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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 - August 31, 2024
Leadership Skills, Leadership Humor, Leadership Lessons, Leadership Reflections, Weekend Reading, Personal Growth and Development Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Leadership Humor, Leadership Lessons, Leadership Reflections, Weekend Reading, Personal Growth and Development Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - August 31, 2024

Ready to shift gears as summer winds down? 🌅 Dive into this week's Weekend High Five from Leadership In Focus. Reflect on the lessons we've explored, from navigating leadership challenges to embracing inclusive strategies. Let’s finish summer strong and prepare for the season ahead!

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive #LeadershipJourney

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Clearing the Path:  Reflecting on 500 days Alcohol Free
Personal Growth and Development, Mindful Living and Well-Being, Emotional Intelligence, Life Transitions and Transformations, Sobriety and Self-Discovery, Work-Life Balance, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Parenting and Family Dynamics, Inner Strength and Resilience, Positive Lifestyle Changes Curtis Scaplen Personal Growth and Development, Mindful Living and Well-Being, Emotional Intelligence, Life Transitions and Transformations, Sobriety and Self-Discovery, Work-Life Balance, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Parenting and Family Dynamics, Inner Strength and Resilience, Positive Lifestyle Changes Curtis Scaplen

Clearing the Path:  Reflecting on 500 days Alcohol Free

🌟 Reflecting on 500 Days Alcohol-Free 🌟

Life's journey without alcohol has been transformative. From breaking free from the pressures of "Work Hard, Play Hard" to discovering the true joys of quality time with my kids—every moment has been a revelation. Join me as I share the lessons learned and the newfound appreciation for life's little blessings. 🚀

#AlcoholFree #Transformation #ReflectingOn500Days

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How SMARTER Goals Saved My Life
Leadership Skills, Personal Growth and Development, Goal Setting and Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, Success Stories, Health and Fitness Transformation, Self-Improvement Strategies, Effective Goal Setting, Accountability and Support, Positive Lifestyle Changes Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Personal Growth and Development, Goal Setting and Achievement, Motivation and Inspiration, Success Stories, Health and Fitness Transformation, Self-Improvement Strategies, Effective Goal Setting, Accountability and Support, Positive Lifestyle Changes Kurtis Graham

How SMARTER Goals Saved My Life

Discover how SMARTER goals transformed my life, leading to a 35-pound weight loss and a surge in energy. Learn the power of setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely, ENLIST, and REPORT-based goals, and how enlisting others and tracking progress can be the key to your success.

#GoalSetting #SMARTERGoals #HealthTransformation

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I Hate to Run; I Love to Run: 5 Lessons Learned from Embracing Tough Challenges
Leadership Development, Personal Growth and Development, Goal Setting and Achievement, Resilience and Perserence, Overcoming Challenges, Motivation and Inspiration, Self-Discovery and Transformation, Fitness and Mental Health, Running and Endurance, Entrepreneurship and Business Growth Kurtis Graham Leadership Development, Personal Growth and Development, Goal Setting and Achievement, Resilience and Perserence, Overcoming Challenges, Motivation and Inspiration, Self-Discovery and Transformation, Fitness and Mental Health, Running and Endurance, Entrepreneurship and Business Growth Kurtis Graham

I Hate to Run; I Love to Run: 5 Lessons Learned from Embracing Tough Challenges

Discover the Transformative Power of Running and Leadership: Join me on a journey from avoiding running to conquering a 10K race, and learn how embracing challenges, setting ambitious goals, and persevering can unlock your true potential in both life and leadership. Explore the lessons I've gained, and let's inspire growth and resilience together.

