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How to Lead with GRIT (The TRU Leader Podcast)

The critical importance of self-reflection, transparency, and continuous improvement in both personal and professional realms.

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Are Your Thoughts and Beliefs Holding You Back? How to Shift Your Mindset for Success

I didn’t do anything out of the ordinary, but before I knew it, bam, my back went into excruciating pain, and I couldn’t move.

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Did You Know Your Words Are Like a Boomerang?

Recently, my grandson asked me how to throw a boomerang, worried it might smack him in the face! This got me thinking: our words can act jus

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The Path to Freedom and Fulfillment: Why You Should Take Ownership as a Leader

At the core of freedom is choice. It's about the power we have to decide how we respond to the events that come our way—whether we’ve set th

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Paying It Forward is Good Business: 6 Reasons Why Leaders Should Embrace Generosity

In the fast-paced, competitive world of business, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind of quarterly reports and bottom lines. But the col

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The Wrong Way to be Generous: How Misguided Giving Can Undermine Effective Leadership

Resentful giving is not only disingenuous, it produces the unintended result of disgruntled, insecure, and unengaged employees.

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From Zero to Hero: Dodge the Regret of Reactive Leadership

The next time you get frustrated, use the awareness of your emotion as an opportunity to stop, put yourself in their shoes, and choose the b

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9 Practical Reasons Why Managers Need Emotional Intelligence

Like any management skill, some people are just naturally good at EQ. But the majority of people need to work on their emotional intelligenc

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How to Improve Communication Skills for Leadership

Over time, with consistency in practicing communication skills for leaderships, trust will grow and you will see a vast improvement in your

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Why I'm Thankful Before I Receive

I love Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday. And it’s a great time to remind ourselves of all the things we’re grateful for… family,...

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Become a Leader Who Inspires!

Leadership is not what I thought it was. I used to think it was a position. Or a title. But I’ve learned that being ‘the boss’ does not...

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3 Mistakes You Make That Disengage Employees

There’s no doubt, managers have A LOT on their plates, especially in this new era of remote and hybrid work culture. And employees, many...

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Reflect and Realign for Rapid Growth

“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” — Aldous Huxley If you don’t take...

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Forget Incentives - Try This Motivational Technique

Managers often tell me that they wished their people were more motivated. They ask me what incentives work. Most are surprised when I...

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It’s Not Your Team, It’s YOU 💥

Are you letting your ego get in the way of productivity? A local company called me to come in and do some team building. I set up a...

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7 Forgotten Factors That Help You Motivate Employees

Engaged employees perform better, experience less burnout, and stay in organizations longer. When we consider that disengaged employees...

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What Do You Think of Yourself?

3 Simple Steps to Self-Reflection What do you think of yourself? Do you think of yourself? Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not...

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Why Habits Are the New Goals

Your 5 Steps to Create Lasting Change Habits. This word alone usually makes us cringe. We immediately think of our bad habits. And we all...

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Your Best Defense in Challenging Times

Stay Sane, Using This Tried-and-True Technique!

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One Thing Everyone Can Do During The Chaos

We didn't ask for this, and it's the hardest kind of change to accept. So what can you do in this new abnormal situation?

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