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2024 Wasn't Just About Growth -  It Was About Breaking Everything That Was Holding You Back
Personal Development, Personal Growth, Personal Growth Journey, Leadership Skills, Difficult Conversations, Tough Conversations, Conversation Skills, Ownership, Problem Monsters, Problem-Solving Kurtis Graham Personal Development, Personal Growth, Personal Growth Journey, Leadership Skills, Difficult Conversations, Tough Conversations, Conversation Skills, Ownership, Problem Monsters, Problem-Solving Kurtis Graham

2024 Wasn't Just About Growth -  It Was About Breaking Everything That Was Holding You Back

2024 wasn’t just about growth—it was about breaking through every barrier that held you back ✨

As we wrap up this transformative year, let’s take a moment to reflect on how leadership isn’t just about pushing forward, but about breaking down the walls we’ve built around ourselves.

💥 Ready to set a new path for 2025? Let’s dive into the big ideas that shaped this year’s leadership journey.

👉 Read the full article and discover your next big breakthrough for 2025!

#Leadership #GrowthMindset #LeadershipInFocus #Transformation #Breakthrough

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Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five – December 14, 2024
Leadership skills, Leadership and Ownership, Accountability, Mindset, Positive Mindset Kurtis Graham Leadership skills, Leadership and Ownership, Accountability, Mindset, Positive Mindset Kurtis Graham

Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five – December 14, 2024

Ready to Wrap Up 2024 with a Win? 🎉
As the year winds down, it’s time to balance reflection and action. This week’s Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five dives into aligning your brand with your culture, staying resilient through setbacks, and setting 2025 goals that truly inspire. Don’t miss the leadership insights to finish 2024 strong and set the stage for success.

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Status Inflation: How to Stop Turning Ordinary People into Overinflated Icons
Leadership Presence, Leadership Skills, Confidence, Self Confidence, Confidence Building, Command Presences, Communication, Communication skills, Executive Presence Kurtis Graham Leadership Presence, Leadership Skills, Confidence, Self Confidence, Confidence Building, Command Presences, Communication, Communication skills, Executive Presence Kurtis Graham

Status Inflation: How to Stop Turning Ordinary People into Overinflated Icons

Ever been terrified to talk to someone just because of their title? Welcome to the world of People with Status Inflation (PWSI)—a common condition where we inflate ordinary people into untouchable figures. In this week’s Leadership in Focus newsletter, we explore how to break down the walls of status and build stronger, authentic connections at work.

#Leadership #Authenticity #OvercomeFear


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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - December 7, 2024
Growth Mindset, Mindset, Execution, Achieve Goals, Personal Growth, Self Acceptance, Leadership Skills, Management Skills, Career Journey, Career Advancement, Career Growth, Career Progression Kurtis Graham Growth Mindset, Mindset, Execution, Achieve Goals, Personal Growth, Self Acceptance, Leadership Skills, Management Skills, Career Journey, Career Advancement, Career Growth, Career Progression Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - December 7, 2024

How do you finish the year strong and grounded? This week’s Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five is all about reflecting with purpose, balancing the holiday rush, and staying proactive. Packed with actionable insights, takeaways, and a fresh perspective, it’s a must-read for leaders wrapping up the year.

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Are You Competitive Enough to Inspire Greatness?
Leadership Skills, Coaching and Team Performance, Leading Teams, Team Building, Team Building and Collaboration, Team Building and Motivation, Team Culture, Team Dynamics, Team Empowerment, Team Leadership Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Coaching and Team Performance, Leading Teams, Team Building, Team Building and Collaboration, Team Building and Motivation, Team Culture, Team Dynamics, Team Empowerment, Team Leadership Kurtis Graham

Are You Competitive Enough to Inspire Greatness?

🚀 Are You Competitive Enough to Inspire Greatness?
What happens when competition drives you to grow, rather than tear others down? This week, we’re diving into the power of healthy competition—how it sharpens your team, fuels creativity, and elevates everyone involved.

💡 Learn 7 ways to spark the right kind of rivalry that motivates action and delivers results. Ready to push your limits? Check out this week’s Leadership in Focus newsletter.

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - November 30, 2024
Culture Building, Team Building and Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Leadership skills, Responsibility, Ownership, Energy management, Personal Growth, Self Care, Brand Alignment Kurtis Graham Culture Building, Team Building and Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Leadership skills, Responsibility, Ownership, Energy management, Personal Growth, Self Care, Brand Alignment Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - November 30, 2024

🌟 Stressed, Burned Out, and Overwhelmed? Let’s Fix That.
This week’s Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five tackles the whirlwind of holiday stress, energy management, and how to finish strong this year. 🦏🚜🦃
🎯 Big Ideas:
➡️ Aligning your actions with your values
➡️ Taking ownership of your responsibilities
➡️ Protecting your energy
➡️ Recommitting to what truly matters
➡️ Building teams that thrive on trust and fun

✨ Ready to finish the year with purpose and clarity? Click the link in our bio to read more and reflect!

