The CEO Sage

Hey there, visionary CEOs and aspiring leaders! Get ready for an exciting bonus episode of The Visionary.CEO. In this episode, we're diving into the empowering world of leadership, with a special focus on women in leadership roles. We'll be discussing a brand new program called Lead for Women that aims to unlock the hidden leadership potential in women. But hold on tight, because this program takes a whole new approach to leadership that you won't want to miss!

Ever felt like you were missing out on a superpower when it comes to leading your team? Well, guess what? You're not alone. Many women face common challenges in their leadership journey, from not getting the results they desire to struggling to take their team to the next level. But fear not, this episode will explore how developing leadership skills can be the superpower that propels you to success!

Now, let's talk stereotypes. Men often label women as too emotional, but guess what? Emotions are universal! We'll shed light on how emotions can either empower or hinder your leadership journey. Plus, we'll uncover the surprising link between emotional intelligence and the culture of your organization. Trust us, this is a topic you'll want to dive into headfirst.

But it's not just about leading others, it's about leading yourself too. We'll discuss how understanding yourself and tending to your own needs can be a powerful tool in your leadership arsenal. Say goodbye to negative emotions and hello to confidence, resilience, and empowerment! Don't worry, we'll share practical tips on how to develop this superpower in your own life.

Here's the deal: leadership isn't just about inspiring others, it starts with you. We'll challenge the traditional notions of leadership and explore the importance of individual agency and influence. We'll also tackle real-life tragedies that can happen in business, from performance gaps to lawsuits, and how having leadership skills can make all the difference in handling these challenges.

But wait, there's more! We have an exciting announcement: Lead for Women is releasing a program to help women harness their leadership potential. We'll share all the details, from the different cohorts available to the focus of the program. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to level up your leadership game, this is it!

So, get ready to dive deep into the world of leadership, embrace your inner visionary CEO, and unlock the superpower that comes with developing your leadership skills. Tune in to this bonus episode of The Visionary.CEO: Leadership is Feminine, because let's face it, it's time for men to listen up and embrace a more inclusive future of leadership.

Team member mental health is an important, sensitive and timely topic. But it can be difficult to navigate as a leader because it is also a very heavy and extremely personal topic. In general, mental health issues intensified due to COVID and all the things that came along with that. From it, one positive did emerge, which is that there is now much less stigma associated with needing mental health care and support.

Let me start by clarifying: I'm not a mental health expert. Therefore, I highly encourage you to seek one if you need. And this episode isn't about addressing anything specific. But it is about how mental illness at work is affecting work and what is happening in our businesses. People need to take time off, they need adjusted schedules, performances have declined, and more. It can be an overwhelming problem. So how do we marry the need to be sensitive and accommodating to the very real needs of our team members, while still meeting the needs of a growing business? Let's examine this topic together.

"One of the biggest issues, in general, with management and mental health is that we still have rampant lack of self-awareness and lack of emotional acumen in people who lead." – Kris Plachy

• Brain health affecting mental health
• Buffering everywhere
• Self-awareness and emotional acumen
• Chasm creation
• Meeting the moment
• Rejecting resentment
• Know facts on accommodations

• LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It's also for C-Suite Women so check it out!
• Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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• Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii.
• Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.

• CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what's available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more!
• You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much.
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🎙️ Exciting News for Leadership is Feminine Fans! 🎉🎧

Are you ready to unlock your hidden superpowers as a leader? 🔓 We are in the throes of the advanced release of Lead for Women, join us throught the week for a series of BONUS EPISODES.

In this first thought-provoking BONUS episode as we delve into the world of leadership development and explore the superpowers you didn't even know you were missing!

💪🌟 Key Takeaways from this Episode:

✅ Prioritize Your Leadership Learning: Leadership skills are often overlooked or neglected, but investing in your development can make a world of difference. Don't settle for just getting by as a leader; thrive and unleash your hidden superpowers!

✅ Don't Be Afraid to Fire: One of the superpowers that we discuss in this episode is the ability to make strong hiring decisions and confidently let go of underperforming employees. Learn how to trust your instincts and create a high-performing team that propels your business forward.

✅ Overcome Insecurity for Success: Insecurity can hinder your decision-making abilities and cause you to make poor hiring choices. Build self-confidence, trust your abilities, and don't be intimidated by those who may seem more accomplished. Embrace the mindset and tools necessary to navigate challenges with ease.

🎙️ Now is the time to stop thinking about being good enough and become exceptionally confident as a woman who leads. Head to www.thevisionary.ceo/lead and let's work together LIVE! Don't wait. This episode AND the Advanced Registration pricing will be gone by Friday, August 18th @ 5pm PT. 

Whether you liked, disliked or are indifferent toward The Barbie Movie, I thought after viewing it that there were some positive lessons in the movie and some points I felt more doubt about. Overall, the movie's premise is that, in Barbie Land, the women have accomplished countless advancements for womankind. They believe that because they've done so much there, it's that way everywhere. But Barbie discovers that in the real world things are not as they are in Barbie Land. Similarly, Ken also discovers he's treated very differently in the real world than he is in Barbie Land.

In reflecting on these overall takeaways, I liked how the characters powerfully didn't self-deprecate and they supported one another from the heart. That was refreshing. Then, on the other hand, one of the things I didn't really like was the way the indoctrinated and not indoctrinated used the current system to try to change the system. I question if we should be doing that in the real world, and what else we're doing that may only be perpetuating stereotypes. Let's talk about this and a whole lot more.

