude #MindfulLiving #CelebrateTheLittleThings
🎙️Barbara and Heather—a mother-daughter coaching duo—are rewriting the narrative on midlife. The second half of life isn't a slow fade. It's a bigger canvas. Discover how to make your next chapter your best chapter.
#MidlifeReinvention #GrowthMindset #Coaching #UnmoremorPodcast
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#MidlifeReinvention #GrowthMindset #Coaching #UnmoremorPodcast
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From Surviving to Thriving - What's Next After 50?
YouTube video by Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields
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October 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🎙️Barbara and Heather—a mother-daughter coaching duo—are rewriting the narrative on midlife. The second half of life isn't a slow fade. It's a bigger canvas. Discover how to make your next chapter your best chapter.
#MidlifeReinvention #GrowthMindset #Coaching #UnmoremorPodcast
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#MidlifeReinvention #GrowthMindset #Coaching #UnmoremorPodcast
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Take a 30-second pause before responding to any high-stress situation. Your prefrontal cortex will thank you!
#LeadershipDevelopment #MindfulLeadership #TeamEmpowerment #ProfessionalGrowth
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#LeadershipDevelopment #MindfulLeadership #TeamEmpowerment #ProfessionalGrowth
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Breaking the Urgency Cycle: A Leader's Guide to Intentional Action
Master the art of intentional leadership: Learn how to transform reactive management into powerful, mindful leadership that prevents burnout and empowers your team's performance.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Take a 30-second pause before responding to any high-stress situation. Your prefrontal cortex will thank you!
#LeadershipDevelopment #MindfulLeadership #TeamEmpowerment #ProfessionalGrowth
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#LeadershipDevelopment #MindfulLeadership #TeamEmpowerment #ProfessionalGrowth
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The best #leadership decisions come from discerning facts from emotions. #Mindful presence isn't just personal wellbeing—it's a #business advantage that allows you and your team to respond #strategically rather than react emotionally to challenges.
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Leading From Within: The Mindful Approach to Business Excellence
Discover how mindful leadership creates competitive advantage through better decisions, faster conflict resolution, and stronger team performance—small moments with outsized impact.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The best #leadership decisions come from discerning facts from emotions. #Mindful presence isn't just personal wellbeing—it's a #business advantage that allows you and your team to respond #strategically rather than react emotionally to challenges.
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💡 The most effective mentorship happens in everyday conversations, not formal meetings. Every interaction is a chance to develop others!
#LeadershipInsights #MentorshipMoments #LeadershipSkills #EmpoweringLeadership #WorkplaceCulture
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#LeadershipInsights #MentorshipMoments #LeadershipSkills #EmpoweringLeadership #WorkplaceCulture
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The Leadership Evolution: From Directing to Developing Others
Effective mentorship can transform your team and business success. Learn practical strategies for both mentoring others and seeking mentorship, understand how to avoid common pitfalls like becoming a ...
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September 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
💡 The most effective mentorship happens in everyday conversations, not formal meetings. Every interaction is a chance to develop others!
#LeadershipInsights #MentorshipMoments #LeadershipSkills #EmpoweringLeadership #WorkplaceCulture
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#LeadershipInsights #MentorshipMoments #LeadershipSkills #EmpoweringLeadership #WorkplaceCulture
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🌱 Quick Leadership Tip: Start your day with 5 minutes of mindful breathing outdoors. Like a garden needs daily tending, your leadership presence needs daily nurturing.
#LeadershipTip #Mindfulness #LeadershipSkills #DailyPractice #MindfulLeadership
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#LeadershipTip #Mindfulness #LeadershipSkills #DailyPractice #MindfulLeadership
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Finding Your Leadership Presence: Lessons from the Garden
Nature's wisdom in leadership: Learn how connecting with the outdoors can transform your presence as a leader. From garden to boardroom, discover how mindfulness in nature teaches us valuable lessons ...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🌱 Quick Leadership Tip: Start your day with 5 minutes of mindful breathing outdoors. Like a garden needs daily tending, your leadership presence needs daily nurturing.
#LeadershipTip #Mindfulness #LeadershipSkills #DailyPractice #MindfulLeadership
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#LeadershipTip #Mindfulness #LeadershipSkills #DailyPractice #MindfulLeadership
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🤔 Did you know? Most team conflicts stem from assumed agreements rather than explicit ones! Clear confirmation is your best prevention strategy.
#TeamworkFacts #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipSkills #WorkplaceCommunication #EmpoweringLeadership
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#TeamworkFacts #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipSkills #WorkplaceCommunication #EmpoweringLeadership
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Why Clear Agreements Are Your Team’s Secret Weapon
When it comes to teamwork, your success hinges on one crucial element: how well you manage agreements with your teammates. These agreements are more than just formal arrangements – they're the buildin...
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August 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
🤔 Did you know? Most team conflicts stem from assumed agreements rather than explicit ones! Clear confirmation is your best prevention strategy.