P.S. Which leadership idea resonated with you the most this week? Let us know! ⬇️

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Your Most Valuable Currency: Are You Spending Your Energy Wisely?
Energy and Focus, Energy management, Leadership Skills, Empowerment, Growth, Management Skills, Self Care, Personal Growth Curtis Scaplen Energy and Focus, Energy management, Leadership Skills, Empowerment, Growth, Management Skills, Self Care, Personal Growth Curtis Scaplen

Your Most Valuable Currency: Are You Spending Your Energy Wisely?

🌟 Energy is Your Most Valuable Currency 🌟

In this week’s Leadership In Focus newsletter, we dive into why managing your energy is just as important as managing your finances. 💡 Are you giving too much to the wrong places? What’s draining your energy, and how can you take back control to align with your values?

✨Check out this week's newsletter to learn:

  • How to perform an energy audit 🧘‍♂️

  • The power of intentional focus 💥

  • Why protecting your energy is the key to long-term success! 🚀

#LeadershipInFocus #EnergyManagement #PersonalGrowth #BusinessLeadership #WellBeing #SuccessMindset

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - November 23, 2024
Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Management Presence, Employee Engagement, Customer Feedback, Customer Engagement, Customer-Centric Approach, Customer-Centric Leadership Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Management Presence, Employee Engagement, Customer Feedback, Customer Engagement, Customer-Centric Approach, Customer-Centric Leadership Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - November 23, 2024

🚨 Are Black Friday Discounts Destroying Your Brand?
The Black Friday frenzy is here, but in the race to "win," are you trading your values for short-term gains? 🛍️ This week's Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five explores how businesses—and individuals—can avoid compromising too much when the stakes are high. Plus, we tackle imposter syndrome, hidden biases, and the wisdom found outside the boardroom. 💡
🎯 Stay grounded, stay true. Dive in now!

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Followership vs. Leadership: The Hidden Cost of Consensus Culture
Leadership Skills, Autonomy, Decision Making Skills, Effective Decision-Making, Decision Making Strategies, Leadership and Empowerment, Management and Leadership Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Autonomy, Decision Making Skills, Effective Decision-Making, Decision Making Strategies, Leadership and Empowerment, Management and Leadership Kurtis Graham

Followership vs. Leadership: The Hidden Cost of Consensus Culture

Leadership is not about polls and popularity—it’s about making the right calls, even when it’s tough. BlackBerry tried to please everyone and lost. Steve Jobs slashed through noise and made Apple iconic. 🖋 Want to know how to strike the perfect balance between consensus and decisiveness? Read this week’s Leadership In Focus newsletter. 🚀 #Leadership #Innovation #DecisionMaking

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - November 16, 2024
Authentic Leadership, Leadership skills, Personal Growth, Productivity, Customer Engagement, Customer-Centric Approach, Exceptional Customer Service Kurtis Graham Authentic Leadership, Leadership skills, Personal Growth, Productivity, Customer Engagement, Customer-Centric Approach, Exceptional Customer Service Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - November 16, 2024

⏳ The final stretch of the year is here, and with shorter days and cooler temps, it’s tempting to hibernate. But this season is also a time for momentum! 💪


This week’s Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five is packed with tips to stay focused, reflect on growth, and lead with intention. Don’t miss it! 📩


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7 Truths to Create a Lasting Emotional Connection in Customer Service
Customer Engagement, Exceptional Customer Service, Customer experience management, Customer-Centric Approach, Customer-Centric Leadership, Prioritizing Customer Value, Leadership Skills Curtis Scaplen Customer Engagement, Exceptional Customer Service, Customer experience management, Customer-Centric Approach, Customer-Centric Leadership, Prioritizing Customer Value, Leadership Skills Curtis Scaplen

7 Truths to Create a Lasting Emotional Connection in Customer Service

💡 Ready to step up your leadership game? This week, Curtis Scaplen dives into the art of building real connections that drive team engagement and loyalty. Learn how to foster an environment where your team doesn’t just work—they thrive. Sign up for the full read! 📩

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - November 9, 2024
Leadership Skills, Empowerment, Leadership and Empowerment, Management Skills, Personal Growth, Relationship Building, Teamwork, Productivity, Teambuilding Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Empowerment, Leadership and Empowerment, Management Skills, Personal Growth, Relationship Building, Teamwork, Productivity, Teambuilding Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - November 9, 2024

Ready to lead with purpose and clarity as we wrap up 2024? This week’s Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five covers everything from building authentic connections at work to embracing growth discomfort—and we’re diving into the importance of real, meaningful feedback. Are you ready to tune into what matters most?

