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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. 5D AGO

    Episode 35: 5 White Flags Great Leaders Know When to Wave | 12MinuteLeadership

    What if your next leadership breakthrough isn’t about pushing harder—but about knowing when to let go?  In Episode 35 of 12-Minute Leadership, we explore five “white flags” great leaders wave to unlock clarity, ownership, and better thinking across their teams. In this episode, we cover:  Why great leaders set the destination and guardrails—then stop dictating the how How speaking last in meetings multiplies ideas, engagement, and accountability The shift from being the expert with answers to the leader who builds thinkers with questions Why hiring people just like you feels efficient—but quietly creates blind spots The hidden “ego tax” of needing to be right—and how psychological safety protects decision qualityThese white flags aren’t about surrender. They’re about scaling your impact by creating space for your team’s best ideas to surface—and stick. Pick one white flag to wave this month and practice it daily. Your team’s best ideas are waiting—make space for them. If you've enjoyed this flag series, I'd love to hear from you. And if this episode was helpful, share it with another leader who's ready to lead at the next level.  Subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also pick up my book, Lead Anyone, on Amazon. Then, go to my website to check out ways that we can support your leadership goals. From executive retreats to customized training and coaching, my team of experts will help you level up your leadership and accelerate your results. Go to www.eliseboggs.com for more info Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!

    9 min

  2. JAN 26

    Episode 34: 5 Underrated Green Flags in Great Leaders | 12MinuteLeadership

    Great leadership isn’t always obvious. In fact, the most reliable signs of strong leaders are often the quiet ones we overlook. In Episode 33 of 12MinuteLeadership, we unpack five leadership green flags you shouldn't ignore that predict trust, healthy teams, and sustainable results—long before someone gets a title. In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot leaders who: Listen deeply and facilitate progress (not dominate the room)Lead with coachability and character—not egoUse emotional intelligence to handle conflict without creating fearCreate safety and clarity in meetings and decisionsManage time and energy in ways that prevent burnout and scale impactIf you’re choosing your next team lead—or trying to grow into one yourself—these green flags offer a clearer, healthier roadmap than visibility or volume ever could. Share it with a manager making promotion decisions, and reflect: Which green flag do you see most—and which one do you want to grow next? If this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it along to someone building the next generation of leaders.You can also pick up my book, Lead Anyone, on Amazon. Then, go to my website to check out ways that we can support your leadership goals. From executive retreats to customized training and coaching, my team of experts will help you level up your leadership and accelerate your results. Go to www.eliseboggs.com for more info.  Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!

    8 min

  3. JAN 19

    Episode 33: Leadership Warning Signs: 5 Orange Flags to Address Early | 12MinuteLeadership

    Small problems don’t start as crises—they start as orange flags.  In Episode 33 of 12MinuteLeadership, we shine a light on the early leadership behaviors that quietly weaken culture and results long before anyone calls them “problems.” In this episode, we break down five orange flags leaders can’t afford to ignore: Leaders who stop seeking feedback—and how 360s can become fuel, not fearDoing everything yourself and why it creates bottlenecks instead of resultsConflict triggers that escalate tension instead of building trustDelegation that dumps tasks instead of growing ownership and confidenceOperating on urgency instead of vision—and how that leads to drift and burnoutYou’ll hear plain-language explanations and practical antidotes you can use this week—from creating safe feedback rhythms to leading conflict with stability and clarifying vision so your team knows what truly matters. If this sparked ideas, share it with another leader who cares about building something healthy and sustainable. Subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also pick up my book, Lead Anyone, on Amazon. Then, go to my website to check out ways that we can support your leadership goals Go to www.eliseboggs.com for more info.  Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!

    7 min

  4. JAN 12

    Episode 32: Your 2026 Leadership Development Strategy: What to Prioritize & Why it Matters | 12MinuteLeadership

    Planning for 2026? Leadership development doesn't happen by intention alone... it happens by design.  In this week's episode, I break down how to build a focused, high-ROI leadership development strategy—one that prioritizes what actually matters and drives performance, trust, and retention.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to:  Identify the leadership capabilities that actually move business results Avoid common “check-the-box” development traps Focus time and resources on growth that sticks Align leadership development with culture, engagement, and outcomesThis is a practical conversation for leaders who want clarity, not clutter—and a strategy that supports both people and performance. Like what you heard on today's episode and want to go deeper? Subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode.  You can also pick up my book, Lead Anyone, on Amazon. Then go to my website to check out ways that we can support your leadership goals. From executive retreats to customized training and coaching, my team of experts will help you level up your leadership and accelerate your results. Go to www.eliseboggs.com for more info. Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!

