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Bragging Rights: Embracing Self-Promotion Out Of Self-Love With Lisa Bragg

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Claim your Bragging Rights and let your brilliance shine. It's time to break free from the shadows and discover your true potential, leaving a legacy of empowerment and authenticity. In this exciting episode, we explore the topics of self-promotion, leadership, and collaboration with Lisa Bragg. Lisa is the author of Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion. She shares her journey from a successful career in TV to becoming a leading advocate for redefining the…

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Who's in the Empty Chair? Understanding All Stakeholders in Decision-Making

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In the shifting landscape of business, making decisions that effectively balance the interests of various stakeholders is a critical skill. Every decision, from launching a new product to restructuring an organization, affects a wide range of stakeholders. Therefore, it is crucial to understand who they are, what they need, and how your decisions might impact them. This brings us to an interesting concept - "Who is represented by the empty chair?"

The empty chair concept is a simple yet powerfu…

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The Unexpected Upsides: Embracing the Side Effects of Self-Awareness

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While we often associate side effects with adverse outcomes, particularly in the realm of medicine, what if we flipped the script?

In the medical field, side effects are typically warnings, cautioning us about potential unwanted consequences. But what if we looked at side effects as unexpected benefits? Applying this innovative perspective to self-awareness allows us to see how this essential quality can lead to transformative life changes. Let’s explore self-awareness not just as a core skill …

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Asking Questions In Search Of Effective Leadership With Dr. Jennifer Nash

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Working in various organizations observing behavior, Dr. Jennifer Nash has always thought that Corporate America is in dire need of leadership transformation. Asking questions and challenging the status quo, she looked for more effective leadership approaches that make people feel valued and connected. In this episode, she joins Tony Martignetti to talk about how she took a different approach to leadership. She focused on the human side, which led to deeper business growth and better teamwork.…

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The Courage to Say No: Embracing Essentialism

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Finding the courage to say no to what's nonessential gives you the freedom to say yes to a world of things that are

In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the ability to say 'no' is becoming an increasingly valuable skill. Amid the constant barrage of opportunities, tasks, and distractions, we need to focus on what truly matters. This echoes the core tenet of Greg McKeown's book 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,' where he advocates for the deliberate prioritization of the essen…

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Charting a Fearless Path: Discovering Your Inner Growth Compass

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"You have within you right now everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you." – Brian Tracy

Do you know how to access your own inner growth compass? Navigating the complexities of business, life, and relationships can be daunting, and it is not always clear which direction to take. In the midst of uncertainty, how can you be sure you are on the right path? It is essential to learn how to access your inner growth compass and trust its guidance.

Many people believe that i…

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Creating Leaders: Growth And Transformation Through Collaboration With Marc Scheff

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Success is not found in solitary achievement, but in the art of collaboration, where ideas converge and together we unlock the boundless potential within ourselves and others. Join us as special guestMark Scheff, an accomplished coach and art gallery owner, takes us on a transformative journey of personal growth and making a meaningful impact. Mark tells his transition from a successful art career to becoming a coach, driven by his desire to create leaders and foster growth in others. Mark emp…

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The Power of Artful Connection: Expressing What It Means to Be Alive

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"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." – Edgar Degas

I recently did a Google search on the subject line of "life is…" Would you like to know what I came up with? I found a series of quotes. Here are a few. "Life is a game. Life is a journey. Life is a long lesson in humility. Life is jazz and works best when you improvise." My personal take on the subject is that "life is art," and the part that intrigues me the most is what I call "artful connection."

In a world where confor…

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An Inspired Poem: Climbing the Right Mountain

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Climbing the right mountain, a journey of the soul

An adventure that beckons, to reach a new goal

A quest for meaning, a path to be found

To climb the right mountain, and stand on sacred ground

The path is winding, and the climb is steep

Challenging at times, with obstacles to defeat

But with every step, a new strength is gained

And the spirit is lifted, to ascend and remain

The view from the top, a reward beyond compare

A vista of wonder, a vision so rare

A glimpse of heaven, in this …

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