Kelly Symone Podcast

Businesses and ministries alike need values-driven, results-oriented leaders who earn the trust of their community while inspiring the organizations they lead. But how do you live by your values at work without coming across as a self-righteous Bible thumper who no one wants to hang around? Whether you work a traditional 9-5, own your own business, or work for a ministry, this is the episode that gives you the blueprint for being true to your core beliefs while still being relatable to your customers and coworkers. 

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Get clear on the difference between living by faith and walking by faith and which one you should focus on at your job. 

Discover the #1 derailer for faith-based leaders and how to avoid the pitfalls that can diminish your influence.

Act exactly like Jesus while you're at work by doing these two simple things– without quoting one scripture or preaching a single sermon.

Learn why love is the leader's ultimate strategy and how you can leverage it without being too "nice."

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Let's revisit this powerful episode on the #1 priority for leadership development–building confidence. This throwback episode makes the business case for why confidence must be the focus of every high-impact leader and every game-changing organization. Listen up to:

Identify the only real global currency and how you can get your hands on more of it.  

Discover the ingredients for increasing your confidence capacity.

Find out why confident leaders staff for alignment not agreement.

Uncover how your confidence compass helps you avoid success sabotage and set a clear vision for yourself and your team.

If you're feeling more confident after this episode, convince a fellow leader to listen and click the share button.

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Episode 18: How to Shake Off Impostor Syndrome

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Book discussed in episode: The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey

Today's throwback episode details what it takes to become an empowered, high-impact leader as a woman (or man). 

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Why you should avoid being too nice and be this instead. 

How to make sure you never get overlooked for another opportunity or promotion

Why some people who claim to pay it forward should really start paying it backward.

What keeps women (and men) from getting what they want out of their career and love life?

The connection between cars, planes, and how to define your personal success strategy.

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You're working hard to lead well, but do you know how to live well? True life-work balance is less about juggling and more about authentically integrating your professional and personal life in a way that works for you. Today's episode is part one of a series focusing on the critical life lessons every leader learns to create a life that's fun, fulfilling, and full of abundance. 

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If you're not doing this one thing– no amount of networking, advanced degrees or awesome results will get you promoted. 

What every leader and project manager listens for to manage stakeholders and project sponsors more effectively.

The number one job of every leader and why it's NOT to make sure nothing bad happens.

The difference between playing to win vs playing not to lose–and how to make sure you're doing the former, not the latter. 

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Anybody can set a SMART goal, but do you know how to set a God-sized goal? If you’ve ever wondered how you can master the mindset of achieving BIG goals that matter, this episode is for you! Discover the spiritual strategies and winning mindset you need for turning big-picture vision into everyday reality.

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What most people overlook when setting goals and how to avoid failure and disappointment by doing this first.

How to determine the difference between what your team needs vs what they want and why you should focus on delivering both.

Why praying for a recipe or formula for achieving your goals is keeping you immature and stunting your (and your team’s) growth.

How a screw-up, a shepherd, and a housewife avoided “obedience obsession” and demonstrated what you should do when you don’t have a blueprint or instruction manual to follow.

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Biblical references for this episode:

 

Prodigal son: Luke 15:11-22

David: 1 Samuel 17

Hannah: 1 Samuel 1, 2:1-11, 18-21

Congratulations on your promotion!  We all know the first 90 days in a new job are important for making a great impression, getting a handle on your new management responsibilities, and figuring out how you're going to be successful while being your authentic self. Whether you're a brand new leader or a seasoned veteran who needs a little refresher, this episode is full of tips and strategies for nailing your first 90 days and launching your next phase as a leader the right way.

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This spiritual practice that guarantees you will have all the resources and answers you need. 

The 3-5 people you absolutely must meet during your first 90 days to make sure you don't sink under all your new responsibilities. Hint: Your boss is not on this list!

The one sheet of paper that you'll hang up as your North Star so that you can show up as your authentic self every day.

If you're feeling more confident after this episode, convince a fellow leader to listen and click the share button.

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Performance reviews are every leader's favorite leadership responsibility, right? If your answer is an emphatic No!, check out this breakdown of how to write a great performance review and get rid of writer's block and anxiety for good. Listen up to:

Write your reviews faster and deliver better quality feedback by using the Zoom method. Let's go over an example together.

Find out how to avoid receiving death stares, tears, and confused looks from your team by abiding by this important rule. 

Set yourself up for success even if you waited until the last minute to start.

If you're feeling more confident after this episode, convince a fellow leader to listen and click the share button.

And, of course, if you need a deeper dive into performance management and want to practice with some case studies, register for the live Raving Reviews workshop here.

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Feeling like you've been stuck in quicksand and can't get traction on your goals? This episode talks about a seldom discussed but important topic in leadership development...fear.

Find out the #1 reason why leaders make bad decisions and how you can avoid the trap.

Learn a simple framework for recognizing when you're feeling confident vs when fear has you shook up.

Get a taste of what my group coaching sessions are like

Grab a pen + paper and let's put fear in its place!

Links mentioned:

Episode 14- Positioned to Profit

 

 

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Can't figure out why you keep getting passed over for promotions and opportunities? This episode will help you identify how you can get unstuck and breakthrough to your next level.

 

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Kelly Symone Podcast!

We’re back with an addition to our Leadership Lessons series that digs into current events and studies the greats (and ain’ts) to upgrade our leadership skills! This time we’re taking a look at The Joe Budden Podcast, a popular music lifestyle show, for inspiration on:

Releasing the pressure to be the perfect leader

The #1 thing every leader MUST do to successfully navigate their personal & professional relationships, ESPECIALLY when working with friends

Mastering your secret sauce 

How to recover from setbacks and mistakes

Free audiobook excerpt: bit.ly/freeexcerptks

For the podcast notes, subscribe at kellysymone.com/podcast

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Ready to invest in your leadership development? Book Kelly to speak or apply for the Compass Leadership Accelerator at kellysymone.com/workwithkelly.