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What a Difference a Year Makes
Career Transition and Transformation, Personal Growth and Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Ventures, Solopreneurship, Family and Relationships, Time Management and Prioritization, Overcoming Adversity and Challenges, Identity and Self-Reflection, Joy and Fulfillment in Work, Leadership and Growth Strategies, Inspiration and Motivation Kurtis Graham Career Transition and Transformation, Personal Growth and Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Ventures, Solopreneurship, Family and Relationships, Time Management and Prioritization, Overcoming Adversity and Challenges, Identity and Self-Reflection, Joy and Fulfillment in Work, Leadership and Growth Strategies, Inspiration and Motivation Kurtis Graham

What a Difference a Year Makes

Discover profound revelations from a year of change. Gain insights on embracing new beginnings, redefining your identity, and finding joy in your career journey. Reflect on thought-provoking questions that could pave the way for your own transformation. Read the article now and be inspired by the wisdom of Deepak Chopra: 'In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.' #PersonalGrowth #CareerJourney #Reflection

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People Pleasing: The Kryptonite of Effective Leadership
Leadership Development, Personal Growth and Development, Professional Skills, Management and Leadership, Workplace Effectiveness, Communication and Collaboration, Decision-Making and Problem-Solving, Career Advancement, Team Building and Motivation, Self-Improvement, Leadership Strategies, Leadership Mindset, Leadership Skills Training, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Empowerment Kurtis Graham Leadership Development, Personal Growth and Development, Professional Skills, Management and Leadership, Workplace Effectiveness, Communication and Collaboration, Decision-Making and Problem-Solving, Career Advancement, Team Building and Motivation, Self-Improvement, Leadership Strategies, Leadership Mindset, Leadership Skills Training, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Empowerment Kurtis Graham

People Pleasing: The Kryptonite of Effective Leadership

🌟 Embrace Your Leadership Journey 🌟

Are you ready to break free from the chains of people-pleasing and unleash your true leadership potential? 💪✨

In a world where approval-seeking can hinder growth, it's time to take a page from Tina Fey's playbook: "Do what you have to do, and so what if they like it or not." 🚀

Discover how shedding the "people-pleaser" label can empower you to make tough decisions, set boundaries, and lead with unwavering confidence. 🌟🔥

Join us on this transformational path from people-pleasing to empowered leadership. 🌱👑

#LeadershipJourney #UnleashYourPotential #BeAnEmpoweredLeader

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Crafting your Leadership Journey: A 6-Step Guide to Curated Learning
Training, Personal Growth, Personal Growth and Development, Training and Education, Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Learning, Learning and Growth, Leadership and Management, Management Skills, Professional Development, Learning Journey, Career Journey, Career Growth Kurtis Graham Training, Personal Growth, Personal Growth and Development, Training and Education, Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Learning, Learning and Growth, Leadership and Management, Management Skills, Professional Development, Learning Journey, Career Journey, Career Growth Kurtis Graham

Crafting your Leadership Journey: A 6-Step Guide to Curated Learning

Crafting your Leadership Journey: A 6-Step Guide to Curated Learning

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."

~ Chinese Proverb

🔥 Ignite your personal and professional growth! Dive into the world of leadership development and honing essential skills with my 6-step approach to learning. Plus, take action this week with three practical steps to accelerate your own learning journey. Don't wait, start now! 💪

#LeadershipDevelopment #ContinuousLearning #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalGrowth #LifelongLearning #CuratedLearning #TakeAction

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Embracing Grace, Lessons From A Mother’s Journey through Terminal Cancer
Courage, Resilience, Inner Strength, Mindset, Leadership Development, Lead by Example, Personal Growth and Development, Personal Strength, Inspirational Leadership, Life Lessons and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, Resilience and Leadership, Leading with Grace and Dignity, Leadership Mindset, Leadership Lessons from Life Experience, Empowering Leadership Curtis Scaplen Courage, Resilience, Inner Strength, Mindset, Leadership Development, Lead by Example, Personal Growth and Development, Personal Strength, Inspirational Leadership, Life Lessons and Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, Resilience and Leadership, Leading with Grace and Dignity, Leadership Mindset, Leadership Lessons from Life Experience, Empowering Leadership Curtis Scaplen

Embracing Grace, Lessons From A Mother’s Journey through Terminal Cancer

Discover the profound lessons learned from a mother's courageous battle with terminal cancer. Explore the power of faith, unconditional love, cherishing moments, the strength in kindness, taking action, and the transformative impact of mindset. Join this heartfelt journey and glean invaluable insights to apply to your own life.

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