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It is true leadership in action when you exercise your privilege to vote and encourage others to do the same. Not telling others WHO to vote for, but to vote based on their conscience, values, policy, not personality, and not who a celebrity tells you to vote for. Why? Does it even matter? YES! And let's sip on some key things to consider in this November election season. 

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What can a cruise ship captain teach us about navigating the choppy waters of life? A lot. Let's boil the ocean and sip on how we can navigate the rough seas, and come out surfing the big waves of decision-making, so everyone stays afloat. 

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A Wal-Mart employee calls out her leadership and angrily broadcasts her quitting over the loudspeaker during store hours. The incident is on social media for all to see. Let's take a listen and sip on what could've been done to avoid this public roast. 

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In this episode we trade a cup of coffee for a Pat O'Brien's hurricane to talk about where leadership was, and wasn't, during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

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We usually hear about cheating when it comes to personal, romantic relationships or cheating on tests in school. But what about cheating in leadership? Beyond the embezzlements and business scams, sip with me to uncover sneaky ways cheating steeps into our daily leadership cup leaving a mouth full of charred grounds with the people around us. 

For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

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What does Instagram vs. Reality leadership look like to you? 

Maybe you're experiencing the reality of leadership as a first-time leader or a seasoned leader in a particularly difficult season of leadership. Tune in to hear how you can be more realistic about the grind of leadership and what to do to achieve an Insta-worthy picture of your team. 

For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

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Never have we ever had so many generations in the workforce blending together. This inspired me to speak to my fellow gen-experienced friends (that's you Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials) with an invitation to join me in focusing on the future workforce by developing, growing, and caring for our Gen Z employees. 

For more sips and tips, connect with me on social and follow @LeaderSips @Leadspirations and @LifeisGrit on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com

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So many people forget the art of leading themselves when they're on vacation. Some of the saddest examples of this is when people traveling to different countries disrespect other cultures, laws, and heritage sites. The worst offenders believe they're entitled to do whatever they want just because they paid money to board a plane, train, or ship to a far off destination. 

Warning: This episode has rants for the worst, but ends with raves for the best ways to be a good global leader when we travel, so we can all be welcomed back 

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As we continue exploring leadership examples in popular culture, let's take a closer look at "The Chosen" series, following the life of Jesus and his disciples. Whether or not you believe Jesus is the son of God or merely a historical figure, there's no debating his example demonstrates what it means to be a transformative, empowering, empathetic, humble, loving, compassionate, and inclusive leader. Open your mind and open your heart to the life and leadership lessons of Jesus of Nazareth. 

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Not sure what to do when anxiety shows up? Neither did Joy, Sadness, Anger and Disgust in the Disney sequel, "Inside Out 2." There's nothing to be anxious about in this episode as we sip and explore how emotions can impact our ability to be good leaders and what to do to control our own mental dashboards without bottling them up. 

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Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com