Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out

Transformation Tip: “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." - Mahatma Gandhi  Concept(s) Offense -> hurt -> justification -> self righteousness -> judgment -> pride A judgment is an authoritative conclusion that my perception is the only way to see things  Rooted in offense and pain. How do I know if I have a bitter-root judgment? Fruit of a bi...

Transformation Tip: “There is nothing to fear except the power you give your own demons” - Sally Gardner What do we mean by your demons? - Internal thoughts and emotions that oppress, depress, obsess, and judge us or others. They imprison our minds with negative emotions and cause us to interpret life and relationships through a negative and potentially destructive lens  Leads to irrational behavi...

Transformation Tip: Proverbs 4:7  'The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.’ Concept(s) for “Getting Wisdom: Pays multiplied dividends Requires Humility and produces humility Teachability - a lifestyle of curiosity and growth. Always be open to learning. Play the long game Practical Tips: Get wisdom  Hang out with wise people Apply wisdom qu...

Transformation Tip : Respect is unconditional high regard for the other person In this episode, we sit down with Julie Thomas, the President of Priority Logistics Group, based in Cincinnati, to talk about trauma-informed leadership.  Transformation Application : Download the rest assessment. Additional Resources: Contact Julie at julie.thomas@pdigo.com Trauma Free World has resources and an online...

Transformation Tip: “When you understand that people react based on their own wounds, you will stop taking things personally." — Unknown Concept(s) When others trigger manifest in fight or flight.  Triggers are often emotive and seek to gain control. Recognize, and know how to respond. Four Practical Tips for Responding to Other People’s Triggers: Ignore  Defuse or Deflect  Empathize without...

Transformation Tip : “ Your triggers are the fruit of a much deeper root!” Steve Chua Concept(s) Triggers are created by significant events that leave scars, wounds, or compartments of pain, shame, insecurity, terror, panic A trigger sends a message to a memory(ies) that leaves us vulnerable and unprotected and causes us to behave in self-protective ways   The four F’s Triggers can cause us to act...

Transformation Tip: “You can't change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”  - CS Lewis.  Concept(s) 1. The power of your past events isn’t found in the events themselves.   2. You can’t change past events.  But you can change the story you tell yourself about those events. 3. We have a way to compartmentalize our pain as a self-protective coping mechanism, wh...

Transformation Tip: If you never heal from what hurt you, you’ll bleed on people who didn’t cut you. – Tamara Kulish Concept(s) The definition of Trauma  Trauma overwhelms the amygdala and hippocampus causing memories to be trapped in time Trauma questions your security and protection  Trauma can reset your internal narrative Trauma can also cause you to live in denial This episode explores the pr...

Welcome Alia Eyres! In this episode, we sit down with Alia Eyres, the former CEO of Mother's Choice, to talk about navigating major life transitions. Alia shares the key indicators that signaled it was time for a change, the pivotal moment that led her to take the leap, and the emotions she faced stepping into a new chapter. She also offers insight into how she processed her last season to tr...

Transformation Tip: “There are people less qualified than you, doing the things you want to do, simply because they chose to believe in themselves” Marshall Goldsmith Concept(s) The nature of disruption presents a window of opportunity where change happens. This opportunity can be for the good or for the bad!  If the window opportunity closes, it’s harder to make the change.  Key aspects of embrac...

Transformation Tip: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference" - The Serenity Prayer Concept(s) Understand the spectrums of emotional and mental response to disruption] Identify the feelings you might have Identify your negative narratives Identify negative behaviors  Transformation Application: Ident...

Transformation Tip: “Every best-laid plan never goes to plan” - Gen. Stanley McCrystal Concept of Disruption: The nature of it How to handle it The Upside of it Transformation Application: Any disruptions in your life? Any that you see coming? Take a moment to check how it might be affecting you mentally and emotionally. Get a reading on your vitals.  Write it down (journal). Connect On Social: Po...

