Fearfully and Wonderfully Me: Become the Leader You are Destined to Be ®

When should we be "teachable?" When should we NOT be teachable? When is it more difficult to listen to others and who should we listen to anyway? In a time when information is everywhere and opinions come cheap, it's important to evaluate who we invite to speak into our lives or leadership, and guard against refusing to listen. 

Do you recognize the value of humility? Do you have the humility to serve? Why is it important as a leader? Here are a few thoughts on the value of humility and how you can grow in that area. Everyone around you already knows you aren't perfect. They just don't know if YOU know it. And, do you care? 

When should you give directions and when should you offer development? Why does directing shut down thinking? How does coaching encourage better solutions, better thinking, and longer term better results? I dig into these questions on this episode based on a chapter of " Leadership Gems for Women: 30 Characteristics of Very Successful Women ." 

What is empathy and why is it important as a leader? How does it help us increase influence? 

Leaders must have relationships in order to be effective at influence and leadership. But, they also are responsible for getting results in their role as a leader. How do you balance both?

What helps us motivate others? What mindset is important for us as leaders to engage and empower others? I dig into those questions on this episode! 

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There is no doubt we all need discipline to be successful. But, what's the secret to getting and having discipline? 

It's important to pay attention to the things you do (or don't do) with intention. 

Why it's crucial to be realistic, not just optimistic. 

And, there are two types - but how do we get more of it? 

Can you picture Mother Teresa without passion? No, of course not. But, just as she was able to accomplish amazing things with passion, so you can you. And, without it, nothing great would ever be accomplished. 

We have all heard of the power of purpose but why is it important? And, how does it help us be successful? 

You create what's holding you back. Here's how to overcome that. 

You can't change or control some things. But, you can always change this. 

Uplevel your mindset by creating more positivity in three ways. 

If you don't do this, you won't be successful as a leader (or effective as a person). 

And, how you can develop it over time.

Why do we struggle to be authentic? Why does it matter? How is it affecting our influence? 

And, why is it important?

We use systems in so many ways throughout the dimensions of life. Systems are incredibly useful - and it's time to talk about how to leverage them for success personally and professionally! 

You can't manage time - you can only manage yourself, your activities, and your energy within the time you are given. It's really not about "managing time" as much as it's about "leading yourself." In this episode, based on my book, PRIME Time: The Power of Effective Planning, I share how we can categorize and prioritize our activities and therefore be more effective.  Pick up a copy of the b...

This is the third episode in my "How to Build Your Influence" series and it's my favorite one so far! I'm joined by special guest (and my husband) Mack Story, as we talk about how we intentionally try to build influence with one another.  Mack and I certainly aren't perfect, but we did recently celebrate 20 years of marriage and we have realized the power of intentional action when it comes t...

We all make mistakes - the question is, what do we do after that mistake? How can we leverage the lesson? Everyone "fails" but not everyone "fails forward" in such a way to grow from the experience. Here's a few thoughts on that - and a recent example from my experience!

I've read some great books already this year and this podcast episode is dedicated to sharing with you some quotes I've learned and thoughts about them. You don't even have to read the book - I'm sharing the quotes right here!