Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out

In our performance-based society, it’s easy to measure our value and worth by what we do rather than who we are. Many of us don’t recognize the intrinsic value within us which leads us to have a negative perception of our identity. It’s time to break down the wrong mindsets you’ve adopted and start valuing yourself for who you truly are - priceless! 

Transformation Tip: “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, then it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” - Albert Einstein 

Four life questions:

• Who am I? - identity
• Why am I here? - destiny 
• Who can I trust? - security 
• Where do I fit? - community 

Our inner narrative is powerful. Sadly, many people devalue themselves because of the wrong perception they have of themselves. 

Identity = your perception of yourself. Your perception is true to you, but that doesn’t mean it’s the actual truth. 

Identity is made up of your value and your worth. How you see yourself is how you treat yourself.

Each of us has intrinsic value. We are priceless! Your value and worth come from who you are, not what you do. 

When you live FROM value and worth, you thrive. When you live FOR value and worth, you strive. 

The key to knowing your identity is accepting yourself at your original design.  

Acceptance is not external, it is internal. You can only receive from people, once you have learned to accept yourself. 

Transformation Application: Rewind this episode and listen through it again. Pause and ponder the areas that resonate with how you think about yourself. 

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Understanding the natural rhythms and constraints in our lives is essential to self-care. The reminder of these natural limits allows us to remember our humanness and take care of our needs instead of pushing ourselves to burn out. In this episode learn how to harness the natural rhythms of your life to foster the healthiest and happiest version of yourself. 

Transformation Tip: If your output is more than your intake, your upkeep will be your downfall.

You can’t give what you’re not receiving.

It’s important to understand the natural design, rhythms, and constraints around you. Learning to accept these limitations requires humility. 

How to harness life’s natural rhythms: 

• Rest - this isn’t a reward, it is a requirement 
• Sleep hygiene - get enough sleep, keep your phone away from your bed, etc. 
• Take breaks - unplug, take a nap, etc.  
• Take vacations - find times to get away, also try taking a full day off each week 
• Food and exercise - pay attention to your body, take care of yourself
• Personal energy cycles - there are certain times of the day when you work better
• Business cycles - understand the different seasons of your business life
• Seasons within nature -  how do different seasons affect your energy? 

Transformation Application: What areas of your life have you been too hard on yourself? Give yourself a break! Where are you not paying attention and not honoring the fact that there are natural constraints or limitations? Write it down. What will you do about it? Tell someone for accountability. 

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Monotonous routines can lead us into a downward spiral without even realizing it. Our productivity, effectiveness, and happiness all hinge on our ability to disrupt monotony and find rhythms that enhance our lives and bring our best selves forward.

Transformation Tip: Find a rhythm that enhances you, not a routine that stifles you.

Sometimes the monotony of life and everyday routines can cause you to get stuck in a rut. The Covid-19 pandemic has escalated this for many people. 

Oftentimes, people are unaware that they are stuck in a routine pattern.

A monotonous routine can lead to boredom, which leads to losing passion, which leads to frustration, which leads to apathy, which can lead to anger, and eventually result in destructive habits.

If you always do the same old thing, all you’ll get is the same old thing.

Tips to disrupting monotony:

• Break the cycle 
• Self-awareness - notice your tendencies 
• Add variety to your schedule (ex: a walk, a full hour for lunch, a nap, etc.) - find what works for you!
• Self-care is key 

Taking a day or even a week to unplug and rest can work wonders for you - mind, spirit, and body. It might not feel like an efficient use of time, but it is an effective use of time.

Transformation application: Take a tip that you heard in this episode and do it for a week. Be intentional about it by setting an alarm on your phone or adding it in your schedule. Break up your routine! 

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Times of change and transition can cause anxiety because they bring out our insecurities that question our competence. Viewing this anxiety as an opportunity to learn and grow will help you work through those times in a healthy and productive way. 

Transformation Tip: “In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. - Eric Hoffer

You don’t need to be perfect, you need to be teachable.

Tips for times of change and transition:

• Stay positive 
• You are going to make mistakes - see failure as growth 
• Don’t try to be perfect 
• Be patient - growth doesn’t happen instantly 
• Have grace for yourself - laugh at your mistakes 
• Don’t get hung up on your failures 

Action breeds clarity. The fear of failure can be paralyzing, but you can’t grow if you don’t at least try. Taking action allows you to learn through trial and error, and leads to new ways of thinking.

In new and unfamiliar seasons, you have to remind yourself that this might not work! BUT! If you don’t try you’ll regret it.

Make sure you have a vision. What am I going after? Why am I going after it? Then surround yourself with people who believe in you and your vision (realistic voices of wisdom, not just a yes-man). 

Transformation Application: What have you been putting off because of the risk involved? What is one action step you can take to move forward? Go do it. 

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Episode Description: Letting go is hard, but often we have to let go of something we’re holding onto if we are going to move into something new, and that can be scary. In this episode, we’ll help you learn to let go, embrace your greatness, and walk confidently into your new season. 

Transformation Tip: “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic.” -  Peter Drucker 

Oftentimes, you have to let go of something you’re holding onto if you are going to move into something new. 

In life, we go through different seasons. These are shifts and changes. Learning to step back and recognize the season that you are in and adjust accordingly is much more advantageous than trying to force things into a season because you want them there. 

Holding onto grudges and negative relationships will hold you back from moving forward into new relationships and new freedom

Have grace for yourself. Moving into something new can be scary. Don’t judge a novice engagement using expert criteria. Failure is a part of the journey. 

Be wary of imposter syndrome. Identify it and make a choice to become self-aware.

The reason we like to hold onto the old is because of past successes or glories. Remember that you are great. Greatness does not stop in the past; it wants to come with you into your future. It’s not about an event, it’s about you. Embrace your greatness and walk confidently into your next season. 

Transformation application: Pause. Take a deep breath in for four counts, hold it for four counts, and then exhale for four counts. While you are inhaling and holding your breath, think of one thing that you want to let go of today. As you exhale, open your hands and choose to emotionally release whatever that thing is. Plan the next step of action, if needed. 

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Learning to weed out bad habits and exchanging them for good habits can bring incredible transformation to your life. This episode will equip you with practical tools to develop good habit creation patterns and tackle the ones that are bringing you down.

Transformation Tip: “There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.” - Zig Ziglar

Creating good habits:

• Obvious and tangible; something within reach 
• Small steps, don’t leap
• The more shortcuts you take the longer it takes
• Victory and maturity happens in the journey

What activates the habit? Learn to manage your triggers. 

You can make a trigger work for you by associating it with something that already occurs, then replacing the bad habit with a good one. 

We are bound to stumble during our habit-breaking process. Just because you slip up doesn’t put you back to zero.

Practical steps for breaking bad habits: 

• Make a plan
• Only try to tackle one habit at a time 
• Add some accountability 
• What will you do if you relapse? (plan for it!) 

Transformation application: Stress can be directly related to bad habits. What are the things causing you stress right now? What can you do to deal with that stress and put yourself in a position to replace bad habits with good ones? Remember, you are more powerful than you think. 

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Atomic Habits - James Clear 

Triggers - Marshall Goldsmith 

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Are you ready to see transformation in your life? Steve and Pete share their vision for this season of the show, as well as their passion for coaching and helping individuals get unstuck. Stay tuned for future episodes of practical wisdom and application for your purpose and destiny.  

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