#TeamworkFacts #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipSkills #WorkplaceCommunication #EmpoweringLeadership
www.empoweringleadershipteams.com/blog/stop-as...
#TeamworkFacts #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipSkills #WorkplaceCommunication #EmpoweringLeadership
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🚀 New leadership newsletter dropped!
This week: The Impact Script that transforms tough conversations + 5 signs you need intentional recovery as a leader.
Practical, actionable, ready to implement today.
#leadership #WorkplaceCulture #AdaptableLeadership #Empower
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This week: The Impact Script that transforms tough conversations + 5 signs you need intentional recovery as a leader.
Practical, actionable, ready to implement today.
#leadership #WorkplaceCulture #AdaptableLeadership #Empower
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The Adaptable Leader: Transform Challenges into Opportunities
Are you tired of feeling reactive when challenges hit your team? This week, we're exploring the game-changing strategies that separate leaders who survive change from those who thrive in it. Inside th...
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July 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🚀 New leadership newsletter dropped!
This week: The Impact Script that transforms tough conversations + 5 signs you need intentional recovery as a leader.
Practical, actionable, ready to implement today.
#leadership #WorkplaceCulture #AdaptableLeadership #Empower
www.linkedin.com/pulse/adapta...
This week: The Impact Script that transforms tough conversations + 5 signs you need intentional recovery as a leader.
Practical, actionable, ready to implement today.
#leadership #WorkplaceCulture #AdaptableLeadership #Empower
www.linkedin.com/pulse/adapta...
What's your strategy for handling unexpected requests that derail your day? Share your best practice👇
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#LeadershipChallenges #EmpoweringLeadership #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #HumanResources #ManagementTips #BusinessSuccess
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#LeadershipChallenges #EmpoweringLeadership #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #HumanResources #ManagementTips #BusinessSuccess
Stop Drowning in Demands: A Leader's Path to Strategic Focus
Leadership isn't about doing everything immediately - it's about making strategic choices that move the needle for your business. Master the Priorities Cascade.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
What's your strategy for handling unexpected requests that derail your day? Share your best practice👇
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#LeadershipChallenges #EmpoweringLeadership #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #HumanResources #ManagementTips #BusinessSuccess
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#LeadershipChallenges #EmpoweringLeadership #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #HumanResources #ManagementTips #BusinessSuccess
Spoiler: Your team doesn't need you to predict the unpredictable—they need you to show them uncertainty can be navigated with clarity and purpose.
#Leadership #Mindfulness #WorkplaceCulture
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#Leadership #Mindfulness #WorkplaceCulture
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Leading with Intention: From Reputation to Recognition
What if the most powerful leadership tool isn't a strategy or system—but how you choose to show up in every single interaction? This week, we're exploring the invisible forces that shape exceptional l...
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July 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Spoiler: Your team doesn't need you to predict the unpredictable—they need you to show them uncertainty can be navigated with clarity and purpose.
#Leadership #Mindfulness #WorkplaceCulture
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#Leadership #Mindfulness #WorkplaceCulture
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🚀 Tired of the execution hamster wheel? This week's LinkedIn leadership newsletter dives into "soft prep"—the creative development phase that happens before planning begins. Be sure to subscribe for weekly inspiration. www.linkedin.com/pulse/creati...
#Leadership #Innovation #SoftPrep #Workplace
#Leadership #Innovation #SoftPrep #Workplace
The Creative Edge: Unlocking Innovation Through Soft Prep Leadership
Are you leading a team that feels stuck in the execution hamster wheel? This week, we're exploring a game-changing approach that top leaders are using to spark innovation without sacrificing momentum:...
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July 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🚀 Tired of the execution hamster wheel? This week's LinkedIn leadership newsletter dives into "soft prep"—the creative development phase that happens before planning begins. Be sure to subscribe for weekly inspiration. www.linkedin.com/pulse/creati...
#Leadership #Innovation #SoftPrep #Workplace
#Leadership #Innovation #SoftPrep #Workplace
The psychological safety created through deep listening has measurable impacts on employee mental health and business outcomes.
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#WorkplaceWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention #EmpoweringLeadership #LeadershipImpact #WorkplaceFulfillment #ActiveListening
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#WorkplaceWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention #EmpoweringLeadership #LeadershipImpact #WorkplaceFulfillment #ActiveListening
Deep Listening: How Mindful Leadership Creates a Thriving Workplace
Transform workplace culture with deep listening practices that drive measurable results: higher team understanding, innovation & fulfillment.
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July 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The psychological safety created through deep listening has measurable impacts on employee mental health and business outcomes.
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#WorkplaceWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention #EmpoweringLeadership #LeadershipImpact #WorkplaceFulfillment #ActiveListening
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#WorkplaceWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention #EmpoweringLeadership #LeadershipImpact #WorkplaceFulfillment #ActiveListening