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Knowing When to Walk Away: A Leadership Dilemma
Personal Growth, Accountability, Self Confidence, Self Leadership, Boundary Setting, Leadership Boundaries, Leadership Skills, Self Awareness Curtis Scaplen Personal Growth, Accountability, Self Confidence, Self Leadership, Boundary Setting, Leadership Boundaries, Leadership Skills, Self Awareness Curtis Scaplen

Knowing When to Walk Away: A Leadership Dilemma

🚨 When Leadership Means Walking Away 🚨
Leadership isn’t about stubbornly sticking around. It’s about knowing when to cut ties and make space for growth. Ever felt drained after a meeting or a conversation? It's time to ask: “Why do I do this?” If your energy isn’t being reciprocated, it’s time to walk away.

This week in Leadership In Focus, we dive deep into the leadership dilemma of when to step back and refocus your energy. The key? It's all about personal alignment, not external validation.

🔑 Big Idea: True leadership comes from knowing when to let go—and when to stay true to your values.

#Leadership #PersonalGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #WalkAway

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The Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five Newsletter - February 8, 2025
Leadership Strategies, Professional Development, Business Growth, Team Management, Workplace Culture Kurtis Graham Leadership Strategies, Professional Development, Business Growth, Team Management, Workplace Culture Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five Newsletter - February 8, 2025

🚨 Leadership Alert! 🚨 If you're just talking about leadership without doing it, you're missing the point. It’s all about action—what you do NOW makes the difference tomorrow. Are you taking the steps to lead where you are? 💪
Click to learn how to lead by doing, not just by saying!

#Leadership #TakeAction #LeadBoldly

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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 25, 2025
Leadership Skills, Ownership, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, ownership and accountabilty, Leadership, Marketing, Strategy Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Ownership, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, ownership and accountabilty, Leadership, Marketing, Strategy Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - January 25, 2025

🚀 Embrace the Challenge: A High-Five to Resilience 💪
2025's already throwing curveballs, but that’s exactly when the magic happens. Challenges bring growth, clarity, and the chance to lead with purpose. This week’s Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five dives into how to embrace resilience and keep moving forward, even when it feels tough.


💥 Take Action: Step back, reassess your goals, and make one small change to get back on track. Your north star is waiting.


#Leadership #Resilience #Growth #LeadershipInFocus #ChallengeAccepted #LeadershipJourney

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Rooting for the Villain: Why Today's Leaders Must Earn Respect, Not Demand It
Trust in Leadership, trust-centric leadership, Leadership Skills, Management Skills, Communication, Empathetic Leadership, Communication Skills, Leadership and Trust Kurtis Graham Trust in Leadership, trust-centric leadership, Leadership Skills, Management Skills, Communication, Empathetic Leadership, Communication Skills, Leadership and Trust Kurtis Graham

Rooting for the Villain: Why Today's Leaders Must Earn Respect, Not Demand It

Are you waiting for respect to be handed to you?

Guess what—it’s not coming. Leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about earning trust and showing up authentically every single day. This week, we dive into how to go from being a boss to a leader your team actually trusts.

Ready to flip the script on leadership? Don’t just manage—lead with purpose. 💥

#LeadershipInFocus #EarnRespect #ModernLeadership #CareerGrowth #ManagementTips

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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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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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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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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 - October 5th, 2024
Empowerment, Team Leadership, Mindset, Mindfulness, Leadership Skills, Motivation, Work Life Balance, Introversion Kurtis Graham Empowerment, Team Leadership, Mindset, Mindfulness, Leadership Skills, Motivation, Work Life Balance, Introversion Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - October 5th, 2024

🚀 October’s here, and it’s time to embrace the whirlwind! 🎉🍂 Thanksgiving for us Canadians and the sprint to year-end. Let’s reset, reflect, and charge ahead with renewed focus. 🦃 What’s your game plan for this season?

