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Elise Boggs Morales
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Welcome to the 12 Minute Leadership podcast where in 12 minutes or less I’ll share small things that you can put into immediate practice that will make a BIG difference in your leadership effectiveness. I’m your host, Elise Boggs Morales, leadership professor, consultant, and coach. For the last 17 years, I have helped thousands of leaders level up their influence and achieve remarkable results! If you want to trade compliance for true commitment and create your dream team, you are in the right place.  Get ready for a quick hit of practical wisdom to increase your team’s engagement, inspire top performance and retain your best talent. 

  1. Sep 28

    Episode 69: Integrity: Who You Are When Leadership Gets Hard | 12MinuteLeadership

    Integrity is one of the most important qualities we look for in a leader—but it’s also one of the easiest words to oversimplify. Integrity is more than simply “doing the right thing.” It’s about alignment: Do your actions match what you say you believe, especially when living those values costs you something? In the final episode of this series on character, Elise explores integrity as alignment between what leaders say they value and how they actually lead. Because your people aren’t just listening to what you say—they’re watching what you do, especially when leadership gets hard. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why integrity is ultimately about alignment, not perfectionHow small everyday choices build—or erode—trustWhy what leaders tolerate communicates their true standardsHow accountability and integrity are connectedWhy values are most revealing when they come at a costHow consistency in character creates safety for your teamThe difference between protecting your reputation and developing your characterThree questions to identify where your leadership may be out of alignmentCharacter isn’t built in one defining leadership moment. It’s built through hundreds of small choices repeated over time. Listen to the episode, reflect on what your leadership is communicating.

  2. Sep 21

    Episode 68: Humility: The Character Trait That Makes Growth Possible | 12MinuteLeadership

    We often think of humility as minimizing ourselves, downplaying our strengths, or lacking confidence. But in leadership, humility looks very different. You can know what you bring to the table and still recognize what others bring to it. In fact, humility becomes even more important as leaders become more successful—because the higher you climb, the less honest feedback you may receive. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why success can actually make humility more difficultHow seniority can reduce the amount of honest feedback leaders receiveWhy coachability is a powerful leadership advantageHow the “5% truth” can change the way you receive difficult feedbackWhat it looks like to listen to understand rather than defendWhy humble leaders are willing to give away credit and let others shineHow humility can make you better at holding people accountableWhy leadership development becomes deeper—not less necessary—as you growLeadership doesn’t have a destination. It’s a responsibility you continue to grow into. Listen to Episode 68,  Humility: The Character Trait That Makes Growth Possible, and consider where curiosity could replace defensiveness in your leadership this week.

  3. Sep 14

    Episode 67: Vulnerability: Great Leaders Go First | 12MinuteLeadership

    We spend a lot of time developing leadership skills—communication, delegation, coaching, strategic thinking, decision-making. But underneath every leadership skill is the person using it. Leadership flows from the inside out. In this episode, Elise kicks off a new series on character by asking an important question: What is it like to be led by you? In this episode, you’ll learn: Why vulnerability is different from oversharingHow protecting your image can make it harder for people to tell you the truthWhy admitting mistakes can actually increase your credibilityHow a leader’s vulnerability gives others permission to be honest, contribute, and ask for helpThe difference between genuine and performative vulnerabilityWhy vulnerability and strong, decisive leadership can coexistThree questions to help you practice vulnerability with your team this weekYour team takes cues from you about what is safe. If you want greater honesty, accountability, feedback, and trust, ask yourself: What am I willing to model first?  Listen to Episode 67 of the 12MinuteLeadership Podcast and consider where you may need to go first this week.

  4. Sep 7

    Episode 66: Interview with Dan Harty - Character in Action | 12MinuteLeadership

    What happens when a results-driven leader realizes that getting results isn’t enough? In this episode of the 12MinuteLeadership Podcast, I sit down with my client Dan Harty to talk about his journey from transactional to transformational leadership. Dan candidly shares how a season of relational tension forced him to look closely at the way he was leading—and how a 360 assessment, executive coaching, and a willingness to hear difficult feedback changed the way he showed up for his team. We talk about what it really means for leaders to go first: to choose vulnerability over defensiveness, curiosity over judgment, and ownership over blame. Dan’s story is a powerful reminder that becoming more people-centered doesn’t mean sacrificing performance. In fact, it can create deeper trust, stronger accountability, and ultimately better results. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why leaders have to go first when trust needs to be rebuiltHow 360 feedback can uncover leadership blind spotsThe difference between transparency and vulnerabilityWhy results-driven leaders can unintentionally create relational damageHow curiosity and empathy build trustThe shift from transactional to transformational leadershipWhy taking ownership can inspire your team to do the sameHow coaching helps turn difficult feedback into meaningful changeGreat leadership isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about having the courage to see yourself clearly, take ownership, and keep growing. How to find Dan: Instagram: @dharty123 or @delay_the_decay Podcast: Delay the Decay  Website: delaythedecay.com & danhartyguides.com

