Leadership With a Twist

Exploring Homegrown Wisdom: A Toolkit for Navigating Transition


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In this powerful conversation, Coach Heather and Coach Barbara from Empowering Leadership Teams reveal a game-changing concept for entrepreneurial leaders: homegrown wisdom. While most leaders instinctively look outside their organizations for guidance during times of change—to consultants, courses, and industry experts—they're often overlooking their most valuable resource: the collective intelligence already living inside their teams.

Discover why pressing pause isn't wasted time but essential intelligence gathering, how to transform your team from task executors into strategic thinking partners, and why your competitive advantage might be hiding in the nuances only your long-term team members can see.

This episode is perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to navigate transition more effectively by tapping into the wisdom their team has been accumulating through daily experience in their business.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

By tapping into the nuanced understanding and rhythms gained over time within your organization, businesses can make more informed decisions that drive optimal performance and innovative success.

00:00 Introduction to Empowering Leadership

00:27 Navigating Times of Change

01:46 The Role of Technology and AI

02:47 Facing Business Transitions

04:35 The Value of Team Collaboration

06:10 Harnessing Homegrown Wisdom

07:57 Embracing Nuances for Innovation 08:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About the Hosts: Coach Heather and Coach Barbara are the lead Executive Coaches of Empowering Leadership Teams. They specialize in helping entrepreneurial businesses and their teams meet the moment and become the most empowered they can be to work together and achieve optimal results. With deep expertise in leadership development, team dynamics, and navigating organizational transition, they bring practical, actionable wisdom to leaders facing the challenges of today's rapidly changing business environment.

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Leadership With a TwistBy Heather McGonigal and Barbara Schindler