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - Sept 28, 2024
Leadership, Values, Integrity, Feedback and Communication, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Accountability, Empathetic Leadership Kurtis Graham Leadership, Values, Integrity, Feedback and Communication, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Accountability, Empathetic Leadership Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - Sept 28, 2024

🌟 Your fingerprint is one of a kind—how are you using it to leave your mark? This week's newsletter is all about embracing your unique strengths, giving impactful feedback, and leading with heart. Let’s reset and step into fall with purpose. 🍁 Read on for insights, tips, and a whole lot of inspiration. #LeadershipInFocus

#MakeYourMark #LeadWithHeart

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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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From Stress to Success: How First Impressions Shape Leadership and Team Dynamics
Onboarding, Team Leadership, Cultural Transformation, Culture Building, Employee Orientation, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Employee Engagement Kurtis Graham Onboarding, Team Leadership, Cultural Transformation, Culture Building, Employee Orientation, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Employee Engagement Kurtis Graham

From Stress to Success: How First Impressions Shape Leadership and Team Dynamics

First impressions last a lifetime. This week’s Leadership In Focus dives into the importance of creating strong beginnings for your team. From common pitfalls to actionable strategies, discover how to set the stage for long-term success. 🌟

#Leadership #TeamBuilding #EmployeeExperience

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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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The Empathy Trap: How Misunderstood Compassion Can Undermine Accountability
Empathetic Leadership, Empathy and Compassion, Leading with Courage, Setting Boundaries, Leadership Boundaries, Accountability, Leadership and Ownership, ownership and accountabilty, Problem Monsters, Toxic Management Traits, Management Skills, Management and Leadership, Management Strategies Kurtis Graham Empathetic Leadership, Empathy and Compassion, Leading with Courage, Setting Boundaries, Leadership Boundaries, Accountability, Leadership and Ownership, ownership and accountabilty, Problem Monsters, Toxic Management Traits, Management Skills, Management and Leadership, Management Strategies Kurtis Graham

The Empathy Trap: How Misunderstood Compassion Can Undermine Accountability

Are you handing out hall passes in the name of empathy? Understanding your team’s struggles is important, but when does empathy cross the line and compromise accountability? In our latest article, we explore the fine line between being supportive and enabling poor performance—and how to strike the right balance. Discover how you can lead with compassion without losing sight of your goals.

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The Championship Mindset: Leadership Masterclass from the Little League
Coaching, Coaching and Team Performance, Coaching Skills, Leadership and Coaching, Leadership skills, Leadership Lessons, Leadership Lessons from Children Curtis Scaplen Coaching, Coaching and Team Performance, Coaching Skills, Leadership and Coaching, Leadership skills, Leadership Lessons, Leadership Lessons from Children Curtis Scaplen

The Championship Mindset: Leadership Masterclass from the Little League

🎯 The Championship Mindset: Leadership Lessons from Little League 🏆

Coaching a team of eight and nine-year-olds has turned into an unexpected leadership masterclass. From overcoming fear to embracing failure, the lessons from the baseball field offer valuable insights for leaders of all ages. Discover how a season of Little League baseball became a powerful guide to effective leadership and teamwork. ⚾️💪

#Leadership #Teamwork #YouthSports #LeadershipLessons

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The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - August 17, 2024
Weekend Reading, Leadership Skills, Learning Journey, Continuous Improvement, Learning and Growth, Leadership Journey Kurtis Graham Weekend Reading, Leadership Skills, Learning Journey, Continuous Improvement, Learning and Growth, Leadership Journey Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - August 17, 2024

🎉 We made it to the weekend! Let’s celebrate with the Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five! ✋ As we gear up for a full return to routine post-summer, dive into this week’s top 5 leadership ideas, a powerful quote, and a game-changing action item to keep you growing. Ready to level up your weekend? 🚀 Check out the full newsletter and get it delivered straight to your inbox! 📬

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendWisdom #GrowthMindset

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The Four Buckets of Holistic Health: A Path to being FIT in Life
Personal Growth, Employee Well-Being, Mindful Living and Well-Being, Healthy Leadership, Holistic Health, Mental Health, Financial Health, Personal Fitness Curtis Scaplen Personal Growth, Employee Well-Being, Mindful Living and Well-Being, Healthy Leadership, Holistic Health, Mental Health, Financial Health, Personal Fitness Curtis Scaplen

The Four Buckets of Holistic Health: A Path to being FIT in Life

Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling, balanced life with the Four Buckets of Holistic Health: Physical, Emotional/Mental, Social, and Financial. Discover how to achieve Fulfilling Integrated Transformation (FITness) and add joy to your day!

#HolisticHealth #Leadership #WellBeing

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