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Businesses and ministries alike need values-driven, results-oriented leaders who earn the trust of their community while inspiring the organizations they lead. But how do you live by your values at work without coming across as a self-righteous Bible thumper who no one wants to hang around? Whether you work a traditional 9-5, own your own business, or work for a ministry, this is the episode that gives you the blueprint for being true to your core beliefs while still being relatable to your customers and coworkers. 
Listen up to:
Get clear on the difference between living by faith and walking by faith and which one you should focus on at your job. 
Discover the #1 derailer for faith-based leaders and how to avoid the pitfalls that can diminish your influence.
Act exactly like Jesus while you're at work by doing these two simple things– without quoting one scripture or preaching a single sermon.
Learn why love is the leader's ultimate strategy and how you can leverage it without being too "nice."
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Let's revisit this powerful episode on the #1 priority for leadership development–building confidence. This throwback episode makes the business case for why confidence must be the focus of every high-impact leader and every game-changing organization. Listen up to:
Identify the only real global currency and how you can get your hands on more of it.  
Discover the ingredients for increasing your confidence capacity.
Find out why confident leaders staff for alignment not agreement.
Uncover how your confidence compass helps you avoid success sabotage and set a clear vision for yourself and your team.
If you're feeling more confident after this episode, convince a fellow leader to listen and click the share button.
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Episode 18: How to Shake Off Impostor Syndrome
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Book discussed in episode: The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey 

Today's throwback episode details what it takes to become an empowered, high-impact leader as a woman (or man). 
Listen up for:
Why you should avoid being too nice and be this instead. 
How to make sure you never get overlooked for another opportunity or promotion
Why some people who claim to pay it forward should really start paying it backward.
What keeps women (and men) from getting what they want out of their career and love life?
The connection between cars, planes, and how to define your personal success strategy.
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Visit Kelly @thekellysymone on Instagram  and LinkedIn 
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You're working hard to lead well, but do you know how to live well? True life-work balance is less about juggling and more about authentically integrating your professional and personal life in a way that works for you. Today's episode is part one of a series focusing on the critical life lessons every leader learns to create a life that's fun, fulfilling, and full of abundance. 
Listen up for:
If you're not doing this one thing– no amount of networking, advanced degrees or awesome results will get you promoted. 
What every leader and project manager listens for to manage stakeholders and project sponsors more effectively.
The number one job of every leader and why it's NOT to make sure nothing bad happens.
The difference between playing to win vs playing not to lose–and how to make sure you're doing the former, not the latter. 
If you're feeling more confident after this episode, convince a fellow leader to listen and click the share button.
 
Visit Kelly @thekellysymone on Instagram   and LinkedIn 
 
Apply for the Compass Leadership Accelerator here: bit.ly/apply4cla
 
 
 
 

Anybody can set a SMART goal, but do you know how to set a God-sized goal? If you’ve ever wondered how you can master the mindset of achieving BIG goals that matter, this episode is for you! Discover the spiritual strategies and winning mindset you need for turning big-picture vision into everyday reality.
Listen up for:
What most people overlook when setting goals and how to avoid failure and disappointment by doing this first.
How to determine the difference between what your team needs vs what they want and why you should focus on delivering both.
Why praying for a recipe or formula for achieving your goals is keeping you immature and stunting your (and your team’s) growth.
How a screw-up, a shepherd, and a housewife avoided “obedience obsession” and demonstrated what you should do when you don’t have a blueprint or instruction manual to follow.
If you're feeling more confident after this episode, convince a fellow leader to listen and click the share button.
 
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Biblical references for this episode:
 
Prodigal son: Luke 15:11-22
David: 1 Samuel 17
Hannah: 1 Samuel 1, 2:1-11, 18-21

Congratulations on your promotion!  We all know the first 90 days in a new job are important for making a great impression, getting a handle on your new management responsibilities, and figuring out how you're going to be successful while being your authentic self. Whether you're a brand new leader or a seasoned veteran who needs a little refresher, this episode is full of tips and strategies for nailing your first 90 days and launching your next phase as a leader the right way.
Listen up for:
This spiritual practice that guarantees you will have all the resources and answers you need. 
The 3-5 people you absolutely must meet during your first 90 days to make sure you don't sink under all your new responsibilities. Hint: Your boss is not on this list!
The one sheet of paper that you'll hang up as your North Star so that you can show up as your authentic self every day.
If you're feeling more confident after this episode, convince a fellow leader to listen and click the share button.
Visit Kelly @thekellysymone on Instagram   and LinkedIn 
Apply for the Compass Leadership Accelerator here: bit.ly/apply4cla