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(Reminder: I’m switching things up—alternating Weekly Wisdom with a question meant to challenge your thinking.) Consider this... What are you tolerating in your culture or team that quietly contradicts your leadership philosophy? What might support alignment? |
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Leading to Their Language: Translating the 5 Love Languages Surprise me by feeding my animals and cleaning the pastures, and you’ll have my heart forever! My appreciation (love) language is Acts of Service. Knowing this is like having the CliffsNotes to our connection. Dr. Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Physical Touch, Acts of Service, and Receiving Gifts—offers a simple but powerful truth: when we understand what brings us joy and connection, and...
Does High Performer = Leader? “Congratulations… and good luck.”- the typical sendoff you might hear as you embark on your promotion. You’re a top performer—high sales numbers, great relationships, self-motivated. Success all around. The recognition? A promotion to Director. On Monday, you’ll start leading a team of 12, managing performance and budgets, and collaborating with other organizational leaders on strategic alignment. You may be doomed to fail. Here’s the truth: far too often,...
Reader I’m pressing pause on my writing for a bit to soak up the last few weeks of summer with my family—but I’ll be back soon! In the meantime, if you’re craving a little leadership inspiration, my website is packed with over 200 Weekly Wisdom's just waiting for you to explore. Or… maybe just join me in slowing down, recharging, and savoring the season. You’ve earned it. Cheers, Shandy