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What's it like to work for your company?
This is the question that Slingshot25's Courtney Smock and Jackie Pelland ask in this Shotcast episode. Ready for an espresso shot for your brain? Check it out!
Learn more about Slingshot25 and how we're helping companies across the country at Slingshot25.com.
Do leaders get enough time for deep thinking during the day?
Probably not.
In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership and change experts, Courtney Smock and Jackie Pelland, talk about why think time is so important for leaders to intentionally schedule - and why it will change how you lead.
Want to learn how you can work with Slingshot25? Contact us at Slingshot25.com/contact.
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Have you ever been told to think or act as an owner of the company?
In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership and change experts, Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock, discuss why this directive is meant to provide empowerment and accountability, but there's something that actually gets in the way.
Want to learn more about driving accountability in your organization? Visit our website to learn about our services or contact us at Slingshot25.com/contact.
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Did you know that leadership is actually a thing?What do we mean by that? In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership experts Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock talk about why it's time to realize that leadership isn’t something you stumble into—it’s intentional, it’s learned, and it matters.Want to build your leadership skills? Visit our website to learn about our products and services at Slingshot25.com.#Slingshot25#Leadership#SeriousWorkCanBeFun
Is empathy the essential 21st-century leadership skill, or have we taken it too far?
In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership experts and certified coaches Courtney Smock and Jackie Pelland discuss the core definition of empathy, the dangers of coddling, and the fading skill of empathy in a tech-obsessed world.
Want more? Visit our website for more information and tons of free resources at Slingshot25.com.
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Is your instinct to jump in and solve the problem for others?
In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership and change experts Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock explore the counterintuitive nature of true leadership strength. It's not about fixing problems or shutting down complaints—real strength lies in listening, acknowledging, and creating space for emotions, even when they feel uncomfortable.
They explore why resisting the urge to judge or solve immediately can lead to deeper connections and better outcomes and how seemingly "weak" actions like empathy, validation, and even apologizing are signs of true leadership power.
Want to talk more? Contact us at Slingshot25.com/contact for a free consultation.
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Are you tired of the leadership training Play-Doh factory?
Are you fostering accountability in your organization?
Are you a card-carrying member of the "Third Option Club?"
In this episode of Slingshot25's Shotcast, leadership experts Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock dive into what it takes to become a better leader in your world—starting right where you are.
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