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What Female Leaders Need to Know About Respect Aug 03, 2022

Here’s what female leaders need to know about respect: You must have enough self-respect to stand up for yourself and address disrespect when it happens.

(Scroll down to watch the short Facebook Live video for a conversation about what women need to know about respect.)

You need to know how to hav...

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The Fears You Have as a Leader Should Motivate You to Take Action Jul 29, 2022

The fears you have as a Leader should motivate you to take action - not surrender.

(Scroll down to watch the short Facebook Live video for a conversation about the relationship between fear and leadership.)

Let's talk about the relationship between fear and leadership.

Fear makes you act a certain ...

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Remember Where You Came From Jul 22, 2022

Years ago I drove my car to the side of a little bridge in a new neighborhood and prayed that one day we would live in a house by the water. Today, I'm living in the reality of that prayer. But there's more to the story and the revelation than just that. Have coffee with me in this video as we chat ...

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Surprising Ways Female Leaders Lose Trust and Respect Jun 27, 2022
As a Leader, you are always teaching people how to treat you - and others - by what you allow. And it is in these actions that respect is built or torn down.
 

I stopped by the ND Today set and had a chat with Hope and Heidi about a few actions that actually make people lose respect for you, wheth...

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3 Signs It’s Time To Walk Away from Volunteering and Advocacy Work Jun 20, 2022

Female Leaders have a lot of pressure put on them to not only prove their leadership abilities, but to also make sure they are giving a ton of time and money to every volunteer opportunity and advocacy group that comes their way.

There’s nothing wrong with volunteering or advocating for causes that y...

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How to Handle Strong Beliefs and Differing Opinions Jun 13, 2022

Today I want to talk to you about how to handle strong beliefs and differing opinions. I've got notes on my screen because I really want to stay focused on not go down a bunny trail!

Now, what I’m about to say will spur on strong opinions inside of you. You will most likely feel a bit uncomfortable...

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3 Feminine Leadership Qualities to Stop Apologizing For Jun 08, 2022

Today I want to talk to you about three feminine leadership qualities to stop apologizing for.

As a society, we've been conditioned to believe that the feminine leadership traits are weak, so we often apologize for them.

Stop that!

Dear Female Leader: it’s time to be proud of our feminine leadership...

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What does it mean to be a Fearless Feminine Leader? May 27, 2022

What does it mean to be a Fearless Feminine Leader? It means you’ve got the grace and grit to succeed. Meaning, you develop the wisdom and resilience that is required to weather all of the ups and downs that a Leader faces day in and day out.

It means that you immerse yourself in the kind of leadersh...

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Are Your Insecurities Leading You? Apr 22, 2022

There’s a difference between your insecurities leading you and you leading authentically and vulnerably sharing your insecurities.

 

When your insecurities are leading you, you will experience things like:

❌ Being easily offended
❌ Judging others
❌ Being guarded, stiff, and stuffy
❌ Imposter syndrome
❌...

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The One Thing Missing From Most Conflict Resolution Training Apr 08, 2022

One of the things that we don't do enough of when we're hurt or angry is this: Give the other person some grace.

Think about it.

How often has someone been mad at you, or assumed the worst of you, and you wish they would just give you the benefit of the doubt?

If you’ve ever wished they would give YO...

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When The Words Get In The Way {Tips for overcoming writer's block} Mar 11, 2022

 

The coffee was steaming out of my cup as I opened up my email and read the following words:
 

“I’m having a hard time writing my speech for our upcoming team celebration. Is this something we could work on together in a coaching session?”

 

Excitement coursed through my veins as I checked m...

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What Women Hope For As Leaders Mar 04, 2022
Do you know what the women leaders in your organization are hoping for? If you try to assume, you might find yourself in the wrong.
 
A few weeks ago, at our yearly women's life and leadership event called Beautiful Wholeness, we spent some time answering this question. This group of 30 women shar...
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