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LeaderSips episodes

  • Hot or Iced Hiring

    Like or didn’t like what you heard? Share your sip with me!

    Recruiters are busier than ever, and teams are turning over quicker than they can hire. Are you panicked or pausing to ensure you get the right people on your team? Tune in to see if your hiring approach is hot or iced. 

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    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    12 min
  • Pineapple Upside Down Development

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    Why do we spend more time and resources developing executives than entry level employees? We need to proactively start investing in our employees on day one. Because just like the pineapple upside down cake, all of the best stuff starts on the bottom, then gets flipped over to the top for a beautiful and delicious finish. 

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

    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    13 min
  • Piping Hot Pride

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    Pride is ego's little brother and ego-driven decision-making is not leadership. Tune in for thoughts around the importance of vulnerability and setting an example for the people you love and lead. 

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

    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    18 min
  • Sipping on Grape Juice

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    We all have branches that need to be pruned in our lives. This week we’re sipping on a bit of wine as we strive to cultivate only healthy vines in our lives. 

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

    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    13 min
  • Don't Cancel My Order

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    I hope you don't cancel this episode as I share my thoughts on how cancel culture is adversely impacting what leadership and inclusion is all about. 

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

    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    17 min
  • Don't Conform My Coffee

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    Transformational leadership starts with a spark of rebellion. Change my mind after you listen to this next episode on why the most transformational leaders are non-conformists. 

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

    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    22 min
  • The Right Roast for Role Models

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    We often look to public figures for leadership inspiration and encouragement. Join me in this episode about leadership role models and the pitfalls of putting people on pedestals. 

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

    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    14 min
  • Bad Batch of Behaviors - Part 6

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    Even leaders with the best of intentions can exhibit bad behaviors. Part 6 continues the sips to self-awareness as we spill the tea of bad behaviors and dump the bitter batch down the drain. 

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

    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    11 min
  • Ristretto Your Resilience

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    Ristretto is the strongest and most concentrated type of espresso drink, so I thought it only fitting to use this term with a critical leadership skill we're going to sip on to strengthen today: resilience. 

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

    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    17 min
  • 50 Cups and Counting

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    This is my 50th episode, so I decided to turn on the mic and let it flow. No agenda. Just heart strings. Thank you so much for your kind messages of encouragement and sipping along the journey with me.

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

    Learn more about me at karlynnholbrook.com 

    11 min

About LeaderSips

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As a leader with more than 25 years of global leadership experience, I have seen firsthand how the best leaders can inspire people to fulfill their purpose and passion, while the worst leaders can…