Category: Self-Aware Leader

Active Leadership

3 Core Principles of Active Leadership: Clarity, Accountability, and Growth

Active leadership is about engaging, empowering, and developing teams in a way that drives meaningful results. Leaders who prioritize clarity, accountability, and growth create environments where people take ownership, stay aligned, and continuously improve. Without these elements, teams struggle with miscommunication, lack of follow-through, and stagnation. Here are three essential principles that

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Clarity

5 Coaching Keys to Support Clarity-Driven Leaders

In leadership, there is no shortage of challenges. Pressures to drive business, time constraints, competing priorities, decision fatigue, building teams, holding people accountable, and much more. Many leaders’ plates are full of demands, constantly sorting for clarity on what time, energy, and effort will make the greatest impact. That is

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Radical Candor

Book Overview: Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Radical Candor explores the delicate balance between caring personally and challenging directly to create a culture of open, honest communication. Scott argues that leadership thrives when managers offer clear, candid feedback while showing empathy, building trust, and avoiding the pitfalls of being overly aggressive or overly nice. Through practical advice,

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Theme Word

Imagine Your Theme Word for the Year (Step 3C)

A theme word sets the tone for your year, serving as a guide and focus for your actions. Choosing one word that resonates with your goals and values can bring clarity and motivation to your journey. Having one word also helps to keep it simple and have that as a

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Vision Board

Imagine Your Goals Through a Vision Board (Step 3B)

This is a fun step in the process. You have been thinking and planning a lot, and it is a good time to take a creative break! A vision board is a visual representation of your goals and dreams. Creating this helps you stay focused and inspired throughout the year.

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Envisioning

Imagine Your Future with Envisioning (Step 3A)

Great work getting to Step 3! Working through steps 1 and 2 takes a lot of effort and commitment. Way to stick with it! It is worth it! You are making great progress! This step is intended to shift gears a bit and tap into more of your creative side.

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Alignment

Assess Your Alignment: Walk the Talk (Step 2B)

Life can sometimes feel out of sync when our actions and habits do not align with our values or goals. The end of the year is a perfect time to assess where you are walking the talk and where adjustments might be needed. In Step 2B of the Performance Planner

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Wheel of Life

Assess Your Balance with the Wheel of Life (Step 2A)

Life can feel busy and full of priorities pulling you in many directions. It can be challenging to step back and see the bigger picture of where you are thriving and where there might be room for improvement. The Wheel of Life is a helpful tool to reflect and assess

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Tolerations

Reflect on Tolerations and Clear the Clutter! (Step 1C)

Life can be full of many tasks and projects and despite our best intentions can pile up. It is understandable how little things can turn into big things.  Things like unfinished tasks, disorganized spaces, and lingering obligations can turn into frustrations and annoyances that quietly drain your energy and attention.

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