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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 isnโ€™t about powerโ€”itโ€™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. ๐Ÿš€

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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

๐Ÿ”ฅ Leadership is Survivalโ€”And It Starts With You ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Leadership isnโ€™t just about leading othersโ€”it's about leading yourself through the chaos of life. This weekโ€™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? ๐Ÿ’ช
๐Ÿ“ฅ 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 weekโ€™s Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five is all about embracing the push and pull of the yearโ€™s start. After the holiday hustle, itโ€™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 whatโ€™s right and balancing your emotional shifts, itโ€™s time to show up as the leader youโ€™re meant to be. Letโ€™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, Iโ€™m stepping into Emergence for 2025โ€”growth, transformation, and finally becoming who Iโ€™m meant to be.
Whatโ€™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 wasnโ€™t just about growthโ€”it was about breaking through every barrier that held you back โœจ

As we wrap up this transformative year, letโ€™s take a moment to reflect on how leadership isnโ€™t just about pushing forward, but about breaking down the walls weโ€™ve built around ourselves.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Ready to set a new path for 2025? Letโ€™s dive into the big ideas that shaped this yearโ€™s leadership journey.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 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 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 weekโ€™s Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five covers everything from building authentic connections at work to embracing growth discomfortโ€”and weโ€™re diving into the importance of real, meaningful feedback. Are you ready to tune into what matters most?

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive

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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 โค๏ธ


This week, Iโ€™m diving into a more personal journey: lessons from 25 years of marriage that resonate just as strongly in leadership. Commitment, empathy, trustโ€”letโ€™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 - 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, itโ€™s all about finishing the year strong. With less than two months left in 2024, weโ€™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 โ€œRight Pathโ€ โ€“ 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 โ€œRight Pathโ€ โ€“ Build Your Own

๐Ÿš€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜: The "Right Path" Doesn't Exist! ๐Ÿš€
Feeling pressured to have it all mapped out? This weekโ€™s newsletter dives into why building your own unique path is the real key to growth. You bring the curiosityโ€”weโ€™ll bring the insights.

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Didnโ€™t Get the Promotion? Why It Could Be the Best Thing for Your Career
Career Advancement, Career Growth, Career Journey, Career Management, Career Progression, Career Transition and Transformation, personal development, Empowerment, Self Improvement, Self Leadership Kurtis Graham Career Advancement, Career Growth, Career Journey, Career Management, Career Progression, Career Transition and Transformation, personal development, Empowerment, Self Improvement, Self Leadership Kurtis Graham

Didnโ€™t Get the Promotion? Why It Could Be the Best Thing for Your Career

Missed out on the promotion? Yeah, that sucks. But what if itโ€™s the best thing that ever happened to your career? ๐Ÿš€

Itโ€™s not the setback, itโ€™s your comeback. Here are four steps to turn that disappointment into opportunity.

#Leadership #CareerGrowth #Promotion #PersonalDevelopment


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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

๐Ÿ“Š 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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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? ๐ŸŽ๏ธ 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 beginnerโ€™s fallacy in your leadership journey.

#Leadership #Ferrari #GrowthMindset

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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? ๐ŸŒŸ Dive into this weekโ€™s Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five and explore key insights on leadership, productivity, and work-life balance. Letโ€™s finish the year strong together! ๐Ÿ’ช

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive #WorkLifeBalance

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The Weekend High-Five - 08/10/2024
Personal Growth, Leadership Skills, Learning and Growth, personal development, Self Improvement, Self Leadership Kurtis Graham Personal Growth, Leadership Skills, Learning and Growth, personal development, Self Improvement, Self Leadership Kurtis Graham

The Weekend High-Five - 08/10/2024

We made it to the weekend, and that deserves a high-five! ๐Ÿ™Œ Dive into this weekโ€™s Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five, packed with insights, actionable tips, and a little inspiration to help you align your actions with your goals. Ready to make real change? Check out the latest edition and subscribe for more leadership goodness! ๐Ÿ“ฉ

#Leadership #WeekendMotivation #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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Weekend High-Five - 08/03/2024
Personal Growth, self development, Self Leadership, Leadership Skills Kurtis Graham Personal Growth, self development, Self Leadership, Leadership Skills Kurtis Graham