    11 min

  5. 12/22/2025

    Episode 31: 12 Leadership Reset Practice to Finish the Year Well | 12MinuteLeadership

    December doesn’t need more hustle — it needs a reset. In Episode 31 of 12MinuteLeadership, I share 12 simple leadership reset practices to help you finish the year well—without exhausting yourself or your team. Year-end pressure doesn’t create momentum... CLARITY, CLOSURE, and CONNECTION do! In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Name what truly matters (and clearly say what won’t happen this year) Reduce mental clutter with a “Not Now” list Reflect in ways that actually change behaviorClose lingering loops and simplify what’s grown heavy Model healthy boundaries that give your team permission to do the sameThese are small, intentional resets you can apply right now—so December becomes a month of focus instead of fatigue. Listen to Episode 31: 12 Leadership Reset Practices to Finish the Year Well If today's episode was helpful, share it with another leader who's navigating year-end pressure and be sure to subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode.  Then, go to my website to check out ways that we can support your leadership goals. From executive retreats to customized training and coaching, my team of experts will help you level up your leadership and accelerate your results...go to www.eliseboggs.com for more info.  Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!

    7 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    Episode 30: 12 Leadership Micro Moments That Make December Magical | 12MinuteLeadership

    The holidays should feel meaningful—yet with deadlines, family expectations, and nonstop to-dos, even the joyful stuff starts to feel like maintenance. This week’s episode offers a better path: twelve tiny, intentional practices that reset your presence, build connection, and help your team finish strong without burning out. Inside the episode you’ll hear how to: Incorporate small, but meaningful traditions to make this busy season fun and lightAdd low-effort rituals that boost energy Keep your team engaged to finish the year strongUse music, environment, and micro-breaks to reduce stressSay no to one nonessential thing—and feel your capacity returnUnplug for real so you come back with clarity and presence These moves are intentionally small—easy to repeat, easy to sustain, and powerful enough to shift the tone for how you show up with your team. If you love this episode, share it with another leader who needs the reminder to slow things down and savor the season, not just survive it. Subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode. You can also pick up my book, "Lead Anyone", on Amazon. Then, go to my website to check out ways that we can support your leadership goals. From executive retreats to customized training and coaching, my team of experts will help you level up your leadership and accelerate your results. Go to www.eliseboggs.com for more info. Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!

    8 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    Episode 29: The Leadership Power of Gratitude | 12MinuteLeadership

    In this week's episode, Elise shares how gratitude functions as a practical leadership strategy that builds trust, boosts creativity, and strengthens commitment. Then, she  highlights unexpected ways gratitude shows up at work and gives simple tools you can use this week. You'll learn: • why gratitude interrupts problem-focused thinking • how appreciation increases commitment, not complacency • the difference between compensation and connection • gratitude for effort, not just outcomes • valuing productive pushback and truth telling • recognizing progress and messy growth • surfacing invisible work that keeps teams moving • 60-second meeting check-in to shift energy • using specific praise to shape behavior • five-minute gratitude rounds to lift engagement • opening challenging conversations with authentic appreciation • practicing gratitude across and up the organization Like what you heard on today's episode and want to go deeper? Subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode.You can also pick up my book, Lead Anyone, on Amazon. Then, go to my website and check out ways that we can support your leadership goals. From executive retreats to customized training and coaching, my team of experts will help you level up your leadership and accelerate your results.  Go to www.eliseboggs.com for more info. Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!

    10 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    Episode 28: People & Profits: Why Investing in Your Team Pays Off | 12MinuteLeadership

    Stop choosing between people and profit. In this episode, we dig into why the best-performing teams are built on engagement, leadership development, and purpose—and how those three levers translate into measurable gains in productivity, retention, and customer loyalty.  The fastest route to better results runs straight through your people. We start by dismantling the myth that attention to people pulls focus from outcomes. Engaged employees don’t just complete tasks; they take ownership, anticipate customer needs, and protect quality under pressure. You’ll hear how small habits—clear expectations, timely coaching, and meaningful recognition—turn compliance into commitment. From there, we zoom out to leadership as a force multiplier. Train one leader to communicate with clarity and manage conflict with skill, and you shift performance for dozens of others. We share a client case where a targeted development strategy lifted engagement and stabilized turnover, unlocking growth without changing core systems. Purpose ties it all together. People want more than a paycheck—they want to see how their work matters. We explore techniques to connect day-to-day tasks with mission, the surprising power of volunteer-driven performance, and why companies like Chick-fil-A invest in leadership at every level. We also name the real barrier: fear. Fear of losing control, fear of no immediate ROI, fear of trying something new. Courageous leaders bet on relationships, growth, and trust, and the numbers follow. You’ll leave with reflection prompts and a simple next step to invest in your team this week. If this resonated, share it with a leader who needs the nudge and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Want to go deeper? Pick Elise's book-Lead Anyone on Amazon or reach out to us at eliseboggs.com. Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!

    8 min
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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
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 12MinuteLeadership
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