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Lesson 9: Technical Competence Isn’t Enough

Lesson 9: Technical Competence Isn’t Enough

John Maxwell once said that a leader without followers is just someone going for a walk. True, no one is obligated to follow you just because you set a good example. So how do we increase our chances of inspiring followers? Let’s unpack Shawn’s example for some ideas.

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Lesson 6: How to Advocate for Your Own Needs Without Feeling Selfish

Lesson 6: How to Advocate for Your Own Needs Without Feeling Selfish

"That's not fair!" How do you feel about your needs? Do others agree on which ones are legitimate? This post builds on the previous ones. We're going beyond saying "no" and establishing boundaries. Now we have to ask, "Can I share my needs without feeling selfish?" Here's the wrinkle: if you want something regardless of the consequence to others, that's a moment to evaluate. But what if advocating for your own needs is what allows you to be in the best service to others? Read on to see how Catherine realized she needed to change her approach.

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Lesson 5: Setting Boundaries - How to Push Back and Maintain Self-Respect

Lesson 5: Setting Boundaries - How to Push Back and Maintain Self-Respect

What does it mean to have healthy boundaries? Even if you have them, how do you maintain them? If you struggle to keep your boundaries strong, maybe David's story will help you.

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Lesson 4: Relearn Effective Communication

Lesson 4: Relearn Effective Communication

Ever try leading with hints? How did that work out for you and your team? If there is a discrepancy between what you say and how others interpret it, learn from Brian’s story as he goes from frustration to clarity.

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Lesson 3: How To Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty

Lesson 3: How To Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty

How do you say “no” without feeling guilty? If you’re a recovering and relapsing people-pleaser like me, that ability doesn’t show up overnight. Read on to see what ideas Jill can experiment with to better protect her time, energy, and sanity.

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Unpaid Endorsement: The Nicholas Gregoriades Podcast

Unpaid Endorsement: The Nicholas Gregoriades Podcast

Whether physical or mental, conflict is never pleasant. No matter what that conflict, you can deal with it directly (best), delegate it to someone else (passive), or drop it (passive depending on how you approach). In any case, you have to have an effective belief system in place before you take any kind of action.

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Unpaid Endorsement: The Road to Growth Podcast

Unpaid Endorsement: The Road to Growth Podcast

Entrepreneurship is not easy. It might come easier for some than others, but no one is exempt from the grit, creativity, persistence, and fear waiting for every entrepreneur. In The Road to Growth podcast, Vinnie shares all sorts of stories of entrepreneurs in the middle of the storm, including mine.

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Unpaid Endorsement: The Second Mix Podcast

Unpaid Endorsement: The Second Mix Podcast

What if you could remix your life? Matthew Bennett shows how you can alter the trajectory of your life if you’re willing to put in the work. This includes improving your approach to conflict. Don’t let the world tell you to settle for a default future - remix it!

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Unpaid Endorsement: The Level Up Tribes Podcast

Unpaid Endorsement: The Level Up Tribes Podcast

Conflict at work never seems to go away. This is just one more ongoing opportunity to level up your life! Let Agnes Goodwine help you with this challenge and others with episodes from her podcast, Level Up Tribes. You can check out our specific conversation on work conflict here.

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Unpaid Endorsement: The Convos With Clay Podcast

Unpaid Endorsement: The Convos With Clay Podcast

Do you wonder why stepping out in faith can’t be easier? Because the action itself reveals a conflict between the comfort you prefer and what you know you need to do to strengthen your faith. The tiebreaker is action. Join me and Clay on his podcast to dig a little deeper in the topic of conflict resolution and faith.

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Unpaid Endorsement: The All Ears English Podcast

Unpaid Endorsement: The All Ears English Podcast

Learning English is important for anyone who wants to lead across cultures. But the skill means little if you don’t use it to speak up in difficult situations. On our All Ears English podcast episode, join Lindsay and me as we discuss how to navigate conflicts as a global leader.

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Unpaid Endorsement: The Sex, Drugs, and Jesus Podcast

Unpaid Endorsement: The Sex, Drugs, and Jesus Podcast

In order to resolve conflict effectively, you have to start by putting the difficult topics up for discussion to begin with. In my conversation with De’Vannon Hubert on the Sex, Drugs, and Jesus podcast, we discuss church experiences people tend to avoid talking about.

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Unpaid Endorsement: The Rialto Marketing Podcast

Unpaid Endorsement: The Rialto Marketing Podcast

Tim Fitzpatrick runs Rialto Marketing, which helps business to business companies develop a plan to deliver the right message to the right people. We have a great conversation on how to best handle conflict in personal and professional settings!

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