Weekend High-Five - 08/03/2024

๐ŸŽ‰ We made it to the weekend โ€“ that deserves a high-five! Dive into this week's Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five for insights on setting boundaries, avoiding new leader pitfalls, mastering tough conversations, and more. ๐ŸŒŸ Subscribe now to get our weekly newsletter straight to your inbox. Let's grow together! ๐Ÿ’ช

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive #LeadershipGrowth #PersonalDevelopment

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The Lizard in The House: Perspectives on Leadership and Growth
Ownership, Personal Growth, Trust in Leadership, Personal Development, Career Management, Career Growth, Self Leadership, Perspective Kurtis Graham Ownership, Personal Growth, Trust in Leadership, Personal Development, Career Management, Career Growth, Self Leadership, Perspective Kurtis Graham

The Lizard in The House: Perspectives on Leadership and Growth

๐ŸฆŽ "Get that lizard out of here!" This frantic call led to a powerful lesson in perspective for us. Discover how a little gecko in our Jakarta home transformed our views on leadership and growth. ๐Ÿกโœจ

From embracing discomfort to learning from mistakes, here are five key perspective shifts that can drive your career forward. Don't miss out on these valuable insights! ๐Ÿš€

#Leadership #CareerGrowth #PerspectiveShift #GrowthMindset #InternationalLiving

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Overcoming the Numbness: A Journey to Re-engagement at Work
Employee Engagement, Self Leadership, personal accountability, Personal Growth, Accountability, Motivation, Team Building, Leadership Skills Kurtis Graham Employee Engagement, Self Leadership, personal accountability, Personal Growth, Accountability, Motivation, Team Building, Leadership Skills Kurtis Graham

Overcoming the Numbness: A Journey to Re-engagement at Work

Feeling numb at work? You're not alone. ๐ŸŒŸ Discover practical steps to re-engage and find your passion again. Dive into "Overcoming the Numbness: A Journey to Re-engagement at Work" and learn how to take ownership of your motivation and drive. ๐Ÿš€โœจ

#EmployeeEngagement #WorkMotivation #SelfLeadership

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Lacking Accountability: The Unintended Consequences
Accountability, Achieve Goals, Performance Management, Personal Accountability, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Leadership, Leadershipskills, Self Leadership, Personal Development, Goals Curtis Scaplen Accountability, Achieve Goals, Performance Management, Personal Accountability, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Leadership, Leadershipskills, Self Leadership, Personal Development, Goals Curtis Scaplen

Lacking Accountability: The Unintended Consequences

Ever feel stuck or see those around you struggling with their weight, jobs, or social lives? ๐Ÿค” It's easy to blame circumstances, but real change starts with accountability. ๐Ÿ’ช Discover how small steps in taking responsibility can transform your life and leadership. Read 'Lacking Accountability: The Unintended Consequences' now!

#Leadership #Accountability #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement

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Knowing When to Hold 'Em and When to Fold 'Em: The Art of Strategic Decisions in Leadership
Decision Making Skills, Decision-Making and Problem-Solving, Authentic Leadership, Leadership Skills, Personal Growth, Patience, Personal Leadership, Learning Agility, Strategy, Strategic Patience, Personal Goals, Goal Setting Curtis Scaplen Decision Making Skills, Decision-Making and Problem-Solving, Authentic Leadership, Leadership Skills, Personal Growth, Patience, Personal Leadership, Learning Agility, Strategy, Strategic Patience, Personal Goals, Goal Setting Curtis Scaplen

Knowing When to Hold 'Em and When to Fold 'Em: The Art of Strategic Decisions in Leadership

Explore the art of strategic decision-making and the importance of knowing when to hold on and when to let go. Inspired by the wisdom of Kenny Rogers' iconic song, delve into the challenges of being emotionally invested in our ideas and the significance of making tough choices for long-term success. Learn from Matthew McConaughey's journey as he navigated career transitions, demonstrating the power of staying true to your vision and the rewards of strategic patience. Discover how embracing change and strategic clarity can lead to personal and professional growth, paving the way for your own moments of triumph.

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