A bigger goal didn’t change my strategy.
It exposed my identity.
Biggest shift:
Clarity is kindness. Ambiguity wastes time.
If conversations aren’t leading to action, this may be why.
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#Clarity #Ambiguity #GrowStrongLeaders #PersonalGrowth
When pressure hits, do you react or respond?
Kimberly Arnold explains how stress impacts your ability to lead and what you can do in the moment to stay calm, clear, and aligned with your values.
These are simple shifts that can change everything.
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Pressure exposes your principles.
Brian Aquart, VP at Northwell Health, shares how COVID deployment decisions reshaped his leadership—from prestige to purpose—and why compassion drifts first without guardrails.
A powerful conversation on ethical leadership.
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Kindness isn’t about being nice. It’s a form of courage.
In 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, Shola Richards brings this idea to life through real stories and practical takeaways.
A strong reminder that how we show up in everyday moments matters.
sholarichards.com/podcast/
Growth projects don’t fail because people don’t care. They fail because priorities aren’t clear and teams are overloaded.
Andrea Jones shares a powerful framework called Executagility that helps leaders align priorities and create structure for success.
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Pressure reveals your true character.
Steph Brady shares what she learned from early leadership mistakes, scaling a fast-growing company, and helping leaders stay grounded in clarity and calm—even when everything feels urgent.
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Most nonprofits fail for one simple reason: they don’t run like businesses.
Dr. Sharon Elefant, CEO & Founder of The Nonprofit Plug, explains what nonprofit leaders must embrace to truly thrive.
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#nonprofits #GrowStrongLeaders #WomenEntrepreneurs
What if the strongest leaders lead with heart first?
A powerful conversation with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX on calm, kindness, and belonging at work.
If you care about human-centered leadership, this episode is for you.
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/339167/episo...
Most companies say learning matters.
But the best organizations build cultures where learning never stops.
In my conversation with Deb Laurel on The Learning Advantage, we explored how leaders create environments where people grow—even under pressure.
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What does principled leadership look like when people bring very different beliefs, emotions, and perspectives into the workplace?
That question is at the heart of my interview with Michael C. Bush, CEO of @greatplacetowork.bsky.social.
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What if leadership is infrastructure—not influence?
This episode with Jiayuan Tian explores trust, mentorship, and creating access so others can thrive.
A powerful reframe for anyone developing people or organizations.
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#GrowStrongLeaders #Leadership
You don’t need a better “how.”
You might need a new operating system.
Townsend Wardlaw shares with host Damon Lembi on The Learn-It-All Podcast why powerful “where” questions create new "hows" — and why awareness changes everything.
🎧 Listen here: tinyurl.com/yra53dye
How do we lead AI without losing our humanity?
New podcast episode with Gena Hoxha, PhD, Chief People & AI Officer at Ignitium, on human-first AI leadership, trust, & growing strong leaders in a tech-driven world.
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#Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork #GrowStrongLeaders
𝘽𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠 by Claude Silver is a thoughtful reminder that authenticity, calm, and kindness are real leadership strengths, not soft skills.
An important read for anyone who cares about how they show up and the culture they help shape.
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Thriving doesn’t start with doing more or trying to prove yourself.
It starts with believing you’re enough.
This is a powerful conversation with Kamin Samuel, PhD, on self-leadership, limiting beliefs, and redefining success.
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Great coaching starts with who you’re being, not just what you’re doing.
This interview by Jonathan Carroll with Melissa Ford in The Coaches Chronicle is a meaningful reminder.
Melissa speaks to the inner commitments that shape meaningful, service-driven coaching.
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Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating safety, asking better questions, and acting with courage.
Gretchen Gagel, PhD, shares powerful lessons on courage, inclusive workplaces, and allyship from 40 years in the construction industry.
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Some moments demand response. What happened to Alex Pretti has shaken me to my core.
I hope you’ll read My LinkedIn article, "When Silence Is No Longer an Option." It's not political.
I invite you to reflect on how to lead when something is deeply wrong.
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Self-awareness is key to being an effective leader.
This TED talk by Tasha Eurich is one of the best I've seen on this topic.
It was amazing to me that replacing one word with an alternative word could make such a difference.
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360 feedback isn’t about judgment—it’s about growth.
In this solo podcast episode, I share how this kind of feedback works best when paired with humility, commitment, and action.
🎧 Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/meredith-bel...
#Leadership #360Feedback #GrowStrongLeaders
What if your leadership communication is being misunderstood—even with the best intentions?
Strong #leadership depends on awareness, not just words.
That’s why Denny Coates and I wrote 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢.
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#CommunicationSkills #GrowStrongLeaders #Leadership
Great leadership starts with owning your impact.
In my interview with Joe Machicote about his book, 𝙊𝙬𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛, we explore trust, grief, mindset, and what it takes to create a culture where people feel seen.
A powerful, heart-centered episode.
Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/joe-machicote/
A book that keeps asking the right questions changes everything.
𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 by Kamin Samuel PhD and Steve Chandler isn’t just for coaches—it’s for any business owner who wants wealth to come from clarity, service, and intention.
More conscious action—every day.
What happens when leadership is built on values, reflection, and courage?
In my interview with Brian Peckrill, Executive Director of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, we explore how ethical leaders are developed—and why it matters.
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Are your team members clear about what you expect from them?
In this episode, Megan Robinson share how confusion and unspoken assumptions can erode trust and productivity—and what leaders can do to prevent that.
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#Leadership #TeamDevelopment #GrowStrongLeaders
“What would love do?” ❤️
Love is more than emotion. It's a way of leading.
Trevor Timbeck, co-author of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚, joins me to explore love as a verb—and how it transforms leadership, parenting, and life.
🎧 Listen now: growstrongleaders.com/trevortimbec...
Some messages open doors. Most don’t.
In this issue of my LinkedIn newsletter, I share why…and what makes the difference.
If you’ve ever written a message that didn’t get a reply or brushed off a compliment and missed the meaning behind it…this one’s for you.
Read it here: tinyurl.com/4xzt72td
40% of executives fail in their new roles within the first 18 months, and it’s rarely due to lack of technical skills. Navid Nazemian shares the real reasons leaders derail during role changes and what can be done to dramatically improve their odds of success.
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Imagine a 360 feedback tool so intuitive to use that no certification is required.
And that you can customize almost every aspect of the survey.
And you receive responsive, expert tech support from a real human being.
That’s a reality today: GSL 360
Learn more: growstrongleaders.com/gsl360/
🌎“Leadership grows when young people take action.”
Erin Lewellen, CEO of Tilting Futures, joins me to share how hands-on global experiences help young people discover their purpose, confidence, and courage to lead.
🎧 Listen here:
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