"It's also rooted in the collective misinterpretations about who we're all supposed to be… What kind of judgments do we hold against each other?... What is it that we do that separates us from one another–that we perpetuate the stereotypes that we resent?... It's so baked in." – Kris Plachy

• Responses to not self-deprecating
• Indoctrinated versus not indoctrinated
• Infiltration method
• True support from the heart
• Impact of avoidance
• Collective misinterpretations
• Balance in the end

• LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business.
• Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
• The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast.
• Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii.
• Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.

• CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what's available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more!
• You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much.
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In most cultures, there has been a prevalent teaching–whether direct or indirect–that women should always be nice. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you should be mean or rude, but I am saying that, as female leaders, we need to stop being so nice. Immediately.

Why am I advocating for such a seemingly controversial shift in how women lead? Because we need to be expecting, and directly expressing to people, a different expectation, a higher level of personal responsibility. And frankly, holding others to that higher expectation often appears "mean". So how do we actively hold people to a proper standard? What is the opposite of nice without being seen as witchy? Let's talk about it.

"Nice doesn't win the day. That nice compromises you as a leader, it compromises respect, and frankly, it compromises the growth and potential of your company." – Kris Plachy

• Why direct women are considered mean

• Our supposed job
• Boomerang effect of being nice
• Intentional kindness
• What leadership actually is
• Intimidating women
• True love in leadership

• LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business.
• Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
• The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast.
• Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii.
• Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.

• CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what's available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more!
• You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much.
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There has been a death of the art of mentorship. We moved from the emphasis of knowing how to do things into the emphasis of education and holding a degree. The issue with this is few people know how to be anything other than managed. And even fewer people have been mentored and know how to mentor. We're facing a massive deficit in people who know how to develop themselves and others.

Because this does affect our businesses in a very real way, this episode contains an excerpt from one of the modules in my new LEAD FOR WOMEN program, as well as an excerpt from one of the Voxer messages I left a client. I wanted to share these as a podcast episode because they perfectly display both the necessity of and a real-world application of moving from managing people to mentoring them. So let's go, Mama!

"I believe that if you could learn and adopt a mentorship and a leadership philosophy to how you run your business, instead of a management and a command / control approach, it will change everything for you." – Kris Plachy

• Mentor deficit
• A real-life example of not coaching
• Firing people in our brains
• Understanding different lived experiences
• Detangling from the personal

• LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business.
• The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast.
• Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii.
• Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.

• CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what's available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more!
• You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much.
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Hiring is a delicate process and I don't really think there is just one right way to do it. What worked for one person may not work for you. After all, people are all different. But there are some common mistakes I've seen clients make–and I've made a few myself–that I'd like to help you avoid.

So I feel it's worth a conversation on how to at least avoid the top five hiring mistakes entrepreneurs make. Whenever we can learn from the experiences of others, we become better equipped and more empowered. Speaking of which, I want to encourage you once again to check out my LEAD FOR WOMEN program. Through this program, myself and my team work with Elite Visionary Women who are effectively leading their teams to bring their genius to life… of which hiring is an integral part.

"The sooner you can sort of start to recognize there will always be a cadence to your business that will require you to be hiring, you can get, hopefully, out of this resentment, burden mode and just accept that this is part of what you do." – Kris Plachy

• Bonus: Resenting it's repetitive
1. Taking fails personally
2. Convincing candidate crushes
3. Drying the pipeline
4. Learning from waste
5. Gifting invitations

• LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business.
• The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast.
• Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii.
• Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.

• CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what's available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more!
• You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much.
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Self-honesty and the ability to express that honestly is a game changer in life. Yet we avoid telling some truths, both to ourselves and others. Why is that? Is it because we downplay how critical it is? Is it because we aren't sure how to express ourselves without seeming rude or cruel? Is it because we are–at the heart of it–afraid?

In this episode, I touch on why we don't have honest conversations and how we can change that. As you listen, I encourage you to examine your own approach to honesty. After all, pure honesty must first begin with being truthful with yourself. I also encourage you to consider going much deeper into this self-awareness through my LEAD FOR WOMEN program. In it, I and my team can work with you personally to root out why you're afraid of speaking your truth.

"If we had a core belief that we were strong enough to handle whatever happens on the other side of an honest conversation, what might we do differently?" – Kris Plachy

• What we're afraid of
• And then what
• What if you'd be okay
• Releasing the toxins
• A painful cocoon
• Leadership conversations you're not having

• LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is now open. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business.
• The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast.
• Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii.
• Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.

• CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what's available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more!
• You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much.
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Email: [email protected]

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It's finally live! After a very long time of contemplation, evaluation and hard work, LEAD FOR WOMEN is ready. As I've moved through this extremely intense season of change and confusion, I have embraced that success in life is not about having the perfect "how to". It's about embracing feminine leadership, making it your own.

When we look at the world, they want you to just buy tactics. But I want to help you move past this archaic approach and into the power of leading as a woman in today's culture – without falling prey to the old "how to" ways that emphasize masculine traits. Let's come together to leverage our feminine power and wisdom and change the world.

"I believe that the wisdom of the years that have come and gone have never left the energy of every woman on this planet. I believe that she hears a voice that calls to her, that tells her when she's in her truth and can be her most powerful." – Kris Plachy

• Teaching you where I go
• Why women fail to lead
• Leveraging feminine energy
• Visionaries see unrealized possibilities
• Integrating your unique voice
• No longer just icing
• Rejecting embarrassment

• LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is now open thevisionary.ceo/lead. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business.
• Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii.
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