With today’s disruptions like organizational restructuring, role changes, and budget cuts, leaders face increasing stress and challenges. Gayle Lantz discusses how relationships become your roots to keep you grounded during tumultuous periods.

But it requires planting “relationship seeds” in advance. Now is the time!

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Sow-Now-Reap-Later--The-Leadership-Practice-Youll-Never-Regret

In business, you often align strategies and goals, aiming for that perfect path to success. But what happens when a leader responsible for the goals begins to feel restless, disconnected, or even outdated? Gayle Lantz dives into a critical realization that strategic alignment is not enough.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Beyond-Strategy-How-Personal-Alignment-Drives-True-Leadership-Success

Leaders often find themselves stuck in cycles of frustration—unable to solve problems fast enough, facing the same people issues repeatedly, or struggling to adapt to change. But what if the solution isn't about fixing everything "out there" but upgrading something more fundamental: yourself?

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/7-Steps-to-Upgrade-Your-Leadership-Now--Reboot-and-Refresh-to-Stay-Ahead

In times of relentless change and high uncertainty, many leaders feel control slipping away. Decision-making becomes difficult as circumstances constantly shift and the path forward seems unclear.

Gayle Lantz reminds listeners that even when the road bends unexpectedly, or detours force you onto unfamiliar paths, you remain in the driver's seat.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Take-Back-the-Wheel--Leading-Through-Uncertainty-with-Confidence

If you've ever found yourself thinking that success depends on luck or circumstances beyond your control, this episode will challenge that belief. The truth is, luck isn't something you find—it's something you create.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Stop-Waiting-for-Luck---Heres-How-to-Create-It-Instead

If you've ever worked on a jigsaw puzzle, you know that feeling of searching for a missing piece that seems to have disappeared—only to discover it was right in front of you all along. Leadership challenges often mirror this experience.

In this episode, Gayle Lantz explores the interesting parallels between puzzling and leadership, revealing how the skills you use to complete a complex puzzle directly translate to leading teams and organizations effectively.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/The-Missing-Piece-How-to-Solve-Leadership-Challenges-Like-a-Puzzle

Ever feel like your own mind is working against you? Our brains, which we rely on every day, have sneaky ways of complicating leadership. This episode of CEO On The Go dives deep into brain health, revealing how our cognitive habits might be hampering our leadership effectiveness and what we can do to steer our brains back on track.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Your-Leadership-Brainpower-10-Essential-Ways-to-Stay-Sharp--Lead-Strong

There's a fine line between being a supportive leader and falling into the trap of people-pleasing. While maintaining harmony is valuable, when it comes at the cost of effective leadership and personal wellbeing, it's time to reassess your approach.

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What if being a great leader isn't about working harder or having all the answers, but about leading with more heart? While some may dismiss heart-centered leadership as "soft," Gayle Lantz makes the case that it's actually the smart approach to creating sustainable results and a thriving workplace culture.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Lead-with-HEART-Uplift-Your-Team-Elevate-Results

Leaders often focus intensely on doing great work, but struggle with making sure that work is visible to others. Being "the best kept secret" might sound nice, but it can limit opportunities for both you and your team.

Gayle Lantz explores why increasing visibility matters and explains that it's not about bragging—it's about ensuring the right people understand your impact so you can unlock more opportunities and gain momentum.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Dont-be-a-Best-Kept-Secret-Smart-Strategies-to-Boost-Your-Visibility