Welcome to another episode of Lead With Confidence!

 

There are 3 main reasons why leaders do not delegate tasks to their teams.

 

This leads to frustration, overwhelm, burnout, resentment, and other feelings that don't lend themselves to a company with high morale. 

 

Check out the episode to dive more into not only what's holding you back from delegating, but ways to shift your mindset, and become someone who is not only capable of delegating, but uses it as one of their main leadership skills!

 

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Welcome to another episode of Lead With Confidence!

 

If you don't have the time to read, but wish you did, this is a good place to start!

In this episode I breakdown my biggest takeaways from Adam Grant's book "Hidden Potential". 

 

Read Hidden Potential by Adam Grant

 

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Hey Friends!

This week's guest is Eric Pfeiffer

In this episode we discuss: 

• Recognizing systemic issues in the workplace
• Defining your leadership culture
• Unique approaches to human development

 

Eric has empowered thousands of leaders worldwide to become the best leaders of themselves and others. He believes the best leaders are made, not born, and anyone can become a great leader. Eric founded MPWR Coaching to expand his efforts of unlocking leaders' potential so they can grow their organizations and teams in new, never-imagined ways.

  

You can find Eric on his website

 

Check out the books that Eric RecommendsTrust and Boundaries by Henry Cloud   

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Hey Friends!

This week's guest is Carolyn Litton

In this episode we discuss: 

• Challenging yourself to change your life 
• Daily practices to work smarter
• Getting out of your head

 

Carolyn Litton is a dynamic leader and visionary with a rich background in both the corporate and philanthropic worlds. As a former award-winning top-producing loan officer, Carolyn mastered the art of success in the mortgage industry. However, driven by a deep desire to add more value to others, she transitioned into a new phase of her career, creating The Vision Project—a powerful method that empowers individuals to tap into their flow state and achieve extraordinary results. Carolyn's passion for helping others led her to found a 501c3 charity, Hearts for Hope, which has delivered over 8,000 care packs to the homeless.

Her journey didn’t stop there; she reinvented herself as a speaker, author, and coach, guiding others to connect with their authentic selves and create lives filled with purpose and fulfillment. Now, as an international retreat host, Carolyn continues to inspire and uplift, sharing her proven strategies for living a life of meaning and impact. Carolyn is committed to empowering others to unlock their true potential and create a positive ripple effect in the world.

  

You can find Carolyn on Linkedin

 

Check out the books that Carolyn RecommendsThe Buddha and the BadassThe 12 Week Year

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Hey Friends!

This week's guest is Dr. Jennie Byrne

In this episode we discuss: 

• The perfect storm of burnout, moral injury and PTSD
• How to break down barries between Admin and Direct Care Staff
• Improving communication on teams
• How we can help to overcome the healthcare crisis 

 

🤔 As an advisor for healthcare innovators, I leverage my extensive clinical, entrepreneurial, and leadership experience to help shape the future of healthcare. I am a Co-Founder of Belong Health, a made-for-purpose healthcare company that serves vulnerable populations through health plan partnerships and ACO-REACH.

🧠 My mission is to connect the dots between people and ideas in new and unexpected ways, and to translate complex concepts and challenges into actionable solutions. I have a dual background as an MD/PhD in neuroscience and a board-certified psychiatrist, which gives me a unique perspective on the biological and psychological aspects of human behavior and health. 🤝 I have a proven track record as an entrepreneur, having founded and grown a clinical organization from inception to exit, and as a national C-level leader, having led teams to create and innovate clinical programs in various settings.

📚 As a thought leader in the healthcare community, I speak on podcasts, webinars, and live events. I am a best-selling author of "Work Smart", a book on how to use brain and behavior science to work smarter. My second book, "Moral Injury : Healing the Healers" focuses on the clinician crisis facing the American healthcare system today. ⚕ I am a practicing psychiatrist with a focus on caring for other physicians with mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and moral injury.

  

You can find Dr. Jennie on LinkedIn

 

Check out the book Jennie RecommendsThe Artists Way  by

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Hey Friends!