Transformation Tip: “The aim of argument and discussion, should not be victory, but progress.” – Joseph Joubert Concept(s) We all face times of conflict Although crises can be seen as catastrophic, they also provide opportunities for growth Recognize that conflict may appear even on a healthy team  Working through conflict successfully will strengthen your leadership and team Beware of being confl...

Transformation Tip : ‘The two words 'information' and 'communication' are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information is giving out; communication is getting through.” - Sydney J. Harris HOW CAN I CONNECT BETTER WITH MY TEAM? The five C’s: Connect  Context  Concise Concentrate Celebrate Transformation Application: Think about about 2-3 peopl...

Transformation Tip: culture is caught, not taught - Steve Chua What does a Toxic Culture look like? How does it happen? Me, my wants/needs priority Disrespecting others Lack of Integrity Lack of excellence What does a healthy Culture look like?  Servant leadership - empowering others Valuing others Integrity Excellence How is culture formed? Atmosphere Environment Culture Transformation Applicatio...

Transformation Tip : “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." —John C. Maxwell Characteristics of a Thriving Leader:  The leader’s sense of their identity Knowing their value and purpose Creativity Freedom Joy Passion Innovation  Characteristics of a Striving Leader: An insecure identity resulting in a culture of fear Needs validation Insecurity and fear Need to p...

Transformation Tip: “You Can't Change The Fruit Without Changing The Root” Four areas that need to be addressed to see healthy Organizations prosper: Leader Leadership team Organization Marketplace, Competition Transformation Application: Do you have a leader who is having a positive impact on you? Take time to intentionally thank that person and encourage them. Connect On Social: Podcast Fac...

Transformation Tip: "We can learn to take a risk and embrace change; the alternative is stagnation." - Virginia Satir Journey of Change: Trigger Discomfort Avoid Embrace Practice Mastery Transformation Application: Do you feel triggered because of some changes?  Write down - what is the discomfort you’re feeling? If you’re avoiding something - why are you avoiding it?  Be honest. Tell yo...

Transformation Tip: “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” — Dolly Parton. Thinking Wavelength is one framework.  Clifton Strengths is another. Today we’re going to see how these two approaches complement each other Transformation Application: What is the greatest insight you’ve gotten from today’s episode?  Based on that, how could you apply it in the next 24 hours? Connect On Social: Podca...

Transformation Tip : ”Tolerance, intercession, and respect for the way different people think is what makes humanity beautiful." — Aung San Suu Kyi Link to Thinking Wave Length assessment and results:  http://www.stevechuaintl.com/thinkwave-graphic Keys to be Successful in Using your Wavelength People generally cannot change their thinking wavelength, regardless of the amount or type of train...

Transformation Tip: " Every action is rooted in the thought that produced it. Your starting point will dictate your finishing point" - Graham Cooke The Thinking Wavelength Assessment:  On a scale from 1-10, how well do you NATURALLY react when having to deal with the following Risk Change Variables Sequencing Ambiguity Link to Thinking Wavelength assessment and results:  http://www.steve...

Transformation Tip : Self-awareness is not self-ish Types of Strengths:  Relational Executing Thinking Influencing Repeat the 5 strategies Don’t do it Try Harder Leverage tools and systems Borrow from someone else Use one of your signature strengths Transformation Application : Take the assessment. Have someone else take the assessment and compare your results together. Connect On Social: Podcast...

Transformation Tip: “You can close more business in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get people interested in you.” – Dale Carnegie This week’s talent: WOO Intrinsic needs: To meet new people  Something to win people over to  To be appreciated and understood as a strategic networker.   You’ll also want people to get back to you and tell you h...

Transformation Tip: “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives” - Jackie Robinson This week’s talent: Significance Intrinsic needs: Feedback from a caring leader to know that you are heard, valued, and recognized To be acknowledged that you are making a difference To be seen as competent and professional Potential blindspots: Because of your strong Significance talents, pe...

Transformation Tip : “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” - Norman Vincent Peale This week’s talent: Self-Assurance Intrinsic needs: Freedom to act independently  To be in an environment where you can be bold and confident  To follow your “gut”  Potential blindspots: Your confidence in...