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Chasing Happiness is Useless! 4 Ways to find happiness through life's struggles
Leadership Development, Personal Growth, Mental Health & Well-being, Workplace Culture, Motivation and Inspiration Curtis Scaplen Leadership Development, Personal Growth, Mental Health & Well-being, Workplace Culture, Motivation and Inspiration Curtis Scaplen

Chasing Happiness is Useless! 4 Ways to find happiness through life's struggles

Chasing happiness? Forget it! Happiness is a choice, not a destination. Discover 4 life-changing ways to find true joy through life’s struggles and start living intentionally. 💪

#HappinessIsAChoice #LifeLessons #LeadershipInFocus

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - January 18, 2025
Leadership Skills, Confidence, Personal Growth, Self Control, Management Skills, Self Leadership Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Confidence, Personal Growth, Self Control, Management Skills, Self Leadership Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - January 18, 2025

Leadership isn’t about power—it’s about empowering others. Are you leading yourself well enough to thrive this week, or are you just hoping for the best?"

Check out the Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five for insights on surviving leadership transitions, embracing risk, and taking charge of your unique strengths. 🚀

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Leadership as a Survival Skill
Leadership Skills, Authentic Leadership, Leadership Journey, Self Leadership, Personal Growth, Personal Accountability, Growth Journey, Mindset Curtis Scaplen Leadership Skills, Authentic Leadership, Leadership Journey, Self Leadership, Personal Growth, Personal Accountability, Growth Journey, Mindset Curtis Scaplen

Leadership as a Survival Skill

🔥 Leadership is Survival—And It Starts With You 🔥
Leadership isn’t just about leading others—it's about leading yourself through the chaos of life. This week’s Leadership In Focus newsletter dives deep into how leadership is a survival skill that shapes the next version of you. Ready to take control? 💪
📥 Read the full article to lead your own journey.
#Leadership #SelfLeadership #Growth #PersonalDevelopment

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - January 11, 2025
Adaptability in Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Growth Mindset, Forgiveness, Customer Engagement, Customer Service Kurtis Graham Adaptability in Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Growth Mindset, Forgiveness, Customer Engagement, Customer Service Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - January 11, 2025

This week’s Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five is all about embracing the push and pull of the year’s start. After the holiday hustle, it’s time to reflect, recharge, and gear up for 2025 with intention. From letting go of grudges and unmuting your voice to speaking up for what’s right and balancing your emotional shifts, it’s time to show up as the leader you’re meant to be. Let’s keep moving forward with purpose and energy!

#Leadership #2025Goals #AuthenticLeadership #Growth

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How One Word Can Change Everything
Achieve Goals, Effective Goal Setting, Goal Setting, Goal Setting and Achievement, Personal Goals, Personal Growth, Accountability Kurtis Graham Achieve Goals, Effective Goal Setting, Goal Setting, Goal Setting and Achievement, Personal Goals, Personal Growth, Accountability Kurtis Graham

How One Word Can Change Everything

Hope carried me through 2024. Now, I’m stepping into Emergence for 2025—growth, transformation, and finally becoming who I’m meant to be.
What’s your word for the year? Pick one that challenges you, inspires you, and keeps you focused.
Need help choosing yours? Check out my process here.

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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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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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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 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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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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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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The Diet Secret Your Performance Review is Missing
Performance Management, High Performance, Personal Accountability, Personal Growth, Personal Development, Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Leadership Skills, Objective Setting, Achieve Goals Kurtis Graham Performance Management, High Performance, Personal Accountability, Personal Growth, Personal Development, Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Leadership Skills, Objective Setting, Achieve Goals Kurtis Graham

The Diet Secret Your Performance Review is Missing

📊 What can your performance review learn from Weight Watchers (WW)?


Diet plans and goal-setting have a lot in common: most fail without a solid system. This week, we're digging into how the success principles behind WW can make your performance goals stick. Ready to rethink your approach? Dive in to learn more!

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When in Doubt – Look Inward
Discipline, Accountability, Mindset, Personal Growth, Personal Growth Journey, Leadership, Coaching Skills, Leadership and Coaching Curtis Scaplen Discipline, Accountability, Mindset, Personal Growth, Personal Growth Journey, Leadership, Coaching Skills, Leadership and Coaching Curtis Scaplen

When in Doubt – Look Inward

Feeling overwhelmed by external pressures? 🎯 It’s time to shift the focus inward. Discover how preparation, effort, and mindset can turn the tides in your favor—whether in sports, business, or life. 🏆 Let's block out the noise and find joy in the process. 👉 Read this week's Leadership In Focus newsletter.

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - Sept 21, 2024
Leadership Skills, Goal Setting, Management Skills, Burnout, Work Life Balance, Leadership Lessons, Personal Growth, Adaptability in Leadership Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Goal Setting, Management Skills, Burnout, Work Life Balance, Leadership Lessons, Personal Growth, Adaptability in Leadership Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - Sept 21, 2024

🍁 High-Five, it’s the weekend! As we welcome the first day of fall tomorrow, it’s time to embrace change—both in nature and in leadership. This week’s Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five newsletter dives into how we can refresh, reflect, and recharge for the season ahead. Ready to lead with renewed energy? ✋

#Leadership #PersonalGrowth #FallReflection #HighFive

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Think You Can Handle a Supercar? What Racing a Ferrari Taught Me About Leading a Team
Leadership Skills, Adaptability in Leadership, Resilience and Adaptability, Management Skills, Beginners Mindset, Beginners Fallacy, New Leader, Leading Teams, Personal Growth, Personal Growth and Development Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Adaptability in Leadership, Resilience and Adaptability, Management Skills, Beginners Mindset, Beginners Fallacy, New Leader, Leading Teams, Personal Growth, Personal Growth and Development Kurtis Graham

Think You Can Handle a Supercar? What Racing a Ferrari Taught Me About Leading a Team

Ever thought you could handle a supercar like a pro? 🏎️ Think again. My experience driving a Ferrari on a test track taught me more about leadership than I ever expected. Discover the lessons learned and how to avoid the beginner’s fallacy in your leadership journey.

#Leadership #Ferrari #GrowthMindset

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - Sept 14, 2024
Leadership Skills, Management Skills, Productivity, Office Humor, Leadership Perspectives, Personal Growth Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Management Skills, Productivity, Office Humor, Leadership Perspectives, Personal Growth Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - Sept 14, 2024

We've hit the halfway mark of September! 🍂 As the fall "restart" catches up with us, it's time to pause and recharge. This weekend, take a moment for self-care, reflect on this week’s leadership lessons, and prepare to tackle the rest of the year with renewed energy.

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Three Steps to Overcome Overwhelm and Regain Momentum
Leadership Development, Productivity, Stress Management, Personal Growth, Business Strategy Curtis Scaplen Leadership Development, Productivity, Stress Management, Personal Growth, Business Strategy Curtis Scaplen

Three Steps to Overcome Overwhelm and Regain Momentum

Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life and work? 🌊 You’re not alone. This week, Curtis Scaplen shares three practical steps to cut through the chaos and regain control. Simplify your focus, tune out the noise, and take action to build momentum.

#LeadershipInFocus #OvercomingOverwhelm #Productivity

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