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3 Leadership Lessons From The Book: Under The Influence Jan 27, 2025
Written by: Mandy B. Anderson

 

It’s been five years since my last real vacation. When you live on the river, summers feel like a dream and so it really didn’t bother me that we hadn’t been anywhere since our trip to Atlantis in the Bahamas in January of 2020. Right before...

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Coffee with the Coaches - What It Means To Lead Like A Rockstar Dec 11, 2024

Let’s talk about what it means to Lead Like A Rockstar. We had originally intended to chat on Facebook Live about this, but Facebook was having some technical difficulties with that option. So we decided to pivot to a Vlog since we were all dressed up in our sequined jackets and ready to...

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Two contradictory things can be true at the same time. Life is full of paradoxes. Jul 15, 2024
Written by: Raychel Perman

 

Dear Leader: Two contradictory things can be true at the same time. Life is full of paradoxes.

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have caught the personal stories I shared over the 4th of July holiday about how I was handling my increased PTSD symptoms. I...

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You need a hobby that brings you joy; it doesn’t have to be meaningful to anyone but you. Jul 01, 2024

Dear Leader: You need a hobby that brings you joy; it doesn’t have to be meaningful to anyone but you.


Settle in for a second my friend because I’ve got an internet story about haters and trolls for ya!

Nothing brings the internet trolls out quite like the Swifties. (That’s the...

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You Are Worth The Time It Takes... Jun 03, 2024

Dear Leader: You are worth the time it takes to become more self-aware.

This is how I increase my self-awareness: I make space to delve into the intricate workings of my mind.

This is beyond just understanding my personality, leadership style, or communication patterns. I increase my...

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What's Your Pre-Game Ritual? May 20, 2024

Dear Leader: Your mindset will make or break your ability to stay motivated when leadership gets hard.

There’s a reason why athletes and rockstars have a pre-game ritual. It helps them keep their mind focused so they can play to win.

Leaders must have a pre-game ritual, too. Here at RAYMA...

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Self-Reflection Separates Greatness from Mediocrity May 06, 2024

Dear Leader: Self-Reflection Separates Greatness from Mediocrity.

Regular self-reflection is important for a variety of reasons. It helps you better understand your own strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. Self-reflection helps you better understand how you communicate and processes...

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The Truth About Staying Motivated As A Leader Apr 28, 2024

“Don’t take this the wrong way, but I thought your Lead Like A Rockstar event was going to be a lot of ‘You go, girl!’ type of hype. I did NOT expect it to be what it was, and it blew me away.”

That’s what a friend of mine told me about his experience at our ...

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Be Proactive By Growing Your Leadership Skills Now Apr 22, 2024

Dear Leader: Be proactive by growing your leadership skills nowso you are ready when the opportunity comes.

 

In the early days of building our first company, Mandy and I often used the phrase "dig the ditches." We said it to remind ourselves to keep going, doing what we could to...

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Studio 701 - 3 Self-Improvement Principles to Say ‘YES’ to in 2024 Jan 18, 2024

We are halfway through the first month of the new year, but it’s never too late to make some goals. Coach Mandy sat down with the crew at Studio 701 to share three self-improvement principles to say yes to in the new year. (Special thanks to KX News and Studio 701 for the replay of this...

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5 Reasons to Become a RAYMA Foundations™ Certified Coach Jan 09, 2024

Have you ever dreamed of using your experience to help others succeed? A decade ago, we did. And now we are teaching YOU how to do the same!

Since 2014 we've coached thousands of people to step into a different legacy of leadership. We're on a mission to revolutionize how leadership development...

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ND Today: Setting Goals for 2024 Jan 04, 2024

Ready to reach your goals this year? Coach Raychel has some insight on what you need to know to make sure those goals actually happen. Watch the video above to discover our top tips for setting goals for 2024. (Special thanks to KFYR-TV for the replay of this video - visit ...

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