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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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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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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 - 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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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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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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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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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 Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - August 24, 2024
Leadership Skills, Learning, Learning and Growth Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Learning, Learning and Growth Kurtis Graham

The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - August 24, 2024

🌟 The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - August 24, 2024 🌟

High-five to the weekend! ✋ As summer winds down, it’s time to savor these last few days before the routine returns. Dive into this week’s High Five for insights on leadership consistency, standing firm in your beliefs, and finding balance. Plus, don’t miss our new “Leadership In Focus, Not So Funny, Funnies” coming tomorrow.

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Don’t Get Wet: From Swimming and Gremlins to Leadership Accountability
Leadership, Accountability, Personal Accountability, Ownership, Leadership Skills, Difficult Conversations, Team Building, Coaching and Team Performance Kurtis Graham Leadership, Accountability, Personal Accountability, Ownership, Leadership Skills, Difficult Conversations, Team Building, Coaching and Team Performance Kurtis Graham

Don’t Get Wet: From Swimming and Gremlins to Leadership Accountability

Were you ever told 'Don’t Get Wet' before you jumped into the pool? 🌊 From swimming as kids to the chaos of Gremlins, these lessons teach us about leadership accountability. 🐲 Are you feeding your Problem Monsters with compromise and excuses? Discover how to lead with integrity and starve out these creatures. Read 'Don’t Get Wet: From Swimming and Gremlins to Leadership Accountability' now!

#Leadership #Accountability #Integrity #ProblemMonsters

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Hostile Takeover: Guardians of Executive Truth
Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Leadership, Culture Building, Authentic Leadership, authenticity, Management Skills, Innovation, Accountability Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Leadership, Culture Building, Authentic Leadership, authenticity, Management Skills, Innovation, Accountability Kurtis Graham

Hostile Takeover: Guardians of Executive Truth

Delve into the perils of cultivating 'Guardians of Executive Truth' in leadership. Discover how radical transparency and customer-centricity can steer organizations towards integrity. Read more.

#ledership #transparency #authenticity

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The CEO Who Emptied the Dishwasher: Leadership is Caught, Not Taught
Leadership, Lead by Example, Humble Leadership, Leadership Skills, Culture, Leadership Culture, Management Skills, Organizational Culture, Organizational Leadership Curtis Scaplen Leadership, Lead by Example, Humble Leadership, Leadership Skills, Culture, Leadership Culture, Management Skills, Organizational Culture, Organizational Leadership Curtis Scaplen

The CEO Who Emptied the Dishwasher: Leadership is Caught, Not Taught

Catch the power of leadership in action! Learn why leading by example speaks volumes beyond words. Discover how authentic actions inspire and influence. Lead with impact today.

#Leadership #LeadByExample #ActionsSpeakLouder

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Perspectives: One Year of Leadership In Focus
Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Adaptability in Leadership, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Collaboration Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Adaptability in Leadership, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Collaboration Kurtis Graham

Perspectives: One Year of Leadership In Focus

Join us as we reflect on a year of Leadership In Focus! 🎉✨ Dive into our journey, where passion meets purpose, and discover insights on leadership, community, and growth. Plus, get inspired by our shared reflections on leadership, starting a new business, and words of encouragement from our founders. Let's lead with purpose and embrace growth together! #LeadershipInFocus #Community #Growth #reflections

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