This week's guest is Brittany Young

In this episode we discuss: 

• Defining the terms "Sober" and "Sober Curious"
• The impact of alcohol in corporate culture
• The importance of emotional healing

 

Brittany Young is a dynamic professional with an illustrious 15-year career in the pharmaceutical industry. Throughout her journey, she has collaborated with CEOs, top executives, and skillfully closed multi-million dollar sales deals. 

Today, Brittany's passion and purpose have taken her beyond the corporate realm. She is an esteemed Executive Sobriety Coach exclusively focused on female high achievers who want to quit drinking. Drawing from her extensive experience, Brittany guides and supports her clients in achieving greater prosperity through a groundbreaking and permission-based process called “Breakthrough BS Method.”

  

You can find Brittany on LinkedIn

 

Check out the book Brittany RecommendsA Return to Love by Marianne Williamson 

 

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Hey Friends!

This week's guest is Matt Gottesman

In this episode we discuss: 

• Overcoming resistence
• How to simplify your goals
• Small daily practices to get our of your head
• Niching down vs. going wide

 

Matt is a 2x founder, writer and podcaster. He’s also an agile digital marketer and strategist by trade with a background in helping some of the world’s most iconic brands such as Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy and more.He runs The Niche is You™ (a weekly newsletter on Substack), which has also become his personal (and 2nd) podcast, The Niche Is You​™ (Top 1%) as a way to help people break from the “system” to expand more on themselves through their collective work, art and passions with the goal of bringing more ownership and sovereignty back to the individual.

  

You can find Matt at any of the following: 

Podcast: The Niche Is You

Website: mattgottesman.com

Instagram: @mattgottesman

Apparel: The Niche Is You

Linkedin: /in/mattgottesman

 

Check out the book Katie Recommends The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and HappinessThe Artists Way 

 

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Hey Friends!

This week's guest is Katie Armentrout

In this episode we discuss: 

• How to grow your soft skills
• Leadership is its own skillset
• Mineing for conflict
• Physcological safety at work

 

With 20+ years of experience, Katie will change how you think about Leadership, Team Building, and Customer Service. An accomplished leader, Katie is known for her ability to connect with people and build lasting relationships. Katie is the founder of Peoplefluence, an organizational health consulting firm that equips leaders with the tools to upgrade their teams from a group of smart individuals to a cohesive Dream Team. She served as a National Sales Director at P&G and Board Member of ChangingGears, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit. She earned an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill and a BSBA from Saint Louis University. Katie has trained thousands of people, including CEOs, sales professionals, restaurant servers, retail and nonprofit teams on how to elevate self-awareness, company culture, and customer service.

  

You can find Katie on LinkedIn, or on her website www.peoplefluence.com

 

Check out the book Katie Recommends 

21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell 

 

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Hey Friends!

This week's guest is Alex Street

In this episode we discuss: 

• How to make the work you do matter
• Understanding and embracing your own story
• Creating space for creativity
• Taking small actions for big impact

 

Alex believes lasting impact always starts with your story. From the first time his mom put him on stage as a kid, he has been using his unique gifts to connect with any audience. As a former Actor and Pastor, now Public Speaker, Coach, and Author, he knows firsthand how important a clear story is for personal development, business strategy, and authentic connection in our world today. With the StoryArc Method, Alex coaches international speakers, bestselling authors, millionaire founders, and hundreds of business owners around the world to stand out with their signature story and speak with confidence. As a Speaker, Alex is known for his captivating storytelling, dynamic energy, and clear ideas that lead to lasting change.

  

You can find Alex on his website, or connect with him on LinkedIn!

You can find Alex's book StoryArc on Amazon!

 

Check out the book Alex recommends: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

 

 

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Welcome to another episode of Lead With Confidence!

In this episode (part 2 of 2!) we discuss Rules 5-8:

• • Slingshot Days
  • Law of Diminishing Intent
  • Timed Activities First (Parkinson's Law)
  • Overload Offset

 

Listen to Part 1 of the Timing Counts Series 

 

Read my book!!!  Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead 

 

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