Build Your Leadership Go Bag

Jaerica and Marlin reflect on Winter Storm Fern and use it as a prompt to discuss day-to-day preparedness in leadership. They describe what they would put in a “leadership go bag,” including books and education for reminders, mentors for guidance and motivation, encouraging notes like the “Marlin card” to counter negativity, a distraction-free journal device (a Remarkable), a written list of key phone numbers, and a set of motivating leadership podcasts and stories. They encourage small daily actions for growth—like reading one page a day—and invite listeners to consider creating their own Fishing for Answers go bag.

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00:00 Welcome Back to Fishing for Answers + Storm Fern Context

00:31 Why Leaders Need a “Go Bag” Mindset (Preparedness & Resilience)

01:42 Pack #1: Books, Learning & Re-centering Your Energy

02:37 Pack #2: Mentors on Demand (Knowledge, Motivation, Life)

03:13 Pack #3: Handling Criticism—The “Marlin Card” Reminder

04:38 Pack #4: Offline Journaling & Notes (Remarkable)

05:53 Pack #5: Emergency Contacts—Top Phone Numbers

08:25 Pack #6: Encouraging Podcasts + Commitment Stories That Keep You All-In

09:34 Build Your Own Leadership Go Bag for Meetings, Careers & Life Moments

11:34 Closing Challenge: Small Daily Improvements (and Yes, Pack Snacks)