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The ‘Perfect’ Plan is a Trap: How to Lead When the Map Changes

🚨 The ‘Perfect’ Plan is a Trap 🚨
You’ve got the plan in hand, right? But what happens when reality throws in some detours? 🛑 Life and leadership don’t work by the map. It’s all about how you adapt when things change. In this week's Leadership In Focus, we break down how to lead when the map changes, and why rigid plans will always trip you up.

Big Idea: Leadership isn’t about following the map perfectly. It’s about how you steer through unexpected challenges. 📍

#Leadership #Adaptability #GrowthMindset #LeadershipDevelopment

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Is Your Life Overflowing? Time for the One-In-One-Out Rule

🚨 Is Your Life Overflowing? Time for a One-In-One-Out Rule 🚨


Ever feel like your calendar is bursting at the seams? Or that your energy is being sucked dry by the same old routine? 🤯 It might be time for a One-In-One-Out rule. Just like retailers swap underperforming products, we need to make space for what truly matters.

This week in Leadership In Focus, we explore how applying this simple rule can free up mental space, boost your energy, and give you the chance to focus on what really counts.

🔑 Big Idea: Leadership isn’t just about leading others—it’s about leading yourself by setting boundaries and making room for the things that nourish you.

#Leadership #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #EnergyManagement

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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 - January 18, 2025

Leadership isn’t about power—it’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. 🚀

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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

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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How One Word Can Change Everything

Hope carried me through 2024. Now, I’m stepping into Emergence for 2025—growth, transformation, and finally becoming who I’m meant to be.
What’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

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 9, 2024

Ready to lead with purpose and clarity as we wrap up 2024? This week’s Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five covers everything from building authentic connections at work to embracing growth discomfort—and we’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

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 - November 2, 2024

November is here, and so is our Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five! This month, it’s all about finishing the year strong. With less than two months left in 2024, we’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 “Right Path” – Build Your Own

🚀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁: The "Right Path" Doesn't Exist! 🚀
Feeling pressured to have it all mapped out? This week’s newsletter dives into why building your own unique path is the real key to growth. You bring the curiosity—we’ll bring the insights.

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Didn’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 it’s the best thing that ever happened to your career? 🚀

It’s not the setback, it’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

📊 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

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 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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The Weekend High-Five - 08/10/2024

We made it to the weekend, and that deserves a high-five! 🙌 Dive into this week’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! 📩

#Leadership #WeekendMotivation #GrowthMindset

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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

🎉 We made it to the weekend – 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. 🌟 Subscribe now to get our weekly newsletter straight to your inbox. Let's grow together! 💪

#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive #LeadershipGrowth #PersonalDevelopment

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The Lizard in The House: Perspectives on Leadership and Growth

🦎 "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. 🏡✨

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! 🚀

#Leadership #CareerGrowth #PerspectiveShift #GrowthMindset #InternationalLiving

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