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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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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 - 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 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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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 - Sept 7, 2024
Leadership Skills, Personal Growth, Leadership Development, Management skills, Parenting and Leadership, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Employee Orientation Kurtis Graham Leadership Skills, Personal Growth, Leadership Development, Management skills, Parenting and Leadership, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Employee Orientation Kurtis Graham

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

Ready to kick off the fall season with confidence? 🌟 Dive into this week’s Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five and explore key insights on leadership, productivity, and work-life balance. Let’s finish the year strong together! 💪

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive #WorkLifeBalance

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Leadership Through a Mother’s Eyes: Lessons from My Mom on Her Birthday
Parenting and Leadership, Leadership Lessons, Wisdom, Leadership Wisdom, Lessons from Parents, Leadership Lessons from Life Experience, Life Lessons and Leadership, Lifelong Learning Kurtis Graham Parenting and Leadership, Leadership Lessons, Wisdom, Leadership Wisdom, Lessons from Parents, Leadership Lessons from Life Experience, Life Lessons and Leadership, Lifelong Learning Kurtis Graham

Leadership Through a Mother’s Eyes: Lessons from My Mom on Her Birthday

🎉 Celebrating my mom’s birthday with a tribute to the timeless leadership lessons she taught me. From the power of observation to the importance of mental health days, her wisdom continues to inspire. Discover how her life lessons can enhance your leadership journey! 🌟

#Leadership #LifeLessons #HappyBirthdayMom

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