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FEAR: The Storyteller That Keeps Us Stuck
Fear tells stories to keep us stuck.
Action rewrites the narrative.
You don’t need to fix everything.
You just need the next best step.
A Note From the Future: These Are the Good Old Days
A Note From the Future: These Are the Good Old Days
This week, Curtis Scaplen shares the story of how one question flipped his perspective:
👉 “If you could go 10 years into the future and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?”
The answer?
“These are the good old days, make them so.”
If you've been feeling heavy, stuck, or just going through the motions, this is your reminder to pause, reflect, and reclaim the moment you're in.
📝 Read now and start writing the version of your life you’ll be proud to remember.
The Sweet Spot Between Confidence and Humility
The Sweet Spot Between Confidence and Humility
You’re not as bad as your inner critic says. But maybe not quite as good as your ego insists either.
Real leadership lives in that in-between space.
💬 Be kind to yourself. Be ruthless with your excuses.
Read this week's Leadership In Focus from Curtis Scaplen for a powerful reminder to lead from strength and wisdom.
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#LeadershipInFocus #ConfidentHumility #EgoCheck
Leadership Beyond the Ballot: A Call for Unity in Canada
The election may be over, but the work of real leadership has just begun. It's time to rise above partisanship and lead for all Canadians — with courage, collaboration, and commitment to unity.
Endurance Over Everything: Why Faith Outworks Fear Every Time
Endurance isn't just for athletes - it's the hidden power behind great leadership, real growth, and achieving what feels impossible. 🚀
This week's article dives into how "by faith" isn't passive belief — it's perseverance in action.
🔥 Read why endurance changes everything.
Drowning in Chaos? Here’s How to Lead When Everything is Unraveling
Drowning in Chaos? Here’s how to lead when everything is unraveling! 🌪️ In a world of constant disruptions, the real leadership skill isn't controlling chaos—it's learning to surf it. This week, I’m sharing 5 key strategies to help you lead your team through the storm.
P.S. It’s about time we stop “pivoting” just for the sake of it. 🏄♂️
#Leadership #ChaosManagement #TeamSuccess #LeadershipInFocus
The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five - February 1, 2025
🔥 The Leadership Myth That’s Burning You Out 🔥
You can’t outwork bad boundaries. But too many leaders are trying.
This week’s Leadership In Focus Weekend High-Five is all about stepping up without burning out.
✔️ Say NO without sabotaging your career.
✔️ Think strategically, not just execute.
✔️ Leadership transitions don’t have to break you.
✔️ Customer insights aren’t in a spreadsheet—hit the road.
✔️ Treat employees right, and customers feel it.
Ready to level up without losing yourself?👇
Chasing Happiness is Useless! 4 Ways to find happiness through life's struggles
Chasing happiness? Forget it! Happiness is a choice, not a destination. Discover 4 life-changing ways to find true joy through life’s struggles and start living intentionally. 💪
#HappinessIsAChoice #LifeLessons #LeadershipInFocus
Three Steps to Overcome Overwhelm and Regain Momentum
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life and work? 🌊 You’re not alone. This week, Curtis Scaplen shares three practical steps to cut through the chaos and regain control. Simplify your focus, tune out the noise, and take action to build momentum.
#LeadershipInFocus #OvercomingOverwhelm #Productivity
The Leadership In Focus: Weekend High Five - Sept 7, 2024
Ready to kick off the fall season with confidence? 🌟 Dive into this week’s Leadership In Focus: Weekend High-Five and explore key insights on leadership, productivity, and work-life balance. Let’s finish the year strong together! 💪
#LeadershipInFocus #WeekendHighFive #WorkLifeBalance
Perspectives: One Year of Leadership In Focus
Join us as we reflect on a year of Leadership In Focus! 🎉✨ Dive into our journey, where passion meets purpose, and discover insights on leadership, community, and growth. Plus, get inspired by our shared reflections on leadership, starting a new business, and words of encouragement from our founders. Let's lead with purpose and embrace growth together! #LeadershipInFocus #Community #Growth #reflections
After the Fire: Effective Post-Exit Strategies
Managing employee exits isn’t just about the moment - it’s about what happens ‘after the fire.’ In this week’s article, Kurtis Graham shares key insights on effective post-exit strategies. Read the article for proactive steps to navigate terminations compassionately, fostering a resilient workplace culture.
#workplaceculture #teamwellbeing #leadership #terminations
Expect the Unexpected: A Guide for Adaptable Leadership
🌟 Embrace the Unexpected in Leadership 🌟
"Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." - Charles R. Swindoll
Leadership often surprises us. Expect the unexpected, prepare proactively, and see these moments as opportunities to grow. Stay adaptable, stay ahead. 💪✨
#Adaptability #Leadership #GrowthMindset
Let’s Get Real
Learn the art of delivering honest feedback and fuel personal growth. Discover why tough conversations are vital for your journey. Check out our “Tough Talks” guidebook on our website for expert tips and a prep worksheet. Start your leadership journey with Empower 356.
#feedback #leadershipdevelopment #honestymatters
Are You a Worrier or a Warrior?
🚀 Overthinking can hold you back, but you can be a warrior, not a worrier! Check out these 6 steps to conquer overthinking and regain control of your thoughts. 💪 Read more in our latest article!
#Overthinking #WarriorMindset #ConquerYourThoughts
I Hate to Run; I Love to Run: 5 Lessons Learned from Embracing Tough Challenges
Discover the Transformative Power of Running and Leadership: Join me on a journey from avoiding running to conquering a 10K race, and learn how embracing challenges, setting ambitious goals, and persevering can unlock your true potential in both life and leadership. Explore the lessons I've gained, and let's inspire growth and resilience together.
Your Leaders are Scared Too! Five Fears Leaders Experience
🔥 Embrace Fear, Empower Leadership: Dive into this insightful article on overcoming the 5 Fears of Leadership – from battling the 'Impostor Monster' to conquering the Fear of Backlash. 🚀 Discover actionable steps to boost confidence, embrace failure, and make impactful decisions. Remember, true leadership is about acting in the face of fear.
#leadership #leadershipgrowth #courageousleadership #embracefear
Harnessing The Superpower of Children’s Curiosity
"Unlocking Children's Curiosity: 4 Leadership Insights from Jack and Lucy ⚡️
In our household, my son's baseball playoffs and daughter's hockey debut sparked profound leadership lessons. Jack's question about mistakes teaches resilience, echoing Winston Churchill's words: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Lucy's concerns highlight the power of embracing challenges, aligning with Theodore Roosevelt's wisdom: "Believe you can and you're halfway there." Join me in fostering growth through curiosity and empowerment."
People Pleasing: The Kryptonite of Effective Leadership
🌟 Embrace Your Leadership Journey 🌟
Are you ready to break free from the chains of people-pleasing and unleash your true leadership potential? 💪✨
In a world where approval-seeking can hinder growth, it's time to take a page from Tina Fey's playbook: "Do what you have to do, and so what if they like it or not." 🚀
Discover how shedding the "people-pleaser" label can empower you to make tough decisions, set boundaries, and lead with unwavering confidence. 🌟🔥
Join us on this transformational path from people-pleasing to empowered leadership. 🌱👑
#LeadershipJourney #UnleashYourPotential #BeAnEmpoweredLeader