Struggling with endless tasks and competing priorities? Join Kris Liebau on Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet as she reveals proven strategies for busy professionals to conquer work overload in Part 1 of this 2-part series on time management. Learn how to implement the Eisenhower Matrix, master task triage, and lead with emotional intelligence.

Discover practical techniques to:

• ✓ Transform your approach to task prioritization
• ✓ Make confident delegation decisions
• ✓ Navigate team communication during priority shifts
• ✓ Balance strategic thinking with daily demands

Perfect for technical directors, overcommitted leaders, and project managers looking to move beyond reactive management and build sustainable leadership practices. Subscribe for more leadership insights and actionable strategies.

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Join Kris Liebau, our host, and Heidi Ettlinger, global snowsports leader, as they explore how expert bias impacts communication effectiveness by experts in their respective fields. Discover why your expertise might be hindering your ability to connect with your team and learn practical strategies for overcoming the 'curse of knowledge.' This episode reveals how humble curiosity and active listening can transform your leadership communication style.

Key takeaways:

• Understanding the double-edged sword of confidence in expertise
• Practical techniques for adapting communication to diverse audiences
• How to balance sharing expertise while remaining open to collaboration
• Strategies for building trust through authentic communication
• The importance of active listening in leadership effectiveness

Perfect for technical leaders, data analysts, and subject matter experts looking to enhance their communication impact and team engagement. 

You can connect with Heidi and follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-ettlinger-gearingtogo/

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Struggling to find satisfaction and purpose in your leadership role? In this episode of Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet, coach Kris Liebau reveals how to establish and reconnect with your purpose as a leader. Learn why getting things done isn't enough anymore, and discover how to measure success beyond spreadsheets and tasks. Perfect for technical managers, directors, and executives who miss the satisfaction of hands-on work.

 Key takeaways:

🔑 Redefine success beyond task completion
🔑 Build genuine trust through meaningful relationships
🔑 Transform challenges into team-building opportunities
🔑 Create lasting impact through small, consistent actions

Whether you're a new manager or seasoned executive feeling disconnected from your work, this episode provides practical strategies to find purpose and satisfaction in leadership. Subscribe for more insights on becoming an inspiring leader while honoring your technical roots.

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Transform your leadership by mastering the art of celebration! In this powerful episode of Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet, Kris Liebau reveals why celebrating success - both visible and invisible - is crucial for sustainable growth and team motivation.

In this episode, discover:

• How to identify and celebrate "invisible" wins
• Practical strategies for building celebration into your daily routine
• Why acknowledging small victories drives major results
• The connection between celebration and sustained motivation

This episode is perfect for leaders who want to move beyond the checklist mentality and create lasting positive change. Learn how celebrating progress, not just outcomes, can revolutionize your leadership approach and team dynamics.

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Expressing gratitude may feel unnecessary when expectations are simply being met. Yet 81% of employees say they would work harder if their leaders showed appreciation, and 74% of workers say they rarely receive it. In this episode of Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet, Kris Liebau breaks down the tangible impact of strategic gratitude and provides a framework for analytical leaders to implement it effectively.

Key Takeaways:

• • How high expectations can inadvertently block appreciation
• • Delivering gratitude and thanks when expectations are met versus exceeded
• • Common pitfalls analytical leaders face with appreciation

Perfect for technical, engineering, and finance leaders who value data but may be missing opportunities to multiply team performance through strategic appreciation. 
💡Discover how small adjustments in your recognition approach can create measurable improvements in team engagement and output.

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In this thought-provoking episode of Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet, host Kris Liebau explores the intricate relationship between abundant choices and our desires to map outcomes spur on overthinking. Discover how the sheer number of options in today's workplace can compound decision-making challenges, leading to analysis paralysis. 

Join us as we delve into the mental complexities of contemplating countless variables and their potential outcomes, shedding light on why leaders often find themselves stuck in cycles of indecision. This episode aims to bring awareness to the hidden costs of the cycle of overthinking. 

Takeaways
- Self-judgment and criticism fuel the cycle of overthinking.
- Understand how the amount of choice we have impact overthinking.
- Awareness of the impact of overthinking is the first step to change.
- Overthinking has more costs than just time.

Looking for some curious questions to help break the speed of the thought tornado inside your head?  
Check out our free "One-on-One Upgrade Toolkit" and connect with questions to help turn your and your team's overthinking into powerful insights. 

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Are you engaged in a battle with your calendar and you mind on how to maximize each hour of the day to get it "ALL" done?  Feeling like those Tetris skills you honed in your youth are helping you squeeze every little time block into place?

Discover how to optimize your personal operational capacity with Kris Liebau on "Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet." In this eye-opening episode, Kris explores the delicate balance between maximizing potential and maintaining well-being.

Key insights:

• Understanding your unique duty cycle
• Strategies for scaling back and delegating tasks
• Planning for personal recharge to boost productivity
• Challenging societal expectations of constant 100% output
• The importance of ongoing self-care conversations

Learn how to create additional operating capacity without sacrificing your well-being. Kris reminds us that self-worth isn't tied to productivity, encouraging a healthier approach to personal and professional growth.

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Reconnect and ignite the power of your one-on-one meetings to build stronger teams and boost productivity. In this episode of "Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet," host Kris Liebau reveals how to turn these often-overlooked sessions into valuable opportunities for relationship-building and empowerment.

Key takeaways:

• Balance your roles as manager, mentor, and coach
• Create energizing and productive one-on-ones
• Foster critical thinking while providing direction
• Implement strategies for effective team communication

Learn how to make every one-on-one count and elevate your leadership skills. Subscribe for more insights on modern leadership techniques!

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Learn how data-driven professionals can enhance their leadership effectiveness by developing crucial interpersonal abilities.  Join Kris Liebau in this enlightening episode of Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet as she explores the essential skills analytical leaders need to complement their technical strengths. 

Key takeaways:

• Defining analytical leadership
• Harmonizing data-driven decisions with team motivation
• Overcoming perfectionism and independent work tendencies
• Strategies for successful delegation and conflict resolution
• Crafting a strategic vision while embracing change

Elevate your leadership beyond numbers and transform your analytical mindset into a dynamic leadership asset. Essential viewing for data-driven professionals aiming to amplify their leadership impact.

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Discover the power of self-awareness in leadership coaching with Kris Liebau on Leading Beyond the Spreadsheet. In this eye-opening episode, Kris shares her journey founding Action and Ease Leadership Coaching and reveals how personal growth drives positive workplace change.

Key takeaways:
- Boost leadership effectiveness through self-awareness
- Identify and overcome limiting patterns and habits
- Integrate knowledge into action for professional development
- Find the right actions for progress and a positive work environment

Learn how to unlock your leadership potential, foster personal growth, and create lasting change in your workplace. Kris Liebau's insights will help you take meaningful action and achieve a sense of ease in your leadership journey.

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