  5. Aug 31

    Episode 65: Culture Doesn't Happen By Accident | 12MinuteLeadership

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  6. Aug 24

    Episode 64: The Best Investment You'll Ever Make Is Your People | 12MinuteLeadership

    Most organizations say their people are their greatest asset...but does their budget reflect that belief? Leadership development is often one of the first things cut when resources get tight because its return isn’t always immediate or easy to measure. But investing in leaders isn’t simply an expense. It’s an investment that compounds over time, influencing communication, collaboration, accountability, engagement, client relationships, and culture. Elise explores why developing leaders may be one of the most strategic investments an organization can make. When you consider the cost of poor leadership—turnover, burnout, conflict, micromanagement, and lost talent—the question shifts from “Can we afford to invest in leadership development?” to “Can we afford not to?” In this episode, you’ll learn: Why leadership development is often treated as an expense rather than an investmentHow better leaders create a ripple effect throughout an organizationWhy leadership behaviors—not company values on a wall—create cultureThe hidden costs of underdeveloped leadershipWhy investing in people early creates a competitive advantageThree questions to evaluate whether your investments reflect what you truly valueWhen you build better leaders, you build a better organization. Listen now, and share this episode with another leader who needs to hear it.

  7. Aug 17

    Episode 63: Servant Leadership: The Leadership Philosophy That Changes Everything | 12MinuteLeadership

    Servant leadership is sometimes misunderstood as soft leadership—being nice, avoiding accountability, or putting people ahead of results. But true servant leadership requires strength. It means holding high standards while being equally committed to helping people grow into those standards. In this episode, Elise breaks down what servant leadership actually looks like—and why it can be one of the most powerful leadership philosophies for building both strong people and strong organizations. You'll learn: Why servant leadership is anything but “soft” leadershipThe question that changes how you lead and develop othersWhy great leaders measure success by the growth of the people around themHow accountability can be an expression of genuine careWhy servant leaders remove barriers instead of blaming their teamsThe value of investing in leadership development before there's a crisisHow succession planning reveals a leader's mindsetWhy your greatest leadership legacy may be the people you developReflection question: If someone described your leadership, would they talk primarily about your accomplishments—or about how they became better because they worked with you? Listen now, and share this episode with another leader who wants to build a culture where people and performance thrive together.

  8. Aug 10

    Episode 62: Interview with Aaron Reynolds: Turning Culture into a Competitive Advantage | 12MinuteLeadership

    Leadership development isn't a distraction from performance—it's one of the biggest drivers of it. What if investing in your people is actually one of the greatest competitive advantages your organization can have? In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Reynolds, Managing Partner of KPFF's Los Angeles and Orange County structural practices, to discuss how intentional leadership transformed both culture and business results.  You'll learn: Why leadership development creates a competitive advantageHow servant leadership and continuous improvement reinforce one anotherWhy relationship intelligence should be taught to everyone—not just senior leadersThe measurable impact of coaching, engagement surveys, and People OperationsHow investing in culture improves retention and client experienceWhy leadership isn't something you're born with—it's something you developPractical advice for leading change without losing people along the way If you're leading a technical or results-driven team, this episode will challenge how you think about culture, leadership, and long-term success. Listen now, and if you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another leader.

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Welcome to the 12 Minute Leadership podcast where in 12 minutes or less I’ll share small things that you can put into immediate practice that will make a BIG difference in your leadership effectiveness. I’m your host, Elise Boggs Morales, leadership professor, consultant, and coach. For the last 17 years, I have helped thousands of leaders level up their influence and achieve remarkable results! If you want to trade compliance for true commitment and create your dream team, you are in the right place.  Get ready for a quick hit of practical wisdom to increase your team’s engagement, inspire top performance and retain your best talent. 

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  • Creator
    Elise Boggs Morales
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
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