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive

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What 25 Years of Marriage Taught Me About Loyalty, Leadership, and Lasting Success
Marriage Advice, Relationship Advice, Family and Relationships, Relationship Building, Relationship Focused Leadership, Relationships, Leadership Perspectives, Communication Skills, Commitment, Accountability Kurtis Graham Marriage Advice, Relationship Advice, Family and Relationships, Relationship Building, Relationship Focused Leadership, Relationships, Leadership Perspectives, Communication Skills, Commitment, Accountability Kurtis Graham

What 25 Years of Marriage Taught Me About Loyalty, Leadership, and Lasting Success

What 25 Years of Marriage Taught Me About Leading with Heart ❤️


This week, I’m diving into a more personal journey: lessons from 25 years of marriage that resonate just as strongly in leadership. Commitment, empathy, trust—let’s talk about what it really takes to build lasting connections, whether in life or work.

#LeadershipInFocus #RelationshipGoals #LeadershipLessons

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - November 2, 2024
Leadership Skills, Career Growth, Career Journey, Career Management, Accountability, Foundations, Personal Growth Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Career Growth, Career Journey, Career Management, Accountability, Foundations, Personal Growth Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - November 2, 2024

November is here, and so is our Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five! This month, it’s all about finishing the year strong. With less than two months left in 2024, we’re diving into themes of balance, gratitude, and that all-important foundation work. Ready to make these last weeks count?

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There Is No “Right Path” – Build Your Own
Career Growth, Career Advancement, Capability Building, Career Management, Career Journey, Career Progression, Career Transition and Transformation, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Personal Growth Journey Curtis Scaplen Career Growth, Career Advancement, Capability Building, Career Management, Career Journey, Career Progression, Career Transition and Transformation, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Personal Growth Journey Curtis Scaplen

There Is No “Right Path” – Build Your Own

🚀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁: The "Right Path" Doesn't Exist! 🚀
Feeling pressured to have it all mapped out? This week’s newsletter dives into why building your own unique path is the real key to growth. You bring the curiosity—we’ll bring the insights.

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - October 26th, 2024
Leadership and Empowerment, Empowerment, Empowering Others, Ownership, Accountability, Leadership Skills, Self Worth, Personal Growth, Delegation Kurtis Graham Leadership and Empowerment, Empowerment, Empowering Others, Ownership, Accountability, Leadership Skills, Self Worth, Personal Growth, Delegation Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - October 26th, 2024

🎃 Embrace Halloween's spirit this week by diving into creativity, new roles, and finding rewards in unexpected challenges. Leadership lessons from trick-or-treating? You bet. 🍬👻

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive #HalloweenInspiredLeadership

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Didn’t Get the Promotion? Why It Could Be the Best Thing for Your Career
Career Advancement, Career Growth, Career Journey, Career Management, Career Progression, Career Transition and Transformation, personal development, Empowerment, Self Improvement, Self Leadership Kurtis Graham Career Advancement, Career Growth, Career Journey, Career Management, Career Progression, Career Transition and Transformation, personal development, Empowerment, Self Improvement, Self Leadership Kurtis Graham

Didn’t Get the Promotion? Why It Could Be the Best Thing for Your Career

Missed out on the promotion? Yeah, that sucks. But what if it’s the best thing that ever happened to your career? 🚀

It’s not the setback, it’s your comeback. Here are four steps to turn that disappointment into opportunity.

#Leadership #CareerGrowth #Promotion #PersonalDevelopment


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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - October 19th, 2024
Leadership Lessons, Management Skills, Empathetic Leadership, Storytelling, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Burnout, Leadership Journey Kurtis Graham Leadership Lessons, Management Skills, Empathetic Leadership, Storytelling, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Burnout, Leadership Journey Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - October 19th, 2024

🌟 This week has been a blend of reflection and inspiration! Spending time with family has reminded me of the grounding power of familiar connections, while meeting new faces has sparked my creativity. Challenges are opportunities in disguise—let’s embrace them together! 💪 Check out this week's Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five for insights on cultivating a thriving culture through everyday moments.

#Leadership #Growth #WeekendHighFive

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The #1 Thing I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Manager
Leadership Skills, First Time Manager, Management Skills, Personal Development, Leadership Lessons, Team Building, Performance Management Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, First Time Manager, Management Skills, Personal Development, Leadership Lessons, Team Building, Performance Management Kurtis Graham

The #1 Thing I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Manager

Being a first-time manager is a ride—one that comes with excitement, doubt, and a boatload of learning moments. But here’s the truth: leadership is about your team, not just you. Check out my 11 hard-hitting tips I wish I had known when I started.

#Leadership #FirstTimeManagers #TeamBuilding

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - October 12th, 2024
Goal Setting, Prioritization, Leadership Skills, Management Skills, Gratitude, Productivity, Performance Management, Feedback and Communication, Culture Kurtis Graham Goal Setting, Prioritization, Leadership Skills, Management Skills, Gratitude, Productivity, Performance Management, Feedback and Communication, Culture Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - October 12th, 2024

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving Weekend, Canada! 🦃

Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving or just taking a moment to pause, this is the perfect time to reflect, reconnect, and appreciate what really matters—family, loved ones, and the journey so far. Let's take a break from the hustle and get ready to close out the year with purpose and gratitude. 🙌✨

#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #LeadershipJourney #WorkLifeBalance #WeekendHighFive

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